ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
41.8chipPerformancechip48.9
23.3Display38.3
50.7Battery46.7
75.5Portability46.1
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA)5 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) scores 45.2 against 45.2 for Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA)
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 46
- 32% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 23.3 mm
- 31% lower weight: 1.45 kg vs 2.1 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Lower launch price: $980 vs $1,740
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | Value IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, 45% NTSC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6, 75W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (upgradable to 96GB) | DDR5-5200 (2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+5% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 135 W+108% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.45 kg+31% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+32% | 23.3 mm |
| Material | — | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 1x USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD input 65-100W), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 720p HD with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello and fingerprint reader in the power button | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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