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💻 ExpertBook B5 vs MacBook Pro 14 vs Dell Pro Premium 14
AI-powered analysis across 24 matched specifications
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)
ASUS
Overall Score
Best for enterprise desks needing modular SO-DIMM memory, discrete RTX graphics, and legacy RJ45 connectivity
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MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
Apple
Overall Score
Best for creative professionals requiring high-nit HDR displays, extended battery life, and high memory capacity
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Dell Pro 14 Premium
Dell
Overall Score
Best for highly mobile workers requiring an ultra-lightweight chassis with vPro Enterprise and Copilot+ NPU features
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Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
Dell Pro 14 Premium
Performance
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)
7.5
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
9.5
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
Display
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)
7.5
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
9.5
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.5
Battery & Thermals
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)
7.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
9.5
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.5
Manageability & Security
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)
8.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
7.0
Dell Pro 14 Premium
9.0
Expandability & Repair
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)
9.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
4.0
Dell Pro 14 Premium
6.0
Ecosystem & Software
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)
8.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
8.5
Dell Pro 14 Premium
8.5
Value
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)
7.5
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
8.0
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604) ASUS | MacBook Pro 14" (M5) Apple | Dell Pro 14 Premium Dell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H/155H/155U or Core Ultra 5 135H/125H/125U (Series 1, vPro options) with AI Boost NPU | M5 (10C CPU, 10C GPU) / M5 Pro (up to 14C CPU, 20C GPU) / M5 Max (up to 16C CPU, 40C GPU) | Copilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake", 8C/8T, 17.5 W, vPro Enterprise — Ultra 5 236V / 238V (4.7 GHz, 8 MB) or Ultra 7 266V / 268V (5 GHz, 12 MB) |
| CPU cores | -- | M5: 10-core CPU · M5 Pro: up to 14-core CPU · M5 Max: up to 16-core CPU | 8C/8T (Copilot+ Lunar Lake, 17.5 W) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics integrated; optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX (B5604) | M5: 10-core GPU · M5 Pro: up to 20-core GPU · M5 Max: up to 40-core GPU | Intel Arc 130V (Ultra 5) / Arc 140V (Ultra 7), integrated |
| Discrete GPU | ✓Optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX (B5604) | Integrated Apple silicon GPU (M5 / M5 Pro / M5 Max SoC) | Integrated Intel Arc graphics |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | DDR5 SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 32 GB (user-upgradeable) | ✓M5: up to 32 GB · M5 Pro: up to 48 GB · M5 Max: up to 128 GB unified memory | 16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 on-package — fixed at order, not upgradeable; platform maximum 32 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5 SO-DIMM, 2 slots (user-upgradeable) | Unified memory | LPDDR5x-8533 on-package (fixed at order) |
| Maximum storage | Up to 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD; TCG Opal 2.0 SED option; second drive on select SKUs | Up to 8 TB SSD | 512 GB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe TLC on all six; platform options 256 GB–2 TB including 512 GB SED Opal 2.0 |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 14" or 16" (B5404 / B5604) | 14.2" | 14.0" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3024 × 1964 | 1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED on VPJ93) |
| Brightness | up to 500 nits | ✓1000-nit sustained / 1600-nit peak HDR | 400 nits |
| Panel | 14" or 16" WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS 16:10, up to 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, anti-glare; WUXGA and touch options | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED, ProMotion 10-120 Hz, P3 wide colour | 14.0" 16:10 — FHD+ 1920 × 1200 anti-glare, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 1200:1, ComfortView Plus (five stocked builds); QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touch, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass Victus (VPJ93) |
| Touchscreen | WUXGA and touch options | -- | QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touchscreen (VPJ93 build) |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) | ✓3× Thunderbolt 4 (M5) or Thunderbolt 5 (M5 Pro / Max) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery) — either TB4 port charges the machine |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Gigabit LAN, smart-card reader, 3.5 mm combo | MagSafe 3, 3× Thunderbolt 4 (M5) or Thunderbolt 5 (M5 Pro / Max), HDMI 2.1, SD card (UHS-II), 3.5 mm combo | Left: Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery), HDMI 2.1, universal audio jack, battery LED. Right: Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare, wedge lock slot (nano-SIM tray on 5G builds only) |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | optional 4G LTE (selected territories) | -- | Optional 5G (Snapdragon X72, eSIM) to order — stocked builds are WLAN-only |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | From 1.29 kg (14" B5404); from 1.42 kg with discrete GPU | From 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) — M5; up to 1.62 kg M5 Max | ✓From 1.14 kg (2.52 lb), configuration-dependent |
