ASUS ExpertBook B9 (2021) laptop launched at Rs. 1.15 lakh
What's the story
ASUS has launched the 2021 version of its ExpertBook B9 laptop in India. Its price starts at Rs. 1.15 lakh.
As for the key highlights, the device comes with 11th-Generation Intel Core processors, a Full-HD display, and 65W fast-charging.
It also features an integrated Amazon Alexa virtual assistant and a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 security chip.
Here are more details.
Design and display
The laptop offers AI-based noise cancellation tech
The ASUS ExpertBook B9 (2021) features a slim MIL-STD-810H military certified body, an LED-backlit keyboard, ASUS NumberPad 2.0, an integrated fingerprint sensor, and a webcam with biometric login.
The laptop weighs 1.005kg and bears a 14.0-inch Full-HD (1920x1080 pixels) LED-backlit display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 400-nits of peak brightness.
It also supports an AI-based noise cancellation technology.
Internals
It is equipped with an Intel Xe graphics card
The ASUS ExpertBook B9 (2021) draws power from an Intel Core i5-1135G7/Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, paired with an Intel Xe graphics card, up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and dual M.2 NVMe storage slots with up to 2TB of capacity.
It boots either Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Home (according to the model) and packs a 66Whr of battery with 65W fast-charging support.
Connectivity
The device offers Harman Kardon-certified speakers
The I/O ports on the ASUS ExpertBook B9 (2021) include two USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-A port, an HDMI port, a headphone jack, and a Kensington lock slot.
It also offers support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and RJ-45 LAN via a micro-HDMI port.
The laptop has Harman Kardon-certified speakers and up to four 360-degree far-field microphones.
Information
ASUS ExpertBook B9 (2021): Pricing and availability
The ASUS ExpertBook B9 (2021) sports a starting price-tag of Rs. 1,15,498 in India and will be available for purchase via ASUS Exclusive Stores and other commercial retail partners in the coming days.