ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
62.7Performancespec-based46.9
55.6chipGraphicschip58.1
26.5Displayspec-based38.4
50.7Batteryspec-based77.3
75.3Portabilityspec-based55.2
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA)5 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) scores 53.6 against 53.6 for HP Spectre x360 16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA)
- 24% lower weight: 1.48 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 22% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 19.8 mm
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 32% higher capacity: 83 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $2,940
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen (anti-glare, 100% sRGB) | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 96GB) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,426Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,896Bottom 43% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 83 Wh+32% |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.48 kg+24% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+22% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, smart card reader (optional), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 5.0MP with IR and privacy shutter | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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