ASUS Introduces ExpertBook B9 Laptop (B9450) for Business Professionals

World’s lightest 14” business laptop designed for professionals who are constantly on the go and need top-tier performance, durability, and portability

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15, 2020 — ASUS today announced the ExpertBook B9 laptop (B9450), the latest in the new ASUS ExpertBook series to provide unmatched performance, durability and design within the world’s lightest business laptop form factor. The new ExpertBook-series laptops maintain the professional and reliable personality of ASUSPRO products, but add more innovation and flexibility to the DNA to meet the requirements of modern businesses.

Weighing in at just 870 grams 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 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 B9 with 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.

Designed for business professionals on the go, the ExpertBook B9 delivers top-tier performance thanks to up to a 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 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 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.

Certified by Intel’s Project Athena as engineered for mobile performance, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 offers exceptional 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 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 compact, 13-inch footprint.

Other thoughtful design touches include the ErgoLift hinge for more comfortable typing sessions, a quad-microphone array that supports far-field and 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 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 B9 is 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 an up to 10th Gen Core i7 Processor, up to 16GB of LPDDR3 memory, as many as two 2TB M.2 SSDs in PCIe 3.0 x4 slots, and next-gen Wi-Fi 6 networking. The B9 is also certified by Intel’s Project Athena, 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.

When at a desk, the 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 B9450 offers rock solid security to help users safeguard business data and maintain personal privacy.

Be prepared to use the ExpertBook B9 for a full day’s work. The two-cell, 33Wh battery is rated for up to 12 hours of productivity, while an available 66Wh power source can last 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.

 

Seamlessly integrate mobile with MyASUS software

The latest ExpertBook B9 includes the latest version of the MyASUS software. The software now allows seamless integration with mobile devices, using the Link to MyASUS mobile app that's scheduled for release in early 2020. New features include fast and easy wireless file and URL transfers for users who need to share files or web links seamlessly between their PC and mobile devices; Remote File Access for accessing data on mobile devices from a laptop, anytime and anywhere; and smooth multitasking using the screen mirroring and screen extender functions that gives users an auxiliary display for cross-referencing and other uses.

More ExpertBook B9 product details at https://www.asus.com/my/Laptops/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9450FA/

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AVAILABILITY & PRICING

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
	1 x 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) - All Local Variants by 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

Variants by Battery Cell & Weight
2 -Cell @ 33Wh model	Up to 12 hours battery life*	870 gram (1.92 pounds)	65W AC adapter with fast charging support, Plug Type: USB Type-C
4 -Cell @ 66Wh model	Up to 24 hours battery life*	995 gram (2.19 pounds)

About ASUS

ASUS is a multinational company known for the world’s best motherboards, PCs, monitors, graphics cards and routers, and driven to become the most-admired innovative leading technology enterprise. With a global workforce that includes more than 5,000 R&D professionals, ASUS leads the industry through cutting-edge design and innovations made to create the most ubiquitous, intelligent, heartfelt and joyful smart life for everyone. Inspired by the In Search of Incredible brand spirit, ASUS won more than 11 prestigious awards every day in 2018 and ranked as one of Forbes’ Global 2000 Top Regarded Companies, Thomson Reuters’ Top 100 Global Tech Leaders and Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies.