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What makes the ASUS ExpertBook B1500 stand out?

What makes the ASUS ExpertBook B1500 stand out?

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ReelFishn
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02-25-2023, 08:55 PM
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Hi, everyone.
A person without technical knowledge asked for some guidance on purchasing a new laptop.
While browsing Amazon.co.uk, I came across the ExpertBook B1500 and saw reviews that generally praise it as a solid device around £700. However, it’s currently available from the ASUS store for £400.
Am I missing something? Could it really be as good as the reviews suggest?
The only drawback I noticed is its battery life, which seems quite limited, though the overall performance looks impressive for the price.
It appears to be a reasonably versatile option that can handle most tasks.
For gaming, I’m not sure if I’ll find something comparable near that cost—am I mistaken about this?
Thanks for your advice always. I truly value this forum.
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ReelFishn
02-25-2023, 08:55 PM #1

Hi, everyone.
A person without technical knowledge asked for some guidance on purchasing a new laptop.
While browsing Amazon.co.uk, I came across the ExpertBook B1500 and saw reviews that generally praise it as a solid device around £700. However, it’s currently available from the ASUS store for £400.
Am I missing something? Could it really be as good as the reviews suggest?
The only drawback I noticed is its battery life, which seems quite limited, though the overall performance looks impressive for the price.
It appears to be a reasonably versatile option that can handle most tasks.
For gaming, I’m not sure if I’ll find something comparable near that cost—am I mistaken about this?
Thanks for your advice always. I truly value this forum.

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02-26-2023, 04:04 AM
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I wouldn't consider buying that laptop if the advice came from someone needing a gaming device. The iGPU and overall design suggest it's meant for office work and everyday media use. What did the buyer need from the laptop to justify purchasing it?
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02-26-2023, 04:04 AM #2

I wouldn't consider buying that laptop if the advice came from someone needing a gaming device. The iGPU and overall design suggest it's meant for office work and everyday media use. What did the buyer need from the laptop to justify purchasing it?

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02-26-2023, 11:31 PM
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Hi, mate.
He’s currently running an Acer E15 with an I3 8130U. See here.
It’s clear he added an SSD but didn’t make any other upgrades.
He uses it for his everyday tasks (standard MS Office, Zoom calls, etc.) and light gaming—nothing too fancy either. Overall, it’s been doing well, though he was considering a better option for his wife and thought about giving her the E15 if she found something cheaper.
An odd aspect of the E15 is that it almost looks like it was built for a gaming laptop, but they just slapped an I3 in there without a GPU, or maybe just mixed in some extra parts they had available. Generally, it keeps things cool well and throttles less than other laptops with higher specs.
I thought the Iris XE was supposed to be impressive for integrated graphics? By the way, I’m not talking about high-end gaming with a dedicated card or 4K—just more casual use (low settings, maybe 1080p or a bit lower).
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02-26-2023, 11:31 PM #3

Hi, mate.
He’s currently running an Acer E15 with an I3 8130U. See here.
It’s clear he added an SSD but didn’t make any other upgrades.
He uses it for his everyday tasks (standard MS Office, Zoom calls, etc.) and light gaming—nothing too fancy either. Overall, it’s been doing well, though he was considering a better option for his wife and thought about giving her the E15 if she found something cheaper.
An odd aspect of the E15 is that it almost looks like it was built for a gaming laptop, but they just slapped an I3 in there without a GPU, or maybe just mixed in some extra parts they had available. Generally, it keeps things cool well and throttles less than other laptops with higher specs.
I thought the Iris XE was supposed to be impressive for integrated graphics? By the way, I’m not talking about high-end gaming with a dedicated card or 4K—just more casual use (low settings, maybe 1080p or a bit lower).

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