•  Date Published: 04 Oct 2025
    • Intel Core i5-1335U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 2000GB SSD
    • 24GB RAM
    • 1.69 kg (3.7 lbs)
    5.5
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.5 Portability Very Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    5.7 For Work Average
    3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 2000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 
    • RAM
    • 24GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Dimensions
    • 361.6 x 233 x 19.9 mm (14.24" x 9.17" x 0.78")
    • Weight
    • 1.69 kg (3.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 1.4
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.3
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD with IR function to support Windows Hello
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Array Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Speakers by Dirac
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Nano Lock
    • Gifts
    • Laptop bag

    Portability

    ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502, 13th Gen Intel)
    14.24" x 9.17" x 0.78" Dimensions
    1.69 kg (3.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +20% Weight

    Review

    ASUS ExpertBook B1 in-depth review

    Many of you have requested reviews of more affordable models, so after covering all the 16" Series 5 laptops by Lenovo, we've decided to turn our attention to ASUS's entry-level business machine—the ExpertBook B1.The ExpertBook lineup is categorized into Premium, Advanced, and Essential tiers. The higher the number, the more upscale the category, so the B1 falls into the Essential line as the base model. It's available with either 12th or 13th-generation Intel Core processors. To keep things current, we'll opt for the newer CPU.It's particularly intriguing to examine how ASUS, a brand better known for its high-end offerings, tackles the challenge of crafting a budget business laptop. While the specs look promising on paper, given the price point, we're bracing ourselves for potenti[...]

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    Pros

    • Elegant and minimalistic design
    • Very light - just 3.73 lbs (1.69 kg)
    • Many extra features: Keyboard backlight, Privacy shutter, Fingerprint reader...
    • Display with no PWM usage, anti-reflective coating
    • Passes the MIL-STD-810H military-grade tests (but...)

    Cons

    • The lid flexes easily when closed
    • Short battery life - 5h 51m
    • Limited upgradability (1x RAM slot, 1x SSD slot)
    • Low maximum brightness - 268 cd/m²