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💻 ExpertBook B9 OLED vs MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Dell Pro 14
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ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
ASUS
Overall Score
Best for frequent UK business travellers requiring an ultralight sub-1 kg Windows 11 Pro laptop with a 2.8K OLED display
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MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
Apple
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Best for creative professionals and power users needing peak HDR brightness, maximum unified memory, and long battery life
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Dell Pro 14 Premium
Dell
Overall Score
Best for corporate enterprise fleets requiring full Intel vPro Enterprise management, Copilot+ AI, and optional 5G connectivity
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Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
Dell Pro 14 Premium
Performance
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
6.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
9.5
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
Display
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
7.5
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
9.5
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
Battery & Thermals
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
6.5
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
9.0
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
Manageability & Security
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
6.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
6.5
Dell Pro 14 Premium
9.0
Expandability & Repair
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
6.5
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
5.0
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.5
Ecosystem & Software
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
7.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
8.5
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.5
Value
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
7.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
8.0
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.5
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403) ASUS | MacBook Pro 14" (M5) Apple | Dell Pro 14 Premium Dell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Processor | Intel Core 7 150U (vPro Essentials) or Core 5 120U - Series 1 (Meteor Lake), 10 cores / 12 threads | 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 | 10 cores / 12 threads | 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 Graphics (integrated) | 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 | Integrated Intel Graphics only — no discrete GPU option | Integrated Apple silicon GPU (M5 / M5 Pro / M5 Max SoC) | Integrated Intel Arc graphics |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | Up to 64 GB LPDDR5X (soldered, on-board) | ✓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 | LPDDR5X (soldered, on-board) | Unified memory | LPDDR5x-8533 on-package (fixed at order) |
| Maximum storage | Up to 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD | 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 | 14.0" | 14.2" | 14.0" |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3024 × 1964 | 1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED on VPJ93) |
| Brightness | 400 nits | ✓1000-nit sustained / 1600-nit peak HDR | 400 nits |
| Panel | 14.0" 2.8K OLED (2880 x 1800) WQXGA+, 90 Hz, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600, glossy | 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 | -- | -- | 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), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x micro-HDMI (to RJ45 LAN), 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 5G (Snapdragon X72, eSIM) to order — stocked builds are WLAN-only |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | ✓From 0.99 kg (2.18 lb) | 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 | 311 x 215 x 15.7-16.9 mm | 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 vPro Essentials option (Core 7 150U) | 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) | No — Intel Core Series 1 (Meteor Lake); NPU below the 40+ TOPS Microsoft Copilot+ threshold | 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, 3-cell Li-ion (65 W USB-C fast charge) | ✓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 (Windows 11 Home option) | 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 B9 OLED (B9403)Intel Core 7 150U (vPro Essentials) or Core 5 120U - Series 1 (Meteor Lake), 10 cores / 12 threads
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 B9 OLED (B9403)10 cores / 12 threads
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 B9 OLED (B9403)Intel Graphics (integrated)
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 B9 OLED (B9403)Integrated Intel Graphics only — no discrete GPU option
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 B9 OLED (B9403)Up to 64 GB LPDDR5X (soldered, on-board)
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 B9 OLED (B9403)LPDDR5X (soldered, on-board)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)Unified memory
Dell Pro 14 PremiumLPDDR5x-8533 on-package (fixed at order)
Maximum storage
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)Up to 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
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 B9 OLED (B9403)14.0"
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)14.2"
Dell Pro 14 Premium14.0"
Resolution
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)2880 x 1800
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)3024 × 1964
Dell Pro 14 Premium1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED on VPJ93)
Brightness
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)400 nits
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)1000-nit sustained / 1600-nit peak HDR
Dell Pro 14 Premium400 nits
Panel
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)14.0" 2.8K OLED (2880 x 1800) WQXGA+, 90 Hz, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600, glossy
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 B9 OLED (B9403)--
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)--
Dell Pro 14 PremiumQHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touchscreen (VPJ93 build)
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)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 B9 OLED (B9403)2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x micro-HDMI (to RJ45 LAN), 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 B9 OLED (B9403)--
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)--
Dell Pro 14 PremiumOptional 5G (Snapdragon X72, eSIM) to order — stocked builds are WLAN-only
Physical
Weight (from)
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)From 0.99 kg (2.18 lb)
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 B9 OLED (B9403)311 x 215 x 15.7-16.9 mm
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 B9 OLED (B9403)Intel vPro Essentials option (Core 7 150U)
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 B9 OLED (B9403)--
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 B9 OLED (B9403)No — Intel Core Series 1 (Meteor Lake); NPU below the 40+ TOPS Microsoft Copilot+ threshold
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 B9 OLED (B9403)63 Wh, 3-cell Li-ion (65 W USB-C fast charge)
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 B9 OLED (B9403)--
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 B9 OLED (B9403)Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home option)
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 B9 OLED (B9403)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
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 establishes a clear technical lead across display performance, unified memory capacity, and battery size, whereas the ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED and Dell Pro Premium 14 cater to distinct enterprise mobility and management requirements. Procurement teams choosing Apple secure an expansive 72.4 Wh battery, class-leading panel brightness reaching up to 1600 nits peak HDR, up to 128 GB unified memory, and up to three Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 5 ports. However, it operates on macOS Tahoe with Apple Intelligence, excluding organisations standardising on Microsoft environments. For Windows-first corporate estates, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED is the standout choice for frequent business travellers, achieving an ultralight starting weight from 0.99 kg alongside a 2.8K OLED panel and up to 64 GB LPDDR5X memory. Conversely, the Dell Pro Premium 14 delivers dedicated fleet governance through Intel Core Ultra 200V Lunar Lake processors with vPro Enterprise across every stocked build, certified Copilot+ compliance via an integrated NPU delivering up to 48 TOPS, optional 5G mobile broadband, and a customer-replaceable 60 Wh battery. Organisations should weigh the Apple workstation-grade ceiling against Dell enterprise vPro control and ASUS sub-kilogram portability.
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
Best for frequent UK business travellers requiring an ultralight sub-1 kg Windows 11 Pro laptop with a 2.8K OLED display
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
Best for creative professionals and power users needing peak HDR brightness, maximum unified memory, and long battery life
Dell Pro 14 Premium
Best for corporate enterprise fleets requiring full Intel vPro Enterprise management, Copilot+ AI, and optional 5G connectivity
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