ASUS has launched the ExpertBook Ultra in Singapore, positioning it as the flagship model in its business laptop line-up.
Unveiled at Next Enterprise Summit 2026, the new device is aimed at professionals who want a machine that combines portability, AI readiness, security and sustained performance without the usual compromises associated with ultra-light laptops.
For many business users today, a laptop is no longer just a document-and-email device. It is expected to support AI-assisted workflows, handle heavier data processing, run demanding applications, and still remain practical enough for daily travel.
ASUS’ answer is a 14-inch machine that weighs as little as 0.99kg in its lightest configuration and measures 10.9mm thick.
That portability is one of the product’s main talking points. The chassis is CNC-machined from AZ31B magnesium-aluminium alloy. The outer surface is finished with what ASUS calls Nano Ceramic Technology, which is said to provide 9H hardness and significantly stronger scratch resistance than typical laptop finishes.
The machine is offered in Morn Grey and Jet Fog finishes.
The ExpertBook Ultra carries a 70Wh battery and, according to ASUS, can deliver up to 26 hours of local video playback. It also supports fast charging, with ASUS stating that the battery can be brought to 50 per cent in 30 minutes.
More usefully for frequent travellers, the laptop supports a broad 5V to 20V charging range over USB-C, which means it can be topped up using lower-wattage chargers or even compatible power banks when needed.
The laptop is available with up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor and uses what ASUS describes as a heterogeneous AI computing platform combining CPU, GPU and NPU resources.
The company claims the device can sustain a 50W CPU thermal design power through its ExpertCool Pro cooling system, a figure that would place it well above what is typical for an ultra-light business notebook.
The thermal setup uses dual fans, ultra-thin heatsink fins and a positive air-pressure system, with ASUS also claiming near-silent operation in Whisper mode.
ASUS says the integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics can outperform an NVIDIA RTX 4050 configured at 30W TGP in certain benchmark scenarios, while the laptop can be configured with up to 64GB of LPDDR5X memory running at 9600 MT/s.
Storage comes in the form of up to a 2TB PCIe Gen 5 x4 SSD, with ASUS claiming sequential read speeds of more than 14,000 MB/s.
The ExpertBook Ultra is available with a 14-inch 3K touchscreen Tandem OLED panel, offering a 2880 x 1800 resolution, up to 120Hz variable refresh rate, 100 per cent DCI-P3 colour coverage and up to 1,400 nits of HDR peak brightness.
Tandem OLED technology allows the display to be brighter, more power-efficient and less prone to burn-in than conventional OLED panels. The screen also uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and Gorilla Matte, with ASUS quoting a low 19 gloss units to reduce glare and create a more paper-like viewing experience.
The laptop uses a six-speaker Dolby Atmos setup with dual woofers and dedicated tweeters, while the keyboard retains 1.5mm of key travel, which is deeper than what many thin laptops now offer. The touchpad is a large glass haptic unit with six force sensors, designed to deliver more even response across the whole surface.
On the connectivity front, ASUS has avoided the increasingly common minimalist approach. The ExpertBook Ultra includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1 and a 3.5mm audio jack, allowing it to remain largely dongle-free.
The ExpertBook Ultra complies with the NIST SP 800-193 firmware resiliency framework and includes its ExpertGuardian security platform, a self-healing BIOS, TPM 2.0, Microsoft Pluton, a physical webcam shield, chassis intrusion detection, and biometric authentication through both fingerprint recognition and Windows Hello facial login.
It also meets Microsoft’s Secured-core PC requirements, underlining ASUS’ attempt to appeal to IT departments as much as end users.
Durability has also been stressed heavily. The keyboard is spill-resistant, while the internal port structure is reinforced to better withstand physical stress from cables and daily handling.
ASUS’ MyExpert AI suite is built around on-device tools rather than subscription-led cloud services. These include AI ExpertMeet for transcription, translation and meeting summaries, as well as a Knowledge Hub designed to turn local files such as PDFs and contracts into a searchable semantic database.
ASUS is also framing the laptop as a more sustainable enterprise product, citing certifications including EPEAT Climate Gold and compliance with the EU Product Environmental Footprint framework.
Whether it fully delivers on every superlative claim will ultimately depend on real-world use, but on paper at least, ASUS is making a serious bid for the top end of the business notebook market.
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