ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3
62.7Performance55.5
35.1Display26.5
50.7Battery86.7
59.6Portability42
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) scores 52.6 against 52.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 56
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 42
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 11% lower weight: 1.86 kg vs 2.1 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 51
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 43% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 63 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen, anti-glare (100% sRGB) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (upgradeable) | DDR5 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,921Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,185Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 90 Wh+43% |
| Charging | 65 W | 140 W+115% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.86 kg+11% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | — | 26.3 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PD 3.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 5.0MP with privacy shutter (IR optional) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor integrated with the power key | Fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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