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ASUS ExpertBook B3405CCA-LY0516X 14" WUXGA

Intel Core Ultra 5 225H - 16GB RAM - 512GB SSD - Win 11 Pro - 1Y Warranty

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ASUS ExpertBook B3405CCA-LY0516X 14" WUXGA

Intel Core Ultra 5 225H - 16GB RAM - 512GB SSD - Win 11 Pro - 1Y Warranty

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  • MPN: B3405CCA-LY0516X
  • Part #: NBKASU253405
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • MPN: B3405CCA-LY0516X
  • Part #: NBKASU253405
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CPU Family

Intel Core Ultra 5

Memory Size

16GB

Screen Size

14 inches

Screen Resolution

1920x1200

SSD Capacity

512GB

GPU Model

Integrated Graphics

Operating System

Windows 11 Pro

eMMC Capacity

N/A

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Features

ASUS ExpertBook B3 AI PC offers extensive customization to empower your daily business needs. Equipped with up to the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor with Intel vPro®, Intel AI Boost NPU and Intel Arc graphics, this AI PC delivers solid performance to tackle a wide range of tasks seamlessly. ASUS ExpertBook B3 features AI tools such as ASUS AI ExpertMeet1, Microsoft Copilot2 and AI noise-canceling technology, delivering an unmatched productivity experience. With military-grade durability3, a full range of I/O ports, ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6E and advanced security features, this lightweight AI PC ensures flexibility and efficiency on the go. In addition, with long battery life, exceptional visuals and audio, and an eco-friendly design, ASUS ExpertBook B3 supports a sustainable, streamlined workflow - keeping you productive wherever you work.

Robust performance

Powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor with Intel vPro® and Intel® Arc graphics, ASUS ExpertBook B3 delivers high-performance capabilities needed to get the job done. With up to 64 GB5 of memory and ample storage, this AI PC is designed to smoothly handle demanding tasks, enhancing business potential with fast, responsive performance essential for today's challenges - enabling seamless multitasking, advanced data handling and efficient operations. ASUS ExpertBook B3 redefines your workstyle, elevating your business pursuits to new heights and achieving results like never before.

ASUS AI ExpertMeet

ASUS AI ExpertMeet1 is designed to bring you and your business partners closer by eliminating barriers to international conference calls. It offers seamless communication with AI translation and speaker ID functionality to help identify each speaker's key discussion points. In addition, AI Meeting Minutes also assist in extracting the key points from your meetings.

Be seen, be remembered

Enhance your presence in video conferences by displaying a Webcam Watermark that shows your business card as a watermark, including your name, position, company and contact information. This helps attendees quickly familiarize themselves with you, making a strong impression and facilitating smoother communication.

​​Worry-free sharing on screen

The Screen Watermark function ensures your data and information are secure from the moment you start sharing your screen - helping to protect confidential information. For example, when sharing prototypes with business partners, there's often a concern about ideas being stolen or shared with competitors. With a Screen Watermark, even if someone takes a screenshot, the visible patterns indicate that the images are not their own.

Connect across languages

With AI ExpertMeet, language barriers are no longer an issue in international conference calls. AI Translated Subtitles provide multilingual translations, ensuring smooth communication even if you're not familiar with your business partner's language. AI ExpertMeet supports up to eight languages, including Simplified and Traditional Chinese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese.

Capture and extract everything said

AI ExpertMeet offers speech-to-text transcriptions with unique speaker IDs. After the call, the meeting is recorded and saved as an audio file. This feature captures everything said, extracts key points from multiple speakers, and clearly identifies who presented each key point using speaker IDs.

Effortlessly capture key points

With AI ExpertMeet, you no longer need to spend time writing meeting minutes during or after conference calls, so you can focus fully on what matters most. AI ExpertMeet will expertly summarize the key points for you, transcribing the meeting and generating a concise summary by capturing and highlighting important details.

Smarter, faster, AI-powered

Powered by the Intel AI Boost Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and Microsoft Copilot5 for exceptional AI performance, ASUS ExpertBook B3 is an ideal choice for professionals. This AI PC combines outstanding performance with advanced security features for a strong defense against potential threats, enabling users to navigate their tasks smoothly. In addition, AI noise canceling technology ensures clear, uninterrupted communication for remote work and conference calls.

