The world’s lightest 14-inch OLED business laptop for elite executives, backed by the all-new ASUS Carbon Partner Services for transparent flexible carbon-offset options

ASUS Business, a global technology leader renowned for continuously reimagining today’s businesses, is proud to announce the newest update to the 2023 ExpertBook Series line-up: the epitome of sustainable excellence, ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403), powered by the latest 13^th Generation Intel^® Core™ processors and with a multitude of enterprise-grade security features. Crafted from premium magnesium-lithium alloy, the ExpertBook B9 OLED only weighs a featherlight of 990g for exceptional portability that’s always ready for elite business executives.

With an environmentally friendly design, brilliant 16:10 OLED display, AI-powered camera, and noise cancelation for modern work experiences, the latest Intel® Core™ 13^th Generation processor, with support for an optional Intel® Core™ vPro® configuration and a multitude of enterprise-grade security features, ExpertBook B9 OLED is the perfect partner for executives and business travelers. It ups both green credentials and professionalism and sets a new benchmark for elite business laptops. ExpertBook B9 OLED is also backed by the imminent support of ASUS Carbon Partner Services. This provides end-to-end delivery, assured quality, flexible, and precise-carbon offset options that drive real, positive impact. The ASUS Carbon Partner Services initiative commences this year, beginning with ExpertBook B9 OLED — and signals the beginning of a slew of flexible carbon-offset options that ASUS has in the pipeline to support business sustainability.

This updated and comprehensive portfolio reflects our unique ability to Develop Custom Solutions for Any Business. At ASUS Business, customers’ success is the top priority, which is why ASUS Business is continuously developing new business solutions to reach incredible heights to grow the commercial space.

ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403): The world’s lightest 14-inch OLED business laptop

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED has been engineered to upgrade expectations of both what a modern business laptop should be and what it can achieve. Crafted from premium magnesium-lithium alloy, the lightest metal alloy on the planet, it delivers premium quality and design while remaining one of the lightest 14-inch business laptops in the world, at just 990g — lighter even than many 13-inch laptops on the market.

Despite its incredible lightness, ExpertBook B9 OLED is remarkably robust. It endures multiple tests that adhere to the exacting US military-grade MIL-STD-810H standard and is subjected to a barrage of rigorous in-house ASUS durability tests.

ExpertBook B9 OLED is also a verified Intel^® Evo™ laptop, with up to 13th Generation Intel Core i7 with support for Intel® Core™ vPro® processors and 64 GB of LPDDR5x memory, assuring exceptional performance, efficiency, and connectivity, and delivers up to 11 hours use on a single charge — enabling busy executives to power through a full workday and beyond.

The 16:10 OLED display is also stunning, providing vivid color and low blue-light emissions for enhanced eye care, plus a 90% screen-to-body ratio for immersive visual experiences and enhanced productivity. For better professional video conferencing, ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED features AI-powered two-way noise-canceling technology and an ASUS AiSense webcam for crystal-clear communication and maximized visual clarity. The touchpad has also increased in size, with a surface area that is 26.8% larger — providing extra room for navigation that’s more comfortable.

Embracing the intuitive power of Windows 11 Pro, ExpertBook B9 OLED is also packed with active technologies and passive smarts to ensure business elites can get more done with minimum distractions or interruptions. Compared with previous generations, the laptop’s dual-fan, smart-cooling system reduces operating temperatures by up to 27%, lowers noise by 32%, and decreases power consumption. The touchpad also has a 26.8% increased surface area — providing extra room for more comfortable navigation.

Its ultrathin profile is no barrier to connectivity. It is loaded with I/O ports, including a pair of cutting-edge Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C ports, with USB Power Delivery 3.0 support, a traditional USB 3.2 Type-A port, an HDMI 2.1 port, and lastly, a 3.5mm combo jack — ensures that it can interface with a wide variety of both modern and legacy devices.

Sustainable across the product lifecycle

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED was designed with sustainability at the forefront. The manufacturing process employs a patented technique called Thixomolding to bestow the dual benefits of increased rigidity and improved energy efficiency, with material waste reduced by 29% and production time shortened by up to 75%. The packaging also uses paper that has been awarded with FSC™ MIX certification, signifying that it is made with a mixture of materials from FSC-certified forests and recycled materials. Aspects of the packaging are also immediately reusable and useful, with the accessory box able to transform into a laptop stand for instant elevation with an ecological edge.

