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MagyarAsus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F review - A great convertible with a catch
The new Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip has had its outdated Intel Core i5-1135G7 updated to the considerably newer Intel Core i7-1360P, resulting in more performance within just as compact a case. Corporate customers can also equip the model with Intel processors from the 10th to the 14th generation. Our test model is primarily intended for everyday office use and offers practical features such as an LED in the display lid, which indicates to colleagues that you are currently in a meeting, as well as Windows 11 Pro being pre-installed. Costing around US$1,700, the convertible is by no means a bargain but it does offer a truly good total package that delivers great results in almost every area. If only there wasn't a problem with its sleep state not working correctly, as we discovered in our test: Its energy-saving mode only works sporadically and oftentimes, the laptop stays on and only turns its screen off. Thankfully, the predecessor model didn't show this issue, so it will hopefully be fixed by Asus soon.
For this review, we selected a range of further convertibles to compare our test sample to—in addition to the predecessor model. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen3 and the Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 rely on the same Intel processor, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 represents team AMD. Moreover, we compared the premium models HP Dragonfly G4 and Asus ExpertBook B9.
Possible competitors compared
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.3 % | 03/2024 | Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1.4 kg | 19.3 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1080 | |
| 91.9 % | 07/2023 | HP Dragonfly G4 i7-1365U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1.1 kg | 16.3 mm | 13.50" | 1920x1280 | |
| 91.5 % | 11/2023 | Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X i7-1355U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1 kg | 17.6 mm | 14.00" | 2880x1800 | |
| 89.5 % | 08/2023 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 989 g | 14.8 mm | 13.00" | 2160x1350 | |
| 89.3 % | 03/2023 | Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1.4 kg | 15.25 mm | 14.00" | 2880x1800 | |
| 88 % | 03/2023 | Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE R7 7730U, Vega 8 | 1.4 kg | 18.6 mm | 13.30" | 1920x1200 | |
| 88.3 % | 11/2021 | Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs | 1.3 kg | 16.9 mm | 13.30" | 1920x1080 |
Case: A high-quality and stable aluminum case
Not much has changed about the Asus Expertbook B5402F's case, meaning it continues to use a high-quality anthracite aluminum case. The biggest changes made to its case are as a result of its changed ports. Furthermore, its stylus is now integrated directly into the convertible—it has a dedicated slot for the pen. It continues to feature the US military standard MIL-STD 810H certification, meaning the new model will supposedly survive being dropped from a 120 cm height as well as freezing temperatures. The total base unit and the lid can't be twisted and the hinges barely have any give. Unfortunately, this makes it almost impossible to open the lid with one hand. The area around the keyboard can also only be pushed in with maximum pressure. Asus has also relied on a rougher surface, resulting in this area being much less susceptible to collecting fingerprint marks compared to the rest of the case.
While the previous model weighed 1.3 kg, the new Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip is unfortunately slightly heavier, now weighing about 1.4 kg. However, the convertible's footprint is fine and the device proves to be a problem-free companion in everyday life that doesn't weigh much. Despite its small size, it isn't the slimmest device within the comparison field but even so, it impresses with its practical handling and it doesn't stand out in your backpack whatsoever.
Connectivity: Two times Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1
Although the predecessor model's connectivity options were already great, Asus has improved these even more. This model continues to feature two Thunderbolt 4 ports on the right side, however, its HDMI 2.0 connection has been replaced by much more powerful HDMI 2.1. In addition, the HDMI port has been moved from the right to the left side of the device. Furthermore, the micro-HDMI port for LAN has been replaced by a full-sized RJ45 Ethernet connection. Moreover, both sides now feature USB-A ports, whereby the left has USB 3.2 Gen 2 and the right has USB 3.2 Gen 1. The 3.5 mm audio jack on the right side has been kept but now, a microSD card reader has been added, making the new ExpertBook B5 Flip's connectivity variety nearly flawless. One point of critique could be that Thunderbolt ports on both sides would have been more practical to enable you to charge the device from both sides.
