ASUS Is Back at Landmark: Your Complete Guide to the ExpertBook Range

It has been a little while since you have seen ASUS sitting alongside our HP, Lenovo and Dell business ranges. We are pleased to say that wait is over. ASUS has returned to the Landmark Computers catalogue, and we are bringing in their full ExpertBook commercial line, the laptops ASUS designs and tests specifically for work.

The range has matured a great deal in the time we have been away. ASUS now has a properly structured business lineup with five distinct tiers, security and durability standards that match the established commercial brands, and a few genuinely interesting differentiators of their own. Whether you are kitting out a 50-seat office, replacing a single executive's machine, or upgrading to an AI PC for the modern hybrid workplace, there is a model in the range built for the job.

G'day, I'm Nathan Bird, and across more than 26 years of selling business hardware in Australia, I have watched the commercial laptop space tighten into a handful of names buyers trust. ASUS earning a place back on our shelves is a deliberate decision. The ExpertBook range has reached a point where, for many use cases, it is a credible alternative to the laptops we have been recommending for years. Let me walk you through the lineup and where each one fits.

What Is the ASUS ExpertBook Range?

ExpertBook is ASUS's dedicated commercial laptop line, kept entirely separate from their consumer ZenBook and VivoBook ranges. It is designed, tested and supported for business use, with the configurations, security features and lifecycle services that IT teams expect from a fleet-deployable laptop.

The lineup splits along two axes:

The B series is built for larger enterprises, with flexible configurations, broader I/O, and a focus on simplifying mass deployment and management.

The P series is positioned for small and medium businesses, leaning into AI-powered productivity, longer warranties on the higher tiers, and a slightly more accessible entry point.

Sitting above both is the ExpertBook Ultra, the premium Copilot+ PC flagship that competes head-on with HP's EliteBook Ultra, Dell's premium business range and Lenovo's top-end ThinkPad X1 series.

For Australian buyers comparing options, the simplest way to think about it is this: where you might once have weighed up an HP EliteBook against a Lenovo ThinkPad, the ExpertBook range now belongs in that same conversation. Same MIL-STD-810H durability standards, same NIST-aligned security frameworks, same enterprise serviceability expectations, just with a different feature emphasis and (in many tiers) a more competitive price.

What Every ExpertBook Gets

Before drilling into the individual models, it is worth covering the shared DNA that runs across the entire ExpertBook line. These are the features you can rely on regardless of which tier you choose.

Military-Grade Durability Testing

Every ExpertBook is built and tested to the US MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability standard, the same benchmark used by HP EliteBook, Lenovo ThinkPad and Dell Latitude. ASUS layers their own Superior Durability Tests on top of this, putting each model through up to 157 separate procedures including 50,000 hinge open and close cycles, 120 cm drop tests, panel pressure testing for in-bag transit, and keyboard spill resistance up to 78 cc.

ASUS ExpertGuardian Security

ExpertGuardian is the umbrella name for the security stack across the range. Every ExpertBook includes a discrete TPM 2.0 chip, a fingerprint sensor for biometric login, a physical webcam shield for instant privacy, and a Kensington nano lock slot. The mid-range and above add NIST SP 800-155 compliant BIOS and Windows Secured-core PC compliance, while the flagship Ultra steps up to NIST SP 800-193 firmware resilience and includes a Microsoft Pluton security processor built directly into the CPU.

ASUS AI ExpertMeet

This is where ASUS pulls clearly ahead of the pack on software differentiation. AI ExpertMeet is a meeting and conferencing assistant built into every ExpertBook, with a feature set that goes well beyond the standard background blur and noise cancellation:

Webcam Watermark overlays your business card details (name, role, company, contact) onto your video feed during calls.

Screen Watermark applies a visible pattern over shared screens, deterring screenshot leaks of confidential material.

AI Translated Subtitles support up to eight languages including English, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese.

Multi-Speaker Recognition identifies who said what across recorded calls.

AI Meeting Summaries auto-generate concise minutes and action items from your transcripts.

For teams running international calls or handling sensitive material in screen-share scenarios, this is one of the few genuinely useful AI features baked into a business laptop today. Note that for the full AI ExpertMeet experience, ASUS recommends 12 GB of memory, which every ExpertBook in our range comfortably exceeds.

ExpertCool Thermal Design

ASUS's ExpertCool system directs heat to the rear of the chassis, keeping the right-hand side cool for mouse use. It is engineered to maintain consistent performance whether the lid is open or closed, which matters for users who dock their laptops to external displays for most of the day. The flagship Ultra steps this up to ExpertCool Pro, sustaining up to 50 W TDP performance even with the lid closed.

