ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 vs HP ENVY 14 2021 Comparison

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ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 vs HP ENVY 14 2021 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ExpertBook B9 B9400 and ENVY 14 2021, two laptops from ASUS and HP. ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 was introduced to market in January 2021 and HP ENVY 14 2021 was launched in January 2021. Both ExpertBook B9 B9400 and ENVY 14 2021 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 and HP ENVY 14 2021 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
320 x 203 x 14.9 mm (12.6 x 7.99 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 0.88 kg (1.94 lbs)

HP ENVY 14 2021 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q 4GB
8GB Ram
313.2 x 224 x 18 mm (12.33 x 8.82 x 0.71 inches)
Weight: 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ExpertBook B9 B9400 and ENVY 14 2021 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 over HP ENVY 14 2021

Weight	0.88 kg vs 1.60 kg	0.72 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.2% vs ~81%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.1 mm vs 5.8 mm	0.7 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	47.5 dB vs 48.7 dB	Less fan noise
Contrast Rate	1507:1 vs 1455:1	more pleasing colors
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 130°	More flexible screen
sRGB Color Space	98.7% vs 98.5%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Max Brightness	450 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Display Port	Yes vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors

Reasons to choose HP ENVY 14 2021 over ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400

Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Adobe RGB Profile	70.4% vs 65.4%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Response Time	32 ms vs 45 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU FLOPS	2.365 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	82.8 dB vs 77.7 dB	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of HP ENVY 14 2021 and ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP ENVY 14 2021 and ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 vs HP ENVY 14 2021: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 and the HP ENVY 14 2021.

Physical Specs
Weight	0.88 kg (1.94 lbs)	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Surface Area	650 cm2 (100.7 inches2)	702 cm2 (108.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.2%	~81%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.1 mm	~5.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.06 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.132 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	130Â°

Comparison of the ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 and the HP ENVY 14 2021 External Dimensions

Weight

ExpertBook B9 B9400 weighs 0.88 kg (1.94 lbs), whereas the ENVY 14 2021 weighs 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 0.88 kg

HP ENVY 14 2021 1.60 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 14.90 mm

HP ENVY 14 2021 18.00 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 is 0.06 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP ENVY 14 2021 is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 vs HP ENVY 14 2021: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i5 1145G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7 Intel Core i7 1185G7	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	0.9-2.4 GHz	0.9-2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	4	4
Number of Threads	8	8
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1324	1324
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4633	4633
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1355	1355
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	5087	5087

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 and HP ENVY 14 2021.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i5 1135G7 ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q 4GB GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	930 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1125 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	30 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	2.304 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	4 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	1250 MHz 10 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	640	1024
TMUs	40	64
ROPs	20	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the HP ENVY 14 2021 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.365 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP ENVY 14 2021 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3733 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ExpertBook B9 B9400 and the ENVY 14 2021, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400)	HP ENVY 14 (2021)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	33 Wh 66 Wh	63.3 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	65 W	90 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr	1:30 hr
AC Adapter Weight	325 gramm	430 gramm

On the other hand, the ENVY 14 2021 features a higher battery capacity of 63 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ExpertBook B9 B9400's 33 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 33 Wh

HP ENVY 14 2021 63 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the ExpertBook B9 B9400 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ENVY 14 2021's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 vs HP ENVY 14 2021: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 and HP ENVY 14 2021 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both ExpertBook B9 B9400 and ENVY 14 2021 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the ExpertBook B9 B9400 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the ENVY 14 2021's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ENVY 14 2021 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 157 ppi

HP ENVY 14 2021 162 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ExpertBook B9 B9400 and ENVY 14 2021 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the ENVY 14 2021 boasts a faster response time of 32.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The ExpertBook B9 B9400 offers a higher maximum brightness of 450 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 450 nits

HP ENVY 14 2021 400 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400 vs HP ENVY 14 2021 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ExpertBook B9 B9400 and ENVY 14 2021 have USB-A ports. ExpertBook B9 B9400 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ENVY 14 2021 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ExpertBook B9 B9400 and ENVY 14 2021 have USB Type-C ports. ExpertBook B9 B9400 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while ENVY 14 2021 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both ExpertBook B9 B9400 and ENVY 14 2021 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both ExpertBook B9 B9400 and ENVY 14 2021 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
ENVY 14 2021 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ExpertBook B9 B9400 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ExpertBook B9 B9400 and ENVY 14 2021 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	1x v1.4	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes