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💻 X1 Carbon G13 vs ExpertBook B9 OLED vs EliteBook Ultra G1i
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i compared across 23 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
ASUS
Overall Score
Best for data-intensive work requiring high RAM and storage capacity with OLED display.
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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Lenovo
Overall Score
Best for mobile executives needing ultralight weight, bright display and enterprise manageability.
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i
HP
Overall Score
Best for all-day battery life and Copilot+ AI features with robust security.
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X1 Carbon G13 vs ExpertBook B9 OLED vs EliteBook Ultra G1i: performance overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i
Performance
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
7.5
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
8.5
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i
8.5
Display
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
7.5
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
8.5
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i
7.0
Battery & Thermals
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
7.5
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
7.0
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i
8.0
Manageability & Security
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
7.0
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
9.0
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i
9.0
Expandability & Repair
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
8.5
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
8.5
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i
7.0
Ecosystem & Software
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
7.5
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
8.0
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i
7.5
Value
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
7.3
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
8.9
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i
7.5
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403) ASUS | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Lenovo | HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Processor | Intel Core 7 150U or Core 5 120U (vPro Essentials options) - Intel Core Series 1 (Raptor Lake), 10 cores (2P+8E) / 12 threads, no integrated NPU | Intel Core Ultra 5/7 Series 2 — Lunar Lake (V, Copilot+) and Arrow Lake (U/H). Stocked: Core Ultra 7 258V (Copilot+) · Core Ultra 7 255U | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (Lunar Lake) — Core Ultra 5 226V / 228V / 236V / 238V or Core Ultra 7 256V / 258V / 266V / 268V, with NPU rated 40–48 TOPS depending on processor |
| CPU cores | 10 cores / 12 threads | Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, 8-core); Core Ultra 7 255U (Arrow Lake, 12-core / 14-thread) | -- |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (258V) / Intel Graphics (255U), integrated | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics (140V) |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated Intel Graphics only — no discrete GPU option | Integrated only (Intel Arc 140V / Intel Graphics) | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics only |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | Up to 64 GB LPDDR5X (soldered, on-board) | 16 / 32 / 64 GB LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel, not upgradable — Lunar Lake LPDDR5x-8533 to 32 GB · Arrow Lake LPDDR5x-8400 to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (on-package, soldered, dual-channel) |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X (soldered, on-board) | LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel (LPDDR5x-8533 / 8400) | LPDDR5x-8533 (on-package, soldered, dual-channel) |
| Maximum storage | Up to 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe, Opal 2.0, up to 2 TB — PCIe 5.0 x4 (V/H) or PCIe 4.0 x4 (U). Single drive | Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD (256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB) |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 14.0" | 14.0″ | 14" 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED, 120 Hz, touch or non-touch |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920×1200 (WUXGA); 2880×1800 OLED option | 2880×1800 |
| Brightness | 400 nits | ✓WUXGA 500-nit; 2.8K OLED | 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 | WUXGA IPS anti-glare / 2.8K OLED 120 Hz, DisplayHDR True Black 500 | 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED, 120 Hz (VRR), 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, low blue light; touch or non-touch (no IPS option) |
| Touchscreen | -- | WUXGA touch or non-touch; 2.8K OLED touch | 2.8K OLED touch |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1, PD 15–65 W) | ✓3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40 Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1) |
| 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 | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1, PD 15–65 W), 2× USB-A 5 Gbps (one Always On), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60 Hz), 3.5 mm combo; nano-SIM on WWAN builds. No card reader, no onboard Ethernet | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40 Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10 Gbps (charging), 3.5 mm combo; no HDMI or card reader |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | -- | ✓Optional Quectel RM520N-GL 5G Sub-6 or EM160R-GL 4G LTE CAT16, embedded eSIM | -- |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | From 0.99 kg (2.18 lb) | ✓from 986 g (Lunar Lake) / 1006 g (Arrow Lake) | From approx. 1.19 kg (2.63 lb) |
