ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
41.8chipPerformance45.4
23.3Display38.3
50.7Battery54.3
75.5Portability44.2
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA)5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) scores 45.2 against 45.3 for ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 44
- 34% lower weight: 1.45 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 22.4 mm
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 51
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,740
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Value IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, 45% NTSC) | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (upgradable to 96GB) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,711Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,662Bottom 40% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 90 Wh+43% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.45 kg+34% | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+29% | 22.4 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello and fingerprint reader in the power button | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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