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Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X

Specifications

Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X
Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X (ExpertBook B9 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-1355U 10 x 1.2 - 5 GHz, 64 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Raptor Lake-U
Memory
32 GB 
, LPDDR5 5200
Display
14.00 inch 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixel 243 PPI, ATNA40YK07-1 SDC4171, OLED, glossy: yes, 90 Hz
Mainboard
Intel Alder Lake-P PCH
Storage
Soundcard
Intel Raptor Lake-P/U/H PCH - cAVS
Connections
1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB 4.0 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headset, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Sensors: Motion detection
Networking
Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17.6 x 311 x 215 ( = 0.69 x 12.24 x 8.46 in)
Battery
63 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Camera
Webcam: 1080p
Primary Camera: 2.1 MPix FHD camera with IR function
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard Light: yes, MyAsus, Asus Business Manager, 36 Months Warranty
Weight
1.01 kg ( = 35.63 oz / 2.23 pounds), Power Supply: 310 g ( = 10.93 oz / 0.68 pounds)
Price
2500 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 86.42% - good
Average of 6 scores (from 9 reviews)
price: 90%, performance: 85%, features: 69%, display: 95% mobility: 90%, workmanship: 94%, ergonomy: 98%, emissions: 88%

Reviews for the Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X

91.5% Asus ExpertBook B9 OLED (2023) review: Slim business notebook for demanding users | Notebookcheck
High performance and long battery life at the same time. Compactly built and well equipped at the same time. The Asus ExpertBook B9 achieves the feat of being a laptop without any notable weaknesses. More so as the equipment leaves hardly anything to be desired - for a price.
70% Asus ExpertBook B9 OLED review: Great on the outside, just don’t look in
Source: Laptop Mag English
The Asus ExpertBook B9 OLED is a solid notebook, but it suffers the same issue that most business laptops do — it's expensive. Therefore, all of its features need to be top notch in order to justify the price. Yeah, we got the nice keyboard, the portable and durable chassis, and even a sharp panel. But that won't make up for the short battery life and middling performance. Take a look at the HP Dragonfly. It's a little cheaper, has longer battery life, and a more vivid display. However, if you're really into the ExpertBook's style, it's not a bad purchase, but don't expect it to last longer than an average workday.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2023
Rating: Total score: 70%
90% ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403) – a laptop for business and beyond
Source: Mezha EN English
ExpertBook laptops have always been very interesting and successful representatives of the business category. The ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED has proved this once again. It has almost everything you could want from such a model. A compact, lightweight, yet very durable body with reinforced ports and hinges, a gorgeous OLED display with a refresh rate of 90 Hz, high performance in work tasks, a comfortable keyboard with splash protection. And, of course, long battery life. The laptop has no obvious weaknesses. The only thing that would have been nice for a complete communication package is an LTE module, which is available in some models of the line. And the price of the laptop will not be affordable for everyone. Corporate models are often quite expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/28/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
97% ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9403CVA) laptop review: lightweight, stylish, productive
Source: Root Nation English
ASUS ExpertBook B9 is the perfect solution for the businessman who is not tied to his workplace. Such a light, compact device will be comfortable to work at home, take it with you to the office, co-working or business trip. But despite the small size, the laptop is highly productive for its segment of devices. It is clear that it is not gaming, but it copes with work tasks easily and quickly, which is clearly proved by the tests I conducted. From myself I will say that it was very convenient to work or view content on it, and my wife liked to write her book on it. So I recommend this laptop to anyone who wants to work comfortably on a computer, wherever they are and whatever they do. I can say with confidence – ExpertBook B9 will be a reliable assistant. If I was looking for a comfortable laptop for work, I would definitely take ExpertBook B9 for three important reasons: it is lightweight, productive and stylish. I believe that a modern ultrabook should fulfil exactly these needs.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/14/2023
Rating: Total score: 97% price: 90% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 100%

Foreign Reviews

85% TEST: ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9403)
Source: PC Lab.pl Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2023
Rating: Total score: 85%
85% Recenze notebooku Asus ExpertBook B9403CVA. Zenbook, jak ho mají firmy rády
Source: Zive CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/16/2023
Rating: Total score: 85%
Recenze notebooku Asus ExpertBook B9: kancelář pod kilo
Source: CNews.cz CZ→EN
Positive: Excellent keyboard; nice OLED display; compact size; light weight; metal case. Negative: High price; many bloatwares.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2023
Trên tay ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED 2023: Laptop doanh nhân 14 inch OLED nhẹ nhất thế giới, giá 49.99 triệu đồng
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Premium design; compact size; light weight; suitable for businessmen; powerful hardware.
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 10/10/2023
Trên tay ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED 2023: Thiết kế sang trọng, bền bỉ, màn hình OLED 2.8K sắc nét, chip Intel Core i7 Gen 13th
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Premium design; excellent display; powerful processor; slim size; light weight.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2023
Review ASUS Expertbook B9 OLED (B9403): Laptop Bisnis Layar OLED 14″ Paling Ringan
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN
Positive: Compact size; light weight; suitable for businessmen; powerful processor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/06/2023

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.


i7-1355U: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 2 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 12 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.2 to 5 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.» 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.


86.42%: 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.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2023-11-17 (Update: 2023-11-17)