ASUS today announced ExpertBook B9 OLED, an all-new business laptop meticulously crafted from premium magnesium-lithium alloy to push the limits of lightness for ultimate portability and durability — elevating it to the status of world’s lightest 14-inch OLED business laptop[i], weighing a mere 990g.

With an environmentally-friendly design, brilliant 16:10 OLED display, AI-powered camera and noise cancelation for modern work experiences, the latest Intel® Core™ vPro® processor and a multitude of enterprise-grade security features, ExpertBook B9 OLED is the perfect partner for executives and business travelers. It ups both green credentials and professionalism, and sets a new benchmark for elite business laptops. ExpertBook B9 OLED is also backed by the imminent support of ASUS Carbon Partner Services.[ii] This service provides end-to-end delivery, assured quality, flexible and precise-carbon offset options that drive real, positive impact.

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED has been engineered to upgrade expectations of both what a modern business laptop should be and what it can achieve. With business executives traveling and shifting workplaces more than ever, we’ve designed ExpertBook B9 OLED to be the ultimate lightweight, premium solution for those on the move — the perfect travel partner, primed to perform. In particular, ExpertBook B9 OLED delivers premium quality and design while remaining one of the lightest 14-inch business laptops in the world, at just 990g.— lighter even than many 13-inch laptops on the market. Crafted from premium magnesium-lithium alloy, the lightest metal alloy on the planet, its ultralight and durable frame and finish features key upgrades that make it the ideal travel companion for the elite business executive.

Despite its incredible lightness, , ExpertBook B9 OLED is remarkably robust. It endures multiple tests that adhere to the exacting US military-grade MIL-STD-810H standard, as well being subjected to a barrage of rigorous in-house ASUS durability tests. ExpertBook B9 OLED is also verified Intel Evo™ laptop, assuring exceptional performance, efficiency and connectivity, and delivers up to 11 hours use on a single charge — enabling busy executives to power through a full work day and beyond. ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED was designed with sustainability at the forefront. The manufacturing process employs a patented technique called Thixomolding to bestow the dual benefits of increased rigidity and improved energy efficiency, with material waste reduced by 29% and production time shortened by up to 75% to maximize energy efficiency and further reduce environmental impact.

ASUS designers also carefully considered how ExpertBook B9 OLED was packaged to ensure it added to the product’s eco-friendly credentials. The packaging uses paper that has been awarded FSC® Mix certification, signifying that it is made with a mixture of materials from FSC-certified forests and recycled materials. Aspects of the packaging are also immediately reusable and useful, with the accessory box able to transform into a laptop stand for instant elevation with an ecological edge.

With the effort to embrace environmentally-friendly materials and increase energy efficiency, along with multiple other factors, ExpertBook B9 OLED is expected to be EPEAT Gold verified — and it exceeds ENERGY STAR® standards, with energy consumption that’s up to 44% lower than certification requirements. It also supported by ASUS Carbon Partner Services[iii], which offers flexible options to offset carbon footprint throughout the product life-cycle with high-quality nature-based carbon credits verified by reputable organizations.

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED is fit for the realities of the modern business world, and packed with robust, multi-layered security features ensure that confidential and private data does not leak out. These include support for the Intel vPro platform for superior business protection. This provides a framework that lightens the workload of an organization's IT department to improve overall operational efficiency. Built-in security provides threat mitigation, identity and access protection, as well as data and asset protection. The vPro platform also enables remotely-managed automated troubleshooting and advanced virtualization, reducing administration costs and ensuring that data is kept secure.

ExpertBook B9 OLED also boasts the best in biometric protection, with an integrated fingerprint sensor and an infrared (IR) camera powered by ASUS Adaptive Lock technology for face login. There’s also hardware-level protection against malware and sophisticated cyberattacks, empowered by the optional TPM 2.0 chip. We’ve also equipped ExpertBook B9 OLED with little touches, just to up the business security and privacy antes to the max — including a physical webcam shield ensure that instant privacy is only ever a quick flick away.

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED is stylish, strong, sustainable and secure — and it’s also the superior choice for the modern workplace. The specifications are headlined by an up to 13th Generation Intel Core i7 vPro processor and 64 GB of fast, efficient LPDDR5x memory, so it’s ready to deliver the unwavering performance that today’s business executives expect and demand. The OLED display is also stunning, providing vivid color and low blue-light emissions for enhanced eye care, plus a 90% screen-to-body ratio for immersive visual experiences. It also benefits from a 16:10 aspect ratio, providing an expansive workspace for enhanced productivity.

