ASUS India introduced ExpertBook B5, B7, B2, B3, and 12th Generation B9 and B1 today, after the debut of the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED folding notebook in India. The new laptops are built to boost productivity and give a powerful yet seamless experience with versatile convertible and workstation requirements designed for hybrid working. ExpertBook is designed for future work.
Asus ExpertBook B5 series (B5402CBA & B5402FBA)
The ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip have Intel’s 12th Gen Core i7 P-series 28W processor, Thunderbolt 4, Iris Xe graphics, up to 40 GB of quick DDR5 RAM, and fast Wi-Fi 6. They support up to two SSDs for 2 TB of capacity, extreme-speed data reads and writes, and RAID 0/1 disc configurations. ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip offer 14-inch full-HD anti-glare screens.
The B5 Flip has a stepless convertible hinge and a touch-enabled screen. It offers a unique and powerful Windows 11 tablet experience with stylus input through a garaged stylus that can work for 45 minutes with just 15 seconds of charging.
ExpertBook B5 models have full-size I/O ports, Thunderbolt 4 over next-gen USB 4, 40 Gbps data transfer speeds, triple 4K display output, and fast charging, plus a microSD card reader, Ethernet port, USB Type-A, and HDMI output. It also contains a full-size metal RJ-45 Ethernet port for convenient and secure device administration. Both the B5 and the B5 Flip have built-in noise-cancelling microphones that can filter out noise coming from the front or the back.
They have strong security mechanisms to secure confidential information. There’s an LED-illuminated numeric keypad for crunching numbers, and the software lets you control the mouse pointer while using NumberPad, which is also incorporated with ASUS NumberPad on ExpertBook B5 models. B5 and B5 Flip models satisfy industry standards, including MIL-STD 810H.
Asus ExpertBook B7 Flip (B7402FBA) – 5G enabled business laptop
The ExpertBook B7 Flip has a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 28-watt P-series high-performance processor for on-the-go productivity. It provides quick and responsive performance thanks to 64 GB of fast DDR5 RAM and Intel Iris Xe graphics.
Its sleek body houses a fast 5G cellular modem, allowing for quick internet downloads and safer connections anywhere. 5G networks reduce reliance on public Wi-Fi hotspots, increasing on-the-go security. The laptop has the latest Wi-Fi 6, upgraded with ASUS Wi-Fi Master Premium for speedy Wi-Fi, and Bluetoot® 5.2. also has AI-powered two-way noise-cancelling video conferencing technology.
The ExpertBook B7 has a 14″ QHD+ (2560 x 1600) anti-glare touchscreen with a 16:10 aspect ratio for a bigger visual workspace than 16:9 proportions. The laptop also has a series-first ASUS Private View display function that protects your screen privacy from prying eyes. The B7 Flip boasts a 360° hinge and the ASUS Pen, allowing you to quickly transition between laptop and tablet modes. The anti-glare touchscreen is made of Corning glass for durability.
The ExpertBook B7’s magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis fulfils MIL-STD 810H military durability standards. Metal supports reduce 5G signal interference and strengthen the palm-rest area. The B7 Flip has enterprise-grade protection for business and personal data. The power button has a fingerprint sensor, and a webcam shield slides over for fast privacy. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip, which is also included, stores passwords and encryption keys.
Asus ExpertBook B2 (B2402CBA & B2402FBA / B2502CBA & B2502FBA)
The ExpertBook B2 has a 14-inch or 15.6-inch display, flip-clamshell choices, and comprehensive hardware customization possibilities to fit corporate demands. The clamshell ExpertBook B2 offers 12th Generation Intel Core vPro CPUs and a wide range of configuration options, including RAM, SSD, and HDD size. The laptop can be configured with 12th-generation Intel i3 or i7 processors and 64 GB of DDR4-3200 MHz RAM.
Hardware choices include an IR HD webcam with facial recognition, a smart card reader, an illuminated keyboard, and a TMP 2.0 chip. ASUS AI noise-cancelling technology helps distant workers and video conferences. ASUS AI noise-cancelling audio uses machine learning to remove speech noise.
ClearVoice Mic in the MyASUS app filters out ambient noise and, in multi-presenter mode, normalizes all individual voices for optimal group conference call quality. ClearVoice Speaker eliminates all ambient noise except human speech, allowing users to hear. Only the ExpertBook B2 (B2402CBA/B2502CBA) has an HD IR webcam.
Quick specifications: Asus ExpertBook B2 (B2402CBA & B2402FBA / B2502CBA & B2502FBA)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-1270P vPro Processor 2.2 GHz
- Graphics: Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics
- Display: 16:9 Full-FHD (1920 x 1080) , TN, Anti-glare, LED Backlit, 200nits, NTSC: 45%, TÜV Rheinland, 180-degree ‘lay-flat’ hinge
- Memory: 16GB DDR4 SO-DIMM, Memory Max Up to:64GB
- Storage: 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
- Ports: 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet and Card reader
- Expansion Slots: 2x DDR4 SO-DIMM slots; 1x STD 2.5” SATA HDD
- Camera: 720p HD camera with IR function (Only the ExpertBook B2 (B2402CBA/B2502CBA)
- Audio: Audio by DTS, Stereo loudspeakers, array microphone
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2×2 + Bluetooth 5.2 , vPro
- Battery: 48WHrs; TYPE-C, 65W AC Adapter
- Military Grade: US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
- Kensington Security Slot
- Fingerprint sensor integrated with Power Key
Asus ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FBA)
The ExpertBook B3 Flip has a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, storage and I/O connections that can be expanded, and a 14″ screen that emits less blue light to protect your eyes. The ExpertBook B3 Flip has a 360° any-position hinge for work or learning. It can be used in tablet mode for taking notes and studying with an optional stylus. ASUS Antibacterial Guard protects the keyboard, touchpad, and palm rest.
