Asus ExpertBook B9 (450CBA-XVE75)

The 14-inch Asus ExpertBook B9 450CBA is impressively thin, light, and durable but is held back by a dated display and an unimpressive webcam.

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MSRP: $1,708.71

Product details

  • Business -grade performance: Intel EVO platform with Core i7-1255U Processor with 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, and Windows 11 Pro
  • Extreme military-grade durability: Panel pressure, shock, and drop tested to ensure resilience, and reinforced 180-degree hinge
  • I/O ports: 1x USB 3.2 Type-A (Gen 2), 2x Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2, HDMI, 3.5mm combo audio jack, and micro HDMI to RJ45 Cable
  • Unrivaled visuals and security: 14-inch 400nits Nanoedge Full HD display with Intel Iris Xe graphics, equipped with the built-in protection of a webcam privacy shield, IR camera, proximity sensor, Kensington lock, TPM, and fingerprint sensor
  • Lightweight and portable: 2.2-pound lightweight magnesium‑lithium alloy chassis and ultrathin 0.6-inch design

PROS

+ All-day battery life
+ Slim and light yet durable chassis
+ Touchpad integrates innovative LED numeric keypad

CONS

- 14-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio display feels cramped
- 720p webcam is behind the times

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on March 23, 2023
The 14-inch Asus ExpertBook B9 450CBA is impressively thin, light, and durable but is held back by a dated display and an unimpressive webcam.
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