Modern Productivity Touches

Every ExpertBook includes a dedicated Microsoft Copilot key on the keyboard, two-way AI noise-cancellation for clearer calls, and dedicated video-conference shortcut keys (mute, camera on/off, raise hand, share screen). Small things on paper, but they add up across a working day.

Sustainability Credentials

ExpertBooks are EPEAT Gold registered, ENERGY STAR certified, RoHS compliant, and packed in FSC-certified packaging. Newer models in the range incorporate post-consumer recycled materials in the chassis and are supported by the ASUS Digital Product Passport for full lifecycle transparency. For organisations with sustainability reporting requirements, ASUS makes it easy to tick those boxes.

The ExpertBook Range, Tier by Tier

Here is how the range breaks down across the five tiers we are stocking, starting with the entry-level workhorses and building up to the flagship.

ExpertBook B1 — The Enterprise Workhorse

The ExpertBook B1 is the entry point into the range, and the value workhorse for any business that needs to put a reliable laptop on a lot of desks without overspending. It comes in 14-inch and 15.6-inch FHD configurations, both with Wi-Fi 6E, 16 GB or 32 GB memory options, and 512 GB SSD storage.

Processors are Intel Core 5-120U or Core 7-150U. Important note here: these are Intel's standard Core chips, not the Core Ultra series, which means they do not include a dedicated NPU. If your workforce primarily uses Office apps, browser-based tools, line-of-business software and video conferencing, you will not miss it. If AI workloads are central to the role, look at the B3, P5 or Ultra instead.

Where the B1 earns its place is fleet economics. At $1,099 for the 14-inch entry config, this is one of the most affordable MIL-STD-810H tested business laptops in the Australian market, with the full ExpertGuardian security stack and ASUS AI ExpertMeet still included. For schools, councils, NFPs and SMBs deploying twenty laptops at a time, that combination is hard to argue with.

ExpertBook P1 — The SMB Starter

The ExpertBook P1 sits at the entry point of the SMB-focused P series, and is the cheapest way into the ExpertBook range. We are stocking two configurations: a 14-inch model with an AMD Ryzen 5-150 processor at $1,149, and a 15.6-inch model with an Intel Core 5-210H at $1,309. Both come with 16 GB DDR5 memory, 512 GB SSD storage, FHD displays, and a 1-year onsite warranty.

The P1 includes the same MIL-STD-810H build, ExpertGuardian security suite and AI ExpertMeet software found across the rest of the range, plus a 180-degree lay-flat hinge that doubles as a small but genuinely useful collaboration feature when sharing the screen with a client across a desk.

For a sole trader, freelance professional, or small business owner buying their first proper commercial laptop (rather than carrying on with a consumer model from JB Hi-Fi), the P1 is the lowest-friction way to step up to a machine actually built for work. You get the durability, the security, and the AI productivity software, without paying enterprise-tier pricing for features you may not need.

ExpertBook B3 — The Mainstream AI PC

If we had to pick one model in the range as "the laptop most businesses should be looking at right now," it would be the ExpertBook B3. It is the first tier in the lineup with proper Intel Core Ultra processors, which means a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), Intel Arc graphics and full AI PC capability.

The B3 comes in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, both with WUXGA (1920 x 1200) displays in the more productivity-friendly 16:10 aspect ratio, anti-glare panels and TUV Rheinland eye-protection certification. Processor options across our stocked SKUs include the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 5 225H and Core Ultra 7 255H, all paired with 16 GB or 32 GB memory and 512 GB or 1 TB SSD storage.

A few B3 features deserve specific mention. The chassis is built with over 25 percent post-consumer recycled materials and uses a near-zero-screw battery assembly that lets your IT team or a technician swap a battery in minutes rather than the hour-plus job it can be on some sealed business laptops. The Intel vPro SKUs add Thunderbolt 4 support and pluggable smart card readers for environments that require two-factor login at the hardware level. And the 16-inch model gives you a properly large screen with an 85 percent screen-to-body ratio, which is a meaningful jump on the more typical 14-inch business form factor.

For most businesses replacing 4 to 6-year-old laptops in 2026, the B3 is the natural target. You get a modern AI PC with the durability and security expected of a commercial machine, in a chassis that will see you through the next replacement cycle.

ExpertBook P5 — The Premium SMB Copilot+ PC

The ExpertBook P5 is the sleeper pick of the range. On paper it sits between the B3 and the Ultra; in practice it offers a combination that no other tier matches: full Copilot+ PC credentials, a sharper WQXGA display, Wi-Fi 7, and a 3-year onsite warranty as standard, all at a price meaningfully below the Ultra.

