ASUS ExpertBook B9 Business Laptop (B9450CEA)
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ASUS ExpertBook B9 is an ultra-thin, ultra-portable business laptop that measures under 0.6-inch / 15mm thin—the thinnest and lightest 14-inch laptop in the world.
Powered by 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake i7 processor, the ExpertBook B9 comes with new connectivity options such as Thunderbolt 4 and WiFi 6. Despite its small package, the thin laptop supports dual M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 or RAID 1 and up to 32GB LPDDR4x memory.
Designed for business use, the ExpertBook B9 comes with a range of security features and a keyboard with 1.5mm of key travel.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Sleek design
- Long battery life
- Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
- Decent performance
Cons
- Keyboard could be firmer
- Lacks WWAN option
What external reviewers found***
External score 72% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good system performance
- Decent performance
- Good battery life
- Gorgeous 16-inch 1080p display
Cons
- Lacks a number pad
- Keyboard placement is awkward
- Lackluster performance
- Mediocre speakers
- No SD card reader
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Specifications
| 33W Battery | 66W Battery | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 + 1x UBS 3.2 Gen2 + 1x HDMI (RJ45 via HDMI) + 1x 3.5mm Audio combo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Capacity | 33 or 66 Wh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | Front | 720p HD camera with microphone; IR camera | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors | Star Black | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Microphone | Quad 360° far-field microphones, AI noise canceling tehcnology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Speakers | 2 integrated stereo speakers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bezels | 4mm bezels with 94% screen-to-body ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 7.99 inch / 203 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 0.59 inch / 14.9 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 12.6 inch / 320 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1.94 lbs / 0.88 kg | 2.22 lbs / 1.005 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brightness | 400 nits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Diagonal | 14 inch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Type | IPS, matte | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gamut | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | FHD (1920x1080) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe graphics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Security | Trusted Platform Module TPM 2.0 embedded security chip, Fingerprint sensor, Windows Hello | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Touchpad | 129 x 65 mm, with integrated NumberPad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Key Travel | 1.5 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Capacity | 16 or 32 GB onboard | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Type | LPDDR4x 4266MHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Supply | 65 W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage | 2x M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 up to 2x 2TB, RAID 0/1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Name | B9450CEA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
cnet[1]
Reviewer score 60%The ExpertBook uses Asus' ErgoLift hinge, which lifts the bottom for better ventilation and a slight keyboard tilt. Asus' NumberPad 2.0 is a virtual numeric keypad that comes up on the touchpad. The matte-textured shell doesn't attract fingerprints, but does tend to get scuffed and dusty.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Good battery life
- Decent performance
Cons
- Lacks a number pad
- Keyboard placement is awkward
laptopmag[2]
Reviewer score 72%The ExpertBook B9450 has a very attractive, midnight-pearlescent chassis. Its 1080p screen is relatively bright and vivid, and the anti-glare finish makes it great for outdoor use. Graphics performance isn't the ExpertBook's strong suit, so you might need an eGPU to play your favorite games.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous 16-inch 1080p display
- Long battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Subpar webcam
- Short battery life
notebookcheck[3]
Reviewer score 77%, rival the performance of a dedicated GeForce MX350. In the synthetic 3DMark benchmarks, the ExpertBook performs about 8% better than the average laptop with the same iGPU. Under load, it is 25% louder than the ThinkPad X1 Nano which offers 20% less performance in 3D applications. The Xe Graphics G7 cannot always achieve playable frame rates at 1080p and high settings.
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Pros
- Slim and light
- Long battery life
- High-contrast display
- Thunderbolt 3
Cons
- Fan noise under load
- No SD card reader
- No Thunderbolt 3
notebookcheck[4]
Reviewer score 58%The Asus ExpertBook B9450FA is directed at business users that mainly work with office applications. The processor in our test unit, Intel Core i7-10510U, is a quad-core processor that can work up to eight threads simultaneously. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 is responsible for displaying graphics content.
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Pros
- Matte IPS display
- Decent battery life
- Good system performance
Cons
- No SD card reader
- No Thunderbolt 3
pcmag[5]
Reviewer score 79%The Asus ExpertBook lasted for an astounding 30 hours while playing video. This is quite literally more than the often-touted "all-day battery life" It's a perfect match for the super-portable form factor. It's not our unequivocal business recommendation (that would be the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon)
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Pros
- Super-portable design
- Long battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
pcmag[6]
Reviewer score 74%The B9450CEA proved one of the better performers for media editing. It fell far short of the incredible 30-hour video-editing battery life of its predecessor. If you like its style and are counting every ounce to save weight, there's nothing wrong with the ExpertBook.
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Pros
- Thin, light, and light
- Excellent battery life
- Sleek design
Cons
- Lackluster performance
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
theverge[7]
Reviewer score 80%The Core i7-10510U is a four-core processor that's significantly lower-powered than the chips you'll see in the best laptops on the market like the Dell XPS 13. The ExpertBook is just fine for basic office work — emails, Google Docs, Slack, Zoom calls, that sort of thing. But if you think you'll ever need to do strenuous work on this, especially tasks that leverage the integrated graphics, you'll want to look elsewhere.
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Pros
- Lightweight and light for a 14-inch laptop
- Lots of ports and storage
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Fans can get loud
- No Thunderbolt 3
trustedreviews[8]
Reviewer score 72%For everyday work, photo-editing, and media, the Asus’ display is top-notch. The lid folds flat for easier collaboration, and the drop-hinge means the bottom bezel vanishes entirely, which looks sleek. The Asus relies on the familiar Core i7-1165G7, with four cores and a potential top speed of 4.7GHz.
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Pros
- Sleek, lightweight design
- Excellent keyboard and touchpad
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Mediocre speakers
- No Thunderbolt 3
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References
- ^ Asus ExpertBook B9450 review: An ultralight with ultralong battery life. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/reviews/asus-expertbook-b9450-review/. 2020-04-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Asus ExpertBook B9450 review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/asus-expertbook-b9450. 2020-03-01. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Asus ExpertBook B9 Laptop Review: Tiger Lake offers a decent boost in performance for the ultra-mobile flyweight. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ExpertBook-B9-Laptop-Review-Tiger-Lake-offers-a-decent-boost-in-performance-for-the-ultra-mobile-flyweight.527427.0.html. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
- ^ Asus ExpertBook B9450FA Review: Ultra light and high endurance. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ExpertBook-B9450FA-Review-Ultra-light-and-high-endurance.465986.0.html. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Asus ExpertBook B9450 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/asus-expertbook-b9450. 2020-02-20. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Asus ExpertBook B9450CEA Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/asus-expertbook-b9450cea. 2021-06-04. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
- ^ Asus ExpertBook B9450 review: lightweight, long-lasting work laptop. [theverge]. https://www.theverge.com/22239215/asus-expertbook-b9450-review-design-specs-price-features. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
- ^ Asus ExpertBook B9 Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/asus-expertbook-b9. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
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