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ASUS ExpertBook: What You Need To Know about the 2021 ExpertBook Series Line-up

ASUS ExpertBook: What You Need To Know about the 2021 ExpertBook Series Line-up 5
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ASUS ExpertBook series has been known as their award winning light-weight business laptop. ASUS has just announced 3 Nex-Gen ExpertBook models, the ExpertBookB1, B5 and B9. We have summarized the key features, specifications and pricing for you.

ASUS ExpertBook B1

ASUS ExpertBook B1

Key features of the ExpertBook B1:

  • Primed to perform: Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB storage
  • Extensive connectivity: Comprehensive I/O, including Thunderbolt 4, VGA, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, LAN, micro SD and audio combo jack
  • Lightweight mobility: B1400 is 1.45 kg and 19.2 mm tall with 84% screen-to-body ratio, while B1500 comes in at 1.72 kg, 19.4 mm with a 90% ratio
  • Commercial-grade durability and security: Military-grade construction, aluminum-alloy lid, power-key fingerprint sensor, shielded webcam and TPM 2.0
  • Crystal-clear conferencing audio: ASUS two-way AI noise-canceling technology employs machine learning to eliminate background sounds

ExpertBook B1 Specifications

ProcessorIntel® Core™ i7 1165G7 Processor
Intel® Core™ i5 1135G7 Processor
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro (ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro)
Storage8 GB DDR4-3200 MHz dual-channel support
1 x SODIMM, supports 4 / 8 / 16 / 32 GB
256 / 512 GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD
1 TB 5400 rpm (7 mm), 2 TB 5400 rpm (7 mm) HDD
GPUIntegrated Intel® Iris Xe graphics (for i5/i7 models)
DisplayB1400
14.0″ FHD, anti-glare, 220 NITS, 45% NTSC gamut
B1500
15.6″ FHD anti-glare, 220 NITS, 45% NTSC gamut
I/O Ports1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0
1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x MicroSD card reader, 1 x Kensington Lock slot
1 x VGA D-SUB, 1 x Audio combo jack
ConnectivityWiFi 6 (2×2) + Bluetooth® 5.2
10/100/1000 Mbps
Weight1.45 kg (B1400)
1.73 kg (B1500)
Dimensions323.4 x 215.65 x 19.2 mm (B1400)
358 x 236.5 x 19.4 mm (B1500)

ExpertBook B1 Variants Pricing And Availability

ASUS ExpertBook B1

ExpertBook B1400
Price:
i7, 8 GB, 512 GB – RM 4,399
i5, 8 GB, 512 GB – RM 3,759
i5, 8 GB, 256 GB – RM 3,599
Availability:
Mid August 2021
ExpertBook B1500
Price:
i7, 8 GB, 512 GB – RM 3,759
Availability:
Available Now

ASUS ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip

ASUS ExpertBook B5

Key Features:

  • Ultimate mobility: Lightweight designs crafted from aluminum and magnesium-alloy that tip the scales from just 1 kg, and measure just 16.9 mm thin
  • Primed to perform: Powered by an up to 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 CPU with Iris® Xe graphics, 8 GB of RAM and superfast Intel WiFi 6
  • All-day battery: Up to 14-hour battery life to power through a full working day, plus fast-charge technology for rapid top-ups
  • Business-friendly designs: Military-grade construction, AI-powered noise-cancelation technology, fingerprint sensor, webcam shield and TPM 2.

ExpertBook B5 Specifications

ProcessorIntel® Core™ i5-1135G7 Processor 2.4 GHz
Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 Processor 2.8 GHz
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro (ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro)
StorageDDR4 8 GB 3200 MHz
SSD PCIe® 3.0 256 GB M.2
SSD PCIe® 3.0 512 GB M.2
GPUIntel® Iris Xe Graphics
DisplayFHD (1920×1080) 16:9
300 nits, NTSC: 72%, Wide view, Anti-glare display
I/O Ports2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C® (supports PD3.0 & DP(4K UHD))
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (support S/C)
1 x HDMI® 2.0b 1 x Headset combo 1 x Micro HDMI (for LAN only) 1 x Kensington® lock slot
ConnectivityIntel Wireless on board Dual-band 2×2 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth® 5
WeightB5: 1 kg with 33 Wh battery / 1 W Panel
B5 Flip: 1.11 kg with 33 Wh battery / 1 W Panel
Dimensions309 x 210.6 x 16.9 mm

ExpertBook B5 Variants Pricing and Availibility

ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip

ExpertBook B5 B5302C
Price:
i7, 8 GB, 512 GB – RM 5,199
i5, 8 GB, 256 GB – RM 4,299
Availability:
Mid August 2021
ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302F
Price:
i7, 8GB, 512GB – RM 5,599
i5, 8GB, 512GB – RM 4,999
Availability:
Mid August 2021

ASUS ExpertBook B9

ASUS ExpertBook B9

Key Features:

  • Next-level performance: 11th Gen Intel CPU and Iris Xe graphics, WiFi 6, Thunderbolt 4, all-day battery life
  • World’s lightest 14″ business laptop: Weighs as little as 880 g2 and benefits from rugged construction that meets US military standards
  • Clear, fast and green: AI noise-cancelation technology for undisturbed video calls, AdaptiveLock for rapid login and an accessory box that doubles as a stand

ExpertBook B9 Specifications

ProcessorIntel® Core™ i7-1165G7 processor
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
Storage16GB 4266MHz LPDDR4x onboard (dual channel support)
SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe® 3.0 1 TB SSD (TPM), RAID 0 / 1 support
GPUIntel® Xe Graphics
Display14” LED-backlit, IPS Full HD (1920 x 1080), 16:9 aspect, anti-glare screen, 400nits brightness display, IPS-level wide-view technology
4mm-thin bezel with 94% screen-to-body ratio
Wide 100% sRGB color gamut (NTSC: 72%)
I/O Ports2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C™ (up to 40Gbps, DisplayPort and power delivery support)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1 x HDMI
RJ45 LAN via micro HDMI port
Kensington® lock slot
Audio combo jack
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.0
LAN chip onboard with fixed Mac address
Weight1.005kg (2.22 pounds) with 66W battery
DimensionsHeight: 1.49cm (0.59 inches)
Width: 32.0cm (12.60 inches)
Depth: 20.3cm (7.99 inches)

ExpertBook B9 Pricing and Availability

Price: RM 7,989
Avilability: Mid August 2021

Check out ASUS ExpertBook Series Product Page to know more about the ExpertBook Series.

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