Intel AI Boost (NPU)

The Intel NPU is dedicated to AI workloads and optimized for sustained, power-moderate applications. This groundbreaking integrated AI engine seamlessly delivers improved collaboration and productivity through local AI assistants, and superior video editing performance, all while maximizing energy efficiency for exceptional per-watt performance.

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot2 with commercial data protection is your AI assistant at work. Supercharge your productivity and achieve more with less time and effort using Copilot. Experience your everyday AI companion now with the dedicated Copilot key. Just one click for endless exploration.

Two-way AI noise canceling technology

To provide exceptional remote-working and video-conferencing experiences, ASUS ExpertBook B3 features AI-powered noise-canceling technology that cancels out unwanted background noise and pick up the user's voice for optimum conference-call quality. Whether you're on-the-go or engaging in remote work with occasional background noise, ASUS ExpertBook B3 guarantees uninterrupted calls.

Business-centric design and easy repairability

ASUS ExpertBook B3 boasts a stylish design with optimized thermal performance. It is easy to repair and features an exceptionally user-friendly battery assembly.

Stylish design for serious business

ASUS ExpertBook B3 boasts a sophisticated, architecture-inspired design with a new chassis. Showcasing a 180-degree lay-flat hinge, it features an elegant gentle grey color finish and a sustainable design incorporating over 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.

Built to be cool

ASUS ExpertBook B3 also features the innovative ExpertCool thermal solution that ensures consistent, optimal cooling whether the lid is open or closed guaranteeing peak performance even during extended use. Moreover, the heat is directed to the rear of the device, preventing warm air from causing hand discomfort when using a mouse.

Effortless serviceability and upgradability

ASUS ExpertBook B3 is designed for easy repairability and features an exceptionally user-friendly battery assembly. It offers multiple battery specifications and can be easily disassembled and reassembled using just six screws for the base cover. Furthermore, it features a zero-screw quick battery disassembly design, ensuring effortless battery replacement.

Exceptional user-friendliness

ASUS ExpertBook B3 showcases exceptional user-friendliness with its user-centric design. Additionally, it provides image maker and BIOS customization directly from the factory.

Connectivity without the clutter

ASUS ExpertBook B3 is crafted to provide an exceptional user experience. Its I/O ports are strategically placed to ensure an uncluttered workspace, allowing free movement of the mouse without interference from cords. The right side of the device is kept clear to facilitate smooth mouse usage.

Online meetings, optimized

ASUS ExpertBook B3 features video-conference shortcut keys which make managing online meetings quick and effortless.

Maximize output, minimize effort

ASUS ExpertBook B3 features a high-comfort keyboard with full-sized keycaps to empower an unrivaled input experience - maximizing efficiency and productivity through every work day.

Designed for your lifestyle, wherever you need it

ASUS ExpertBook B3 is a lightweight AI laptop, weighing just 1.4 kg4, designed to support everything you do, wherever you are. It boasts an up to 63 Wh6 battery which ensures long battery life. Additionally, it guarantees reliable connections with its Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card. Moreover, ASUS ExpertBook B3 features up to 5G LTE, providing faster internet speeds and more secure connections wherever you work. These impressive features empower you to work productively anywhere.

Vibrant visual

ASUS ExpertBook B3 boasts a 14-inch NanoEdge display with an 84% screen-to-body ratio, featuring a 16:10 panel and a two-sided NanoEdge design for an immersive and productive work experience. It includes TÜV Rheinland eye protection technology and an anti-glare panel that minimizes reflections, ensuring vibrant visuals even in bright environments and reducing eye strain during extended use.

Top-notch audio

ASUS ExpertBook B3 delivers exceptional audio quality, thanks to Dirac audio technology with dual speakers. Additionally, its dual-array microphones effectively capture your voice, ensuring clear and high-quality sound. ASUS ExpertBook B3 also supports speech recognition that understands and process voice commands, making it highly efficient for tasks that require hands-free operation, and smart audio-monitoring protection technology to enhance audio quality while safeguarding the hardware. Whether you're presenting or listening during a conference call, top-notch audio is guaranteed.

