I did not expect this Windows laptop for business to impress me in the ways that it did

• The Asus ExpertBook Ultra B9 is a premium business PC launching in April 2026.
• It's an impressive machine with a sleek design, strong performance from an Intel Panther Lake chip, and excellent battery life.
• Preliminary information suggests a high price tag.

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The Asus ExpertBook Ultra B9 is a special laptop for me. It's the first laptop I'm reviewing this year, and it's the first Panther Lake-powered device I've used outside of an official Intel event. I've been eager to try one, and this machine is simply fantastic. From design to performance, it is a laptop that is sure to impress.

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