ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) vs MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V
41.8chipPerformancechip39
56chipGraphics82.1
23.3Displayspec-based48
50.7Batteryspec-based40.3
75.5Portabilityspec-based37.1
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA)3 spec wins — MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) scores 46.6 against 46.5 for MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA)
- 40% lower weight: 1.45 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 31% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 23.2 mm
- 14% higher capacity: 63 Wh vs 55.2 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 56
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 85% higher charging: 120 W vs 65 W
- 24% higher Screen size: 17.3 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 17.3 ″+24% |
| 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 VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (upgradable to 96GB) | DDR5-5600 (2x8GB, 2 slots, max 96GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 10,397Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+14% | 55.2 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 120 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.45 kg+40% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+31% | 23.2 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 720p HD with 3D noise reduction |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello and fingerprint reader in the power button | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2 (B3405CAA) | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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