Featured in the Enterprise laptop category ExpertBook B7 Flip or with a long codename B7402F model ASUS is a high-end computer designed for experts. Flip so fold tablet can be 14 inches touch and stylus supported a computer. Different configurations have weights of 1.44 – 1.5 kilograms. Even though ASUS has much lighter cases, here’s the material. magnesium and aluminum used.
The reason for this is robustness, ExpertBook It has a matte, harder material, feel and aesthetic details that distinguishes the series from the ZenBook series. It is not in the rugged class, but the current Ultrabook and its foldable form are produced in the strongest possible way without compromising their aesthetics. US MIL-STD 810H It has a certificate and has passed rigorous tests. In short, it’s a rock-like computer that doesn’t flex or play anywhere, with its screen and keyboard. Measures 32.00 x 23.42 x 1.80 ~ 1.89 cmIt fits comfortably in most bags.
The ExpertBook computer is a business tool, the laptop will be with me for years, it will be used extensively and it has been produced for managers and IT professionals in the business world who say they should not let me down. SIM card slot and abroad 5G supportreveals a system logic that is always connected to the internet and ready to work regardless of location as soon as you turn it on.
Beyond being a laptop, it is a different point that it can meet both laptop and tablet needs at the same time. With Microsoft’s update of Android app support on Windows 11, Flip-style devices may receive much more attention. But of course in your company laptop/tablet In order to meet the demand at the same time, the applications you need must be in the store and you must check this in advance planning.
ASUS Business Manager
As software in other ASUS PC series MyASUS capable of locking ports, creating a system restore point, and destroying files for corporate security. ASUS Business Manager with the app.
Even if the user is not an IT professional, it is necessary to apply the policies of the institution, to solve the software problems that may occur on the devices. ASUS and Intel enterprise management tools offers.
We made all the updates easily while using the device, it offered a smooth software stability. Device with Windows 10 installed Windows 11 update ready for everything.
Thunderbolt 4 and Type-C Charge
Another critical point for business use is connectivity. The connection ports of the device are so rich and advanced technology that it does not need to carry adapters.
Two on the left Thunderbolt 4 port is available. These are the latest generation ports that support USB-C, power delivery and DisplayPort display output. You can select and charge any of the two ports with the charger that comes with it or with other USB Type-C end chargers.
A 3-cell, 63-watt-hour lithium-ion battery is used, system power management is good, and battery life is good. But it’s not ASUS’ most battery-optimized model. 65W Type-C tip adapter While charging with the MyASUS application, you can also ensure that the battery is not fully charged to extend its life.
For the battery, we ran a PCMark 10 business and productivity battery test at half screen brightness at 20 percent volume, with Wi-Fi on. Operating battery life 13 hours 8 minutes and we are very satisfied with this result. In normal office use, it is possible to complete the whole or a significant part of the work without charging the device.
Full-Size HDMI and More
Besides, full size HDMI 2.0b video output, USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps Type-A port, Ethernet port used with adapter via Micro HDMI port and 3.5 mm combo audio connection. disk, power etc. notification lights are also on the left side.
On the right, USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps Type-A, one-piece volume up and down button, power button with fingerprint reader, SIM card slot, Mini DisplayPort, Kensington Nano security lock slot and card reader. The number of ports fit into this space and device does not come together easily, even in much larger cases.
Technicial Specifications
Intel Core i7-1195G7 The processor is a 2.9 GHz base, 5.0 GHz Turbo frequency, 4-core and 8-thread processor. It scores 1486 in a single core in the Cinebench R23 test. 5736 in multi-core test.
For comparison, let’s say you have a system with a desktop 7700K processor, it can pass 10 percent in single core and lag behind 10 percent in multi-core. In summary, we can say that in the last 5 generations, a thin computer has become equivalent to a desktop that still performs well but is a bit old.
Moreover, energy consumption is seriously reduced and the bill is reduced. Now think about it company-wide, very roughly and simply in terms of TDP only, without taking into account the actual consumption values. Instead of 100 of the 91 Watt TDP processors, 100 of the 28 Watt processors means a difference of 6.3 kilowatts over 63×100.
Of course, if the work speed is important, it is much more advantageous to use modern desktop processors such as the 12900K, the system can get things done in a shorter time and still save money. Here you should plan according to your business type and field.
Even if we compare it with the old laptop instead of comparing it with the old desktop, the 7700HQ model was configured between 45W-35W, again there is a remarkable power consumption difference and a huge performance difference that cannot be ignored.
Intel Iris Xe Graphics It has an integrated GPU.
When we opened it, we saw that the processor and peripheral components were closed to focus the airflow here for more effective cooling. Dual channel memory is important for Intel Iris Xe performance, it can play most games in Full HD detail at low settings even at 30 FPS, if you want to have some fun at the end of work, it is possible.
