•  Date Published: 15 Aug 2024
    • Intel Core i5-1240P
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 16.0”, WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), OLED
    • 256GB SSD
    • 8GB RAM
    • 1.40 kg (3.1 lbs)
    6.4
    TOTAL SCORE
    8.5 Portability Excellent
    10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    5.7 For Work Average
    3.2 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 8GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Dimensions
    • 358.2 x 261.2 x19.9 mm (14.10" x 10.28" x 0.78")
    • Weight
    • 1.40 kg (3.1 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.0b
    • Card Reader
    • microSD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD / FHD with IR fuction, with privacy shutter, support for Windows Hello
    • Microphone
    • Array Microphone with Cortana Support
    • Speakers
    • Stereo Speakers, Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock

    Portability

    ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602, 12th Gen Intel)
    14.10" x 10.28" x 0.78" Dimensions
    1.40 kg (3.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 16.0-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +45% Weight

    Review

    ASUS ExpertBook B5 in-depth review

    You all know ASUS as a leading brand in the world of laptops. However, not too many of you are familiar with the ExpertBook family of devices. Essentially, this is the manufacturer's response to Lenovo's ThinkPads and Dell's Latitudes.However, since the subbrand is considerably younger, you will notice a fresh point of view. Today, we have the ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602). The first thing you need to know is made obvious by the name of the machine - it comes with an OLED panel.Although it may sound casual, this is a 4K OLED display with an alleged full DCI-P3 color coverage. This is legitimately a pro-grade panel. Besides that, our configuration is part of the series that include the 12th Gen Intel P-series of CPUs.As a result, you can expect plenty of power and very good e[...]

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    Pros

    • Comfortable keyboard
    • Very light magnesium-aluminum chassis
    • 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage + HDR support
    • High resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio + fast pixel response times
    • Virtually infinite contrast ratio
    • 1x SODIMM + 2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 with RAID mode support
    • IR face recognition + fingerprint reader
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 + MicroSD card slot
    • Very cool and quiet even under extreme workload
    • Good battery life

    Cons

    • Very high glare from the glossy screen
    • Intel Arc GPU is not something to write home about

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    1. Unscrewing the Back Panel To start, undo the 10 Phillips-head screws on the back of the ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602) laptop using an appropriate screwdriver. These screws are holding the back panel in place.Hint: Use a magnetized screwdriver to easily handle the small screws.2. Removing the Back Panel Once the screws are out, use a plastic tool to pry the bottom panel off. It's best to start from the hinge gaps to avoid damaging the laptop's chassis or internal components.Caution: Be gentle during this step to avoid causing any damage.3. Disconnecting the Bat[...]

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