SD card reader
During our test, the Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F's microSD card reader showed no impressive results in combination with our AV PRO 128 GB V60 reference card and trailed behind the average as well as the Lenovo Yoga 6 13. Its transfer speed is what you would expect from USB 2.0. Nevertheless, the card reader is practical and, as the comparison with other convertibles in this class shows, a rarity.
| SD Card Reader | |
| average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Average of class Office (8 - 82.7, n=49, last 2 years) | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Average of class Office (25 - 90.5, n=43, last 2 years) | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
Communication
Instead of Wi-Fi 6 as in the predecessor model, the new Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F has an Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 module installed. Its speeds are decent and the module performs above average, especially within the 6 GHz range.
Webcam
On paper, not much has changed about the laptop's webcam; it is still a 720p HD model. Even so, the webcam's quality has improved greatly compared to its predecessor: The previous model's average Delta-E value was 8.29, while the new one achieved a value of 6.53. Of course, you shouldn't expect any miracles but thanks to its 3D noise reduction technology and its two-way audio technology AI Noise Canceling, the convertible is totally sufficient for meetings and video calls. Still, you should pay attention to how good your lighting conditions are as otherwise, the webcam won't deliver any good results. A practical feature is that Windows Hello is now supported thanks to the device's integrated IR sensor. The camera also has its own sliding physical cover.
Security
In addition to TPM 2.0, a fingerprint sensor is also included in the power button on the right-hand side of the convertible for security. The fingerprint sensor's reading speed is good and we did not experience any problems during our test. There is also an anti-theft feature in the shape of a Kensington lock slot.
Accessories
While the previous model still featured a LAN adapter and the stylus as accessories included within its scope of delivery, the new Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F comes completely without any additional accessories. However, as a LAN adapter is no longer needed thanks to its full-sized RJ45 Ethernet port and the stylus is directly integrated into the laptop, this isn't a disadvantage. However, as a result, the pen has now shrunk in size, possibly making it less easy to use for some people. On the other hand, it's really handy that the stylus can be housed within a designated compartment, leading to users no longer having to worry about its battery status.
Maintenance
Compared to its predecessor, its internal build has changed a lot. Its RAM is now completely soldered on and there is no option to swap it out after purchasing the device. In addition, the previous model featured an additional empty RAM slot which let you insert a 32 GB module (resulting in 48 GB of total RAM). On the other hand, its battery and the M.2-2280 SSD can be swapped out and so can the Wi-Fi 6E AX211 module, if needed. In order to access the convertible's innards, you have to remove ten small cross-headed screws, whereby the screw in the middle of the bottom plate has a different length than the others.
Warranty
In the United States of America, a standard 12-month warranty covers the device. For anyone who may be interested, you can extend its warranty via Asus Premium Care. Information on this, including terms & conditions and prices, can be found on Asus' website.
Input devices: Very good & water-resistent keyboard
Keyboard
Visually, lot much has changed about the new Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F's keyboard. Its enter, hash and right shift keys are now a little bigger, while the left shift key has gotten slightly smaller. The available space on the keyboard has been used well, however, there is no space for a dedicated number pad on a device of this size. Even so, the keys all have a decent size. We already liked how it felt to type on the predecessor model, however, we just thought the keys were a little too loud. Although the new model's keys aren't the quietest, they certainly show a big improvement compared to the old model—only the space bar could do with sounding a little quieter. As was already the case before, they keyboard backlighting only features one intensity setting, so you can only choose between on and off.
It is handy that the F1 to F12 keys are assigned special functions, such as the snipping tool or for switching the microphone on and off. As was the case with the predecessor model, its keyboard is splash-proof, so that a coffee mishap in the office isn't immediately fatal.
Touchpad
In terms of input devices, one of the new Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F's biggest changes is its touchpad. Although it features the same height, it is now a lot wider. As the convertible continues to feature a 16:9 aspect ratio, not much space exists for a comfortably large touchpad but even so, Asus still hasn't used the space totally optimally. The additional horizontal space, however, is a change we welcome and it helps during click-and-drop tasks moving from one side of the screen to another. In addition, the touchpad's surface has been adapted and is now a lot smoother, which also contributes to a better user experience.
The option to convert the touchpad into a number field via an icon in the top right-hand corner is still available and is particularly practical for users who work a lot with Excel spreadsheets.