The B3 Flip exceeds industry durability standards, including MIL-STD 810H. The B3 Flip undergoes industry-leading in-house pressure, shock, and drop tests for durability. The keyboard features an internal bracket and a water-resistant coating that can withstand 400 cc of liquid. B3 Flip’s webcam incorporates a physical shield and two-way AI noise-cancelling technology that uses machine-learning techniques.
Quick Specifications: ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-1255U Processor | Intel Core i5-1235U Processor
- Graphics: Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics
- Display: 16:9 Full-FHD (1920 x 1080) , Wide view, LED Backlit, 250nits, NTSC: 45%, TÜV Rheinland, MPP2.0 Stylus input
- Memory: 8G DDR4 on board, 8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM, Memory Max Up to:32GB
- Storage: Support up to 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
- Ports: 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet and x 2 Thunderbolt 4
- Expansion Slots: 1x DDR4 SO-DIMM slot and M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0×4
- Backlit Chiclet Keyboard, 1.5mm Key-travel, Spill and Tamper resistant, Support NumberPad
- Camera: 720p HD camera With privacy shutter with 13.0M camera
- Audio: SonicMaster, Stereo loudspeakers, array microphone
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2×2 + Bluetooth 5.2 , vPro
- Battery: 50WHrs; TYPE-C, 65W AC Adapter
- Military Grade: US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
- Kensington Security Slot
- Fingerprint sensor integrated with Power Key
Asus ExpertBook B9 (9400CBA)
The ExpertBook B9 (B9400) is powered by a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics and 32 GB of LPDDR5 (5200 MHz) memory. It has Intel Wi-Fi 6 and dual 2 TB SSDs with RAID 0 and RAID 1 for improved data reliability and speed. Despite its ultrathin bezels, the ExpertBook B9 has a webcam, an infrared camera, and a proximity sensor for biometric face login. It has an optional TPM chip for storing passwords and encryption keys.
The 1005-g ExpertBook B9 has a 14.9-mm-thin, 66 Wh battery that lasts nearly a day. Fast-charging brings either battery to 60% capacity in 49 minutes. Four 360° far-field microphones and Harman Kardon-certified speakers deliver crisp sound. It has a virtual assistant with Amazon Alexa integration and a built-in light bar. ASUS NumberPad 2.0, an LED-illuminated numeric keypad, is also included.
Quick Specifications: ExpertBook B9 (B9400)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-1265U vPro Processor 1.8 GHz
- Graphics: Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics
- Display: 16:9 Full-FHD (1920 x 1080) , TN, Anti-glare, LED Backlit, 300nits, sRGB: 100%, TÜV Rheinland, 180-degree ‘lay-flat’ hinge
- Memory: 32GB LPDDR5 on board, Memory Max Up to:32GB
- Storage: 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Performance SSD
- Ports: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.0b, micro HDMI (RJ45 lan) and 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack and 2x Thunderbolt 4
- Expansion Slots: 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0×4
- Backlit Chiclet Keyboard, 1.5mm Key-travel, Spill and Tamper resistant, Support NumberPad
- Camera: 720p HD camera with IR function to support Windows Hello With privacy shutter
- Audio: Dolby Atmos Smart Amp Technology
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2×2 + Bluetooth 5.2 , vPro
- Battery: 66WHrs; TYPE-C, 65W AC Adapter
- Military Grade: US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
- Kensington Security Slot
- Fingerprint sensor integrated with Power Key
Asus ExpertBook B14 (B1400CBA)
The ExpertBook B1400 has a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to 48 GB of RAM, and hybrid SSD and HDD storage with a 1 TB Gen 4 SSD and a 2 TB HDD. The 1.45 kg ExpertBook B1400 has an 84% screen-to-body ratio.
For connectivity it has Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, LAN, microSD, and an audio combo jack are included. DisplayPort through USB-C, HDMI, and vintage VGA D-Sub allow up to two external 4K UHD displays.
ASUS’ two-way AI noise-cancelling technology eliminates background sounds. The laptop is MIL-STD-810H, a US military standard, and for security it has TPM 2.0 as well.
Quick Specifications: ExpertBook B14 (B1400CBA)
- Processor: Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor
- Display: 14-inch, 84% screen-to-body ratio, up to Full HD IPS display, anti-glare panel,180-degree ‘lay-flat’ hinge
- Ports: 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, RJ45 Gigabit
- Ethernet and Card reader
- Enhaced Heat Dissipation with Pure Copper Pipe
- Memory: Up to 40GB DDR4 3200 RAM
- Storage: Up to M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD + HDD
- Battery: 42Whr; Type-C 65-W Adapter
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2×2 + Bluetooth 5.2 , vPro
- Backlit Chiclet Keyboard, 1.5mm Key-travel, Spill and Tamper resistant, Support NumberPad
- Military Grade: US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
- Kensington Security Slot
- Fingerprint sensor integrated with Power Key
Pricing and availability
The new ExpertBook line-up mentioned above will be sold through Asus Enterprise Channel Partners, which includes the Asus e-Store.
Commenting on the launch, Dinesh Sharma, Business Head, Commercial PC and Smartphone, System Business Group, ASUS India, said,
With ASUS Expert Series, we empower business leaders and their organisations to work at their maximum potential to achieve their Vision. We passionately strive to equip our Business Focussed Expert Series Laptops with Cutting Edge Performance, Security, Endurance, Connectivity and Ease of Use Functionality in a lightweight and compact form factor to make them the perfect work tool. The ExpertBook laptops and associated services and solutions have been designed and built to offer the classic ASUS’ design thinking led Incredible Experience.