With the effort to embrace environmentally-friendly materials and increase energy efficiency, along with multiple other factors, ExpertBook B9 OLED is expected to be EPEAT Gold verified — and it exceeds ENERGY STAR® standards, with energy consumption that’s up to 44% lower than certification requirements. It is also supported by the all-new ASUS Carbon Partner Services program, which offers flexible options to offset carbon footprint throughout the product lifecycle with high-quality nature-based carbon credits verified by reputable organizations.

Enterprise-grade security to keep confidential data safe

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED is fit for the realities of the modern business world and packed with robust, multi-layered security features to ensure that confidential and private data does not leak out.

These include support for the Intel™ vPro® platform for superior business protection. By enabling remotely managed automated troubleshooting and advanced virtualization, lowering administration costs, and ensuring that data is kept secure, Intel™ vPro® offers a framework that lessens the workload of an organization’s IT department to improve overall operational efficiency.ExpertBook B9 OLED also boasts the best biometric protection, with an integrated fingerprint sensor and an infrared (IR) camera powered by ASUS Adaptive Lock technology for face login. There’s also hardware-level protection against malware and sophisticated cyberattacks, empowered by the optional TPM 2.0 chip. On the other hand, a physical webcam shield ensures that instant privacy is only a quick flick away. The ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED also boasts additional security for the elite executives on the go, offering an NFC reader integrated into the NumberPad 2.0, meaning logging in to ExpertBook B9 can be as simple, swift, and secure as the swipe of an authorized card.

The ASUS ExpertBook advantage

Every business has different needs, and each is charting its own path in today’s hybrid, remote, and in-person workflows. ExpertBook laptops support the future of work with reliable, durable designs delivering high-performance computing with up to 13th Generation Intel® Core™ processors; enterprise security and features for collaboration; EPEAT and Energy Star certifications; ASUS Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation for clear voice communications; a physical webcam privacy shield; and support for the latest Intel WiFi 6E connectivity to level-up video conferencing. To propel small businesses, educators, and enterprise users as they navigate busy, challenging workdays, the comprehensive Expert portfolio provides:

• Durability and reliability: Expert-series products are designed to deliver ultimate reliability, sturdy craftsmanship, reinforced construction, and sustainable materials, creating products surpassing stringent ASUS durability tests and MIL-STD 810H US military standards to withstand hours and days of constant use. Robust, enterprise-grade security features, including TPM 2.0 security, a Kensington Lock slot, a physical webcam shield, and more.
• Flexibility and agility: The ExpertBook series includes configurable business laptops that give businesses the durability, computing power and reliability they need for non-stop daily use, team collaboration, and any future work. For returning to the office or home office, businesses can choose from an array of ExpertBook laptops.
• Simple manageability: Remote management tools, including ASUS Control Center, the latest Intel processors, and the MyASUS app, make the ExpertBook series easy for businesses to manage and maintain for the entire workforce, wherever they may be.

Availability in the Philippines

The all-new ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED is a testament to ASUS Business’ commitment to providing innovative business solutions to keep up with the growing modern workforce. You can Talk to our Experts here to learn more about ASUS Business solutions and the World’s Lightest 14-inch OLED Business Laptop. You can also purchase ASUS Business solutions such as ExpertBook and ExpertCenter Series models at the ASUS Official Online Store.

Stay tuned for more news on the incredible ASUS Business products on the ASUS Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ASUSph/) and the ASUS Business website (http://asus.com/ph/Business). For inquiries, you can also message us at the ASUS for Business Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/asusforbusinessph/).

ASUS re-affirms its commitment to sustaining a greener and incredible future with eco-friendly products and awareness of the circular economy through its partnership with nonprofit organization CORA

— ASUS and nonprofit organization Communities Organized for Resource Allocation (CORA) announced the ASUS x CORA Mall Caravan today as part of their advocacy for sustainability and raising awareness about the necessity of a circular economy in helping to conserve the environment.

