Asus ExpertBook B9 B9400CE-KC0166R
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Primary Camera: 1 MPix
Price comparison
Average of 5 scores (from 8 reviews)
Reviews for the Asus ExpertBook B9 B9400CE-KC0166R
The 14-inch ExpertBook weighs less than 1000 grams (2.2 lbs) and gets a significant boost in performance this year, thanks to a new Tiger Lake chip. Moreover, the Asus laptop now comes with Thunderbolt 4 instead of Thunderbolt 3 and the display has gotten brighter. But did the new version get only the reasonable upgrades or is there something to be critical about? Read our extensive review to find out!
Source: Ausdroid
The Asus ExpertBook B9 is an impressive bit of kit that, if you’ve got the budget, I’d happily recommend for regular and heavy users of laptops. The cost is likely to be a bit of a problem for some, but I’d suspect towards Christmas if you keep your eyes out, you may find it for under $2,000.00, which is well worth the price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/13/2022
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/11/2022
Source: Hitech Century
Archive.org versionThe ASUS Expertbook B9 B9400C for 2021 has everything that a high-flying executive would desire in an ultraportable. Exceptional lightness combined with outstanding MIL-STD-810H toughness and a vaunted Intel Evo certification ensures that it has both good looks, portability and performance to match the needs of even the most discerning executives. If money is no object, this is one of the best ultraportables you can buy and truly deserving of an Editor’s choice award.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 60% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
Source: 91mobiles
Archive.org versionThe ASUS ExpertBook B9 has been priced precariously at the top with a lot of contenders vying for the premium ultrabook category. The device certainly has the goods to back up its claim with its extremely light design, powerful internals, decent speakers and really good battery life. If you’re looking for a highly portable and easy-to-carry Windows machine, the ExpertBook B9 is a choice that won’t disappoint.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Guia
PT→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/20/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Zive
CZ→ENPositive: Slim size; light weight; large battery capacity; good connectivity; premium design; metal case; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/18/2022
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Light weight; solid workmanship; beautiful design; decent hardware. Negative: Mediocre ergonomics.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/24/2021
Source: Unlimited Tech
→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/29/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%
Comment
Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G4 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 96 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
i7-1165G7: An upper mid-range, quad-core processor of Tiger Lake product family. The i7 is designed for use in ultra-light (yet actively cooled) laptops; it is manufactured on Intel's third-gen 10 nm process marketed as SuperFin. The CPU cores run at 2.8 GHz (base clock speed @ 28 W TDP) to 4.7 GHz (single-core Boost frequency). This i7 features the 96 EU Intel Iris Xe G7 iGPU; it was the second-fastest CPU of TGL-UP3 line-up when Intel initially launched the series in 2020.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.
Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.
Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.
Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.
85.22%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