Embracing the intuitive power of Windows 11 Pro, ExpertBook B9 OLED is also packed with active technologies and passive smarts to ensure business elites can get more done with minimum distractions or interruptions. Compared with previous generations, the laptop’s dual-fan, smart-cooling system reduces operating temperatures by up to 27%, lowers noise by up 32% and decrease power consumption.[iv] The touchpad has also increased in size, with a surface area that is 26.8% larger — providing extra room for navigation that’s more comfortable.

ExpertBook B9 OLED also steps up professional video conferencing, with AI-powered two-way noise-canceling technology that employs sophisticated machine-learning techniques to ensure crystal-clear communications at both ends of the conversation. The laptop also features an ASUS AiSense webcam to maximize visual clarity, reducing image noise and analyzing the ambient environment and applying color tones to make the user look their best. Automatic framing keeps the speaker’s face centered during video calls, aiding concentration for all parties, while the option to blur the background in real-time elevates everyday privacy.

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED’s ultrathin profile is no barrier to connectivity. It is loaded with I/O ports to ensure that it is able to interface with a wide variety of both modern and legacy devices. Connections include a pair of cutting-edge Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C® ports, with USB Power Delivery 3.0 support, plus a traditional USB 3.2 Type-A port for the assured compatibility with existing devices

With an integrated HDMI® 2.1 port in tandem with the aforementioned Thunderbolt 4 ports, ExpertBook B9 OLED is also able to support the connection of up to three 4K external displays. There’s even a 3.5 mm combo audio jack to support an external microphone, headphones or headsets, ensuring executives are able to communicate or relax with some post-work entertainment using their favorite audio accessories.

[i] As of May 7, 2023. Based on internal ASUS market analysis comparing the size and weight of the highlighted ASUS laptop to competitor products from vendors including LG, HP, Dell and Lenovo. Actual weight may vary by specifications.
[ii] ASUS Carbon Partner Services will be available in 2023 Q4. Please contact us for further information.
[iii] ASUS Carbon Partner Services will be available in 2023 Q4. Please contact us for further information.
[iv] Improvements are based on comparison with previous-generation ExpertBook models. Actual results may vary depending on model and usage scenario

ASUS today announced the refreshed Vivobook 16 OLED (M1605), a slim-and-light laptop featuring up to an AI-enabled AMD Ryzen™ 7000 H-Series processor, and expertly engineered for everyday entertainment and productivity. Perfect performance is delivered by up to an AMD Ryzen™ 7000 H-Series processor with 16 GB RAM and up to a 1 TB SSD. Quiet and efficient cooling is provided by the dual-vented cooling system with two heat pipes and an IceBlade fan. The long-lasting up to 70 Wh battery gives users more freedom, and there’s up to WiFi 6E for ultrafast connectivity.

This latest model features a superb OLED NanoEdge Pantone® Validated display with 3.2K resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 0.2 millisecond response time — plus an 16:10 aspect ratio display for an extended view. The NanoEdge OLED displays offer up to a 1.000,000:1 contrast ratio with a screen-to-body ratio of up to 86.5%. It also benefits from TÜV Rheinland low blue-light certification to ensure eye comfort during long viewing sessions.

The eye-catching slim and lightweight design is finished in a selection of on-trend colors. The 180° lay-flat hinge allows easy collaboration and sharing, and the comprehensive I/O capabilities include up to a USB-C® 3.2 Gen 1 port with Power Delivery, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI® output, and an audio combo jack.

Feature-packed specifications[i] include a physical webcam shield on the HD 3DNR webcam for instant privacy; a full-size ASUS ErgoSense keyboard; a mega-sized touchpad that gives maximum room for fingers; and an optional fingerprint sensor on the touchpad. The laptop is protected with ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus to reduce the transmission of harmful viruses and bacteria.

Smart-conferencing features include the latest ASUS AI noise-canceling audio technology for crystal-clear communications, along with a webcam featuring ASUS 3DNR technology for the best possible video quality in any environment. There are also bundled productivity-enhancing ASUS apps including GlideX, MyASUS and ScreenXpert.

Vivobook 16 OLED is now manufactured using 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, and comes in 100% recyclable packaging. Its energy efficiency outperforms the ENERGY STAR® standard and, to ensure durability, the laptop is tested to the strictest MIL-STD-810H US military-grade standard.

To ensure perfect performance, even when the tough tasks are piling up, the new Vivobook 16 OLED harnesses the power of up to AMD Ryzen 7000 H-Series processors, with up to 16 GB of 4800 MHz DDR5 memory and 1 TB GB of speedy SSD storage. AMD Ryzen 7000 H-Series processors benefit from powerful AI capabilities enabled by the all-new "Zen 4" architecture and AMD AI Engine — the first on a Windows x86 processor. With the power of AI on tap, Vivobook 16 OLED greatly enhances the user experience, with real-time video processing, uninterrupted multitasking, and enhanced battery life.