Both P5 configurations use the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, an excellent chip from Intel's Lunar Lake generation built specifically for thin-and-light AI PCs. The 258V delivers a 48 TOPS NPU which clears the Microsoft Copilot+ PC threshold, integrated Intel Arc graphics, and the kind of battery efficiency that turns "all-day battery life" from a marketing slogan into something you actually experience.

The 14-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display is a genuine step up from the WUXGA panels in the B3, and Wi-Fi 7 future-proofs you for the next generation of office wireless. Both stocked variants ship with 32 GB memory and a choice of 512 GB or 1 TB SSD storage.

The 3-year onsite warranty is the quiet detail that swings the value calculation. On the B series and P1 you are paying separately if you want to extend coverage beyond 12 months. On the P5, three years of onsite cover is included. Across a typical 4-year ownership cycle, that is real money.

ExpertBook Ultra — The Flagship

The ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) is ASUS's premium flagship and competes directly with the HP EliteBook Ultra, Dell Premium and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon at the top of the business laptop market. It is also, in our view, the ExpertBook that most clearly demonstrates how far the range has come since we last stocked ASUS.

The headline numbers: starting from 0.99 kg, just 10.9 mm thin, all-metal magnesium-aluminium chassis, and a 14-inch 3K Tandem OLED touchscreen running up to 1400 nits HDR brightness with 100 percent DCI-P3 colour coverage. ASUS uses what they call Nano Ceramic Technology to give the lid 9H surface hardness, the same scratch resistance rating as tempered glass, and the chassis is finished with an excimer UV coating designed to resist smudging and fingerprints.

Inside, our stocked Ultra range covers Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Core Ultra 7 356H, and the flagship Core Ultra X7 358H from Intel's latest Series 3 (Panther Lake) generation. The X7 358H delivers up to 50 TOPS of dedicated NPU performance and up to 180 total-platform TOPS when you combine CPU, GPU and NPU, which puts the Ultra firmly at the top end of what is currently shipping in any business laptop. Memory options run from 16 GB to 64 GB LPDDR5x; storage goes up to 1 TB.

Other flagship-tier details worth calling out:

ExpertCool Pro thermal system sustains up to 50 W TDP even with the lid closed, which is unusual for a sub-1 kg laptop.

Battery life of up to 24 hours with 50 percent fast-charge in 30 minutes.

Six-speaker audio system with two dual woofers and two tweeters.

Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports alongside two USB-A and HDMI 2.1.

Match-on-Chip fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button with FIDO2 authentication.

Microsoft Pluton security processor built into the CPU, layered on top of NIST SP 800-193 firmware resilience.

Three-year onsite warranty as standard.

For the buyer comparing it against an HP EliteBook Ultra G1i or a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, the ExpertBook Ultra brings two things that genuinely stand out: the 3K Tandem OLED display (which neither of those models offers in the same configuration), and the full ASUS MyExpert AI suite layered on top of standard Copilot+ PC features. The OLED in particular is the kind of upgrade users notice every day.

Quick Decision Guide: Which ExpertBook Is Right for You?

If you have read this far and your eyes are starting to glaze over at processor names, here is the short version. Match your situation to the closest description below.

"I need to roll out 20+ laptops to office staff on a tight budget." ExpertBook B1. Stretch to the Core 7 / 32 GB config if budget allows; otherwise the entry Core 5 / 16 GB at $1,099 will handle Office, Teams and browser-based work without complaint.

"I run a small business and need a single solid laptop for myself." ExpertBook P1 if you want the cheapest entry, B3 if you want a modern AI PC, P5 if you want the longest warranty out of the box and a Copilot+ PC.

"I want the new AI PC features but I am not paying flagship prices." ExpertBook B3. The 14-inch with Core Ultra 7 255H and 16 GB memory at $1,599 is a sweet spot.

"I want a Copilot+ PC, all-day battery, and a sharp display, but the Ultra is overkill." ExpertBook P5. This is the sleeper pick. WQXGA display, Lunar Lake silicon, Wi-Fi 7, 3-year warranty.

"I travel constantly, present to clients, and want the best laptop ASUS makes." ExpertBook Ultra. Sub-kilogram weight, OLED touchscreen, all-metal chassis, 24-hour battery, Microsoft Pluton security, 3-year warranty.

"I want the longest warranty without paying extra." ExpertBook P5 or Ultra. Both ship with 3-year onsite warranty. Everything else in the range comes with 1 year, with extended cover available separately.

"I run heavy CAD or engineering simulation software." Honestly, none of these. The ExpertBook range tops out at integrated graphics. For CAD and workstation workloads, you want a proper mobile workstation. We can point you at an HP ZBook or similar.