| Dimensions | 311 x 215 x 15.7-16.9 mm | 312.8 × 214.75 × 17.95 mm (WUXGA) / 16.95 mm max (OLED) | 313.7 x 217.25 x 9.1 (front) / 12.1 (rear) mm; 14.9 mm maximum height |
| Security & management | |||
| Intel vPro | Intel vPro Essentials option (Core 7 150U or Core 5 120U) | vPro Enterprise available across the family to order | Intel vPro Enterprise |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | No — Intel Core Series 1 (Raptor Lake) has no integrated NPU, so it cannot meet the 40+ TOPS Microsoft Copilot+ threshold | Copilot+ on the Core Ultra 7 258V (47-TOPS NPU) | Copilot+ PC — Intel Core Ultra Series 2 NPU rated up to 48 TOPS (40 TOPS on Core Ultra 5, 47–48 TOPS on Core Ultra 7) |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | 63 Wh, 3-cell Li-ion (65 W USB-C fast charge) | 57 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hr | ✓Up to 64 Wh; all-day runtime (Lunar Lake efficiency); HP Fast Charge |
| Rated battery life | -- | up to ~17 hr (MobileMark 25, WUXGA) | Up to 16 hr 30 min (MobileMark 25; Core Ultra 5, 3K OLED at 250 nits) |
| Support | |||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home option) | Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 Home / Ubuntu / Fedora Linux to order | Windows 11 Pro (Copilot+ PC) |
| Base warranty | 1-year commercial warranty; ASUS extended / on-site uplift available | Base 1-year or 3-year courier / carry-in / onsite; Lenovo Premier Support uplift (to 5-year + ADP) quoted per configuration | 1-year standard; HP Care Pack extends to 3-5 years with onsite / NBD / ADP options |
Performance
Processor
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)Intel Core 7 150U or Core 5 120U (vPro Essentials options) - Intel Core Series 1 (Raptor Lake), 10 cores (2P+8E) / 12 threads, no integrated NPU
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Intel Core Ultra 5/7 Series 2 — Lunar Lake (V, Copilot+) and Arrow Lake (U/H). Stocked: Core Ultra 7 258V (Copilot+) · Core Ultra 7 255U
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1iIntel Core Ultra Series 2 (Lunar Lake) — Core Ultra 5 226V / 228V / 236V / 238V or Core Ultra 7 256V / 258V / 266V / 268V, with NPU rated 40–48 TOPS depending on processor
CPU cores
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)10 cores / 12 threads
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, 8-core); Core Ultra 7 255U (Arrow Lake, 12-core / 14-thread)
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i--
Graphics
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)Intel Graphics (integrated)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Intel Arc Graphics 140V (258V) / Intel Graphics (255U), integrated
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1iIntegrated Intel Arc Graphics (140V)
Discrete GPU
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)Integrated Intel Graphics only — no discrete GPU option
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Integrated only (Intel Arc 140V / Intel Graphics)
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1iIntegrated Intel Arc Graphics only
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)Up to 64 GB LPDDR5X (soldered, on-board)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1316 / 32 / 64 GB LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel, not upgradable — Lunar Lake LPDDR5x-8533 to 32 GB · Arrow Lake LPDDR5x-8400 to 64 GB
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1iUp to 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (on-package, soldered, dual-channel)
Memory type
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)LPDDR5X (soldered, on-board)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel (LPDDR5x-8533 / 8400)
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1iLPDDR5x-8533 (on-package, soldered, dual-channel)
Maximum storage
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)Up to 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13M.2 2280 NVMe, Opal 2.0, up to 2 TB — PCIe 5.0 x4 (V/H) or PCIe 4.0 x4 (U). Single drive
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1iUp to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD (256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB)
Display
Display size
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)14.0"
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1314.0″
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i14" 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED, 120 Hz, touch or non-touch
Resolution
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)2880 x 1800
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 131920×1200 (WUXGA); 2880×1800 OLED option
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i2880×1800
Brightness
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)400 nits
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13WUXGA 500-nit; 2.8K OLED
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i400 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
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13WUXGA IPS anti-glare / 2.8K OLED 120 Hz, DisplayHDR True Black 500
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i3K (2880 x 1800) OLED, 120 Hz (VRR), 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, low blue light; touch or non-touch (no IPS option)
Touchscreen
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)--