Display: Brighter for better everyday use
A lot has been done on its display, too. While the predecessor model of the Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F still gave you the option to go for an OLED display, this configuration doesn't seem to be available anymore on the new version. However, it is easier for us to compare the two as the last model we tested had an IPS display. With an average brightness of 342.1 cd/m², the new ExpertBook is considerably brighter than its predecessor. This means the new model is slightly better suited for working in bright surroundings. Unfortunately, this higher brightness comes at the cost of a decline in color space coverage and contrast. While the previous model boasted a contrast of 1661:1, the new one only manages 1297:1. When it comes to color space coverage, the sRGB space is at a particular disadvantage, going from 98.9 per cent coverage to 92.5 per cent. Its DCIP-3 and AdobeRGB color spaces have also fallen slightly, at 62 and 64 per cent respectively. In everyday use, these worse values shouldn't be all too noticeable, especially since the previous model without an OLED panel already wasn't suitable for professional applications. For users looking to use the convertible as a business laptop, its better brightness should still be an improvement.
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Brightness Distribution: 85 %
Center on Battery: 370 cd/m²
Contrast: 1297:1 (Black: 0.2876 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.7 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 0.71
ΔE Greyscale 2.93 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
64% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
92.5% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
62% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.119
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P N140HCE-EN2, IPS, 1920x1080, 14.00 | HP Dragonfly G4 Chi Mei CMN13C0, IPS, 1920x1280, 13.50 | Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X ATNA40YK07-1 SDC4171, OLED, 2880x1800, 14.00 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 MND007ZA1-3, IPS, 2160x1350, 13.00 | Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 LEN140WQ+, OLED, 2880x1800, 14.00 | Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE LEN133WUXGA, IPS, 1920x1200, 13.30 | Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA N133HCE-EN2, IPS, 1920x1080, 13.30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 9% | 38% | 9% | 41% | 10% | 7% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 62 | 68.4 10% | 99.9 61% | 68.5 10% | 99.9 61% | 69.9 13% | 66.3 7% |
| sRGB Coverage | 92.5 | 98.3 6% | 100 8% | 99.5 8% | 100 8% | 99.5 8% | 98.9 7% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 64 | 70.4 10% | 93.6 46% | 69.7 9% | 98.3 54% | 70 9% | 68.5 7% |
| Response Times | -39% | 93% | -14% | 97% | 62% | -4% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 31 ? | 48.8 ? -57% | 2 ? 94% | 39.9 ? -29% | 1.04 ? 97% | 14 ? 55% | 36 ? -16% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 26 ? | 31.3 ? -20% | 2 ? 92% | 25.8 ? 1% | 0.95 ? 96% | 8 ? 69% | 23.6 ? 9% |
| PWM Frequency | 360 ? | 360 ? | 26600 ? | ||||
| Screen | 3% | 76% | 16% | 86% | -32% | 1% | |
| Brightness middle | 373 | 408.8 10% | 389.9 5% | 461.2 24% | 378 1% | 278 -25% | 299 -20% |
| Brightness | 342 | 399 17% | 390 14% | 428 25% | 379 11% | 271 -21% | 286 -16% |
| Brightness Distribution | 85 | 90 6% | 99 16% | 86 1% | 98 15% | 94 11% | 92 8% |
| Black Level * | 0.2876 | 0.32 -11% | 0.0497 83% | 0.29 -1% | 0.03 90% | 0.25 13% | 0.18 37% |
| Contrast | 1297 | 1278 -1% | 7845 505% | 1590 23% | 12600 871% | 1112 -14% | 1661 28% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.7 | 2.02 -19% | 2.22 -31% | 1.79 -5% | 2.5 -47% | 3 -76% | 1.9 -12% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 3.55 | 3.84 -8% | 3.75 -6% | 3.3 7% | 4.7 -32% | 7.86 -121% | 4.5 -27% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 0.71 | 0.61 14% | 0.47 34% | 1.9 -168% | 0.62 13% | 0.6 15% | |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.93 | 2.3 22% | 2.4 18% | 1.8 39% | 1.9 35% | 5.04 -72% | 3 -2% |
| Gamma | 2.119 104% | 2.2 100% | 2.187 101% | 2.24 98% | 2.2 100% | 2.46 89% | 2.16 102% |
| CCT | 6765 96% | 6203 105% | 6426 101% | 6588 99% | 6222 104% | 6068 107% | 6944 94% |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | -9% /
-2% | 69% /
70% | 4% /
10% | 75% /
78% | 13% /
-10% | 1% /
2% |
* ... smaller is better
In our measurement, in which we used CalMAN and the X-Rite i1 Pro 2 device, the device we tested showed a low color deviation, which means that it reproduces colors almost perfectly. Calibration could reduce this slight color distortion even further. You can download our calibrated profile for free above.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 26 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 155 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 10.5 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 57 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.5 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 31 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 14.5 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 16.5 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 35 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (33.7 ms). | ||
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |  | ||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17903 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
As already mentioned, the updated model shows a significant improvement in screen brightness and is therefore even better suited for outdoor use. The display achieves a very good brightness of 342.1 cd/m², which is distributed relatively evenly across the entire screen area. This increase in brightness, together with its anti-reflective surface, allows the device to be used efficiently in bright sunlight. We had wished for an increase in display brightness on the previous model.
