ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) vs MSI Cyborg 15 Max C13W
41.8chipPerformancechip39.9
23.3Display48
50.7Battery46.7
75.5Portability49.6
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA)3 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 Max C13W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) scores 45.2 against 45.2 for MSI Cyborg 15 Max C13W. 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 50
- 30% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 22.9 mm
- 28% lower weight: 1.45 kg vs 2 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 Max C13W
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 23
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C13W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Value IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, 45% NTSC) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C13W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (upgradable to 96GB) | DDR5 (2x8GB SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C13W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+5% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C13W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.45 kg+28% | 2 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+30% | 22.9 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C13W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello and fingerprint reader in the power button | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C13W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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