Asus ExpertBook B9 (14-Inch, 2021) Series

Lightweight, robust design ; Loads of business features ; Comfortable keyboard ; Good battery life

Middling CPU ability ; A good screen – but not a great screen ; Pricier and less customisable than rivals

Unbelievably lightweight ; IO is great ; Fantastic long-lasting battery

Fans can get loud at max setting

The ASUS ExpertBook B9 is an impressive ultralight laptop with high-end specs, a great battery, and a fantastic array of ports that is an excellent choice for those working remotely or splitting their time between remote and in the office.

Record-breaking battery life ; Great 1080p display ; Robust design ; Impressive keyboard ; Slim, sub-kilo chassis

Mediocre performance ; Pricier than rivals ; No 4K screen option

World’s lightest notebook as of press time ; Incredibly tough despite being so light ; Insane battery life

Expensive ; The processor doesn’t have enough number-crunching power for more demanding tasks

All-day battery life ; Slim and light yet durable chassis ; Touchpad integrates innovative LED numeric keypad

14-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio display feels cramped ; 720p webcam is behind the times

The 14-inch Asus ExpertBook B9 450CBA is impressively thin, light, and durable but is held back by a dated display and an unimpressive webcam.

Snappy 11th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU ; Super-portable and lightweight design ; Useful extras such as LED number pad, privacy shutter, and angled keyboard ; Good port selection and plenty of storage

A bit expensive for its specs ; Build material, while light, is not as premium-feeling as some competitors ; Unremarkable battery life versus the previous edition

The business-focused Asus ExpertBook B9450CEA is a trim and light laptop with some pep in its step, plus nice hardware and software extras.

One of the lightest laptops around ; Superb battery life ; 2TB of storage ; Impressive cooling

CPU won’t be enough for all users ; On the pricey side ; Fans quite loud under load ; 16:9 screen

The Asus ExpertBook B9450 is one of the lightest business laptops around — but it’s got other great qualities, too. Our model includes 16GB of RAM, 2TB of storage, a Core i7-10510U, and Intel UHD integrated graphics. It’s a great purchase for business...

Super-light design. ; Astounding battery life of more than 24 hours video playback. ; Angled keyboard is comfortable for typing. ; LED number pad built into touchpad. ; 2TB of SSD storage.

Heavy-duty users will want a peppier CPU. ; A lot of chassis flex in and around the touchpad. ; Finicky calculator activation button.

A record-setting battery-life monster, the Asus ExpertBook B9450 is a super-light "Project Athena" business laptop with loads of handy connectivity. You can find speedier and better-built laptops, but it's a great choice for long-haul travelers.

Great battery life ; Sturdy and durable ; Decently vivid and bright ; Swift SSD speeds ; Excellent speakers

Price doesn’t match its quality ; Some performance mishaps

The Asus ExpertBook B9450 is exceptionally light and thin with resplendent audio, long-lasting battery life, a solid display and swift SSD speeds, but be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for underwhelming performance in certain categories.