ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
41.8chipPerformance41.5
23.3Display23.3
50.7Battery65.7
75.5Portability56.6
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA)4 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) scores 45.2 against 45 for Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) edges ahead in portability 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 57
- 25% lower weight: 1.45 kg vs 1.94 kg
- 16% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 19.1 mm
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 59% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,449 vs $1,740
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | Value IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, 45% NTSC) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (upgradable to 96GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 38% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 100 Wh+59% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 130 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.45 kg+25% | 1.94 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+16% | 19.1 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello and fingerprint reader in the power button | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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