Review Asus ExpertBook P5 P5405
Asus ExpertBook P5 P5405-NZ0102X · Core Ultra 7 258V · Arc 140V · 14″ 144Hz IPS
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V · Intel Arc Graphics 140V · 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) · 1TB SSD (WD SN5000S) · 14″ 2560×1600 IPS 144Hz matte · 1.262 kg
Long battery life –
barely any fan noise or heat output,
bright, high res 144 Hz screen,
great everyday performance,
many connectivity options w/legacy ports,
two M.2 SSD slots,
comparably affordable.
Weak hinges,
keyboard and touchpad flex slightly,
no WWAN option,
limited multicore performance.
Intel's M1 moment in a business laptop – highly efficient and quiet.
Display – 14″ IPS · 2560×1600 · 144Hz · 98% sRGB
Panel: NE140QDM-NX4 – 14″ 2560×1600, IPS LED, matte, 144Hz.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~465 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 3808:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 98% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 71.6% |
| Display P3 coverage | 70.8% |
| Response time (B/W) | 23.4 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 36.3 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- High brightness and good sRGB coverage
- No PWM, high refresh rate (144Hz)
- Limited AdobeRGB and P3 coverage
- Slow response times
Panel FRU: NE140QDM-NX4 (14″ 2560×1600 IPS, 144Hz, matte)
ICC profile available – calibrated ΔE 1.7
Processor – Intel Core Ultra 7 258V · 8c/8t · Lunar Lake
- Model: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V – 4× Lion Cove P-core + 4× Skymont E-core
- Boost: 4.8 GHz (P-core) / 3.7 GHz (E-core)
- TDP: 37 W PL2 / 32 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~11,049 pts
- Great single-core, efficient, limited multicore
CPU FRU: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, soldered BGA)
Graphics – Intel Arc Graphics 140V · Xe2 · powerful iGPU
- Model: Intel Arc Graphics 140V – 8 Xe2 cores, up to 2.05 GHz
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~4,342 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~26.4 fps
- Fast iGPU, great for gaming and creative work
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 4,342 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 8,577 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 11,181 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~26.4 fps |
GPU FRU: Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated, Xe2)
Memory – 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 · onboard · not upgradeable
- Capacity: 32 GB LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard, dual-channel)
- Soldered – not upgradeable
RAM soldered – cannot be upgraded.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) – not replaceable
Storage – 1TB WD SN5000S · PCIe 4.0 · dual M.2 slots
- Drive: Western Digital PC SN5000S SDEQNSJ-1T00 – 1 TB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~6,258 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~3,434 MB/s
- Two M.2 slots (one 2280, one 2230)
SSD FRU: WD SN5000S SDEQNSJ-1T00 (1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~16.2 hours · 63 Wh
- Capacity: 63 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~16.2 hours
- Excellent battery life
Battery FRU: 63 Wh (internal) – user-replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C (Asus)
Chassis & Connectivity – Aluminium · Wi-Fi 7 · 2× Thunderbolt 4 · HDMI · 2× USB-A
- Materials: Aluminium chassis – premium feel, fingerprint-resistant
- Weight: 1.262 kg (2.78 lbs) – light and compact
- Dimensions: 312 × 223 × 16.5 mm
- Left: Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, USB-A 3.1, Thunderbolt 4, 3.5mm audio
- Right: USB-A 3.1, Kensington lock
- 2× Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi 7
- Legacy ports (USB-A, HDMI)
- No WWAN option
WLAN FRU: Intel BE201 (Wi-Fi 7) – M.2 replaceable
Serviceability – SSD, Wi-Fi, battery replaceable · RAM soldered
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 2× M.2 slots (2280 + 2230) – replaceable |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered – not upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 – replaceable |
| Battery | ✅ Yes | User-replaceable (tool-free tabs) |
| Keyboard | ❌ No | Built-in, not user-replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
Excellent upgradeability – SSD, Wi-Fi, battery are replaceable.
RAM soldered – cannot be upgraded.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, soldered) |
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated, Xe2) |
| RAM | LPDDR5X-8533 (32GB, onboard) – not upgradeable |
| SSD | WD SN5000S SDEQNSJ-1T00 (1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | NE140QDM-NX4 (14″ 2560×1600 IPS, 144Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | Intel BE201 (Wi-Fi 7) – M.2 replaceable |
| Battery | 63 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C (Asus) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUUltra 7 258V – efficient
RAM32GB soldered – not upgradeable
GPUArc 140V – powerful
Display144Hz, 500 nits – excellent
Battery16.2h – outstanding
Value~$1,299 – affordable
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Long battery life
- Barely any fan noise or heat output
- Bright, high res 144 Hz screen
- Great everyday performance
- Many connectivity options w/legacy ports
- Two M.2 SSD slots
- Comparably affordable
Weaknesses
- Weak hinges
- Keyboard and touchpad flex slightly
- No WWAN option
- Limited multicore performance
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight efficient Lunar Lake, long battery life, and dual SSD slots – key selling points.
• Quiet and cool operation, high-res 144Hz screen – great for business users.
• RAM soldered (32GB) – not upgradeable, choose configuration wisely.
• Weak hinges – mention for durability.
• Great value for a business laptop – affordable with premium features.
• Highlight efficient Lunar Lake, long battery life, and dual SSD slots – key selling points.
• Quiet and cool operation, high-res 144Hz screen – great for business users.
• RAM soldered (32GB) – not upgradeable, choose configuration wisely.
• Weak hinges – mention for durability.
• Great value for a business laptop – affordable with premium features.