Extreme durability to elevate business

ASUS ExpertBook B3 is remarkably robust for a business laptop, boasting military-grade durability standards3. It endures multiple tests that adhere to the exacting US military-grade MIL-STD-810H standard3. Additionally, ExpertBook B3 is tested for wear-resistance with wool felt for up to 60,000 cycles, ensuring your laptop will retain its good looks for good for longer.
Moreover, ASUS ExpertBook B3 undergoes a rigorous torture-test regime - the ASUS Superior Durability Tests - to mimic rough day-to-day handling to ensure maximum reliability and durability. Whether you are an urban cloud worker, a frontline worker or an executive manager, you can rest assured that your laptop is ready for work and life.

Uncompromised connectivity

ASUS ExpertBook B3 provides an extensive array of I/O ports to fulfill all your connectivity requirements. It features two Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C™15 ports supporting Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1. Additionally, it includes two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 TMDS port, a microSD card slot, an optional nano SIM slot, and an optional smart card reader. Audio needs are met with a combo audio jack, while security is bolstered by a Kensington® nano lock slot. Network connectivity is facilitated by a low-profile Ethernet port, allowing for a thinner base-cover design. This versatile selection ensures seamless connectivity for a variety of devices and peripherals.


Specifications

Color

Gentle Grey

Operating System

Windows 11 Pro

Processor

Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 225H 1.7 GHz (18MB Cache, up to 4.9 GHz, 14 cores, 14 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS

Graphics

Intel® Graphics

Neural processor

Intel® AI Boost NPU

Display

Non-touch screen, 14.0-inch, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10, Wide view, Anti-glare display, LED Backlit, 300nits, NTSC: 45%, Screen-to-body ratio: 84%

Memory

8GB DDR5 SO-DIMM x 2, Memory Max Up to: 64GB

Storage

512GB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD, TCG Opal 2.0 self-encrypting drive (SED)

I/O Ports

2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (support display / power delivery)
1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
Micro SD card reader
Smart card reader

Expansion Slots (includes used)

2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots
1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4
1x M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0x4
While selecting the LTE/5G specification, the 2230 SSD can't be installed additionally due to design limitation.

Keyboard & Touchpad

Backlit Chiclet Keyboard, 1.5mm Key-travel, Spill-resistant Keyboard

Camera

1080p FHD camera
With privacy shutter

Audio

Audio by Dirac
Smart Amp Technology
Built-in speaker
Built-in array microphone

Network and Communication

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card

Battery

50WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion
Long life rechargeable lithium polymer battery.

Power Supply

TYPE-C, 65W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal

Weight

Start from: 1.42 kg (3.13 lbs)

Dimensions (W x D x H)

31.51 x 22.68 x 1.89 ~ 1.90 cm (12.41" x 8.93" x 0.74" ~ 0.75")

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Shipping Weight:
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PB Part No:
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Product Model:
B3405CCA-LY0516X
Warranty: 12 months *
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ASUS ExpertBook B3405CCA-LY0516X 14" WUXGA Intel Core Ultra 5 225H - 16GB RAM - 512GB SSD - Win 11 Pro - 1Y Warranty

  • Brand: ASUS
  • MPN: B3405CCA-LY0516X
  • Part #: NBKASU253405
PB Tech price $1,389.42 Excluding GST PB Tech price $1,597.83 Including GST

Date Created: 05:50, 01-11-2025
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Features

ASUS ExpertBook B3 AI PC offers extensive customization to empower your daily business needs. Equipped with up to the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor with Intel vPro®, Intel AI Boost NPU and Intel Arc graphics, this AI PC delivers solid performance to tackle a wide range of tasks seamlessly. ASUS ExpertBook B3 features AI tools such as ASUS AI ExpertMeet1, Microsoft Copilot2 and AI noise-canceling technology, delivering an unmatched productivity experience. With military-grade durability3, a full range of I/O ports, ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6E and advanced security features, this lightweight AI PC ensures flexibility and efficiency on the go. In addition, with long battery life, exceptional visuals and audio, and an eco-friendly design, ASUS ExpertBook B3 supports a sustainable, streamlined workflow - keeping you productive wherever you work.