| Dimensions | 14": 313.7 x 226.8 x 18.9-23.0 mm (16" B5604 larger footprint) | 312.6 × 221.2 × 15.5 mm | 311.2 × 216.7 mm, 16.4 mm (front) – 17.0 mm (rear) |
| Security & management | |||
| Intel vPro | Intel Core Ultra vPro options | N/A — Apple silicon (Secure Enclave) | Copilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V vPro Enterprise — vPro Enterprise on every stocked build |
| Secured-core PC | -- | N/A — Secured-core PC is a Windows feature; Apple silicon uses the Secure Enclave | -- |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | -- | N/A — Copilot+ PC is a Windows programme; Apple ships Apple Intelligence | Intel AI Boost — up to 40 TOPS (Ultra 5) or 48 TOPS (Ultra 7); Copilot+ PC on all stocked builds |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | 63 Wh (50 Wh on some SKUs), 3-cell Li-ion; 65 W / 90 W USB-C charging | ✓72.4 Wh — up to 24 hours video / 18 hours wireless web (M5) | 3-cell 60 Wh, customer-replaceable |
| Rated battery life | -- | Up to 24 hours video / 18 hours wireless web (M5) | ExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in 20 min, ExpressCharge 0–80% in 60 min; charges via either TB4 port; 60/65/100 W USB-C adapters |
| Support | |||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Pro Education / Home options) | macOS Tahoe (with Apple Intelligence) | Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 23H2/24H2, Windows 10 22H2 downgrade and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported |
| Base warranty | 1-year commercial warranty; ASUS extended / on-site uplift available | 1-year limited; AppleCare+ for Business extends to 3 years + ADP | Dell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted |
Performance
Processor
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)Intel Core Ultra 7 165H/155H/155U or Core Ultra 5 135H/125H/125U (Series 1, vPro options) with AI Boost NPU
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)M5 (10C CPU, 10C GPU) / M5 Pro (up to 14C CPU, 20C GPU) / M5 Max (up to 16C CPU, 40C GPU)
Dell Pro 14 PremiumCopilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake", 8C/8T, 17.5 W, vPro Enterprise — Ultra 5 236V / 238V (4.7 GHz, 8 MB) or Ultra 7 266V / 268V (5 GHz, 12 MB)
CPU cores
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)--
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)M5: 10-core CPU · M5 Pro: up to 14-core CPU · M5 Max: up to 16-core CPU
Dell Pro 14 Premium8C/8T (Copilot+ Lunar Lake, 17.5 W)
Graphics
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)Intel Arc Graphics integrated; optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX (B5604)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)M5: 10-core GPU · M5 Pro: up to 20-core GPU · M5 Max: up to 40-core GPU
Dell Pro 14 PremiumIntel Arc 130V (Ultra 5) / Arc 140V (Ultra 7), integrated
Discrete GPU
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)Optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX (B5604)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)Integrated Apple silicon GPU (M5 / M5 Pro / M5 Max SoC)
Dell Pro 14 PremiumIntegrated Intel Arc graphics
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)DDR5 SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 32 GB (user-upgradeable)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)M5: up to 32 GB · M5 Pro: up to 48 GB · M5 Max: up to 128 GB unified memory
Dell Pro 14 Premium16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 on-package — fixed at order, not upgradeable; platform maximum 32 GB
Memory type
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)DDR5 SO-DIMM, 2 slots (user-upgradeable)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)Unified memory
Dell Pro 14 PremiumLPDDR5x-8533 on-package (fixed at order)
Maximum storage
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)Up to 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD; TCG Opal 2.0 SED option; second drive on select SKUs
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)Up to 8 TB SSD
Dell Pro 14 Premium512 GB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe TLC on all six; platform options 256 GB–2 TB including 512 GB SED Opal 2.0
Display
Display size
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)14" or 16" (B5404 / B5604)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)14.2"
Dell Pro 14 Premium14.0"
Resolution
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)2560 x 1600
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)3024 × 1964
Dell Pro 14 Premium1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED on VPJ93)
Brightness
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)up to 500 nits
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)1000-nit sustained / 1600-nit peak HDR
Dell Pro 14 Premium400 nits
Panel
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)14" or 16" WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS 16:10, up to 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, anti-glare; WUXGA and touch options
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED, ProMotion 10-120 Hz, P3 wide colour
Dell Pro 14 Premium14.0" 16:10 — FHD+ 1920 × 1200 anti-glare, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 1200:1, ComfortView Plus (five stocked builds); QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touch, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass Victus (VPJ93)
Touchscreen
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)WUXGA and touch options
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)--
Dell Pro 14 PremiumQHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touchscreen (VPJ93 build)