From August 12 to 27, 2023, the mall caravan will be held every weekend in participating malls around Metro Manila. Filipino consumers can visit the ASUS x CORA Mall Caravan in the following locations during mall hours:

• SM Megamall – August 12-13, 2023
• SM North EDSA – August 19-20, 2023
• SM Mall of Asia – August 26-27, 2023

CORA Eco-Ikot Center pop-up booths

During the caravan, ASUS Concept Stores will feature pop-up Eco-Ikot Centers in collaboration with CORA, where store visitors may bring recycled, clean, dry, flattened, and clear plastic bottles in exchange for ASUS and CORA merchandise. Each visitor needs to donate at least two plastic bottles (a maximum of ten bottles per person) to get a chance to win exciting prizes. During each leg of the caravan, ASUS and CORA will also have numerous booth activities in store.

CORA is a nonprofit organization that creates inclusive programs focusing on the world’s most pressing social and environmental issues, such as hunger, marine pollution, and climate change. Founded by Antoinette Taus in 2016, who helped launch ASUS’ most sustainable Zenbook yet, ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED, CORA has impacted the lives of thousands of Filipinos in vulnerable communities. CORA’s Eco-Ikot Center is an inclusive and holistic circular economy system that allows communities to exchange recyclables for “points,” which can be redeemed for various incentives. The first of its kind in the Philippines, and the world, CORA’s “Eco-Ikot Center” provides a sustainable solution to the plastic pollution crisis.

CORA Founder and Executive Director Antoinette Taus will also be at the mentioned malls at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. on August 13, 20, and 26, 2023, to receive the recyclables mallgoers will donate.

ASUS Cool for School 2023

Buyers who visit the ASUS Concept Stores can also check out ASUS’ eco-friendly products, such as the new Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) and Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404), as well as take part in the ASUS Cool for School 2023 promotion, which offers limited-time exclusive bundle packages with every valid purchase of select participating ASUS laptops until August 31, 2023. Buyers who purchase participating ASUS laptops at the ASUS x CORA Mall Caravan can automatically get the ASUS eco-friendly bundle on the same day without waiting to be shipped to their respective addresses.

For more information on the ASUS x CORA Mall Caravan and ASUS Cool for School 2023 promotion, stay tuned via the ASUS Facebook Page and other official social media accounts.

ASUS Republic of Gamers Philippines (ROG) is proud to announce the launch with price and availability of the ROG Ally, an incredibly powerful new Windows 11 gaming handheld. Driven by the cutting-edge AMD Ryzen^™ Z1 Series processor, the Ally can breeze through AAA games and indie titles in 1080p with ease, whether gamers are playing alone or with friends. The Ally is already available in your nearest ASUS and ROG Concept Stores with a chance to get exclusive bundled items when you register on the ROG First 100 Buyers Promotion starting today July 20. With robust support and partnerships throughout the industry, the Ally is poised to be the ultimate handheld gaming machine.

Full HD AAA gaming in the palm of your hand

The ROG Ally is a truly next-gen handheld, offering Full HD (FHD) gaming on the go, and able to run even modern AAA titles faster and smoother than any other handheld on the market. Since it runs Windows 11, it can play any game from any platform, and includes three months of Xbox Game Pass right out of the box. Gamers can play solo, connect to a TV to play with friends, or kick into high gear with the ROG XG Mobile suite of external GPUs for a truly top-tier gaming experience.

The Ally is powered by an all-new Ryzen Z1 Series processor from AMD. Built on the “Zen 4” architecture combined with AMD RDNA 3 architecture-based graphics, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor rivals the prowess of game consoles, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and up to 8.6 teraflops of graphics processing power. An AMD Ryzen Z1 variant will be available in August 2023 with 6 cores and 12 processing threads, and both models support AMD FidelityFX^™ Super Resolution and AMD Radeon Super Resolution upscaling technologies for excellent performance and stunning visuals in demanding AAA and indie titles.

Making this possible is the ROG Zero Gravity thermal system, which uses a dual-fan system with ultrathin heatsink fins and high-friction heat pipes to ensure the Ally stays cool in any orientation. The Ally also comes equipped with 16 GB of high speed LPDDR5 6400 MHz memory, 512 GB of PCIe^® Gen 4 storage, and a UHS-II microSD card slot to further expand its storage capacity. WiFi 6E support ensures that the Ally stays on a rock-solid connection, even in congested networks, whether gamers are natively playing a multiplayer match or streaming a game via Xbox Cloud Gaming or AMD Link.