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13WUXGA touch or non-touch; 2.8K OLED touch
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i2.8K OLED touch
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 132× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1, PD 15–65 W)
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40 Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1)
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
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 132× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1, PD 15–65 W), 2× USB-A 5 Gbps (one Always On), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60 Hz), 3.5 mm combo; nano-SIM on WWAN builds. No card reader, no onboard Ethernet
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40 Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10 Gbps (charging), 3.5 mm combo; no HDMI or card reader
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)--
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Optional Quectel RM520N-GL 5G Sub-6 or EM160R-GL 4G LTE CAT16, embedded eSIM
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i--
Physical
Weight (from)
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)From 0.99 kg (2.18 lb)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13from 986 g (Lunar Lake) / 1006 g (Arrow Lake)
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1iFrom approx. 1.19 kg (2.63 lb)
Dimensions
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)311 x 215 x 15.7-16.9 mm
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13312.8 × 214.75 × 17.95 mm (WUXGA) / 16.95 mm max (OLED)
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i313.7 x 217.25 x 9.1 (front) / 12.1 (rear) mm; 14.9 mm maximum height
Security & management
Intel vPro
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)Intel vPro Essentials option (Core 7 150U or Core 5 120U)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13vPro Enterprise available across the family to order
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1iIntel vPro Enterprise
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)No — Intel Core Series 1 (Raptor Lake) has no integrated NPU, so it cannot meet the 40+ TOPS Microsoft Copilot+ threshold
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Copilot+ on the Core Ultra 7 258V (47-TOPS NPU)
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1iCopilot+ PC — Intel Core Ultra Series 2 NPU rated up to 48 TOPS (40 TOPS on Core Ultra 5, 47–48 TOPS on Core Ultra 7)
Battery
Battery capacity
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)63 Wh, 3-cell Li-ion (65 W USB-C fast charge)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1357 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hr
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1iUp to 64 Wh; all-day runtime (Lunar Lake efficiency); HP Fast Charge
Rated battery life
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)--
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13up to ~17 hr (MobileMark 25, WUXGA)
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1iUp to 16 hr 30 min (MobileMark 25; Core Ultra 5, 3K OLED at 250 nits)
Support
Operating system
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home option)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 Home / Ubuntu / Fedora Linux to order
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1iWindows 11 Pro (Copilot+ PC)
Base warranty
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)1-year commercial warranty; ASUS extended / on-site uplift available
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Base 1-year or 3-year courier / carry-in / onsite; Lenovo Premier Support uplift (to 5-year + ADP) quoted per configuration
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i1-year standard; HP Care Pack extends to 3-5 years with onsite / NBD / ADP options
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 is the most balanced business laptop, excelling in portability, display brightness and enterprise management. Its featherlight 986g chassis and 500-nit WUXGA screen outperform rivals, while vPro Enterprise availability and Copilot+ support cater to modern IT needs. The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i fights back with the largest battery (64 Wh, rated up to 16 hr 30 min on MobileMark 25) and a Copilot+ NPU on every processor option, ideal for all-day mobile workers. The ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED offers a vibrant OLED panel and up to 64 GB RAM with 2 TB storage, suiting data-intensive tasks, but lacks Copilot+ and vPro Enterprise, and its 400-nit panel is dimmer than the Lenovo’s 500-nit options; at 0.99 kg it is only marginally heavier than the 986 g Lenovo and lighter than the HP (from 1.195 kg). For expandability, ASUS and Lenovo lead with 64 GB memory options, while HP caps at 32 GB; all three offer up to 2 TB of storage. All three offer Thunderbolt 4 and robust security, but the Lenovo’s Linux compatibility adds flexibility for developer teams. Ultimately, the Lenovo earns best overall value, with HP close behind for battery capacity, and ASUS a strong choice where memory headroom matters.
ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403)
Best for data-intensive work requiring high RAM and storage capacity with OLED display.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Best for mobile executives needing ultralight weight, bright display and enterprise manageability.
HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i
Best for all-day battery life and Copilot+ AI features with robust security.
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