As is usual with IPS panels, its viewing angles remain stable even when positioned more drastically. As the model is marketed as a business laptop and can also be used to present content, statistics or similar to colleagues on its display with the help of features such as tent mode, the screen's stable viewing angles are an advantage.
Performance: Consistently solid to very good results
During the test and when compared with the predecessor model, the new device shows a clear improvement. Compared to the competition, only the Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 could achieve better results on average. The Cinebench and Geekbench benchmarks showed that the Asus convertible is neck-and-neck with the other top performers in terms of both single-core and multi-core performance. So there is nothing to complain about from this aspect and the ExpertBook B5 Flip B5402F usually performs better than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3, the HP Dragonfly G4, the Asus ExpertBook B9 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 13.
Testing conditions
Its TDP can't be adjusted by users and the My Asus software only allows you to adjust the fan speed. Alternatively, only the various Windows power modes are available. The TDPs are 18 watts (PL1) and 65 watts (PL2). The fans can get relatively loud in performance mode, so energy-saving mode or balanced mode is recommended in the office.
Processor
Within its current Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, Asus relies on the Intel Core i7-1360P. This is a high-end CPU from the Raptor Lake P series with four performance cores and eight efficiency cores. A dedicated graphics card is not installed—instead, the model relies on the integrated Intel Iris Xe 96 EUs. It features 16 GB DDR5-4800 RAM.
The Cinebench R15 Loop revealed a stronger drop in performance after the fourth run, but it then remained stable. Comparing it to the Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8, which is based on the same Intel Core i7-1360P processor, shows that even more could be possible in this aspect. After the fourth run, its core temperature averaged 66°C, so there is still some room for improvement. Compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3, however, the identical processor within the Asus Expertbook B5 Flip performed better, as the performance was still not stable after the fourth run. However, the AMD variant with the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U inside the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 performed better in the Cinebench loop.
The Intel processor's clock rate briefly hit 3.9 GHz at the beginning of the Cinebench run, but then dropped quickly and levelled off at just under 1.8 GHz with occasional peaks within the 3.1 to 3.3 GHz range.
Cinebench R15 Multi continuous test
Cinebench R23: Multi Core | Single Core
Cinebench R20: CPU (Multi Core) | CPU (Single Core)
Cinebench R15: CPU Multi 64Bit | CPU Single 64Bit
Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 | 7z b 4 -mmt1
Geekbench 6.2: Multi-Core | Single-Core
Geekbench 5.5: Multi-Core | Single-Core
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2: 4k Preset
LibreOffice : 20 Documents To PDF
R Benchmark 2.5: Overall mean
| CPU Performance Rating | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 -2! | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 -2! | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE -2! | |
| Average of class Office | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA -2! | |
| Cinebench R23 / Multi Core | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (6390 - 12637, n=16) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Average of class Office (1056 - 15743, n=122, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Cinebench R23 / Single Core | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (1596 - 1909, n=16) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Average of class Office (529 - 1995, n=121, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Cinebench R20 / CPU (Multi Core) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (2474 - 4887, n=16) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Average of class Office (356 - 5904, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Cinebench R20 / CPU (Single Core) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (611 - 736, n=16) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Average of class Office (181.3 - 764, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Cinebench R15 / CPU Multi 64Bit | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (1079 - 2214, n=16) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Average of class Office (160.8 - 2642, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Cinebench R15 / CPU Single 64Bit | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (180 - 271, n=16) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Average of class Office (82.6 - 284, n=118, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Blender / v2.79 BMW27 CPU | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Average of class Office (214 - 2844, n=121, last 2 years) | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (268 - 496, n=17) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| 7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (26534 - 52959, n=16) | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Average of class Office (4226 - 62349, n=121, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| 7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4 -mmt1 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (4647 - 5973, n=16) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Average of class Office (2233 - 6687, n=121, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Geekbench 6.2 / Multi-Core | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (8909 - 11781, n=11) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Average of class Office (662 - 12171, n=41, last 2 years) | |
| Geekbench 6.2 / Single-Core | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (2003 - 2646, n=11) | |
| Average of class Office (457 - 2646, n=40, last 2 years) | |
| Geekbench 5.5 / Multi-Core | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (7549 - 10817, n=17) | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Average of class Office (1018 - 11980, n=122, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Geekbench 5.5 / Single-Core | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (1435 - 1871, n=17) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Average of class Office (510 - 1974, n=122, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 / 4k Preset | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (6.9 - 14.2, n=16) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Average of class Office (1.55 - 17.4, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| LibreOffice / 20 Documents To PDF | |
| Average of class Office (31.3 - 117.5, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (40.3 - 57.2, n=16) | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| R Benchmark 2.5 / Overall mean | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Average of class Office (0.4244 - 1.397, n=119, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (0.445 - 0.583, n=16) | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