Dual channel 32 GB DDR4 RAM, capacities between 16-64 can be offered depending on the model.
The 512GB NVMe M.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD has Intel. The device has two RAM and 1 M.2 2280 slots and they all come full.
Display Features
An IPS panel with 1920×1200 resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, hiding the image from the sides with Privacy View, 81 percent screen-to-body ratio, 100% sRGB color gamut is used on the screen.
Color values ​​of this panel in our measurements:
Gamut Coverage: 98.8% sRGB, 71.4% Adobe RGB, 73.9% DCI P3
Gamut Volume was 104.4% sRGB, 71.9% Adobe RGB, 73.9% DCI P3.
So the colors are very good, but the feature called Privacy View reduces the visibility of the screen from the sides, which limits the viewing angle of the screen to 45 degrees instead of the 178 degrees horizontal and vertical viewing angles you expect on an IPS panel. The prying eyes around you cannot see your financial statements, but you can only see the vivid colors from the side.
This feature makes it difficult for the device to show people the screen and share, but rather appeals to users who want to keep their information private and work individually. Of course, you can easily turn it around or extend the device from hand to hand.
Performance
You can easily run all the up-to-date applications that may be required on such business computers, but you will feel the lack of CUDA or OpenCL supported pro applications because there is no external GPU.
For example, at the end of the shift, you played Civilization 6 on low settings, the average frame time was 14 ms and the FPS you got was a minimum of 46, an average of 68, a maximum of 104. This is due to GPU. On the other hand, the calculation time of the lap was 8.53 seconds, since it was based on average artificial intelligence calculations and laps. I wish strategy games were more popular, modern systems are really good at complex AI stuff.
By the way, since the SSD, RAM and processor are modern, you can feel the responsiveness when opening compressed files and packages, installing games and applications. The system is running fluently. The only minus in this fluidity is that the GPU can offer a minimum of 23, an average of 28 and a maximum of 31 FPS in the 1920×1200 battlefield test at the lowest settings in Total War Warhammer 3.
You can install an external GPU for additional power. Of course, you need an external graphics card box and graphics card like ASUS XG Station for this. When you connect it to the computer via Thunderbolt, for example, you can install a video card such as RTX 3070 and change the 1920×1200 resolution settings to Ultra, and you can achieve 60 FPS performance. The processors of such systems do not do great work at 1 percent and 1 per thousand FPS for ultra competitive games, but the external GPU for both gaming and work makes the system much more powerful.
Ergonomics and Usability
The keyboard has Chiclet keys with 1.5 mm keystroke distance. Resistant to liquid spills.
In addition, the edges of the 1-2-3-4 keys of the keyboard are different colors, these keys can be set to the function programmed with the FN key as an application shortcut with ASUS Widget. This can be a function such as turning the Bluetooth on or off, or it can be a shortcut to launch the browser application. However, there is no advanced and do-it-all macro support.
In addition to the fingerprint reader on the power button, the 720p webcam also has an IR part, so Windows Hello also supports facial recognition. There is also a physical cover, so you can close the camera cover.
The speakers have a very powerful and full sound. Audio by DTS, that is, with the DTS application, there is an equalizer setting and an option to switch between modes such as music and games. In addition to the built-in speakers, the built-in microphone is also extremely successful.
Although 5G is not yet supported in our country, it has entered business life abroad, it is possible to use the laptop anywhere connected to the Internet with a separate data package by inserting a SIM card. Although the possibility of using physical Ethernet is possible with the adapter, it is also possible to access very high internet speeds wirelessly thanks to Wi-Fi 6, that is, 802.11ax support. There’s also Bluetooth 5.2 support for connecting additional devices and mice.
As a result, not every user needs this kind of durability, a computer that can be folded and turned into a tablet. That’s why Zenbook, the more affordable Vivobook and classic laptop models, as well as the Expertbook family and especially the B7 Flip model, have a narrower user base. For those who need these features, it is not easy to find a computer in the market.
On the other hand, this is a corporate system, systems purchases by companies are usually at long intervals. During these periods, it is more advantageous to prefer robust systems in order to reduce the rates of wear, deterioration and loss of work in use. Buying a solid computer instead of changing computers, data transfers, and account setup reduces the long-term cost of ownership. Working on a new and fast computer is more enjoyable, being able to use Type-C charging without carrying an old-style charging brick, working for hours without plugging in, being able to connect directly to the ports of the device without carrying a ton of adapters are always important conveniences.
Although the Expertbook family is offered at higher prices than ASUS laptops with other cases, we can say that it easily meets this with the quality of the case and additional conveniences. ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip is the ideal computer for those who want to buy the best while they’re in business, and last a long time.
