ASUS is another manufacturer that has refreshed its line of notebooks with new Intel Core Ultra processors. One of the updated series was the ExpertBook B5, designed for professional users looking for equipment with which can work mobile and at a desk.

ASUS will launch the new ExpertBook B5 in two models with 14-inch and 16-inch screens (B5404 and B5604), high resolution, 16:10 format and touch technology compatible with ASUS Pen and other MPP 2.0 optical pens to facilitate note-taking. , generating or annotating ideas.

They combine the latest Meteor Lake processors, model Core Ultra 7 and NVIDIA discrete graphics (RTX 2050) as a way to improve the graphics subsystem. They can be equipped with up to 64 GB of DD5 memory and a double slot for connecting an SSD with a capacity of up to 2 Tbytes in RAID mode.

He also belongs to them the latest in connectivity, with the Wi-Fi 7 wireless standard as a prominent component, along with two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C and HDMI 2.1 ports, USB 3.2 Gen2, a Kensington security lock and a combo audio jack. Optionally, users can install 4G mobile broadband for full connectivity. They also feature fast battery charging and a low weight of 1.29 kg.

The new notebooks integrate a camera powered by artificial intelligence and noise cancellation to improve the overall user experience, ensuring uninterrupted meetings and optimized audio-visual. Motion tracking technology automatically keeps the user’s face centered and adjusts focus, eliminating the hassle of adjusting the camera mid-call. Image quality and brightness are also automatically improved, while the two-way AI noise reduction technology uses sophisticated machine learning techniques to filter the sound around the speaker and eliminate noise.

Security and manageability are relevant for this type of device and ASUS has included various components, both standard and optional, such as a smart card reader, an integrated fingerprint sensor and an IR module in the camera (with a sliding cover to protect privacy when not in use) for facial login and strong multi-factor authentication .

The ExpertBook B5 will come pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro and will be available in the first quarter of 2024.