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ASUS announces ExpertBook P5, its first Copilot+ PC for work, now available in Australia and New Zealand 

AI-driven efficiency and uncompromising security for modern overachievers and future prepared businesses

KEY POINTS

  • First ASUS Copilot+ PC for work: Powered by the latest Intel® Core Ultra processor (Series 2) to deliver up to 47 NPU TOPS
  • AI-powered productivity and collaboration: ASUS AI ExpertMeet, the on-device AI assistant that ensures your data stays on your laptop and automates meeting minutes, translates subtitles, transcribes and offers watermarks in conference calls
  • All-day battery life: Up to 28 hrs of battery life* for uninterrupted productivity anywhere 
  • ASUS ExpertGuardian: Includes business-grade security and NIST SP 800-155 BIOS, Windows 11 Secured-core PC tech, complimentary 1-year McAfee+ Premium membership

SYDNEY, Australia, 18 November 2024 — ASUS today announced that ExpertBook P5 (P5405), a groundbreaking Copilot+ PC designed to empower modern professionals, is now available in Australia and New Zealand through ASUS E-shop and selected resellers.

With reports finding that Australian businesses are set to boost AI investment by 67% this year and three-quarters of Australian business leaders (75%) believe their organisations will be at a competitive disadvantage if they do not invest in AI. ASUS has worked to deliver a product that delivers speed, battery life and security to empower modern businesses to capitalise on AI software as it becomes more and more ubiquitous in the workplace, providing competitive advantages with productivity and efficiency for employees. 

Powered by the latest Intel® Core Ultra processor (Series 2) with up to 47 NPU TOPS, delivering an up to 3X AI performance boost over the prior generation and featuring ASUS AI ExpertMeet, this AI-driven powerhouse streamlines workflows and enhances collaboration. Its sleek, durable aluminium chassis houses a stunning 2.5K 144 Hz display, delivering exceptional visuals. With a 1.29 kg feather-light design, robust security features, and a focus on sustainability, ExpertBook P5 is the perfect companion for on-the-go professionals seeking peak performance and efficiency.

Emma Ou, Commercial Regional Head for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia, SYS BG at ASUS, said “The ExpertBook P5 introduces our new P series, targeting the SMB sector.  This Copilot+ PC is designed for work and has ASUS AI ExpertMeet, an on-device AI assistant ensuring your data stays on your laptop. With a battery life of up to 28 hours*, the ExpertBook P5 is a great choice for professionals and everyday users who need a reliable and efficient laptop. We’re thrilled to bring this model to Australia and New Zealand.”

Experience the power of AI in meetings

ASUS ExpertBook P5 benefits from the all-new ASUS AI ExpertMeet, an on-device AI assistant that ensures your data stays on your laptop, exactly where it belongs. ASUS AI ExpertMeet transforms meetings into productive and engaging experiences, and leverages advanced AI capabilities to enhance audio, video, and collaboration features, ensuring seamless communication and capturing every important detail.

AI ExpertMeet offers: 

  • AI Meeting Minutes – records the meeting in real-time, providing transcripts, translations and AI summary to capture key points
  • AI Translation – seamless multi-language communications in real-time with subtitle generation from both audio sources 
  • Business Watermark – for secure on-screen sharing, protecting proprietary data, better-trusted relations and partnerships
  • AI Audio – for ultimate clarity offering general, single-presenter and multi-presenter mode for optimal experience 
  • AI Camera – provides seamless visual experience with lighting correction, auto framing, appearance filters, gaze correction and background blur. 

ASUS ExpertGuardian: the ultimate guardian of confidential data

ASUS ExpertBook P5’s robust security arsenal safeguards critical data. Engineered with a business-grade and NIST SP 800-155-compliant BIOS, it provides a foundational layer of protection against firmware attacks. Coupled with Windows 11 Secured-core PC technologies (TPM, DMA, DRTM), the ExpertBook P5 creates a fortified defence against software vulnerabilities. To ensure long-term security, ASUS offers comprehensive five-year support for BIOS and driver updates, safeguarding the system against emerging threats. The ExpertBook P5 also comes with integrated biometric login with FIDO2 authentication, ensuring the utmost security of your data.

