•  Date Published: 04 Jul 2023
  • Intel Core i3-1115G4
  • Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
  • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
  • 500GB SSD
  • 16GB DDR4
  • 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)
5.1
Average
quality
7.6 Portability Very Good
8.0 Display Excellent
4.6 For Work Average
1.8 For Gaming Bad

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 500GB SSD
  • RAM
  • 16GB DDR4
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Body Material
  • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
  • Dimensions
  • 323.4 x 215.6 x 19.2 mm (12.73" x 8.49" x 0.76")
  • Weight
  • 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 2.0
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • 1.4
  • Card Reader
  • MicroSD
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5 mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Web camera
  • HD with Privacy Shutter
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Array microphone with Cortana voice-recognition support
  • Speakers
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot
  • Kensington Lock
  • US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard
  • Gifts
  • Office 2021 Professional

Portability

ASUS ExpertBook B1/L1 (B1400/L1400/B1401/L1401)
12.73" x 8.49" x 0.76" Dimensions
1.45 kg (3.2 lbs) Weight
Average 14.0-inch laptop
1.49 kg (3.3 lbs) +3% Weight

Review

ASUS ExpertBook B1 in-depth review

When we think of ASUS, ROG's gaming lineup is the first thing that comes to mind. Or perhaps one of the innovation champions of the past - the ZenBook? Well, today we have something different. Say hello to the ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400. This is a 14-inch device designed for business computing.It is equipped with processors, coming from the Tiger Lake-U architecture of Intel. Ultimately, this provides you with decent computational performance, as well as the best integrated graphics solutions. And if you need extra power in the face of some CUDA cores and dedicated graphics memory, you can pair the laptop with the GeForce MX330.Another key feature of this device is the noise cancellation capabilities, buried in the MyASUS app. In addition to that, it allows you to pick from several [...]

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Pros

  • Capable cooling and decent performance
  • Privacy shutter + Fingerprint reader
  • Thunderbolt 4
  • No aggressive PWM (Innolux N140HGA-EA1 (CMN14E5))
  • Abundance of ports
  • Decent upgrade options
  • NumberPad 2.0 + ErgoLift hinge + Noise cancellation

Cons

  • Bendy body
  • Narrow viewing angles (Innolux N140HGA-EA1 (CMN14E5))
  • 53% of sRGB coverage (Innolux N140HGA-EA1 (CMN14E5))

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

It's good to see that business laptops still have you covered in terms of future upgrades.Check out all ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take this laptop apart, you need to undo 10 Phillips-head screws. After that, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool. Then, you can lift it away from the chassis.2. Battery Inside, we see a 42Wh battery pack. If you need to remove the battery, first you need to unplug the connector from the motherboard. Then, undo all 6 Phillips-head[...]

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