{"id":698551,"date":"2023-06-26T10:42:34","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T08:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=698551"},"modified":"2023-06-26T10:42:40","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T08:42:40","slug":"asus-expertbook-b9-oled-review-a-refreshing-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/698551\/asus-expertbook-b9-oled-review-a-refreshing-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED review: A Refreshing Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ASUS ExpertBook B9 has always garnered attention as an ideal business laptop, thanks to its powerful, straightforward design and lightweight nature.<\/p>\n<p>Although subsequent generations offered only incremental upgrades in terms of specifications, concerns arose regarding ASUS&#8217; potential stagnation.<\/p>\n<p>However, the first look at the ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9403 pleasantly surprised industry observers with significant internal and external improvements.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.connect.asus.com\/za\/ContactSales?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=June+2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to learn more about the ASUS ExpertBook B9.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the most notable upgrades is the introduction of a larger OLED display, a trend embraced by ASUS throughout its laptop lineup.<\/p>\n<p>The previous 16:9 aspect ratio IPS LCD display has been replaced by a stunning 16:10 QHD OLED display, addressing concerns about limited vertical real estate and delivering a visually captivating experience.<\/p>\n<p>The ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9403 retains its slim bezels and incorporates features such as a front camera with Privacy Shutter, IR for Windows Hello, and Motion Tracking for video calls.<\/p>\n<p>While lacking touch functionality, the display cleverly creates the illusion of being touch-enabled, causing users to instinctively attempt interactions with the screen.<\/p>\n<p>Another significant improvement is the enlarged trackpad, offering you even more vertical space for seamless cursor movement.<\/p>\n<p>With a 26.8% increase in size compared to its predecessor, the trackpad also includes an integrated number pad, a feature inherited from the previous model.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the ExpertBook B9 now incorporates NFC for quick logins, although the embossed NFC logo on the trackpad may not appeal to all users.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from these noteworthy enhancements, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9403 continues to provide an exceptional user experience consistent with the original ExpertBook B9.<\/p>\n<p>The lightweight magnesium-lithium body, weighing just 1.1 kg, remains intact. ASUS has also made commendable efforts in terms of sustainability, reducing manufacturing time by 75% and using 29% less production material.<\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, impressive specifications await, including up to 64GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 13th gen Intel Core processor with vPro support, and PCIe Gen 4 SSDs.<\/p>\n<p>The improved thermal design, featuring two fans, ensures efficient performance management.<\/p>\n<p>The ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9403 not only offers the expected performance upgrades but also significantly enhances the overall user experience with improvements to the trackpad and display.<\/p>\n<p>This laptop is particularly well-suited for business owners seeking the versatility provided by its predecessor.<\/p>\n<p>While there are some trade-offs, such as soldered RAM, it still offers up to 2TB SSD storage capacity.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9403 presents a refreshing upgrade that has generated considerable excitement.<\/p>\n<p>It will be available in South Africa in Q4 2023 for a suggested SRP of R35,999.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9-OLED-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-698557\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9-OLED-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9-OLED-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9-OLED-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9-OLED-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9-OLED-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9-OLED-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-698561\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9-OLED-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9-OLED-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9-OLED-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9-OLED-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9-OLED-4-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASUS-ExpertBook-B9-OLED-3.jpg\"><img 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