Complementing this robust hardware-based security, ExpertBook P5 includes a complimentary one-year McAfee+ Premium membership for free. This comprehensive security suite leverages McAfee Smart AI for advanced threat detection, including AI-powered deepfake detection to protect against sophisticated social engineering attacks. Additionally, email scam protection provides an extra layer of defence against phishing attempts.

In addition to all this, ExpertBook P5 also comes with Adaptive Lock that detects your presence and uses an integrated infrared camera to recognise your face and log you in without lifting a finger. The moment you step away, ExpertBook P5 automatically locks to protect both your AI laptop and your data.

The future of work 

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, ExpertBook P5 boasts a premium aluminium design that seamlessly blends aesthetics and ergonomics. Despite its lightweight construction, at just 1.29 kg, P5 offers exceptional durability — meeting US MIL-STD 810H military grade standard to ensure resilience to environmental extremes, including wide temperature fluctuations, sudden shocks and jarring vibrations. It also undergoes the rigorous in-house ASUS Superior Durability Test, including 120 cm drop tests, extensive hinge cycles, 78cc spill-resistant test and keyboard durability tests, ensuring it can withstand the rigours of daily use.

ExpertBook P5 is a thoughtfully designed workspace featuring conveniently placed function keys and a spacious mouse area created by relocating I/O ports to the left, optimising productivity and comfort during video conferences and multitasking. 

Engineered with the ASUS ExpertCool thermal structure and a newly enhanced cooling design, the ExpertBook P5 ensures consistent, optimal cooling whether the lid is open or closed, guaranteeing peak performance even during extended usage. It is a productivity powerhouse designed to elevate professional performance, empowering users to achieve their full potential.

Continuing with the ASUS commitment to sustainability, ExpertBook P5 also represents a significant advancement in sustainable technology. This intelligent product has significantly enhanced its circularity by 10% to 50%, utilising Circular Transition Indicators (CTI) for performance measurement. By incorporating recycled materials and a modular design, ExpertBook P5 directly addresses the pressing issue of e-waste, making it a preferred choice for businesses holding sustainable values as a core purpose.

All-day battery life and fast charge support

The ExpertBook P5405 features all-day battery providing up to 28 hrs of battery life. In addition, it has fast charging technology that charges the battery from 5% to 60% in under 49 minutes.  

ExpertCare Guarantee

Our commitment to quality is further supported by the ExpertCare Guarantee for our entire P series. This offers AUD $500 in compensation for manufacturer’s hardware fault needing repair within the first year, giving you complete peace of mind in your investment.

ASUS Service Guarantee

Understanding the critical needs of modern professionals, ASUS Service Guarantee includes a comprehensive service network, dedicated support teams, and a commitment to minimising downtime for our customers. We offer hassle-free onsite warranty repairs and extended commercial service options to give our customers peace of mind.

Easy to service design –  ExpertBook P5 has an easy-to-service design that helps maximise system uptime by enabling system administrators to perform maintenance and upgrade system components easily with just one tool required to open the chassis.

ExpertBook P1

Adding to the P series lineup, ASUS also launched a compact and elegant ASUS ExpertBook P1 that weighs a mere 1.42 kg. Empowered by the all-new ASUS AI ExpertMeet tool it is engineered to deliver superb performance powered by an up to 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor with dual RAM up to 64GB and packs up to 1TB capacity. ASUS ExpertBook P1 is engineered to protect your privacy and business data via a built-in fingerprint sensor and integrated TPM 2.0 chip — your reliable, trusted travelling companion, ready to complete every task on time.