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)3× Thunderbolt 4 (M5) or Thunderbolt 5 (M5 Pro / Max)
Dell Pro 14 Premium2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery) — either TB4 port charges the machine
Ports
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Gigabit LAN, smart-card reader, 3.5 mm combo
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)MagSafe 3, 3× Thunderbolt 4 (M5) or Thunderbolt 5 (M5 Pro / Max), HDMI 2.1, SD card (UHS-II), 3.5 mm combo
Dell Pro 14 PremiumLeft: Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery), HDMI 2.1, universal audio jack, battery LED. Right: Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare, wedge lock slot (nano-SIM tray on 5G builds only)
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)optional 4G LTE (selected territories)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)--
Dell Pro 14 PremiumOptional 5G (Snapdragon X72, eSIM) to order — stocked builds are WLAN-only
Physical
Weight (from)
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)From 1.29 kg (14" B5404); from 1.42 kg with discrete GPU
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)From 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) — M5; up to 1.62 kg M5 Max
Dell Pro 14 PremiumFrom 1.14 kg (2.52 lb), configuration-dependent
Dimensions
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)14": 313.7 x 226.8 x 18.9-23.0 mm (16" B5604 larger footprint)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)312.6 × 221.2 × 15.5 mm
Dell Pro 14 Premium311.2 × 216.7 mm, 16.4 mm (front) – 17.0 mm (rear)
Security & management
Intel vPro
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)Intel Core Ultra vPro options
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)N/A — Apple silicon (Secure Enclave)
Dell Pro 14 PremiumCopilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V vPro Enterprise — vPro Enterprise on every stocked build
Secured-core PC
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)--
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)N/A — Secured-core PC is a Windows feature; Apple silicon uses the Secure Enclave
Dell Pro 14 Premium--
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)--
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)N/A — Copilot+ PC is a Windows programme; Apple ships Apple Intelligence
Dell Pro 14 PremiumIntel AI Boost — up to 40 TOPS (Ultra 5) or 48 TOPS (Ultra 7); Copilot+ PC on all stocked builds
Battery
Battery capacity
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)63 Wh (50 Wh on some SKUs), 3-cell Li-ion; 65 W / 90 W USB-C charging
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)72.4 Wh — up to 24 hours video / 18 hours wireless web (M5)
Dell Pro 14 Premium3-cell 60 Wh, customer-replaceable
Rated battery life
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)--
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)Up to 24 hours video / 18 hours wireless web (M5)
Dell Pro 14 PremiumExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in 20 min, ExpressCharge 0–80% in 60 min; charges via either TB4 port; 60/65/100 W USB-C adapters
Support
Operating system
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)Windows 11 Pro (Pro Education / Home options)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)macOS Tahoe (with Apple Intelligence)
Dell Pro 14 PremiumWindows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 23H2/24H2, Windows 10 22H2 downgrade and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported
Base warranty
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)1-year commercial warranty; ASUS extended / on-site uplift available
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)1-year limited; AppleCare+ for Business extends to 3 years + ADP
Dell Pro 14 PremiumDell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 8 Sept 2026
For UK enterprises prioritising supreme display quality and raw system throughput, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 delivers an unmatched package, while ASUS and Dell present distinct corporate Windows advantages. The MacBook Pro 14 leads the group with its 72.4 Wh battery, exceptional 1600-nit peak Liquid Retina XDR screen, and expansive configuration ceiling reaching up to 128 GB of unified memory and 8 TB of storage. However, organisations reliant on traditional Windows infrastructure will find better operational alignment with the alternatives. The ASUS ExpertBook B5 provides superior hardware customisation and physical connectivity, featuring two user-upgradeable DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, an optional discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics chip, integrated RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, and a dedicated smart-card reader. In contrast, the Dell Pro Premium 14 is the standout option for mobile workers prioritising portability and fleet administration. It features the lowest starting weight at just 1.14 kg, incorporates standard Intel vPro Enterprise management alongside a Copilot+ NPU delivering up to 48 TOPS, and offers optional 5G mobile broadband. Ultimately, the procurement decision hinges on platform requirements: select Apple for peak multimedia performance and battery longevity, ASUS for modularity and legacy connectivity, or Dell for ultra-lightweight deployment with comprehensive vPro remote management.
ExpertBook B5 (B5404 / B5604)
Best for enterprise desks needing modular SO-DIMM memory, discrete RTX graphics, and legacy RJ45 connectivity
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
Best for creative professionals requiring high-nit HDR displays, extended battery life, and high memory capacity
Dell Pro 14 Premium
Best for highly mobile workers requiring an ultra-lightweight chassis with vPro Enterprise and Copilot+ NPU features
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