New Delhi: Asus has introduced the ExpertBook Ultra which is designed specifically to meet the requirements of business leadership, such as CXOs of large businesses, startup founders and MSME owners. You do not have to worry about juicing up the device constantly, it can be used outdoors and in complex lighting conditions and has military grade durability. The extended battery life is achieved with an efficient CPU, paired with a brand new power delivery architecture (configuration of batteries), and a thermal system that does not constrain the processing power. The display goes up to 1400 nits of HDR brightness and 600 nits of SDR brightness, is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and Gorilla Matte, which is military-grade anti-glare nano etching that makes the screen appear like paper.
The laptop can brush off accidental spills. (Image Credit: Aditya Madanapalle/News9).
The whole laptop is military-grade, with robustness being the strong point. At the launch we saw it being manhandled in all sorts of ways, it was repeatedly dropped, poured water on, pressurised by gym weights, and slammed shut with objects between the keyboard and screen. The laptop is made up of magnesium-aluminium alloy, an incredibly strong and lightweight material used in aerospace and motorsport applications, with a Nano Ceramic surface that makes it resilient to scratches, while being easy to clean at the same time. The laptop weighs under a kg, and is only available in the 14″ form factor, which makes sense considering the focus on mobility.
Asus ExpertBook Ultra pricing and availability
The Asus ExpertBook Ultra with an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor, with 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and One TB of Gen 5 NVMe SSD is priced at Rs 2,39,999. The integrated GPU performs better than an Nvidia RTX 4050. There is a more expensive version with 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of on board storage, priced at Rs 3,49,990. There is also a cheaper version powered by an Intel Core Ultra U5 325 processor, with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of on board storage available for Rs 1,49,990. Asus also expanded its P series of laptops with more versatile chassis options, powered by next-generation Intel Core Ultra processors. These also boast of advanced security features and military-grade durability.
The Asus ExpertBook Ultra looks the part it is expected to play. (Image Credit: Aditya Madanapalle/News9).
Global co-CEO of Asus, Samson Hu said, “With the ExpertBook Ultra, powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, we have set a new absolute industry flagship standard, engineered to empower India’s visionary leaders to operate in a ‘State of Brilliance. Recognizing the diverse needs of India’s growing economy, we are also significantly expanding the ExpertBook P Series. This lineup is the versatile engine for India’s professionals and SMBs, offering the power of choice across multiple configurations while delivering on our steadfast ‘Worry-Free Business’ promise.”