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ASUS ExpertBook new B-series laptops launched

by Victor Ng
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ASUS ExpertBook B1

ASUS has just launched their newest lineup of business laptops in the form of the ExpertBook B1, B5, and B9. 

ExpertBook B9 

ExpertBook B9This is the most feature-laden model in the series and it packs an Intel Core i7-1165G7 CPU along with Intel Xe Graphics, 16GB of onboard memory, and up to 1TB of NVMe SSD in RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration. 

The laptop packs a 14-inch FHD IPS panel that has LED backlighting – the display offers 100% sRGB colour space, along with 4mm thin bezels.  

ExpertBook B9

Being a business laptop, the ExpertBook B9 offers a host of video conferencing features such as ClearVoice Mic, Multi-presenter mode which helps normalize individual voices, and ClearVoice Speaker which makes it easier for you to hear what your peers are saying.  

There’s also a 720p webcam along with an IR sensor for facial recognition. Speaking of security, the B9 also comes with a fingerprint sensor for biometric login, plus an optional TPM chip that adds a layer of security for you data. 

The ExpertBook B9 is priced at RM7,989. 

ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip 

ExpertBook B5 2021

Your options in this lineup include a laptop with a conventional hinge, and one with a 360-degree hinge. The latter allows you to prop up the device in tent mode, or use it like a tablet instead. 

Under the hood are either an Intel Core i5-1135G7 or and i7-1165G7 CPU; for graphics, you get the usual Intel Iris Xe. Both models come with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of PCIe SSD. 

ExpertBook B5 Flip 2021

Both models pack a 13.3-inch FHD display, the B5 Flip of course comes with a touchscreen panel instead.  

Other features for these laptops include a lightweight 1kg-body, up to 14 hours of battery life, and the same video conferencing features as the ExpertBook B9. 

The ExpertBook B5 is priced from RM4,299; while the ExpertBook B5 Flip is priced from RM4,999. 

ExpertBook B1 

ExpertBook B1

This is the most customizable model in the series and you get to choose either an Intel Core i5-1135G7 or Core i7-1165G7 CPU, alongside anywhere between 4 to 32GB of RAM. For storage, you get up to 512GB of PCIe SSD. 

There are two models in this lineup – the B1400 which is a 14-inch laptop, and the B1500, which packs a 15.6-inch panel instead. Both displays are FHD and anti-glare.  

I/O ports are also aplenty with 1x Thunderbolt port, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet port, 1x microSD card slot, 1x VGA D-SUB port, and one headphone jack. 

The ExpertBook B1 is priced from RM3,599 for the 14-inch model, while the 15-inch variant will set you back RM3,759. 

Visit ASUS website here to learn more.

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