Jan. 15, 2025
ASUS Announces ExpertBook B3 Series
Configurable AI PC is designed for productivity and enterprise-grade security
KEY POINTS
- Robust performance: Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) with vPro®, Intel Arc™ graphics, up to 64GB of memory to elevate business pursuits
- Smarter, faster and AI-powered: Groundbreaking integrated AI engine with ASUS-exclusive AI assistants to boost everyday productivity
- Business-centric and easily repairable: Lightweight frame, comprehensive connectivity, and up to WiFi 6E and 5G in a simple-to-maintain design
- Enterprise-grade security and privacy: Rigorous security features, including biometric login, webcam shield and TPM technology
TAIPEI, Taiwan, January 15, 2025— ASUS today announced the ExpertBook B3 series, an all-new lineup of AI-powered laptops that offers extensive customization to empower daily business needs.
Equipped with up to the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) with Intel vPro®, Intel AI Boost NPU and Intel Arc™ graphics, ExpertBook B3 delivers solid performance to tackle a wide range of tasks seamlessly. These new laptops also feature powerful AI tools such as ASUS AI ExpertMeet1, Microsoft Copilot2 and AI noise-canceling technology, delivering unmatched productivity experiences.
With a build that’s as lightweight as 1.4kg3, a 180° lay-flat hinge, military-grade durability4, comprehensive connectivity, and advanced security features, the latest ExpertBook B3-series AI PCs ensure flexibility and efficiency on the go. In addition, with long battery life, exceptional visuals and audio, and an eco-friendly design, ExpertBook B3 series supports streamlined workflows — keeping employees productive, wherever they work.
Robust performance
Powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) with Intel vPro and Intel Arc graphics, ASUS ExpertBook B3 delivers high-performance capabilities needed to get the job done. With up to 64GB5 of memory and ample storage, it smoothly handles demanding tasks, enhancing business potential with fast, responsive performance essential for today’s challenges — enabling seamless multitasking, advanced data handling and efficient operations. In short, ExpertBook B3 redefines modern workstyles, elevating business pursuits to new heights and empowering employees to achieve results like never before.
Smarter, faster and AI-powered
As an AI PC, ASUS ExpertBook B3 goes beyond the traditional CPU and GPU setup by incorporating an advanced Intel Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This groundbreaking integrated AI engine seamlessly delivers improved collaboration and productivity through local AI assistants, and superior video-editing performance — all while maximizing energy efficiency for exceptional per-watt performance.
ExpertBook B3 also benefits from the power of ASUS AI ExpertMeet, which is designed to bring business partners closer by eliminating barriers to international conference calls. It offers seamless communication with AI translation and speaker ID functionality to help identify each speaker’s key discussion points. In addition, AI Meeting Minutes also assists in extracting the key points from meetings. Moreover, ExpertBook B3 enhances remote work with AI-powered noise-cancellation for clear conference calls, ensuring uninterrupted communications.
ExpertBook B3 also packs the power of Microsoft Copilot to boost productivity with seamless AI support, putting the power of endless exploration just one click away.
Business-centric design and easy repairability
ASUS ExpertBook B3 boasts a sophisticated, architecture-inspired design with a new chassis. Showcasing a 180° lay-flat hinge, it features an elegant gentle grey color finish and a sustainable design incorporating over 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials. It also benefits from the innovative ASUS ExpertCool thermal solution, an enhanced cooling system that ensures consistent, optimal cooling whether the lid is open or closed — guaranteeing peak performance even during extended use.
ExpertBook B3 is designed for easy repairability and features an exceptionally user-friendly battery assembly. Offering a choice of two battery-upgrade options, B3 can be easily disassembled and reassembled because it uses just six screws for the base cover. Furthermore, it features a zero-screw quick battery disassembly design, ensuring effortless battery replacement.
Of course, ExpertBook B3 is crafted to provide exceptional user experiences. For example, the I/O ports are strategically placed to ensure an uncluttered workspace, allowing free movement of the mouse without interference from cords. In particular, the right side of B3 is kept clear to facilitate smooth mouse usage. In addition, it features videoconference shortcut keys which make managing online meetings quick and effortless. Built-in up to WiFi 6E and 5G LTE connectivity ensure users are able to keep connected, with speed and stability, wherever they go.
ExpertBook B3 features a high-comfort keyboard with full-sized keycaps to empower an unrivaled input experience — maximizing efficiency and productivity through every work day. The 14-inch (B3405) and 16-inch (B3605) 16:10 display options offer 84% and 85% screen-to-body ratios, respectively. Each display option features two-sided NanoEdge design to provide immersive and productive work experiences. Plus, B3’s display includes TÜV Rheinland eye protection technology and an anti-glare panel that minimizes reflections, ensuring vibrant visuals even in bright environments and reducing eye strain during extended use.
