ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) vs MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM
62.7Performancechip56.3
56chipGraphicschip61
35.1Displayspec-based—
50.7Batteryspec-based38.4
59.6Portabilityspec-based57
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)1 spec wins — MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) scores 53 against 52.9 for MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM. 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 56
- 17% higher capacity: 63 Wh vs 53.8 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM
- Stronger graphics score: 61 vs 56
- 38% higher charging: 90 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen, anti-glare (100% sRGB) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (upgradeable) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+17% | 53.8 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 90 W+38% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.86 kg+2% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | — | 19.6 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor integrated with the power key | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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