Asus ExpertBook B3 G2 pairs Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 performance with lightweight business focused design
- 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 guidance and recovery tools
Asus announces the ExpertBook B3 G2, a configurable Copilot+ PC professional laptop available in 14-inch and 16-inch versions.
The device starts at 1.41kg for some configurations, with a 180-degree hinge and a chassis that Asus says meets MIL-STD-810H durability testing.
The main feature is support for AMD’s Ryzen AI processors, with the top configuration using the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, which offers 12 cores, 24 threads, boost clocks up to 5.2 GHz and a 55 TOPS NPU for on-device AI features.
Security ExpertGuardian
Asus pairs the processor with AMD Radeon 890M graphics on the HX 470 model and lower-tier Radeon options on other processors.
The ExpertBook B3 G2 supports up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory and up to 3 TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, using M.2 2280/M.2 2230 slots.
Display choices include WUXGA panels and higher resolution options of 2,560 x 1,600, including a 144Hz 2.5K anti-glare model.
Ports include USB-A, USB-C with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery, USB4 at 40Gbps, HDMI 2.1, a 3.5mm combo jack, and an 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 side, Asus is pushing its ExpertGuardian stack, including TPM 2.0, dual ROM BIOS, a dedicated security processor, chassis intrusion detection, and cloud recovery.
Asus says its firmware security follows NIST SP 800-193 guidelines, although it hasn’t claimed formal certification, and it also promises five years of BIOS and driver updates.
The laptop includes AI noise cancellation for calls, as well as Asus MyExpert, which offers document summaries, translations, writing tools, local and cloud search, and meeting transcriptions with watchlists.
Some of these features are described as optional or region-dependent, so you’ll want to check what’s included before purchasing.
Battery options are listed at 42 Wh, 50 Wh, or 70 Wh, and the keyboard is spill-resistant up to 66 cc.
No word on pricing or availability for the ExpertBook B3 G2 yet, but it should be available for purchase very soon.
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