ExpertBook B3 also delivers exceptional sound quality, thanks to Dirac® audio technology. Additionally, its dual-array microphones effectively capture voices, ensuring clear and high-quality sound — so top-notch audio is assured for everyday business communications.
Enterprise-grade security and privacy
ASUS ExpertBook B3 features ASUS ExpertGuardian, providing all-around enterprise-grade security for modern business.
Engineered with a commercial-grade and NIST SP 800-155-compliant BIOS and Windows 11 Secured-core PC technologies6, including TPM 2.0, B3 offers extra security to safeguard critical data across software, firmware and hardware. It also boasts a physical webcam shield for instant privacy and a fingerprint sensor7 for secure biometric login, enhancing identity verification and preventing unauthorized access. Moreover, the smart card reader8 facilitates easy two-factor authentication by requiring both a password and a recognized card for login — further elevating B3’s business-security credentials.
Additionally, ExpertBook B3 includes McAfee® Smart AI™ threat detection9 for identifying and mitigating cybersecurity threats and other known and unknown risks. Business-grade security features with AI capabilities adapt to and neutralize emerging cybersecurity threats in real-time.
ExpertBook B3 is the latest addition to the ASUS ecosystem of products and services for business. ASUS provides scalable, customized solutions for business of all sizes. The comprehensive lifecycle services include seamless device deployment and management, advanced security, all-around IT support, and simplified device retirements.
SPECIFICATIONS10
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ASUS ExpertBook B3 B3405CVA
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ASUS ExpertBook B3 B3405CCA |
| Operating system |
Windows 11 Pro/ Home 64-bit
Windows 11 Pro Education 64-bit
Windows 11 pure OS (not for open channel)
Win11 PRO 64 bits with Driver WHQL support
Without OS
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| CPU |
Intel® Core™ i7-1355U processor 1.7GHz (12MB cache, up to 5.0GHz, 10 cores)
Intel® Core™ i3-1315U processor 1.2GHz (10MB cache, up to 4.5GHz, 6 cores)
Intel® Core™ i7-1365U vPro® Processor 1.8GHz (12M Cache, up to 5.2GHz, 10 cores)
Intel® Core™ i5-1345U vPro® Processor 1.6GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.7GHz, 10 cores)
Intel® Core™ i5-1334U Processor 1.3GHz (12MB Cache, up to 4.6GHz, 10 cores, 12 Threads)
Intel® Core™ i7-1370P vPro® processor 1.9GHz (24M Cache, up to 5.2GHz, 14 cores)
Intel® Core™ i5-1350P vPro® processor 1.9GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.7GHz, 12 cores)
Intel® Core™ i7-13620H Processor 2.4GHz (24MB Cache, up to 4.9GHz, 10 cores, 16 Threads)
Intel® Core™ i5-13420H Processor 2.1GHz (12MB Cache, up to 4.6GHz, 8 cores, 12 Threads)
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Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 155H 1.4GHz (24MB Cache, up to 4.8GHz, 16 Cores); Intel® AI Boost NPU
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 125H 1.2GHz (18MB Cache, up to 4.5GHz, 14 Cores); Intel® AI Boost NPU
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 vPro® processor 165H 1.4GHz (24M Cache, up to 5.0GHz, 16 cores); Intel® AI Boost NPU
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 vPro® processor 135H 1.7GHz (18M Cache, up to 4.6GHz, 14 cores); Intel® AI Boost NPU
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 vPro® Processor 265U 2.1GHz (12MB Cache, up to 5.3GHz, 12 cores, 12 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 12 TOPS
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 vPro® Processor 235U 2.0GHz (12MB Cache, up to 4.9GHz, 12 cores, 12 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 12 TOPS
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 255H 2.0GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.1GHz, 16 cores, 16 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 225H 1.7GHz (18MB Cache, up to 4.9GHz, 14 cores, 16 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS |
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GPU
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Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics for Intel® Core™ i5/i7 with 128-bit (dual channel) memory populated
Intel® UHD Graphics for Intel® Core™ with 64-bit memory populated
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Intel® Arc Graphics for Intel Core Ultra with 128-bit (dual channel) memory populated
Intel® Graphics for Intel Core Ultra with 64-bit memory populated (MTL-H CPU with single-channel memory or MTL-U CPU)
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Storage
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1 x M2.2 2280 SSD, up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB M.2 PCIe® 4.0 Value SSD
512GB/1TB M.2 PCIe® 4.0 Performance SSD
512GB M.2 NVMe SED SSD
1 x M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe® 4.0, up to 512GB PCIE Gen4 SSD (only on WO/WWAN SKUs)
512GB M.2 PCIe® 4.0 Value SSD
Support 512GB (Value) + 512GB (Value) Non-RAID/RAID 0/RAID 1
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Display
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Non-touch
14" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), Value-IPS, 16:10, wide view, anti-glare, 300 nits
14" WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS, 16:10, wide view, anti-glare, 400nits, sRGB 100%
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I/O ports
