Review Asus ExpertBook P1 P1503CVA
Asus ExpertBook P1 P1503CVA · Core i7-13700H · Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Intel Core i7-13700H · Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs · 16GB DDR5-4800 (single-channel) · 512GB SSD (WD SN5000S) · 15.6″ 1920×1080 IPS 60Hz · 1.695 kg
Intel Core i7-13700H – fast NVMe SSD,
RAM can be expanded, free M.2-2230 slot,
three performance modes, stable WLAN performance,
webcam with privacy shutter, fingerprint scanner,
acceptable price.
SoC's weak turbo operation, limited color space coverage,
display illumination not homogenous, weak iGPU,
only one RAM module installed (single-channel), raised DPC latencies.
Single-channel RAM limits performance – upgrade recommended
Display – 15.6″ FHD IPS · 60 Hz · 63.3% sRGB · no PWM
Panel: CMN1565 – 15.6″ 1920×1080, IPS, matte, 60 Hz.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~304 cd/m² |
| Brightness (average) | ~274 cd/m² |
| sRGB coverage | 63.3% |
| Display P3 coverage | 42.4% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 43.9% |
| Response time (B/W) | 21 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 33 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte (anti-glare) |
- Matte IPS panel – good for office use
- No PWM flickering – eye-friendly
- Low colour space coverage (~63% sRGB)
- Poor colour accuracy – not for photo editing
Panel FRU: CMN1565 (15.6″ FHD IPS, 60Hz, matte)
Processor – Intel Core i7-13700H · 14c/20t · Raptor Lake-H
- Model: Intel Core i7-13700H – 6× Golden Cove P-Core, 8× Gracemont E-Core
- Boost: 5.0 GHz (P-Core)
- TDP: 45 W PL2 / 28 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~10,396 pts
- Performance throttled – far below average for this CPU
CPU FRU: Intel Core i7-13700H (Raptor Lake-H, soldered BGA)
Graphics – Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs · integrated
- Model: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~1,792 pts
- Weak iGPU – only for simple tasks
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 1,792 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 4,961 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p Ultra) | ~10.5 fps |
Weak iGPU – not suitable for gaming or GPU-intensive tasks
GPU FRU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (integrated, soldered)
Memory – 16GB DDR5-4800 · single-channel · upgradeable
- Capacity: 16 GB DDR5-4800 (single-channel)
- 2× SO-DIMM slots – upgradeable
- Single-channel from factory – limits performance
Single-channel RAM – upgrading to dual-channel improves performance.
RAM FRU: DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM (16GB single-channel) – upgradeable
Storage – 512GB WD SN5000S · PCIe 4.0 · 2× M.2 slots
- Drive: Western Digital PC SN5000S SDEQNSJ-512G – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~6,147 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~4,290 MB/s
- 2× M.2 slots – one M.2 2280 (in use), one M.2 2230 (empty)
SSD FRU: Western Digital PC SN5000S SDEQNSJ-512G (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~6.2 hours · 50 Wh
- Capacity: 50 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~6.2 hours
- Poor battery life for a business laptop
Battery FRU: 50 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C (Asus)
Chassis & Connectivity – Plastic build · no USB 4 · Wi-Fi 6 · fingerprint scanner
- Materials: Plastic – functional but basic
- Weight: 1.695 kg (3.74 lbs)
- Dimensions: 359.5 × 232.2 × 19.9 mm
- No USB 4 / Thunderbolt
- Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE)
- Fingerprint scanner & webcam privacy shutter
WLAN FRU: Realtek RTL8852BE – M.2 2230, replaceable
Serviceability – RAM upgradeable · 2× M.2 · battery replaceable
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 2× M.2 slots (2280 + 2230) – replaceable |
| RAM | ✅ Yes | 2× SO-DIMM slots – upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 2230 – replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 50 Wh – replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
RAM, SSD, and Wi-Fi are all replaceable – great for upgradability.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-13700H (Raptor Lake-H, soldered) |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (integrated, soldered) |
| RAM | DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM (16GB single-channel) – upgradeable |
| SSD | Western Digital PC SN5000S SDEQNSJ-512G (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | CMN1565 (15.6″ FHD IPS, 60Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | Realtek RTL8852BE – M.2 2230 |
| Battery | 50 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C (Asus) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUCore i7-13700H – throttled performance
RAMSingle-channel – upgrade to dual-channel
GPUIris Xe G7 – weak iGPU
Display~63% sRGB – not for photo editing
FansQuiet – max 39.9 dB(A)
Value~$880 – solid business laptop
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- Fast NVMe SSD
- RAM can be expanded
- Free M.2-2230 slot
- Three performance modes
- Stable WLAN performance
- Webcam with privacy shutter
- Lots of security features via MyAsus
- Fingerprint scanner
- Acceptable price
Weaknesses
- SoC's weak turbo operation
- Limited color space coverage (~63% sRGB)
- Display illumination not homogenous
- Weak iGPU
- Only one RAM module installed (single-channel)
- Raised DPC latencies
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the upgradeable RAM/SSD and Core i7 CPU – key selling points.
• Display only covers ~63% sRGB – not suitable for photo editing.
• Single-channel RAM from factory – recommend upgrading to dual-channel.
• 2× M.2 slots and 2× SO-DIMM slots – excellent for upgradability.
• Throttled CPU performance – not suitable for demanding workloads.
• Highlight the upgradeable RAM/SSD and Core i7 CPU – key selling points.
• Display only covers ~63% sRGB – not suitable for photo editing.
• Single-channel RAM from factory – recommend upgrading to dual-channel.
• 2× M.2 slots and 2× SO-DIMM slots – excellent for upgradability.
• Throttled CPU performance – not suitable for demanding workloads.