{"id":850438,"date":"2026-02-10T14:51:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=850438"},"modified":"2026-02-10T14:51:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:51:36","slug":"asus-expertbook-ultra-laptop-review-the-pinnacle-of-premium-for-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/850438\/asus-expertbook-ultra-laptop-review-the-pinnacle-of-premium-for-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"ASUS ExpertBook Ultra laptop review \u2013 The pinnacle of premium for professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra is a laptop built for business \u2013 for South African professionals who are on the move but refuse to compromise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s remarkably light in the hand, reassuringly solid, and an undercover powerhouse that handles every task you throw at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Added to that is the best battery life I\u2019ve ever seen in a laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s these factors that set it apart as a premium business laptop that will keep up with your day, from long international flights to working through the night \u2013 it won\u2019t stop until you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powerful AI features built into the ExpertBook Ultra also help boost your productivity across these tasks and throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, I highlight the key features of the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Light, refined, premium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What immediately stands out about the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra is its slim 16mm profile and 14-inch form factor, making it the ideal laptop for travelling professionals who are constantly on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Added to this is its lightweight design \u2013 the first thing you notice when picking it up. At 0.99kg, it slips into your work bag without weighing you down \u2013 and is easy to carry around all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is thanks to the lightweight yet durable all-metal chassis, which comprises a magnesium-aluminium alloy, Nano Ceramic Technology, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These materials give the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra a premium feel and a professional look, while adding a subtle texture that resists scratches and stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve admired the outside, you open it up, revealing a stylish backlit keyboard, a vibrant 3K Tandem OLED display, and something unexpected yet brilliant \u2013 ExpertLumi ambient lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a light bar found along the bottom edge of the display, which adds a soft, understated, yet welcoming glow at startup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The display is an absolute pleasure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 14-inch 3K Tandem OLED display is one of the most immediately impressive aspects of the ExpertBook Ultra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In daily use, it\u2019s simply a joy to look at. The text is crisp, colours are rich, and everything feels clean and easy on the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are a graphic designer looking for superior colour accuracy or someone who just appreciates a top-notch display, this 3K Tandem OLED display knocks it out of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 1,400nit brightness also ensures it’s easy to see the display in bright sunlight \u2013 making it perfect for working anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ASUS then added a Corning Gorilla anti-glare matte finish, which reduces reflections and eye strain \u2013 a balance between visual quality and comfort that is crucial for long work days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To top it off, the display offers a powerful 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling, and it is touchscreen, which is especially great for working on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An absolute powerhouse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ASUS didn\u2019t hold back on performance when it comes to the ExpertBook Ultra. It is packed with potent hardware, including the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n