ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel)
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62.7Performance48.8
56chipGraphicschip62.7
35.1Displayspec-based41.6
50.7Batteryspec-based54.7
59.6Portabilityspec-based66
1 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) scores 53 against 52.9 for Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 49
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel)
- Stronger graphics score: 63 vs 56
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- 11% lower weight: 1.66 kg vs 1.86 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+7% | 15 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen, anti-glare (100% sRGB) | PixelSense Flow IPS (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2496x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (upgradeable) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD | SSD (removable, Gen 4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,871Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,279Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 66 Wh+5% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.66 kg+11% |
| Thickness | — | 18.3 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C with USB4/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.1 Gen 2, microSDXC card reader, Surface Connect, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor integrated with the power key | Face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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