ASUS Malaysia has just launched the ExpertBook B9 laptop (B9450), the latest in the new ASUS ExpertBook series for business professionals. This laptop is really compact and light as it was rated at just 870 grams with a 14.9mm-thin profile. To compliment the slim profile, a frameless four-sided 14-inch NanoEdge display is fitted into a standard 13-inch laptop chassis with an astounding 94% screen-to-body ratio.
The ASUS ExpertBook B9 also comes with a long-lasting battery life delivering up to an impressive 24 hours of runtime to get through the work day 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.
Powering this laptop is the 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). A vast 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. To add more security for business professionals, an integrated Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM) security chip to keep business-critical data safe, a built-in IR camera allows for biometric logins for personal privacy and built to last with military-grade durability.
The starting price for the ASUS ExpertBook B9 is RM6299 and can be max out with the price of RM9,299. For more information on the business laptop, head over to www.asus.com/my/Laptops/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9450FA/ to find out more.
ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9540) – Generic Specs Sheet
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i7-10510 Processor Intel® Core™ i5-10210 Processor Intel® vPro™ technology support(Optional) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro(ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro) Windows 10 Home |
| Display | 14” FHD (1920 x 1080), sRGB 100% (NTSC:72%), Anti-Glare, 300 nits brightness 4mm thin bezel, 94% screen-to-body ratio, Anti-glare |
| On Board Memory | 8GB / 16GB |
| Memory Slot | 1 |
| Storage | Dual M.2 NVMe PCIe® 3.0 x4 512GB / 1TB/ 2TB SSD (Up to dual 2TB) |
| External video display mode | HDMI 1.4 |
| Integrated GPU | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 |
| Video Camera | HD 720p CMOS module |
| Fingerprint | Yes |
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.0 (Dual band) 2*2 |
| LAN | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C™(up to 40Gbps, DisplayPort and power delivery support) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI out, 1 x micro HDMI for LAN insert, 1 x Kensington® lock slot 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack |
| Audio | Quad 360° far-field microphones(Support noise cancellation) Built-in Stereo 2 W Speakers, Certified by Harman Kardon |
| Grade Rating | US Military Grade MIL-STD 810G |
| NumberPad | Yes (Exclusive dual-function touchpad) |
| Built Material | Magnesium lithium |
| Weight | Starting from 0.87 kg with 33W battery |
| Dimension | 32.0 (W) x 20.3 (H) x 1.49 (D) cm |
| AC adapter | 65W AC Adapter, Plug Type : USB Type-C Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal |
| Battery | 66Wh, 4-cell lithium-polymer battery 33Wh, 2-cell lithium-polymer battery |
| Keyboard type | Backlit Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant |
| Security | TPM 2.0 (Hardware TPM), Windows Hello with facial recognition software (requires IR camera), Webcam shield, Fingerprint sensor, Kensington Lock Slot, ASUS Business Manager with secure drive setting and lock control to USB storage devices |
| Certification | Energy star 7.0, EPEAT Gold, RoHS, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB |
| Warranty | 3-year limited International hardware warranty. |
ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9540) – Pricing
| MODEL | PRODUCT VARIANT SPECS | BATTERY | RAM | STORAGE | SRP in MYR |
| B9450F-ABM0278R | i7-10510U / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD*2 (TPM) / Win10 Pro | 4CELL | 16GB | 2TB (1TB x 2) | RM9,299 |
| B9450F-ABM0242R | i7-10510U / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD (TPM) / Win10 Pro | 4CELL | 16GB | 1TB | RM8,599 |
| B9450F-ABM0238T | i7-10510U / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD / Win10 | 4CELL | 16GB | 1TB | RM8,299 |
| B9450F-ABM0285R | i5-10210U / 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD (TPM) / Win10 Pro | 4CELL | 8GB | 512G | RM6,599 |
| B9450F-ABM0284T | i5-10210U / 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD / Win10 | 2CELL | 8GB | 512G | RM6,299 |