* ... smaller is better
AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
| Performance Rating | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average of class Office | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (5610 - 11188, n=17) | |
| Average of class Office (763 - 24250, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Julia | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (29251 - 56942, n=16) | |
| Average of class Office (4027 - 102228, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| AIDA64 / CPU SHA3 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (1444 - 2728, n=16) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Average of class Office (279 - 4442, n=119, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU Queen | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (65324 - 89266, n=16) | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Average of class Office (8031 - 113016, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average of class Office (404 - 14288, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (4370 - 7269, n=16) | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average of class Office (2054 - 54365, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (14104 - 28019, n=16) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU AES | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (30391 - 99244, n=16) | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average of class Office (5226 - 147611, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| AIDA64 / CPU ZLib | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (420 - 807, n=16) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Average of class Office (67.6 - 1018, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (2906 - 5957, n=16) | |
| Average of class Office (432 - 12755, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (29108 - 49328, n=16) | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average of class Office (4814 - 48177, n=120, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
System performance
The new Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F confirmed its expectations as a highly responsive laptop by executing commands promptly and efficiently without any noticeable delays or interruptions during our test. Its performance during the synthetic benchmark tests was also very good and we were unable to detect any weak points or defects. In most areas, the Asus convertible beat all selected competitors.
CrossMark: Overall | Productivity | Creativity | Responsiveness
WebXPRT 3: Overall
WebXPRT 4: Overall
Mozilla Kraken 1.1: Total
| PCMark 10 / Score | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (5360 - 6281, n=14) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Average of class Office (2325 - 7157, n=105, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| PCMark 10 / Essentials | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (9883 - 12059, n=14) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Average of class Office (5095 - 20841, n=105, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| PCMark 10 / Productivity | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Average of class Office (3041 - 10198, n=105, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (6572 - 8161, n=14) | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (5723 - 7612, n=14) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Average of class Office (1912 - 9056, n=105, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| CrossMark / Overall | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1527 - 1891, n=15) | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Average of class Office (348 - 1891, n=106, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| CrossMark / Productivity | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1503 - 1842, n=15) | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Average of class Office (393 - 1870, n=106, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| CrossMark / Creativity | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1558 - 2003, n=15) | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Average of class Office (340 - 1982, n=106, last 2 years) | |
| CrossMark / Responsiveness | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1311 - 1899, n=15) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Average of class Office (258 - 2017, n=106, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| WebXPRT 3 / Overall | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (249 - 316, n=14) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Average of class Office (99.2 - 368, n=107, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| WebXPRT 4 / Overall | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (218 - 328, n=13) | |
| Average of class Office (80 - 328, n=95, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 / Total | |
| Average of class Office (479 - 1966, n=112, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (494 - 633, n=15) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
* ... smaller is better
| PCMark 10 Score | 6212 points | |
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| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (44299 - 72748, n=16) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average of class Office (7158 - 88119, n=121, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (44751 - 68945, n=16) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Average of class Office (7325 - 87297, n=121, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (45887 - 93331, n=16) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average of class Office (7579 - 94965, n=121, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (85 - 110.5, n=16) | |
| Average of class Office (44.3 - 188.3, n=122, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
* ... smaller is better
DPC latency
Unfortunately, the Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F performed worse than the competition when it came to its DPC latencies. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 achieved worse results during this test. The predecessor model, on the other hand, led the comparison table in this area, delivering the best values. The situation may well change at any time with future BIOS and driver updates but at the moment, the ExpertBook B5402F is not recommended for audio and video editing in real-time. In practice and when playing YouTube videos in 4K quality, however, we did not notice any problems.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
* ... smaller is better
Storage device
Asus has equipped the new Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F with a PCIe 4.0 SSD. Our test device's model is the Micron 2400 MTFDKBA1T0QFM with a storage capacity of 1 TB. The integrated Micron 2400 M.2 SSD's performance is acceptable but it couldn't keep up with the best within the comparison. Nevertheless, there has been an improvement in this field compared to the previous model.
