Mumbai, December 16, 2024 — ASUS, the Taiwanese tech giant, today announced the launch of its AI PCs under its ExpertBook series, which are designed to revolutionize productivity, collaboration, and security for professionals across industries with onboard AI Processing capabilities. This includes the ASUS ExpertBook B5, and ASUS ExpertBook B3 series which are powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors. These laptops integrate cutting-edge AI features, robust enterprise-grade security, and durable designs to cater to the needs of modern businesses. By introducing this next-generation AI PC, ASUS shows its dedication to innovating advanced AI technology and establishing new standards for improving business processes in all industries, regardless of company size.
The ASUS ExpertBooks B5 and B3 are light and robust, AI-ready marvels that combine the latest up to Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and high-performance integrated Intel® Arc™ graphics, ushering in a new era of productivity, plus a taller 16:10 display for deeper immersion, with optional touchscreen functionality. With AI-powered features like an intelligent camera, noise cancelation plus, seamless Wi-Fi 6E and optional 4G LTE connectivity, these ExpertBooks ensure that everyday business is smarter, faster and smoother. Security is also paramount, with biometric login, TPM 2.0, SSD with up to RAID 0/1 support and an optional smart card reader for enterprise-grade protection. From top to bottom, inside and out.
The ASUS ExpertBook B5 and B3 are expertly crafted for effective, enjoyable work — making it the perfect on-the-go companion for mobile professionals to multitask confidently. These laptops offer hardware customization from numerous touch and non-touch Display panels up to 120Hz, CPU, Memory, Storage, and so much more. They have incredible memory support of up to 64GB via the dual SO-DIMM memory modules and support for Dual NVME slots with RAID 0/1 functionality allowing easier IT upgrades.
The new ASUS ExpertBook AI PCs feature a design that embraces an eco-conscious outlook and embodies accountability and sustainability.
Key Features of the ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5404)
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Incredible AI-driven Performance
The ASUS ExpertBook B5 features up to the Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor with vPro® support, three AI processing engines, support of up to 64GB DDR5 memory via dual SO-DIMM slots, 1TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD storage, up to Intel® Arc Integrated graphics and highly efficient battery to deliver smooth performance for daily AI-intensive tasks. It includes ASUS AI ExpertMeet, an AI assistant for managing virtual meetings and a Microsoft Copilot key for further AI exploration. The resulting experience enables modern business professionals to tackle more complex workloads, enhance productivity and enjoy seamless multitasking and smoother collaboration. (ASUS AI ExpertMeet feature will soon be available with The Asus ExpertBook B5)
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Expertly Crafted for Mobile Multitasking
The ASUS ExpertBook B5 embodies mobility with an ultralight premium Magnesium-Aluminum all-metal chassis and the Steel Reinforced internal chassis and hinges, so it’s travel wherever business needs to happen. This sustainably crafted design is also imbued with military-grade strength, to meet the ultra-demanding MIL-STD 810H US military standard. It also undergoes thorough in-house testing by ASUS, including panel-pressure, shock and drop tests, to ensure superior durability and reliability.
The new laptop is driven by a capacious battery that keeps the productivity going throughout the working day. It also has support for fast-charging technology, so topping up the battery is satisfyingly swift. Wi-Fi 6E technology enables ultrafast wireless connections, extended range, rock-solid reliability, even in crowded areas, and wider spectrum for speedier throughput and reduced interference. There’s even optional 4G LTE support for anywhere connectivity, ensuring seamless connectivity between workplaces.
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Superior Audio & Video
The ASUS ExpertBook B5 delivers exceptional audio quality for AV conferencing through AI noise-cancelling enabled dual-array microphones and stereo speakers enhanced with Dolby Atmos, ensuring crystal-clear voice reproduction with unparalleled fidelity. The Full-HD ASUS AiSense camera with motion tracking technology ensures superior camera performance by dynamically re-adjusting the frame to keep you centered and automatically enhancing color and sharpness, whether indoors or outdoors. Simultaneously, the two-way AI noise-canceling technology employs sophisticated machine-learning techniques to filter sound around the speaker and eliminate noise from the person at the other end of the conversation — so virtual chats feel as natural as being in the same room.
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Enterprise-grade Security and Manageability
ExpertBook B5 is made for business and equipped with multiple design features and technologies to maximize security and ease IT administration, and seamless remote-work experiences. The inclusion of multiple log-in options, including an integrated fingerprint sensor, optional IR camera for face login and optional smart card reader provides both convenience and robust multi-factor authentication and means organizations businesses can enjoy enhanced security without worrying about data breaches.
Businesses choosing ExpertBook B5 also benefit from the extensive range of services and solutions on offer from ASUS, driver updates tool, OS imaging tools, and centralized management and security-management services. These are important for simplifying the deployment process, from device registration and image building to pre-configuration and enrolment, to make things easier and faster for IT staff, enabling them to focus on their core activities.
