ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1503CVA-XS54 15.6" Full HD Review

The ASUS ExpertBook B1 is a business laptop that doesn't really excel at anything. It's a perfectly average machine built for basic office work, and that's about it. The one thing you need to know is that it's a safe, boring choice for someone who just needs a Windows PC for emails and spreadsheets, and doesn't care about performance, portability, or a good screen.

Honestly, nothing surprised me. The Intel 1335U CPU lands in the 32nd percentile, which means it's slower than most laptops out there. It'll handle your daily tasks, but you'll feel it chug if you have too many browser tabs open. The integrated graphics are predictably bad, scoring in the 18th percentile, so don't even think about gaming or video editing.

At $850, this is a tough sell. You're paying a premium for the 'ExpertBook' branding and Windows Pro, but you're getting mid-to-low tier components in almost every category. For this price, you should expect a lot more.

This is where it gets rough. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i or MSI Vector 16, while gaming laptops, would absolutely demolish this in performance for a similar price. If you need a business ultrabook, the ASUS Zenbook Duo offers a far more innovative and portable design. Even an Apple MacBook Air M2, which often goes on sale, provides better performance, a stunning screen, and all-day battery life. The ExpertBook B1 feels like it's from a different, slower era.

I can't recommend the ASUS ExpertBook B1. It's an overpriced, underwhelming laptop that gets beaten in every meaningful way by its competitors. Unless you have a specific corporate requirement for this exact model, you should look elsewhere. Your money will go much, much further.