- Asus ExpertBook B3 G2 combines Ryzen AI chips with a starting weight of 1.41 kg
- The top model uses Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with 55 TOPS NPU
- Security focuses on TPM 2.0, dual BIOS, NIST guidelines and recovery tools
Asus has announced the ExpertBook B3 G2, a customizable Copilot+ PC Business laptops available in 14- and 16-inch versions.
The device starts at 1.41 kg for some configurations, a 180-degree hinge and a chassis that Asus says meets the MIL-STD-810H durability test.
The main feature is support for AMD’s Ryzen AI processors, the top configuration uses the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, which offers 12 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.2 GHz clock speed and 55 TOPS NPU for on-device AI functions.
Expert Guardian Security
Asus pairs the processor with AMD Radeon 890M graphics in the HX 470 model and lower Radeon options in the other processors.
ExpertBook B3 G2 supports up to 96GB of DDR5 memory and up to 3TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage using M.2 2280/M.2 2230 slots.
Display options include WUXGA panels and higher resolution 2560 x 1600 options, as well as a 144Hz 2.5K anti-glare model.
Ports include USB-A, USB-C with DisplayPort 2.1 and power, USB4 40Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack and RJ45 LAN port. A nano lock is included.
Wireless options include Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7, as well as Bluetooth 5.4, depending on configuration.
On the security front, Asus is promoting its ExpertGuardian stack with TPM 2.0, dual BIOS ROM, a dedicated security processor, chassis intrusion detection, and cloud recovery.
Asus claims firmware security meets NIST SP 800-193 guidelines, though it hasn’t claimed official certification, and promises five years of BIOS and driver updates.
The laptop features AI noise canceling, as well as Asus MyExpert, which offers document summarization, translation, writing tools, local and cloud search, and meeting transcripts with watchlists.
Some of these features are described as optional or region dependent, so you’ll want to check what’s included before you buy.
Battery options are listed as 42Wh, 50Wh, or 70Wh, and the keyboard has a water resistance rating of up to 66 cc.
There is currently no information on pricing or availability for the ExpertBook B3 G2, but it should be available for purchase soon.
Follow TechRadar on Google News I Add us as your preferred source Get news, reviews and opinions from our experts in your feed. Don’t forget to click the follow button!
And, of course, you can Siga TechRadar on TikTok Get our regular updates in the form of news, reviews, unboxing and videos. WhatsApp very