* ... smaller is better
Reading continuous performance: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
Graphics card
The integrated Intel Irix Xe G7 96 EU graphics card shows its better side inside the new Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F. On average, only the Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 with the same integrated graphics card performed better in the synthetic benchmarks. However, a look at the 3DMark 11 results shows that the Asus convertible is weaker in this aspect and also lags behind the performance of an average Intel Irix Xe G7 96 EUs. The 13th generation Intel processor still relies on the outdated Intel Iris Xe graphics card and unfortunately does not yet offer the updated ARC iGPU, which can be found in newer processors such as the Core Ultra 7 155H.
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 6515 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 26449 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 4903 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1926 points | |
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Gaming performance
Its gaming results are decent, even if the convertible—which is aimed specifically at business users—is definitely not designed for this. Most games can be played comparatively easily at a lowered resolution. Of course, it can't keep up with the results of current AMD iGPUs such as the AMD Radeon 780M or the Intel ARC iGPU, and models with dedicated graphics solutions generally perform better. The Witcher 3 ran stably for the first 40 minutes in our test and only then did its performance drop minimally (but not significantly). The device is unsuitable for gaming in high resolution or with high graphics settings.
| The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Average of class Office (2.66 - 34, n=110, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
| GTA V - 1920x1080 Highest Settings possible AA:4xMSAA + FX AF:16x | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
| Average of class Office (3.35 - 47.8, n=90, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| HP Dragonfly G4 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X | |
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA | |
Witcher 3 FPS diagram
| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | |
| GTA V (2015) | 101.6 | 87.1 | 22.3 | 9.8 | ||
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 91.3 | 57.5 | 32.5 | 14.5 | ||
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 128.1 | 95.8 | 57.5 | 52 | ||
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 39.8 | 20.6 | 14.9 | 10.5 | 6.3 | |
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 48 | 37.3 | 33.6 | |||
| Far Cry 5 (2018) | 52 | 26 | 24 | 22 | ||
| Strange Brigade (2018) | 104.4 | 44 | 36 | 26.5 |
Emissions: Slightly too loud under load
Noise emissions
Despite its higher performance, not much has changed about the new Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F's fan noise emissions compared to its predecessor. In idle mode, the new model continues to be completely silent. However, as soon as the convertible is faced with applications or games, the fans start spinning comparatively fast. You can only minimize this behavior by using silent mode via the My Asus app. Under maximum load, the convertible reaches 45 dB, making it one of the loudest models within the comparison field. It should be noted that the Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 with the same processor and similar results was similarly loud in most benchmarks.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 24.78 / 24.78 / 24.78 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 37 / 45 dB(A) |
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30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance) environment noise: 24.78 dB(A) | ||
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1360P, Micron 2400 MTFDKBA1T0QFM | HP Dragonfly G4 Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1365U, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB | Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1355U, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL21T0HCLR | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1360P, Lenovo UMIS AM6A0 RPJTJ512MKP1QDQ | Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1360P, SK hynix PC801 HFS512GEJ9X101N BF | Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE Vega 8, R7 7730U, WD PC SN740 512GB SDDPMQD-512G-1101 | Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU | |
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| Noise | 9% | 2% | 10% | -1% | -4% | 1% | |
| off / environment * | 24.78 | 23.3 6% | 24.9 -0% | 22.9 8% | 23.6 5% | 27 -9% | 23.8 4% |
| Idle Minimum * | 24.78 | 23.5 5% | 24.9 -0% | 23 7% | 23.6 5% | 27 -9% | 23.8 4% |
