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
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
Processor | Intel® Core™ i7 1165G7 Processor Intel® Core™ i5 1135G7 Processor |
Operating System | Windows 10 Pro (ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro) |
Storage | 8 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 |
GPU | Integrated Intel® Iris Xe graphics (for i5/i7 models) |
Display | B1400 14.0″ FHD, anti-glare, 220 NITS, 45% NTSC gamut B1500 15.6″ FHD anti-glare, 220 NITS, 45% NTSC gamut |
I/O Ports | 1 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 |
Connectivity | WiFi 6 (2×2) + Bluetooth® 5.2 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Weight | 1.45 kg (B1400) 1.73 kg (B1500) |
Dimensions | 323.4 x 215.65 x 19.2 mm (B1400) 358 x 236.5 x 19.4 mm (B1500) |
ExpertBook B1 Variants Pricing And Availability
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
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
Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 Processor 2.4 GHz Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 Processor 2.8 GHz |
Operating System | Windows 10 Pro (ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro) |
Storage | DDR4 8 GB 3200 MHz SSD PCIe® 3.0 256 GB M.2 SSD PCIe® 3.0 512 GB M.2 |
GPU | Intel® Iris Xe Graphics |
Display | FHD (1920×1080) 16:9 300 nits, NTSC: 72%, Wide view, Anti-glare display |
I/O Ports | 2 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 |
Connectivity | Intel Wireless on board Dual-band 2×2 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth® 5 |
Weight | B5: 1 kg with 33 Wh battery / 1 W Panel B5 Flip: 1.11 kg with 33 Wh battery / 1 W Panel |
Dimensions | 309 x 210.6 x 16.9 mm |
ExpertBook B5 Variants Pricing and Availibility
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
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
Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 processor |
Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
Storage | 16GB 4266MHz LPDDR4x onboard (dual channel support) SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe® 3.0 1 TB SSD (TPM), RAID 0 / 1 support |
GPU | Intel® Xe Graphics |
Display | 14” 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 Ports | 2 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 |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.0 LAN chip onboard with fixed Mac address |
Weight | 1.005kg (2.22 pounds) with 66W battery |
Dimensions | Height: 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.