To keep the laptop cool in all situations, the cooling system includes two heat pipes, an ASUS IceBlade fan with 87 blades, and dual air vents to efficiently accelerate heat transfer for smooth, stable performance without processor throttling. The long-lasting up to 70 Wh high-capacity battery keeps the laptop going for longer, while ultrafast connectivity is provided by up to WiFi 6E enhanced with ASUS WiFi Master technology for fast and stable connections.

Stunning visual experience
Vivobook 16 OLED proudly packs a 3.2K OLED HDR three-sided NanoEdge display, which is super-bright and has a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut for ultra-vivid colors. It’s also Pantone Validated for professional-grade color accuracy and TÜV Rheinland-certified for low blue-light emissions. With a 120 Hz refresh rate and 0.2 ms response time, this display is ideal for everyday productivity, casual gaming and entertainment. In addition, VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 600 certification ensures the deepest possible blacks and a high 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio for enhanced detail in dark scenes. The stunning screen also benefits from an expansive 16:10 aspect ratio that reduces the need for scrolling.

The eye-catching Vivobook 16 OLED is never ordinary, with a clean geometric design featuring the raised Vivobook logo tag on the lid, a warning-striped Enter key and a choice of two on-trend colors: Indie Black or Cool Silver. The laptop is slim enough to pop unobtrusively into a backpack, and light enough to never be a burden. The precision-engineered, lay-flat 180° hinge make it easy to share content with others, or collaborate with a group of people around a table. The webcam has a convenient physical shield that instantly blanks the image in video calls for enhanced privacy and security. There’s also an optional fingerprint sensor on the touchpad for fast password-free login via Windows Hello.

The full-size ASUS ErgoSense keyboard has a 19.05 mm key pitch, a 0.2 mm key-cap dish, and long 1.4 mm key travel that gives it an incredibly satisfying feel, with the optimum bounce and travel calculated with fine-tuned precision. With a full set of I/O ports, it’s easier than ever for users to connect their existing peripherals, displays and projectors. In addition to a USB-C® 3.2 Gen 1 port with power delivery, there are two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 port, HDMI® output and a convenient 3.5 mm audio combo jack. To keep the laptop hygienic and reduce the spread of harmful viruses and bacteria, frequently-touched surfaces[ii] are treated with ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus, which is scientifically proven to inhibit the growth of viruses and bacteria — including COVID-19 and influenza viruses — by more than 99% over a 24-hour period[iii].

Vivobook 16 OLED is bundled with a free one-month subscription to Adobe® Creative Cloud®, along with a collection of easy-to-use productivity-enhancing ASUS apps, including GlideX for cross-device screen sharing; MyASUS for easy access to updates, apps, customer service and performance optimization; and ScreenXpert for easy multi-display management.

The new Vivobook 16 OLED is packed with class-leading features that make video and voice conferencing smoother and more enjoyable. The HD webcam includes ASUS 3DNR video-processing technology that makes video feeds clearer, and there's a convenient physical webcam shield for instant privacy. To provide exceptional remote-working and video-conferencing experiences, Vivobook 16 OLED features ASUS AI noise-canceling technology that employs machine learning in order to isolate unwanted noise from human speech. This technology helps to filter out ambient noise for optimum group conference-call quality.

The ASUS commitment to protecting the earth while delivering the best products to its users is reflected in the design of Vivobook 16 OLED. The laptop contains 30% PCR plastics, and the packaging is now 100% recyclable. Energy consumption has been reduced to outperform the ENERGY STAR power-efficiency standard. A longer laptop lifespan also reduces long-term waste, so Vivobook 16 OLED is strictly tested to ensure its durability, using the latest MIL-STD-810H US military-grade standard, with up to 12 test methods and 26 individual tests — the industry's most stringent testing regime.

[i] Specifications, features and options vary according to model. Please refer to the ASUS website.
[ii] Areas protected by ASUS Antibacterial Guard may vary according to model. Please refer to the ASUS website.
[iii] Tested by an independent third-party laboratory according to the ISO 22196 standard (Measurement of antibacterial activity on plastics and other non-porous surfaces). Clinical testing using the ISO 21702 and ISO 22196 standard protocol proved that viral and bacterial growth were inhibited by 99% over a 24-hour period. ISO 21702 tests for COVID-19, H3N2, H1N1 and ISO 22196 tests for Staphylococcus and E. coli. A 99% reduction in potentially harmful microorganisms is defined as the number of viruses and bacteria on the surface dropping from 1,000,000 (cfu/pfu) to 100 (cfu/pfu).