ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) vs HP ZBook 8 G1as 14
62.7Performancechip55.4
26.5Display40
50.7Battery49.3
75.3Portability71.7
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA)3 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1as 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) scores 53.3 against 53.2 for HP ZBook 8 G1as 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) edges ahead in performance and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 55
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 72
- 19% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 19 mm
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1as 14
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G1as 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen (anti-glare, 100% sRGB) | IPS-type UWVA, anti-glare, 120 Hz (DreamColor option) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G1as 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | AMD Radeon 890M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 96GB) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G1as 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+2% | 62 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G1as 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.48 kg | 1.44 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+19% | 19 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G1as 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB-C 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), USB-A 5Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet (optional), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5.0MP with IR and privacy shutter | 5MP camera (optional 5MP IR camera) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello | Optional fingerprint reader and IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G1as 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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