| Idle Average * | 24.78 | 23.5 5% | 24.9 -0% | 23 7% | 23.6 5% | 27 -9% | 23.8 4% |
| Idle Maximum * | 24.78 | 26.8 -8% | 24.9 -0% | 23 7% | 24.6 1% | 27 -9% | 26 -5% |
| Load Average * | 37 | 27.2 26% | 33 11% | 32.8 11% | 45 -22% | 37.6 -2% | 37.6 -2% |
| Load Maximum * | 45 | 35 22% | 45 -0% | 36.9 18% | 45 -0% | 37.6 16% | 44.9 -0% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 32.7 | 36.9 | 45 | 39.8 |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
The new ExpertBook B5 Flip's temperatures are considerably lower than those of its predecessor. While the old model reached average temperatures of 34°C on the top and bottom, the new model is quite a bit cooler, as we measured 28.8°C on the top and 30.7°C on the bottom of the device. The hot spot directly in front of the screen is now lower, too. The old model measured over 45 °C in this area and in turn, the new one peaked at 40 °C. In idle mode, its temperatures are inconspicuously low and in no way annoying.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 42 °C / 108 F, compared to the average of 34.2 °C / 94 F, ranging from 21.2 to 62.5 °C for the class Office.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 40 °C / 104 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 23.7 °C / 75 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 27 °C / 80.6 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 27.7 °C / 81.9 F (+0.7 °C / 1.3 F).
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | HP Dragonfly G4 Intel Core i7-1365U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X Intel Core i7-1355U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | |
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| Heat | 2% | -24% | 2% | 2% | -15% | 3% | |
| Maximum Upper Side * | 42 | 38.6 8% | 48.8 -16% | 44 -5% | 39.7 5% | 43.8 -4% | 42.6 -1% |
| Maximum Bottom * | 40 | 40.4 -1% | 56.5 -41% | 43.2 -8% | 45.4 -14% | 48.2 -21% | 45.1 -13% |
| Idle Upper Side * | 25.8 | 28.2 -9% | 33.3 -29% | 25.6 1% | 25.7 -0% | 32.9 -28% | 24.6 5% |
| Idle Bottom * | 32 | 29 9% | 35 -9% | 25.6 20% | 26.4 17% | 34.1 -7% | 24.8 22% |
* ... smaller is better
Stress test
The stress test showed no real anomalies. After a brief performance peak of just under 4 GHz, the CPU stabilized at 1,000 MHz. Its temperatures remained at 69°C, as in the Cinebench test. The GPU initially clocked at just under 1.2 GHz and then remained constant at 620 MHz with occasional performance peaks between 800 and 900 MHz. Throttling did not occur, so no restrictions are to be expected in everyday use.
Speakers
Its stereo speakers are completely average and do not have any major weaknesses. The speakers are therefore perfectly suitable for conference calls and occasional videos, but an external solution is recommended for music, as their very weak bass is particularly noticeable.
Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (77.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 13.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.4% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (10.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.1% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 22% of all tested devices in this class were better, 6% similar, 71% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 22%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 28% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 63% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 23.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.1% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.8% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 25% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 67% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 25% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 67% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Power management: Problems with sleep mode
Power consumption
When it came to the predecessor model, we described its power management as the Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip's "finest hour". Unfortunately, this is no longer the case with the new model due to its aforementioned incorrectly functioning sleep modes. It quickly becomes apparent that the device often only goes into a real sleep mode after three to five minutes, therefore consuming significantly more power. Due to this problem, its power consumption in standby mode can reach up to 9 watts for a short time. The new Asus ExpertBook's consumption is also higher than that of its predecessor in idle mode and under load. At the same time, significantly more power is made available to the device. At maximum power, its consumption rises to 65 watts, which means that the included 65-watt power supply unit supplied is almost sufficient in size.