Pricing and Availability

Australia

ModelAvailabilityE-shopResellerPrice
ExpertBook P5 (P5405-NZ0241)18 NovemberASUS e-ShopCentrecom, JW, Computer Alliance, PLE, Scorptec, UmartAUD $2,299
ExpertBook P5 (P5405CSA-NZ0242)18 NovemberASUS e-ShopCentrecom, JW, Computer Alliance, PLE, Scorptec, UmartAUD $2,799 
ExpertBook P1 (P1403CVA-S60485X)18 NovemberASUS e-ShopCentrecom, JW, Computer Alliance, PLE, Scorptec, UmartAUD $1,349
ExpertBook P1 (P1403CVA-S60487X)18 NovemberASUS e-ShopCentrecom, JW, Computer Alliance, PLE, Scorptec, UmartAUD$ 1,499
ExpertBook P1 (P1503CVA-S70505X)25 NovemberASUS e-ShopCentrecom, JW, Computer Alliance, PLE, Scorptec, UmartAUD $1,349
ExpertBook P1 (P1503CVA-S70510X)25 NovemberASUS e-ShopCentrecom, JW, Computer Alliance, PLE, Scorptec, UmartPrice – 1499

New Zealand

ModelAvailability Price
ExpertBook P5 P5405CSA-NZ0207XPB Tech from Early DecemberNZD $2,999
ExpertBook P1 P1403CVA-S60486XPB Tech from Early DecemberNZD $1,595
ExpertBook P1 P1403CVA-S60488XPB Tech from Early DecemberNZD $1,829
ExpertBook P1 P1503CVA-S70512XPB Tech from Early DecemberNZD $1,595
ExpertBook P1 P1503CVA-S70517XPB Tech from Early DecemberNZD $1,829

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Specifications

ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5405)

Compute platformIntel® Core 7 Processor 258 V 32 GB 1.8 GHz (12 MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz, 8 cores, 8 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 47 Intel® Core 5 Processor 228 V 32 GB 1.6 GHz (8 MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 8 cores, 8 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 40 Intel® Core 5 Processor 226 V 16 GB 1.6 GHz (8 MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 8 cores, 8 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 40″
Graphics Intel® Arc 140 V GPU (16GB) Intel® Arc 130 V GPU (16GB) Intel® Arc 130 V GPU (8GB)”
Display 14.0″ 2560 x 1600 Anti-Glare, 100% sRGB, 400 nits
ChassisColour: Misty Grey
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
Main memory Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X-8533 MOP
Storage 1 x M.2 2280 SSD, 512 GB /1 TB M.2 PCIe®4.0 Value SSD  up to 2 TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD User upgradeable   1 x M.2 2230 SSD, up to 1 TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD User upgradeable
Connectivity WiFi 6E (802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card WiFi 7 (802.11be) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card–2025Q1
Camera 1080p FHD IR camera, Webcam Shield
I/O ports 2X Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen2, support wide range 5–20 V 1 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen2, support BC1.2 1 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen2 1 x HDMI® 2.1 1 x Audio combo jack 1 x Kensington® Nano lock slot
KeyboardFull-size keyboard with 1.5 mm key travel; backlit, spill-resistant 78 cc 
TouchpadASUS ErgoSense touchpad Smart gesture touchpad
Silent touchpad technology
Audio 2 x speaker 2 x multi-array microphone with intelliGO beam forming Smart amp technology Dolby Atmos certified”
Battery 63 Wh, 3-cell, Li-polymer
AC adapter 65 W non-wall mount Type-C® power jack,  Input : 100–240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz universal
Dimensions 31.2 x 22.3 x 1.645 cm
Weight 63 Wh battery: starting at 1299 g

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About ASUS

ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, the company is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies. Consistently ranked as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, ASUS is also committed to sustaining an incredible future. The goal is to create a net zero enterprise that helps drive the shift towards a circular economy, with a responsible supply chain creating shared value for every one of us.