Robust performance

Powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor with Intel vPro® and Intel® Arc graphics, ASUS ExpertBook B3 delivers high-performance capabilities needed to get the job done. With up to 64 GB5 of memory and ample storage, this AI PC is designed to smoothly handle demanding tasks, enhancing business potential with fast, responsive performance essential for today's challenges - enabling seamless multitasking, advanced data handling and efficient operations. ASUS ExpertBook B3 redefines your workstyle, elevating your business pursuits to new heights and achieving results like never before.

ASUS AI ExpertMeet

ASUS AI ExpertMeet1 is designed to bring you and your business partners closer by eliminating barriers to international conference calls. It offers seamless communication with AI translation and speaker ID functionality to help identify each speaker's key discussion points. In addition, AI Meeting Minutes also assist in extracting the key points from your meetings.

Be seen, be remembered

Enhance your presence in video conferences by displaying a Webcam Watermark that shows your business card as a watermark, including your name, position, company and contact information. This helps attendees quickly familiarize themselves with you, making a strong impression and facilitating smoother communication.

​​Worry-free sharing on screen

The Screen Watermark function ensures your data and information are secure from the moment you start sharing your screen - helping to protect confidential information. For example, when sharing prototypes with business partners, there's often a concern about ideas being stolen or shared with competitors. With a Screen Watermark, even if someone takes a screenshot, the visible patterns indicate that the images are not their own.

Connect across languages

With AI ExpertMeet, language barriers are no longer an issue in international conference calls. AI Translated Subtitles provide multilingual translations, ensuring smooth communication even if you're not familiar with your business partner's language. AI ExpertMeet supports up to eight languages, including Simplified and Traditional Chinese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese.

Capture and extract everything said

AI ExpertMeet offers speech-to-text transcriptions with unique speaker IDs. After the call, the meeting is recorded and saved as an audio file. This feature captures everything said, extracts key points from multiple speakers, and clearly identifies who presented each key point using speaker IDs.

Effortlessly capture key points

With AI ExpertMeet, you no longer need to spend time writing meeting minutes during or after conference calls, so you can focus fully on what matters most. AI ExpertMeet will expertly summarize the key points for you, transcribing the meeting and generating a concise summary by capturing and highlighting important details.

Smarter, faster, AI-powered

Powered by the Intel AI Boost Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and Microsoft Copilot5 for exceptional AI performance, ASUS ExpertBook B3 is an ideal choice for professionals. This AI PC combines outstanding performance with advanced security features for a strong defense against potential threats, enabling users to navigate their tasks smoothly. In addition, AI noise canceling technology ensures clear, uninterrupted communication for remote work and conference calls.

Intel AI Boost (NPU)

The Intel NPU is dedicated to AI workloads and optimized for sustained, power-moderate applications. This groundbreaking integrated AI engine seamlessly delivers improved collaboration and productivity through local AI assistants, and superior video editing performance, all while maximizing energy efficiency for exceptional per-watt performance.

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot2 with commercial data protection is your AI assistant at work. Supercharge your productivity and achieve more with less time and effort using Copilot. Experience your everyday AI companion now with the dedicated Copilot key. Just one click for endless exploration.

Two-way AI noise canceling technology

To provide exceptional remote-working and video-conferencing experiences, ASUS ExpertBook B3 features AI-powered noise-canceling technology that cancels out unwanted background noise and pick up the user's voice for optimum conference-call quality. Whether you're on-the-go or engaging in remote work with occasional background noise, ASUS ExpertBook B3 guarantees uninterrupted calls.

Business-centric design and easy repairability

ASUS ExpertBook B3 boasts a stylish design with optimized thermal performance. It is easy to repair and features an exceptionally user-friendly battery assembly.

Stylish design for serious business

ASUS ExpertBook B3 boasts a sophisticated, architecture-inspired design with a new chassis. Showcasing a 180-degree lay-flat hinge, it features an elegant gentle grey color finish and a sustainable design incorporating over 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.

