ASUS Unveils 2021 ExpertBook Series in Malaysia

ASUS Malaysia has officially unveiled the 2021 ExpertBook series, featuring the B9, B5, and B1. The ExpertBook series is ASUS take on the Lenovo ThinkPad business laptops in case you didn’t know. For the first time, the 2021 ExpertBook series is now available in three different tiers — premium, advanced, and essential.

Premium: ExpertBook B9 (B9400C)

First up is the ExpertBook B9 (B9400C), which is the world’s lightest 14″ business laptop — the 880g model has a 33Wh cell, while the 1,005g ExpertBook B9 packs a 66Wh battery. The laptop sports a 14-inch LED-backlit Full HD display with a 94% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16GB LPDDR4x 4,266MHz RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The laptop supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 technology support and Thunderbolt 4 for flexible connections at warp speed.

The laptop also comes with a 720p HD camera with an infrared camera for Windows Hello biometric face login. It runs on Windows 10 Pro, and ASUS has added a few touches such as an optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip to stores passwords and encryption keys for added security. There are also software-based tools offering numerous and diverse protections, including ASUS Business Manager and the optional ASUS Control Center. Other features include AI noise cancellation and ASUS NumberPad 2.0.

The ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400C) is now available in Malaysia, retailing at RM7,989. Malaysia will only be getting the 66Wh battery variant, which weighs 1,005g and has longer battery life.

Advanced: ExpertBook B5 (B5302C) & B5 Flip (B5302F)

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Next up are the ExpertBook B5 (B5302C) and B5 Flip (B5302F), ultralight, kilogram-class laptop series available in both traditional clamshell and 360° convertible forms, for the ultimate in portability, flexibility, and clarity.

Both laptops sport a 13.3-inch Full HD anti-glare display. Both are powered by up to the Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics, 8GB LPDDR4 3,200MHz RAM, and up to 512GB SSD. It also has an HDD slot that supports up to 2TB storage. Like the ExpertBook B9, the ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip also support features like AI noise cancellation, dual-SSD RAID support, Thunderbolt 4, and ASUS NumberPad 2.0. Both models are also packed with features to protect personal privacy and business data, including a built-in fingerprint sensor and TPM 2.0 chip.

The ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip have a 720p webcam with a shield. The laptop lid has a status indicator to show whether the webcam is in use or not. Both models are now available in Malaysia, pricing as below:

Series	Model Name	Product Spec	Screen Size	CPU (11th gen)	RAM	SSD	SRP
ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5302F)	B5302FE-ALG0249R	i7-1165G7/8G/512 SSD//FP/3CELL 42WHr/3YOSS/Win10 Pro/BackPack/Mouse	13.3″FHD Touch Flip	i7	8GB	512GB	RM5,599
	B5302FE-ALG0246R	i5-1135G7/8G/512 SSD//FP/3CELL 42WHr/3YOSS/Win10 Pro/BackPack/Mouse	13.3″FHD Touch Flip	i5	8GB	512GB	RM4,999
ExpertBook B5 (B5302C)	B5302CE-AEG0204R	i7-1165G7/8G/512 SSD//FP/3CELL 42WHr/3YOSS/Win10 Pro/BackPack/Mouse	13.3″FHD	i7	8GB	512GB	RM5,199
	B5302CE-AEG0203R	i5-1135G7/8G/256 SSD//FP/3CELL 42WHr/3YOSS/Win10 Pro/BackPack/Mouse	13.3″FHD	i5	8GB	256GB	RM4,299

Essential: ExpertBook B1 (B1400C/B1500C)

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Lastly, the ASUS ExpertBook B1 is available in two sizes — 14-inch (B1400C) and 15.6-inch (B1500C). Both sizes have a Full HD resolution. Powering the ExpertBook B1 is up to the Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and up to 512GB SSD. The laptop also has an HDD slot that supports up to 2TB storage.

Like the ExpertBook B5, the ExpertBook B1 supports features like AI noise cancellation, dual-SSD RAID support, Thunderbolt 4, and ASUS NumberPad 2.0. The laptop has a complete range of I/O ports, there’s even a VGA port!

The ASUS ExpertBook B1 is now available in Malaysia, pricing as below:

Series	Model Name	Product Spec	Screen Size	CPU (11th gen)	RAM	SSD	SRP
ExpertBook B1 (B1400C)	B1400C-EAEEK0785R	i5-1135G7/8G/256 SSD/14″FHD/FP/3CELL 42WHr/3YOSS/Win10 Pro/BackPack	14″ FHD	i5	8GB	256GB	RM3,599
	B1400C-EAEEK0786R	i5-1135G7/8G/512 SSD/14″FHD/FP/3CELL 42WHr/3YOSS/Win10 Pro/BackPack	14″ FHD	i5	8GB	512GB	RM3,759
	B1400C-EAEEK1695R	i7-1165G7/8G/512 SSD/14″FHD/FP/3CELL 42WHr/3YOSS/Win10 Pro/BackPack/Mouse	14″ FHD	i7	8GB	512GB	RM4,399
ExpertBook B1 (B1500C)	B1500C-EAEEJ0108R	i5-1135G7/8G/512 SSD/15.6″FHD/FP/3CELL 42WHr/3YOSS/Win10 Pro/BackPack/Mouse	15.6″ FHD	i5	8GB	512GB	RM3,759

All ExpertBook series laptops come with 3-year on-site support for warranty. For more information about the ExpertBook series, you can click here.

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