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2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C®, support PD3.0 (charge in) PD & DP2.1 (only in w/vPro SKU)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C®, full function (only in wo/vPro SKU)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (one support BC1.2)
1 x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS
1 x Combo audio jack
1 x Kensington® nano lock slot
1 x RJ45
1 x Micro SD
1 x Nano SIM (optional)
1 x Smart card reader (optional)
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Video camera
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FHD camera, Webcam Shield
FHD+IR camera, Webcam Shield
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Wireless
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WLAN:
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (3rd party)
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (intel)
WWAN:
4G/LTE RW101R-GL with eSIM & physical nano SIM
5G FM350-GL/FM350R-GL with eSIM & physical nano SIM
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Audio
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2x Speaker with Dirac technology support
2x Array microphone
Support Speech Cognition and Smart AMP
ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Technology
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Weight |
Starting at 1.4kg (WO/WWAN, with 50Wh Battery and 14” 400nits panel)
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Dimensions
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315.1*226.8*18.95 mm |
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Battery |
50Wh-3 cell, Li-Polymer
63Wh-3 cell, Li-Polymer
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Security |
Kensington® Nano lock slot
Fingerprint sensor(optional)
Webcam Shield
TPM 2.0 (dTPM / fTPM)
Smart Card Reader (optional)
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Keyboard and touchpad
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Full-size keyboard with 1.5mm key travel
Backlit (optional)
spill-resistant to 66cc*
*Quantity used during testing, with duration of 3 minutes
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Featured software
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ASUS Control Center (sold separately)
ASUS Business Manager
MyASUS
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AC adapter
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65W AC Adapter, USB Type-C
Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W / Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
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ASUS ExpertBook B3 B3605CVA
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ASUS ExpertBook B3 B3605CCA
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| Operating system |
Windows 11 Pro/ Home 64-bit
Windows 11 Pro Education 64-bit
Windows 11 pure OS (not for open channel)
Win11 PRO 64 bits with Driver WHQL support
Without OS
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| CPU |
Intel® Core™ i7-1355U processor 1.7GHz (12MB cache, up to 5.0GHz, 10 cores)
Intel® Core™ i3-1315U processor 1.2GHz (10MB cache, up to 4.5GHz, 6 cores)
Intel® Core™ i7-1365U vPro® Processor 1.8GHz (12M Cache, up to 5.2GHz, 10 cores)
Intel® Core™ i5-1345U vPro® Processor 1.6GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.7GHz, 10 cores)
Intel® Core™ i5-1334U Processor 1.3GHz (12MB Cache, up to 4.6GHz, 10 cores, 12 Threads)
Intel® Core™ i7-1370P vPro® processor 1.9GHz (24M Cache, up to 5.2GHz, 14 cores)
Intel® Core™ i5-1350P vPro® processor 1.9GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.7GHz, 12 cores)
Intel® Core™ i7-13620H Processor 2.4GHz (24MB Cache, up to 4.9GHz, 10 cores, 16 Threads)
Intel® Core™ i5-13420H Processor 2.1GHz (12MB Cache, up to 4.6GHz, 8 cores, 12 Threads)
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Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 155H 1.4GHz (24MB Cache, up to 4.8GHz, 16 Cores); Intel® AI Boost NPU
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 125H 1.2GHz (18MB Cache, up to 4.5GHz, 14 Cores); Intel® AI Boost NPU
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 vPro® processor 165H 1.4GHz (24M Cache, up to 5.0GHz, 16 cores); Intel® AI Boost NPU
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 vPro® processor 135H 1.7GHz (18M Cache, up to 4.6GHz, 14 cores); Intel® AI Boost NPU
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 vPro® Processor 265U 2.1GHz (12MB Cache, up to 5.3GHz, 12 cores, 12 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 12 TOPS
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 vPro® Processor 235U 2.0GHz (12MB Cache, up to 4.9GHz, 12 cores, 12 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 12 TOPS
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 255H 2.0GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.1GHz, 16 cores, 16 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 225H 1.7GHz (18MB Cache, up to 4.9GHz, 14 cores, 16 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS
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GPU
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Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics for Intel® Core™ i5/i7 with 128-bit (dual channel) memory populated
Intel® UHD Graphics for Intel® Core™ with 64-bit memory populated
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Intel® Arc Graphics for Intel Core Ultra with 128-bit (dual channel) memory populated
Intel® Graphics for Intel Core Ultra with 64-bit memory populated (MTL-H CPU with single-channel memory or MTL-U CPU)
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Memory
