ASUS ExpertBook B9, the world’s lightest 14-inch business laptop, and ProArt StudioBook One, the worldʹs most graphically-powerful laptop with NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 graphics, as well as the rest of the ProArt StudioBook line-up are now available in the Philippines.
Last September 2019, ASUS Philippines officially launched the ASUS Expert Series, a new, modern take on the business line-up of products that includes business desktops, laptops, Chromebooks, and All-in-One PCs. Today, ASUS Expert Series and ProArt StudioBook Series continues to bring its commitment to deliver world-class business solutions to its users.
George Su, Country Manager of ASUS Philippines, shares “We would like to give the best user experience to our clients, that is why, we bring you the latest addition to our business line-up, the premium ASUS ExpertBook B9, the world’s lightest 14 inch business laptop, ASUS ProArt StudioBook One, the worldʹs most graphically-powerful laptop with NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 graphics, ASUS ProArt StudioBook X, the first laptop to combine powerful NVIDIA Quadro graphics and ASUS ScreenPad 2.0 and the rest of the incredible ASUS ProArt StudioBook line-up; the ASUS ProArt StudioBook 15 and 17, ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 and Pro 17 are all designed to meet the demands of the modern content creator, and can help you work and create, anytime, anywhere especially with the new normal set-up for work and businesses”.
ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450)
The new ExpertBook series maintains the professional and reliable features of ASUSPRO products but adds more innovation, style, and flexibility to the DNA to meet the requirements of modern businesses.
Weighing in at just 870 grams (for the 33WHr variant) with a 14.9mm-thin profile, the new ASUS ExpertBook B9 is the world’s lightest business laptop. A frameless four-sided NanoEdge display means the ASUS ExpertBook B9’s 14-inch panel fits into a standard 13-inch laptop chassis with an astounding 94% screen-to-body ratio. Even with its small form factor, expect uninterrupted performance on the ASUS ExpertBook B9 with long-lasting battery life delivering up to an impressive 24 hours of runtime (for the 66WHr variant) to get through the workday and more, with extra comfort features like the ErgoLift hinge for an improved typing experience, built-in Amazon Alexa support, and a Harman Kardon-optimized audio system.
Designed for business professionals, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 delivers top-tier performance thanks to its up to 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processor, dual-storage design with two ultrafast 2TB PCIe® 3.0 x4 SSDs, and up to 16GB of RAM next-gen connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). Stay prepared for any business scenario with a full range of input/output options including two Thunderbolt™ 3 and HDMI ports and an exclusive ASUS NumberPad 2.0 built into the touchpad for fast data entry. In addition to being built to last with military-grade durability, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 takes security seriously with an integrated Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM) security chip to keep business-critical data safe, while a built-in IR camera allows for biometric logins for personal privacy. To safeguard personal privacy and business information against malicious hackers, ASUS ExpertBook B9 also has an integrated privacy shield that simply slides over the webcam for privacy.
Certified by Intel’s Project Athena, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 is part of an innovation program that establishes standards for consistent responsiveness away from wall power, a demanding baseline for battery life, the availability of comprehensive connectivity, and a drive for sleek form factors. As a result, ASUS ExpertBook B9 is engineered for mobile performance, fast connectivity, unmatched reliability, and rock-solid security.
Built for on-the-go business professionals
With its unique Star Black finish, the new ASUS ExpertBook B9 has an understated but sleek aesthetic. Housed in a chassis milled from magnesium-lithium alloy, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 is tougher yet more lightweight than previous magnesium-alloy models, with a 14.9mm thin profile and weighing in at a mere 870 grams. A 14-inch screen with a frameless NanoEdge display provides a more immersive viewing experience and a compact, 13-inch class footprint.
Other thoughtful design touches include the ErgoLift hinge for more comfortable typing sessions, four omnidirectional far-field microphones that feature noise cancellation for videoconferencing, IR camera covers, and a light bar on the front of the laptop that activates when using built-in support for Microsoft Cortana and Amazon Alexa. The ASUS ExpertBook B9’s sound system is also optimized by Harman Kardon, with down-firing speakers that benefit from signal processing to make adaptive adjustments over time, improving clarity and filtering out noise. For data-intensive workloads, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 is also the first business laptop to include the exclusive ASUS NumberPad 2.0 technology, an LED-illuminated numeric keypad built into the touchpad.
Top-tier performance
The ASUS ExpertBook B9 gets its performance chops from its 10th generation Intel Core processors, up to 16GB of LPDDR3 memory, as many as two 2TB M.2 SSDs in its dual PCIe 3.0 x4 slots, and next-gen Wi-Fi 6 networking.
When at a desk, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 makes it easy to increase productivity via support for an external monitor through the full-sized HDMI port on the laptop’s left side. Two adjacent Thunderbolt 3 ports support display connectivity as well, along with fast-charging and external storage. There’s even an Ethernet interface, accessible through a physical micro-HDMI port, on the same edge, for workplaces that require a wired connection for IT management or simply for situations in which wireless network connections are weaker. Over on the right side, users get one USB 3.1 Gen 2 port and a 3.5mm jack for audio.
Professional-grade durability and security
The ASUS ExpertBook B9 is equipped with robust military-grade durability, surviving numerous MIL-STD-810G laboratory procedures including drop tests, shock tests, vibration tests, high temperatures, low temperatures, days of 95% humidity, and hours of sand and dust exposure. Pairing a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM) security chip, a webcam shield, and a built-in IR camera for safe biometric logins, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 offers rock-solid security to help users safeguard business data and maintain personal privacy.
ASUS ExpertBook B9 is thoroughly prepared for a full day’s work, with the two-cell, 33Wh battery offering up to 12 hours of productivity, while the 66Wh battery model lasts as long as 24 hours under the same workload. Fast-charging support brings either battery option up to 60% of maximum capacity in just 39 minutes
Anyone interested to get these amazing line-up of ASUS ExpertBook B9 online, can buy through Shopee, Lazada and ASUS Official E-Store starting this June 19, 2020.
