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Asus ExpertBook B9 B9400CEA-KC0167R

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Asus ExpertBook B9 B9400CEA-KC0167R
Asus ExpertBook B9 B9400CEA-KC0167R (ExpertBook B9 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7 4 x 2.8 - 4.7 GHz, Tiger Lake-UP3
Memory
32 GB 
, DDR4X-4266
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
Storage
2TB SSD
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 320 x 203 ( = 0.59 x 12.6 x 7.99 in)
Battery
66 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 4-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p IR
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 36 Months Warranty
Weight
1000 g ( = 35.27 oz / 2.2 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
3100 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 78.4% - good
Average of 5 scores (from 15 reviews)
price: 77%, performance: 77%, features: - %, display: - % mobility: 90%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Asus ExpertBook B9 B9400CEA-KC0167R

ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/11/2022
90% Asus Expertbook B9400 laptop review: It keeps getting better
Source: The Times of India English
Now, the question that you have been waiting for me to answer: should you buy it or not? Well, a simple answer to this question is a yes. The Asus ExpertBook B9 is light in weight and heavy in features. It is easy on the eyes and comfortable in terms of usage. It has ample security and connectivity features that make it ideal for both business and personal usage. It wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that it is easily one of the best Windows laptops in the market right now.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 05/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
70% Asus ExpertBook B9 (B9400) review: Feather-light, shines bright
Source: Gadgets Now English
The Asus ExpertBook B9 (B9400) is a well-rounded business laptop. It is feather-light, has a sturdy, alloy build with an ErgoLift Hinge, the display is full HD, non-reflective one, the connectivity options are plenty and the performance fast on some heavy load, with a few ifs and buts. All in all, if you are looking for a lightweight Windows laptop that is built for a seamless work experience, the Asus ExpertBook B9 (B9400) is a formidable choice.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/07/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Asus ExpertBook B9 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The Asus ExpertBook B9 is the world’s lightest business laptop, and it has impressive build quality and plenty of office features. Combine that with the decent screen, battery life and keyboard and you’ve got a great productivity option. Look elsewhere, though, if you want more CPU power, a sleeker screen or a better-looking laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
74% Asus Expertbook B9 (B9400) Review: Sets A New Benchmark For Business Laptops
Source: Think Digit English
The ASUS Expertbook B9400 is a first-class business laptop that stands out from the multitude of enterprise notebooks out there on the market. Its ultra-portable form factor is an appealing draw on its own, but the laptop truly shines with its battery life and performance. ASUS has also peppered it with some truly desirable features like a physical shutter/kill switch for the webcam, a virtual numeric keypad on the touchpad, Windows Hello support, and more to make it an unequivocal ultrabook recommendation.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 71% performance: 72% workmanship: 79%
Asus ExpertBook B9 B9400 preview (B9400CEAV 2021 model, Core i7 with Iris Xe)
Source: Ultrabook Review English
Anyway, I’m looking forward to updating this preview to a proper review if we get our hands on a retail model and can run our full set of tests on it. In the meantime, though, I’d like to hear your thoughts on this series and how it stacks against the ZenBooks and the competition in the business segment, so please get in touch down below.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2021
88% Asus Expertbook B9 (B9400Cea) Review — An Evolution In The Right Direction
Source: Pokde English
On the surface, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 might seem like a pretty standard refresh to the ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450). But on top of offering an upgrade to the 11th Gen Intel Core processor, it does pack quite a few extra improvements this generation. There’s the ASUS AdaptiveLock proximity sensor to improve privacy, AIPT for better performance in burstier workloads and a brighter display, all of which come together to result in an even better laptop than its predecessor, which we awarded the Best Ultraportable Laptop of 2020.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 82% performance: 82% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%

Foreign Reviews

Asus weckt den Tiger
Source: Computerbase German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/26/2020
Обзор ультрабука ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400CEA: когда 18 часов весят 1 килограмм
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN
Positive: Compact size; light weight; high performance; powerful hardware; long battery life; impressive speakers; good ergonomy. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/10/2021
Обзор ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400CEA: «ноутбук босса» весом 1 кг
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size; light weight; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/02/2020
Được “nâng cấp” bất đắc dĩ từ Macbook “lên” ExpertBook B9: Mình đã có những trải nghiệm đầy thú vị với ASUS
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Slim size; light weight; powerful hardware; high performance; rich set of ports; high security; great ergonomics.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/19/2021
ASUS ExpertBook B9400CEA: Chiếc laptop ultrabook sang trọng, đẳng cấp dành cho doanh nhân
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high performance; great mobility.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2021
Trên tay ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CE): Thiết kế gọn nhẹ, khối lượng chỉ 1 kg nhưng lại sở hữu hiệu năng mạnh mẽ
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Compact size; light weight; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; decent autonomy.
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2021
Laptop doanh nhân ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400) lên kệ tại Việt Nam giá từ 29 triệu
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN
Positive: Slim size; lightweight; impressive battery life; powerful processor; high performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/23/2021
Đánh giá nhanh Asus ExpertBook B9: Mỏng, nhẹ và bền bỉ
Source: TechTimes VN VN→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; slim size; light weight; tough device.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2021

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.


78.4%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2020-12- 2 (Update: 2020-12- 2)