Key Features of the ExpertBook B3 (B3404)
- Powered by innovation
The ExpertBook B3 is engineered to enhance business capabilities, providing the fast and responsive performance essential for today’s demands, and enabling seamless multitasking, advanced data handling, and streamlined operations. It features up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor with vPro® support, three AI processing engines, up to 64GB DDR5 memory via dual SO-DIMM slots, 1TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD storage with dual NVME slots that support RAID 0/1, up to Intel® Arc Integrated graphics and highly efficient battery to deliver smooth performance for daily AI-intensive tasks. It includes ASUS AI ExpertMeet, an AI assistant for managing virtual meetings, and a Microsoft Copilot key for AI led productivity. (ASUS AI ExpertMeet feature will soon be available with ExpertBook B3)
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Flexible configurations
The latest ExpertBook B3 laptops offer the freedom and flexibility to be tailored to meet specific requirements or everyday computing tasks with configuration options that include an IR camera and fingerprint sensor for fast, secure biometric login, smart card reader for multifactor authentication and even 4G LTE connectivity for seamless remote working. The optional touchscreen B3 models are also compatible with the optional ASUS Pen 2.0, and other MPP 2.0-compatible input devices, for versatile productivity.
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Productivity-first design
Smartly designed for modern business and forward-thinking organizations, ExpertBook B3 embraces a true productivity-first approach, making it ideal for today’s hybrid-working paradigm. With exceptional visuals, 65W USB-C PD fast charging and a long-lasting battery of up to 63Wh in a 3-cell configuration, it ensures seamless and efficient productivity experiences.
The ASUS ExpertBook B3 delivers exceptional audio quality for AV conferencing through AI noise-cancelling enabled dual-array microphones and stereo speakers tuned by Dirac, ensuring crystal-clear voice reproduction with unparalleled fidelity. To provide exceptional remote-working and video-conferencing experiences, the B3 features AI-powered noise-cancelation technology that cancels out unwanted background noise and picks up the user’s voice for optimum conference-call quality.
This PC delivers superb visual experiences with more vertical workspace with cutting-edge anti-glare IPS 120Hz display in 16:10 aspect ratio, featuring a vibrant 2560 x 1600.
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Enterprise-grade security and privacy
The new ExpertBook B3 series is packed with technology to provide strong data security and privacy protection. The built-in biometric security in the form of an integrated infrared camera for facial recognition and a fingerprint enabled power button for easy access. These are bolstered by a smart-card reader to enable easy two-factor authentication, with a password and recognized card required for login. A discrete TPM 2.0 chip securely stores authentication information utilized by software, safeguarding crucial data and transactions, including passwords and encryption keys. Testing to the rigorous US MIL-STD-810H military standard also assures superb physical durability.
The new laptops also benefit from a physical webcam cover for an assurance of instant privacy when it’s not in use with just a quick finger flick required for operation. There’s also an integrated Kensington lock slot, providing a physical security option for safeguarding the hardware when used in unsupervised locations.
Availability & Pricing
The ASUS ExpertBook B5404CMA and B3404CMA are now available for businesses in India. To enquire about these new ASUS ExpertBook AI PCs, customers can reach out to the ASUS representatives in their region.
Press Contacts
Vaibhav Kulkarni, Head – PR & Channel Marketing, Vaibhav_kulkarni@asus.com
Notes to Editors
- Product Links:
- ExpertBook B5404CMA: https://www.asus.com/in/laptops/for-work/expertbook/expertbook-b5-b5404/
- ExpertBook B3404CMA: https://www.asus.com/in/laptops/for-work/expertbook/expertbook-b3-b3404/
- Company Links:
- Website: https://www.asus.com/in/business/
- Pressroom: http://press.asus.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsusIndia
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- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASUSIndia
Specifications on ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5404CMA)
Model | ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5404CMA) |
Processor | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 155U
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 125U Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 155H Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 125H |
GPU | Intel® Arc™ Graphics for Intel® Core™ Ultra with 128-bit (dual channel) memory populated
Intel® Graphics for Intel® Core™ Ultra with 64-bit memory populated (MTL-H CPU with single-channel memory or MTL-U CPU) |
Memory | 2 x SO-DIMM, up to 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz
SO-DIMM: 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz |
Storage | 1 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe® 4.0, up to 2 TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB M.2 PCIe® 4.0 Value SSD 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 PCIe® 4.0 Performance SSD 256 GB / 512 GB M.2 NVMe SED SSD 1 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe® 4.0 + 1 x M2.2 2230 SSD, up to 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD (only in wo/LTE SKU) 512 GB M.2 PCIe® 4.0 Value SSD |
