Key Takeaways
1. The Asus ExpertBook B3 G2 is available in both 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 366H CPU.
2. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H features a total of 16 cores, promising high multicore performance comparable to AMD’s Ryzen 9 7940HX.
3. Display options include a 1080p 60 Hz screen and a 1600p 144 Hz display, with the latter covering 100% of the sRGB color spectrum.
4. The laptop supports up to 96 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and has dual M.2 slots for storage, with one slot supporting PCIe 5.0.
5. Additional features include a spill-resistant keyboard, WiFi 6E/7, a 5 MP IR camera, and dual speakers, but no dedicated GPU is included.
Alongside the AMD-powered version, Asus has introduced a new edition of the ExpertBook B3 G2 for Intel fans. This model runs on an Intel Core Ultra 7 366H CPU, and it comes in both 16-inch and 14-inch sizes, offering a great variety of features, including displays with high refresh rates.
Performance Insights
The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H “Panther Lake” contains 16 cores, which includes 4 P-cores, 8 E-cores, and 4 low-power E-cores. According to Geekbench reports, its multicore performance should be comparable to that of the Ryzen 9 7940HX and AMD’s new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Essentially, users can expect excellent CPU performance with this advanced configuration, leaving little room for dissatisfaction.
Display and Memory Options
In addition to the Core Ultra 7 366H, the ExpertBook B3 G2 will offer several CPU alternatives. Both the 16-inch and 14-inch models come with two display choices: a 1080p 60 Hz screen boasting a peak brightness of 300 nits, and a 1600p 144 Hz display that claims to cover 100% of the sRGB color spectrum, achieving a peak brightness of 400 nits. Notably, the 14-inch version will also have a touch-enabled 1080p display option.
Memory is catered for by up to 96 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM. As for storage, there will be an M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 slot and another M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot, with the latter accommodating a 1 TB Crucial P310, which is currently priced at $165 on Amazon. Neither variant offers a dedicated GPU, so users will depend on the 4-core Xe3 iGPU. The I/O options are as follows:
Additional Features
The Asus ExpertBook B3 G2 lineup also includes dual speakers, a spill-resistant keyboard, WiFi 6E/7, a 5 MP IR camera, and TPM 2.0 support. As of now, the pricing and availability information remains uncertain.
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