A Few Honest Limitations

In keeping with how we like to write about hardware at Landmark, a few honest caveats worth knowing before you buy.

The B1 is not an AI PC. The Intel Core 5-120U and Core 7-150U processors are excellent chips for traditional productivity work but they do not include a dedicated NPU. If your business is leaning hard into Copilot, on-device AI features, or expects laptops bought today to handle AI workloads through to 2030, look at the B3 or above.

No discrete GPU options across the range. Every ExpertBook uses integrated graphics. That is fine for the productivity, conferencing and AI workloads these laptops are designed for, but it does mean the range is not a fit for CAD, 3D rendering, video editing at scale or any GPU-heavy workflow. If that is your need, look at mobile workstations instead.

The P1 lineup is narrower than the others. We are stocking just two P1 configurations (one AMD, one Intel), and both with 1-year warranty. If you want broader choice in the SMB tier, the B3 has more SKUs to pick from at a similar price band.

Brand familiarity matters in some IT shops. If your IT team has been deploying HP or Lenovo for a decade, there is institutional knowledge, established imaging processes and existing support relationships that have real value. Switching to ASUS is not free, even if the hardware is competitive on spec. We would suggest piloting one or two units before committing to a fleet refresh.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the ExpertBook B series and P series?

In ASUS's positioning, the B series is built for larger enterprises with more configuration flexibility, broader I/O including smart card readers and 5G LTE on selected SKUs, and a focus on mass deployment. The P series targets small and medium businesses, with slightly more focused configurations and (on the P5) a longer warranty as standard. In practice for an Australian buyer at our scale, the difference is mostly about which specific configuration suits your need rather than a hard B-versus-P decision.

Are these AI PCs or Copilot+ PCs?

The B1 is a standard business laptop without a dedicated NPU. The B3 is an AI PC with NPU support but does not meet the 40 TOPS Copilot+ PC threshold on every SKU. The P5 and Ultra are both proper Copilot+ PCs, with NPUs delivering 48 to 50 TOPS depending on the chip. The P1 sits between these, depending on configuration. If full Copilot+ PC features matter to you, focus on the P5 and Ultra.

What is the difference between Intel Core and Intel Core Ultra?

Intel Core (without the Ultra prefix) is the older architecture that does not include a dedicated Neural Processing Unit. Intel Core Ultra chips include an NPU and are the basis for AI PCs. Within the Core Ultra family, the chip generation matters too: Series 1 (Meteor Lake) was the first wave, Series 2 (Lunar Lake or Arrow Lake depending on variant) is the current mainstream, and Series 3 (Panther Lake) is the newest. In our ExpertBook range, the Ultra ships with Series 2 and Series 3 chips at the top end.

What is ASUS AI ExpertMeet and is it worth paying attention to?

AI ExpertMeet is ASUS's meeting and conferencing assistant, included on every ExpertBook. The headline features (webcam watermark, screen watermark, real-time translated subtitles in eight languages, multi-speaker recognition, AI meeting summaries) genuinely go beyond what HP and Lenovo bundle with their business laptops. For teams running international calls, handling sensitive screen-shares, or anyone who has manually written meeting minutes one too many times, it is one of the more useful AI features actually shipping on a business laptop today.

What warranty do these come with?

The B1, B3 and P1 ship with 1-year onsite warranty as standard. The P5 and Ultra ship with 3-year onsite warranty. Extended warranty cover is available on every model through ASUS Premium Care; speak to us about adding it at the time of purchase if you need longer cover on the B series or the P1.

How does the ExpertBook range compare to HP EliteBook and Lenovo ThinkPad?

All three lines target the same buyer, with the same MIL-STD-810H durability standards and similar enterprise security frameworks. HP EliteBook has a longer track record in Australian corporate IT and stronger fleet management tooling around HP Wolf Security. Lenovo ThinkPad has the strongest typing experience and the longest pedigree in pure business laptops. ASUS ExpertBook's edges are AI ExpertMeet, the OLED option on the Ultra, and (in many tiers) sharper pricing for the equivalent specification. We can help you weigh up the right fit for your specific need.

Can I see one in person before buying?

Yes. We are based in Melbourne, and we can arrange demonstration units for the more popular configurations. For larger fleet purchases we can also discuss volume pricing and pre-deployment customisation. Get in touch and we will sort it out.

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This guide was written by Nathan Bird, Senior Sales Specialist at Landmark Computers. Nathan has been advising Australian businesses on commercial laptop purchasing for over 26 years and has helped organisations of every size, from sole traders to multi-site enterprises, choose the right hardware for the job. Landmark Computers has been supplying professional IT hardware to Australia since 1994.