Operating system | Windows 11 Pro / Home 64-bit
Windows 11 Pro Education 64-bit Windows 11 pure OS (not for open channel) Windows 11 Pro 64-bit with Driver WHQL support Without OS |
Display | Non-Touch
14″ WUXGA(1920 x 1200),Value-IPS, 16:10, wide view, anti-glare, 300 nits, 60Hz 14″ WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS, 16:10, wide view, anti-glare, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, 120Hz Touchscreen 14″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200), Value-IPS, 16:10, touch screen, wide view, anti-glare + anti-fingerprint, 300 nits, stylus support, 60Hz 14″ WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS, 16:10, touch screen, wide view, anti-glare + anti-fingerprint, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, stylus support, 120Hz |
Cameras | FHD camera, webcam shield
FHD+IR camera, webcam shield support AI camera |
Wireless | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.2 Wireless Card
WiFi 6E (802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card WiFi 7 (802.11be) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card 4G / LTE FM101-GL with eSIM & physical nano SIM |
Connectivity | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C™
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (one support BC1.2) 1 x HDMI® v2.1 1 x Combo audio jack 1 x Kensington nano lock slot 1 x RJ45 1 x Smart card reader (optional) 1 x nano SIM (optional) |
Battery | 50 Wh 3cell
63 Wh 3cell |
Colors | Star Black |
Size | 313.7 x 226.8 x 18.95 mm |
Weight | From 1.29 kg (non-touch/Battery 50 Wh) |
Keyboard and touchpad | Full-size keyboard with 1.5 mm key travel; backlit (optional); spill-resistant to 66cc*
*Quantity used during testing, with duration of 3 minutes |
AC adapter | 65 W AC Adapter, USB-C®
Output: 20 V DC, 3.25 A, 65 W / Input: 100-240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz universal |
Specifications of ASUS ExpertBook B3 (B3404CMA)
Model | ASUS ExpertBook B3404CMA |
Operating system | Windows 11 Pro/ Home 64-bit Windows 11 Pro Education 64-bit Windows 11 pure OS (not for open channel) Windows 11 Pro 64-bit with Driver WHQL support. Without OS |
CPU | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 155U Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 125U Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 155H Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 125H |
GPU | Intel Arc Graphics for Intel Core Ultra with 128-bit (dual channel) memory populated Intel Graphics for Intel Core Ultra with 64-bit memory populated (MTL-H CPU with single-channel memory or MTL-U CPU) |
Memory | 2 x SO-DIMM, up to 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz SO-DIMM: 8 GB/16 GB/32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz |
Storage | 1 x M2.2 2280 SSD, up to 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB/1 TB M.2 PCIe® 4.0 Value SSD 512 GB/1 TB M.2 PCIe® 4.0 Performance SSD 256 GB/512 GB M.2 NVMe SED SSD 1 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe® 4.0 + 1 x M2.2 2230 SSD, up to 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD (only in wo/LTE SKU) 512 GB M.2 PCIe® 4.0 Value SSD |
Display | Non-touch 14″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200), Value-IPS, 16:10, wide view, anti-glare, 300 nits 14″ WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS, 16:10, wide view, anti-glare, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3 Touch 14″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200), Value-IPS, 16:10, touch screen, wide view, anti-glare + anti-fingerprint, 300 nits, stylus support 14″ WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS, 16:10, touch screen, wide view, anti-glare + anti-fingerprint, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, stylus support |
Stylus | MPP 2.0 ASUS Pen SA203H (optional) non-garaged stylus |
I/O ports | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (one support BC1.2) 1 x HDMI® v2.1 1 x Combo audio jack 1 x Kensington® nano lock slot 1 x RJ45 1 x Smart card reader(optional) 1X nano SIM (optional) |
Video camera | 720P HD camera, Webcam Shield FHD+IR camera, Webcam Shield |
Wireless | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.2 Wireless Card WiFi 6E (802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card WiFi 7 (802.11be) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card 4G/LTE FM101-GL with eSIM & physical nano SIM |
Audio | 2 x speaker with Dirac technology support Array microphone ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Technology |
Weight | 50 Wh battery/ non-touch panel: starting at 1.4 kg |
Dimensions | 313.7 x 226.8 x 19.95 mm |
Battery | 50 Wh, 3-cell polymer battery 63 Wh, 3-cell polymer battery |
Security | Kensington® Nano lock slot, Fingerprint sensor(optional), Webcam Shield, TPM 2.0 (optional), Smart Card Reader |
Keyboard and touchpad | Full-size keyboard with 1.5 mm key travel; backlit (optional); spill-resistant to 66cc |
Featured software | ASUS Control Center (optional), ASUS Business Manager, MyASUS |
AC adapter | 65 W AC Adapter, USB Type-C® Output: 20 V DC, 3.25 A, 65 W / Input: 100-240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz universal |
Energy efficiency compliance | Energy Star 8.0, TCO 9.0, FSC Recycle |