| Off / Standby | 0.2 / 9 Watt |
| Idle | 9.6 / 10.3 / 8.6 Watt |
| Load |
58.028 / 65.28 Watt |
   
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| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Micron 2400 MTFDKBA1T0QFM, IPS, 1920x1080, 14.00 | Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Average of class Office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 12% | 24% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 9.6 | 5.26 ? 45% | 4.3 ? 55% |
| Idle Average * | 10.3 | 8.46 ? 18% | 7.35 ? 29% |
| Idle Maximum * | 8.6 | 10.7 ? -24% | 9.15 ? -6% |
| Load Average * | 58.028 | 44.8 ? 23% | 41.1 ? 29% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 39.6 | ||
| Load Maximum * | 65.28 | 66.8 ? -2% | 58.1 ? 11% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption Witcher 3 / stress test
Power consumption with external monitor
Runtimes
Despite its increased power consumption compared to its predecessor, the new Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip's battery life is still very good. Its 63-Wh battery is sufficient and we were able to achieve just under 11 hours in our WLAN test. However, its predecessor performed slightly better in this aspect, achieving just under 12 hours. Comparing it with the other models shows that the business convertible is about average. There are some models, such as the Lenovo Yoga 6 13, that perform better—but there are also some that do not last as long, such as the Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8. Comparing our test sample with the latter is particularly interesting, as the Asus convertible came neck-and-neck with the Lenovo Yoga 9 in most benchmarks. As a result, its significantly longer battery life despite its high performance can be rated as very good.
| Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 63 Wh | HP Dragonfly G4 i7-1365U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 68 Wh | Asus ExpertBook B9 B9403CVA-KM0153X i7-1355U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 63 Wh | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 49.5 Wh | Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 75 Wh | Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE R7 7730U, Vega 8, 59 Wh | Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 66 Wh | Average of class Office | |
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| Battery Runtime | 19% | -21% | -27% | -45% | -12% | -10% | -27% | |
| WiFi v1.3 | 641 | 954 49% | 614 -4% | 465 -27% | 472 -26% | 724 13% | 707 10% | 594 ? -7% |
| Load | 218 | 192 -12% | 135 -38% | 81 -63% | 140 -36% | 153 -30% | 117.7 ? -46% | |
| Reader / Idle | 2550 | 1436 ? | ||||||
| H.264 | 606 | 651 | 714 | 669 | 705 ? |
Pros
Cons
Verdict: An impressive allrounder with a few flaws
During our test, the Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5402F proved to be a powerful convertible with lots of practical features specifically for use within the field of business. Its upgrade to the new Intel Core i7-1360P processor results in impressive performance that can more often than not keep up with other top-of-the-range models. Its excellent design, MIL-STD 810H certification and practical business features such as its LED indicator within the display lid and its integrated input pen all make this device stand out from the competition.
During the performance benchmarks, the ExpertBook did similarly well to other top dogs such as the Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 and despite its similar performance, it boasts longer runtimes. This makes the convertible perfect for everyday business use and you shouldn't face any issues when dealing with the demands that this specific field brings. Its higher display brightness also allows you to work more effectively in poor lighting conditions and in this area, it did a lot better than the predecessor model. However, due to its higher brightness, the display does lose some of its color accuracy.
The Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip Convertible is a robust and flexible companion for everyday office use that barely leaves any more to be desired.
Despite its increased performance and improved display brightness, the laptop's incorrectly working sleep mode continues to be a downer. While the convertible's battery life is good in use, its standby consumption is a lot higher than it should be as usually, its standby mode is only activated three to five minutes after you shut the display lid. In turn, the convertible's connectivity options are nearly perfect and you'll almost never need to reach for a dongle. The case's stability and the device's great keyboard are further advantages of the business laptop that, in total, offers a great total package and—with the exception of its energy-saving mode issues—only features a few flaws.
Price and availability
The new Asus ExpertBook B5 can currently be purchased from Asus for US$1,629.99.
Asus Expertbook B5 Flip B5402F, i7-1360P
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03/22/2024 v7
Philip Macdonald
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The present review sample was made available to the author as a loan by the manufacturer or a shop for the purposes of review. The lender had no influence on this review, nor did the manufacturer receive a copy of this review before publication. There was no obligation to publish this review.
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