ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
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35.7chipPerformance39.9
—Display41.6
50.7Battery59.6
81.8Portability76.7
4 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)0 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) scores 51.2 against 51.3 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 77
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 22% lower thickness: 13.7 mm vs 17.5 mm
- 17% higher capacity: 63 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 51
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+1% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | Touchscreen (IPS or Value IPS by config, glossy, 16:10) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,430Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,000Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+17% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.34 kg | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 13.7 mm+22% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 3.5mm combo audio jack, Kensington Nano Security Slot | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello and fingerprint reader in the power button | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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