ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) vs HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
62.7Performancechip53
35.1Display23.3
50.7Battery69.3
59.6Portability72
4 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)3 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) scores 52.6 against 52.6 for HP ZBook 8 G2i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 53
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 60
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 23% lower weight: 1.43 kg vs 1.86 kg
- 22% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 63 Wh
- Lower launch price: $2,199 vs $2,960
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen, anti-glare (100% sRGB) | IPS, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra 7 366H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (upgradeable) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 77 Wh+22% |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.43 kg+23% |
| Thickness | — | 19 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum chassis (Meteor Silver) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, PD, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C (10Gbps, PD, DisplayPort 1.4), USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack, nano security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | — | 5 MP IR AI camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor integrated with the power key | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | — |
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