ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) vs HP OmniBook X 17
62.7Performancechip60.2
35.1Display31.4
50.7Battery68
59.6Portability48.3
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)2 spec wins — HP OmniBook X 17
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) scores 52.6 against 52.6 for HP OmniBook X 17. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 31
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 48
- 22% lower weight: 1.86 kg vs 2.39 kg
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook X 17
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 51
- 21% higher capacity: 76 Wh vs 63 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,960
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | HP OmniBook X 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17.3 ″+8% |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen, anti-glare (100% sRGB) | IPS touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | HP OmniBook X 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Arc B390 (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (upgradeable) | LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | HP OmniBook X 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 76 Wh+21% |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | HP OmniBook X 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.86 kg+22% | 2.39 kg |
| Thickness | — | 15.1 mm |
| Material | — | Recycled aluminum, sandblasted anodized cover and keyboard frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | HP OmniBook X 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 3x USB-A (10Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | — | 5 MP IR camera with HDR switch and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor integrated with the power key | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | HP OmniBook X 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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