Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 Comparison

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Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ExpertBook B5 B5605 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10, two laptops from Asus and Lenovo. Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605 was introduced to market in February 2025 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 was launched in February 2025. Both ExpertBook B5 B5605 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 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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ExpertBook B5 B5605 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 are members of Lenovo's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Asus Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Asus Vivobook 18 M1807	March 2025	18.4"	402.5 x 274.5 x 18.6-19.9 mm	2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S14 M3407	March 2025	14.0"	315.2 x 223.4 x 15.9-17.9 mm	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Asus ExpertBook B5 B5405	February 2025	14.0"	315.1 x 226.8 x 18.9-19 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)
Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605	February 2025	16.0"	358.4 x 253.9 x 17.5-17.9 mm	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
Asus ROG Flow Z13 2025 GZ302	January 2025	13.4"	300 x 204 x 12.9-14.9 mm	1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)
Asus Vivobook 14 X1407	January 2025	14.0"	315.2 x 223.4 x 17.9 mm	1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S14 S3407Q	January 2025	14.0"	315.2 x 223.4 x 15.9-17.9 mm	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S16 S3607	January 2025	16.0"	357 x 250.7 x 15.9-17.9 mm	1.67 kg (3.68 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605 Key Specs

Launched in February 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 225H,Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
GPU: Intel Arc 130T
8GB,16GB,32GB,64GB Ram
358.4 x 253.9 x 17.5-17.9 mm (14.11 x 10 x 0.69-0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 Key Specs

Launched in February 2025
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 5 340,AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
GPU: Radeon 840M
16GB,24GB Ram
313 x 227 x 17.5 mm (12.32 x 8.94 x 0.69 inches)
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ExpertBook B5 B5605 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605 over Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.6% vs ~80%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	3.9 TFLOPS vs 3 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 over Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605

Weight	1.50 kg vs 1.75 kg	0.25 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5.8 mm vs 6.9 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 5 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support

Common Strengths of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 and Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605

Launch Dates	February 2025 vs February 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 and Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Surface Area	910 cm2 (141.1 inches2)	711 cm2 (110.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.6%	~80%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.9 mm	~5.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray, Blue
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 External Dimensions

Weight

ExpertBook B5 B5605 weighs 1.75 kg (3.86 lbs), whereas the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 weighs 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

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 B5 B5605 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 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

Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Intel Core Ultra 7 255H	AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
Base Frequency	1.7 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	14 (4P + 8E)	6 (3P + 3E)
Number of Threads	14	12
L3 Cache	18 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics 130T	Radeon 840M
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	4 nm

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 B5 B5605 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 225H,Intel Core Ultra 7 255H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen AI 5 340,AMD Ryzen AI 7 350

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc 130T	Radeon 840M
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	2900 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	35 W	15-54 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	3.9 TFLOPS	3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Memory Speed	6.4 Gbps	7.5 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	896	256
TMUs	56	16
ROPs	28	8

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 B5 B5605 has a FLOPS value of 3.9 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 ' has a FLOPS value of 3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 24GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	7500 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the ExpertBook B5 B5605's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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 B5 (B5605)	Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 (14AKP10)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.
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	50 Wh 63 Wh	57 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W

On the other hand, the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 features a higher battery capacity of 57 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ExpertBook B5 B5605's 50 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the ExpertBook B5 B5605 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 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 B5 B5605 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 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. ExpertBook B5 B5605 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ExpertBook B5 B5605 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
Both ExpertBook B5 B5605 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both ExpertBook B5 B5605 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both ExpertBook B5 B5605 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

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 B5 B5605 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ExpertBook B5 B5605 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 feature 2x USB 4.0 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
ExpertBook B5 B5605 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ExpertBook B5 B5605 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 feature an HDMI port. ExpertBook B5 B5605 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

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
Both ExpertBook B5 B5605 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both ExpertBook B5 B5605 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 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)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No