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2 x SO-DIMM, up to 64GB DDR5 5200 MHz (Configuration up to 1 x 32GB or 2 x 16GB)
SO-DIMM: 8GB/16GB/32GB DDR5 5200 MHz
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2 x SO-DIMM, up to 64GB DDR5 5600 MHz (Configuration up to 1 x 32GB or 2 x 16GB)
SO-DIMM: 8GB/16GB/32GB DDR5 5600 MHz
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Storage
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1 x M2.2 2280 SSD, up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB M.2 PCIe® 4.0 Value SSD
512GB/1TB M.2 PCIe® 4.0 Performance SSD
512GB M.2 NVMe SED SSD
1 x M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe® 4.0, up to 512GB PCIE® Gen4 SSD (only on WO/WWAN SKUs)
512GB M.2 PCIe® 4.0 Value SSD
Support 512GB (Value) + 512GB (Value) Non-RAID/RAID 0/RAID 1
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Display
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Non-touch
16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), Value-IPS, 16:10, wide view, anti-glare, 300 nits
16" WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS, 16:10, wide view, anti-glare, 400nits, sRGB 100%
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I/O ports
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2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C®, support PD3.0 (charge in) PD & DP2.1 (only in w/vPro SKU)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C®, full function (only in wo/vPro SKU)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (one support BC1.2)
1 x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS
1 x Combo audio jack
1 x Kensington® nano lock slot
1 x RJ45
1 x Micro SD
1 x Nano SIM (optional)
1 x Smart card reader (optional)
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Video camera
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FHD camera, Webcam Shield
FHD+IR camera, Webcam Shield
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Wireless
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WLAN:
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (3rd party)
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (intel)
WWAN:
4G/LTE RW101R-GL with eSIM & physical nano SIM
5G FM350-GL/FM350R-GL with eSIM & physical nano SIM
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Audio
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2x Speaker with Dirac technology support
2x Array microphone
Support Speech Cognition and Smart AMP
ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Technology
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Weight |
Starting at 1.78kg (WO/WWAN, with 50Whr Battery and 16” 300/400nits panel)
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Dimensions
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358.4 x 253.9 x18.95mm
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Battery |
50Wh-3 cell, Li-Polymer
63Wh-3 cell, Li-Polymer
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Security |
Kensington® Nano lock slot
Fingerprint sensor(optional)
Webcam Shield
TPM 2.0 (dTPM / fTPM)
Smart Card Reader (optional)
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Keyboard and touchpad
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Full-size keyboard with 1.5 mm key travel
Backlit (optional)
spill-resistant to 66cc*
*Quantity used during testing, with duration of 3 minutes
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Featured software
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ASUS Control Center (sold separately)
ASUS Business Manager
MyASUS
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AC adapter
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65W AC Adapter, USB Type-C
Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W / Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
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1 For the full AI feature experience, 12GB of memory is required.
2 a) Screen Screen simulated, subject to change. Feature availability and rollout timing varies by market and device;
b) Copilot in Windows (in preview) is rolling out gradually within the latest update to Windows 11 in select global markets. Timing of availability varies by device and market. Learn more: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copilot-ai-features?r=1#faq;
c) Copilot with commercial data protection requires Microsoft 365 E3, E5, Business Standard, Business Premium or A3 or A5 for faculty, or accessed using Microsoft Entra ID.
3 Weight may vary according to configuration.
4 The testing regime includes the requirements of both military-grade standards and ASUS quality tests, and varies depending on device. MIL-STD-810H testing is conducted on selected ASUS products only. Note that the MIL-STD-810H testing helps to ensure the quality of ASUS products but does not indicate a particular fitness for military use. The test is performed under laboratory conditions. Any damage caused by attempts to replicate these test conditions would be considered accidental, and would not be covered by the standard ASUS warranty. Additional coverage is available with ASUS Premium Care.
5 ASUS ExpertBook B3 supports up to 64GB of memory; however, ASUS only ships configurations with either 16GB + 16GB or 32GB*1.
6 Optional feature, may vary by specification, country, or region.
7 Fingerprint sensor is optional.
8 Smart card reader is an optional feature.
9 McAfee Smart AI threat detection is an optional feature.
10 Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. Full specifications are available at http://www.asus.com