Flagship gaming performance demands a display to match, and the Ally does not disappoint. Equipped with a 120 Hz FHD (1080p) touchscreen with AMD FreeSync^™ Premium technology^[1] gamers will enjoy supreme motion clarity in fast-paced games, with no tearing or stuttering. The display also has a maximum brightness of 500 nits, enabling gamers to easily keep track of the action in more challenging environments, like outdoors. This touchscreen display also acts seamlessly to allow navigation of Windows 11 when gamers need to change settings or install their next game.

Play All Your Games

The ROG Ally was designed from the ground up with Windows at its heart, able to #playALLYourgames from any platform. ROG has collaborated with Microsoft, game publishers, and individual studios to ensure that gamers using the Ally have the best experience possible. Full support for Steam, the EA App, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, the Epic Games Store, GOG Galaxy 2.0, Android apps, and other game platforms ensures that no matter where users download their games, the Ally has them covered.

The Ally even comes bundled with a free three-month Xbox Game Pass subscription, giving gamers instant access to Microsoft’s game library the moment they unbox the machine. Xbox Game Pass members have access to hundreds of games, including hits like Minecraft Legends, Grounded, Age of Empire IV and many more.

ROG is also proud to work with Xbox Game Studios, Capcom, HoYoverse, Level Infinite, 505 Games, Team 17, Nacon, Techland, Squanch Games, and Fatshark to provide the best gaming experience on the Ally.

Versatile performance at the right price

ME Time: The ROG Ally takes handheld gaming to new heights. With a 1080p screen and hardware capable of 60 FPS in many of the latest titles, the ROG Ally provides an on-the-go experience that will satisfy gamers of all backgrounds. Compared to the 720p resolution of competing devices, the Ally offers superior image and motion clarity thanks to its FHD touchscreen and AMD FreeSync Premium technology.

WE Time: With the optional ROG Gaming Charger Dock, gamers can connect the Ally to a TV and charge at the same time, allowing for couch co-op and competition with extra controllers. The Ally can handle multiplayer games like NBA 2K23, Moving Out, and Street Fighter V with ease for a party that never stops.

PRO Time: When paired with an XG Mobile external GPU sporting up to an NVIDIA^® GeForce RTX^™ 4090 Laptop GPU, the Ally becomes a true gaming powerhouse for living room couch gaming or a high-end experience with mouse and keyboard. Gamers can play AAA games at 4K with ray tracing and DLSS 3, or take down the competition in high-framerate esports titles.

Availability & Pricing

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme-equipped model is now available at PHP 43,995, while the ROG Ally model with the Ryzen Z1 processor will be available this August for PHP 39,995. Both models will have 512 GB storage and 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Head on to your nearest ASUS and ROG Concept Stores to get your hands on this revolutionary device. For a list of stores that carry the ROG Ally visit https://ph.rog.gg/WTBROGAlly.

First 100 Buyers of the Ally will get a chance to obtain the handheld’s perfect accessories set – The ROG Ally Travel Case and Gaming Charger Dock worth PHP 6,000 when they register here https://ph.rog.gg/ROGAllyFirst100

For gamers looking to purchase online, visit ASUS’ newest e-shop at www.asus.com/ph/store or get it through Shopee’s 6 months 0% interest SPayLater installment plan plus free shipping from July 20 – 31, 2023.

To support the handheld gamers, the ROG Ally offers a two year ASUS International Warranty with ASUS Premium Care to feel secure with ASUS’ nine-step exclusive preventive maintenance program.

The ROG Ally will be available in ROG Concept stores and multi-brand stores nationwide in the ff:

For those who want to try the ROG Ally in different gaming scenarios, catch the special pop-up booth in One Bonifacio High Street Mall, Second Floor from July 21-30, 2023. Special ROG merch and prizes will be given away so make sure to follow the ASUS Republic of Gamers on all social media channels to get exciting updates.

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[1] AMD FreeSync/FreeSync Premium/FreeSync Premium Pro technology requires AMD Radeon graphics and a display certified by AMD. See www.amd.com/freesync for complete details. Confirm capability with your system or display manufacturer before purchase. GD-127