The Tech giant ASUS has a wide range of products to help businesses grow and its ExpertBook of laptops, Chromebooks and Wi-Fi solutions has been well-received in the industry for years now. Now, at CES 2023, ASUS has introduced the new ExpertBook B9 OLED, Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip and ExpertWiFi EBM68, let’s know more about all of them.
A range of new commercial products was also announced, each delivering incredible performance, versatility, and expandability for business. Highlights included the new ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) an incredibly light and powerful commercial laptop crafted for business executives, the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) laptop for immersive gaming and versatility, and the ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 router for high speeds and high security. This array of new business solutions offers the perfect companions for non-stop productivity, durability, and security.
During the show, ASUS emphasized the brand’s pioneering role in innovating for a sustainable future. “As we progress on this incredible journey towards sustainability, we continually leverage our technological leadership, data-driven rigor, and human-centred philosophy,” said ASUS Co-CEO S.Y. Hsu, “our goal is to ultimately create a net-zero enterprise that drives the shift towards a circular economy — with a responsible supply chain creating shared values for each and every one of us.”
Incredibly powerful business solutions
ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA): Ultralight, uncompromised performance for business executives
ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) is the first all-metal ASUS laptop to employ an eco-conscious manufacturing technology. This eco-friendly manufacturing process helps to reduce production materials by up to 29%, and shortens manufacturing time by up to 75% to maximize energy efficiency. The upshot is a stronger finished product created using fewer overall resources, minimizing carbon emissions.
This laptop is powered by a 13th Gen Intel CPU supporting the Intel vPro platform, has an upgraded 2.8K display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio, a smart cooling system consisting of dual fans with smart dust removal to reduce fan noise, enhanced FHD IR camera resolution, and benefits from a touchpad that’s 26.8% larger than the previous generation.
While sustaining multiple improvements, it remains one of the lightest 14-inch business laptops in the world, lighter than most other 13-inch laptops. The 16:10 OLED display provides vivid and accurate colors, with a larger visual workspace, perfect to manage data analysis and market intelligence tasks. Crafted from an ultra-lightweight magnesium-lithium alloy, it offers US military-grade durability and is lighter, stronger, and more portable.
ExpertBook B9 OLED also delivers superior security and privacy, including NFC login, face login, a Kensington lock slot, a physical webcam shield, and a fingerprint sensor. Additional features include a status LED on the lid that glows automatically when the user is busy. The ASUS ExpertWidget allows customized hotkeys to aid productivity and the ASUS NumberPad allows fast data entry. A full range of I/O ports includes Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI, combo audio jack, and LAN. Extremely portable, powerful, and tough, ExpertBook B9403 is the perfect device for daily work and frequent business travel.
In 2023, all ExpertBook series products will be EPEAT Gold verified and exceed ENERGY STAR standards, aligning with ASUS’s commitment towards a circular economy. This is made possible by using environmentally friendly materials and ensuring energy efficiency across the entire product lineup.
ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA): Increased versatility for exceptional gaming experiences
ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) pairs incredibly realistic visuals and exceptional performance to deliver unmatched cloud gaming experiences and nonstop productivity on the go. This remarkable device delivers an immersive gaming experience, featuring a 16:10, 144 Hz WUXGA display with an 83% screen-to-body ratio and full 360° ErgoLift hinge, an anti-ghosting keyboard with four-zone RGB lighting, and ultrafast WiFi 6E technology.
ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip has a durable chassis and a distinctive Pearl White finish that includes exclusive orange-accented WASD keycaps for added flair. Integrated Harman Kardon-certified spatial audio adds to the immersive experience, and testing to MIL-STD 810H US military-grade standards ensures durability.
Powered by up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16 GB of memory, ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip delivers performance and responsiveness to empower users with the ultimate device for cloud gaming, work, and everything in between.
Easily access over 1,400 games through cloud gaming platforms, as well as Google Workspace apps and other productivity apps on Google Play to breeze through projects or enjoy entertainment on the go, with a spacious PCI Express SSD giving fast-access storage. The laptop runs for up to 10 hours on a single charge, ready for work or playing throughout the day ― even when on the move.
ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68: Your business WiFi expert is within reach
ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 is a high-speed, high-security, tri-band WiFi 6 router that provides a total solution for small- and medium-sized business networks. With a minimalistic and professional aesthetic, ExpertWiFi EBM68 fits perfectly into modern workplace environments. It can be easily mounted to a wall — or it can be left freestanding, to exhibit its clean, white finish.
The ultrafast WiFi 6 tri-band technology boosts speeds up to 7,800 Mbps, with 160 MHz channels in the 5 GHz band for better efficiency and throughput. It’s also highly flexible and secure, enabling up to five distinct SSIDs to separate and prioritize devices for different business scenarios thanks to its Self-Defined Network software feature. The guest portals are also customizable, enabling businesses to apply their own branding and templates.
ExpertWiFi EBM68 has been designed to provide superb coverage, supporting up to 12 mesh node connections for growing business networks — and it also comes with ASUS AiMesh features built-in for easy roll-out. Enterprise-grade network security is also on offer, with a free subscription to ASUS AiProtection Pro for a safer, more secure business WiFi environment. It also empowers easy management, with the all-in-one ASUS Router app providing simple setup and hassle-free management of the network.
