ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel)
41.8chipPerformancechip39.8
23.3Display26.5
50.7Battery39.6
75.5Portability87.1
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) scores 45.2 against 45 for Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA)
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 40
- 15% higher capacity: 63 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 12% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 18.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 87 vs 76
- 34% lower weight: 0.96 kg vs 1.45 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+5% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Value IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, 45% NTSC) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (upgradable to 96GB) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+15% | 55 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.45 kg | 0.96 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+12% | 18.2 mm |
| Material | — | Carbon fiber hybrid top with aluminum bottom, or CFRP top with aluminum or magnesium bottom (varies by configuration) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack; optional nano-SIM slot and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello and fingerprint reader in the power button | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR camera for Windows Hello (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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