Built to be cool

ASUS ExpertBook B3 also features the innovative ExpertCool thermal solution that ensures consistent, optimal cooling whether the lid is open or closed guaranteeing peak performance even during extended use. Moreover, the heat is directed to the rear of the device, preventing warm air from causing hand discomfort when using a mouse.

Effortless serviceability and upgradability

ASUS ExpertBook B3 is designed for easy repairability and features an exceptionally user-friendly battery assembly. It offers multiple battery specifications and can be easily disassembled and reassembled using just six screws for the base cover. Furthermore, it features a zero-screw quick battery disassembly design, ensuring effortless battery replacement.

Exceptional user-friendliness

ASUS ExpertBook B3 showcases exceptional user-friendliness with its user-centric design. Additionally, it provides image maker and BIOS customization directly from the factory.

Connectivity without the clutter

ASUS ExpertBook B3 is crafted to provide an exceptional user experience. Its I/O ports are strategically placed to ensure an uncluttered workspace, allowing free movement of the mouse without interference from cords. The right side of the device is kept clear to facilitate smooth mouse usage.

Online meetings, optimized

ASUS ExpertBook B3 features video-conference shortcut keys which make managing online meetings quick and effortless.

Maximize output, minimize effort

ASUS ExpertBook B3 features a high-comfort keyboard with full-sized keycaps to empower an unrivaled input experience - maximizing efficiency and productivity through every work day.

Designed for your lifestyle, wherever you need it

ASUS ExpertBook B3 is a lightweight AI laptop, weighing just 1.4 kg4, designed to support everything you do, wherever you are. It boasts an up to 63 Wh6 battery which ensures long battery life. Additionally, it guarantees reliable connections with its Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card. Moreover, ASUS ExpertBook B3 features up to 5G LTE, providing faster internet speeds and more secure connections wherever you work. These impressive features empower you to work productively anywhere.

Vibrant visual

ASUS ExpertBook B3 boasts a 14-inch NanoEdge display with an 84% screen-to-body ratio, featuring a 16:10 panel and a two-sided NanoEdge design for an immersive and productive work experience. It includes TÜV Rheinland eye protection technology and an anti-glare panel that minimizes reflections, ensuring vibrant visuals even in bright environments and reducing eye strain during extended use.

Top-notch audio

ASUS ExpertBook B3 delivers exceptional audio quality, thanks to Dirac audio technology with dual speakers. Additionally, its dual-array microphones effectively capture your voice, ensuring clear and high-quality sound. ASUS ExpertBook B3 also supports speech recognition that understands and process voice commands, making it highly efficient for tasks that require hands-free operation, and smart audio-monitoring protection technology to enhance audio quality while safeguarding the hardware. Whether you're presenting or listening during a conference call, top-notch audio is guaranteed.

Extreme durability to elevate business

ASUS ExpertBook B3 is remarkably robust for a business laptop, boasting military-grade durability standards3. It endures multiple tests that adhere to the exacting US military-grade MIL-STD-810H standard3. Additionally, ExpertBook B3 is tested for wear-resistance with wool felt for up to 60,000 cycles, ensuring your laptop will retain its good looks for good for longer.
Moreover, ASUS ExpertBook B3 undergoes a rigorous torture-test regime - the ASUS Superior Durability Tests - to mimic rough day-to-day handling to ensure maximum reliability and durability. Whether you are an urban cloud worker, a frontline worker or an executive manager, you can rest assured that your laptop is ready for work and life.

Uncompromised connectivity

ASUS ExpertBook B3 provides an extensive array of I/O ports to fulfill all your connectivity requirements. It features two Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C™15 ports supporting Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1. Additionally, it includes two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 TMDS port, a microSD card slot, an optional nano SIM slot, and an optional smart card reader. Audio needs are met with a combo audio jack, while security is bolstered by a Kensington® nano lock slot. Network connectivity is facilitated by a low-profile Ethernet port, allowing for a thinner base-cover design. This versatile selection ensures seamless connectivity for a variety of devices and peripherals.


Specifications

Color

Gentle Grey

Operating System

Windows 11 Pro

Processor

Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 225H 1.7 GHz (18MB Cache, up to 4.9 GHz, 14 cores, 14 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS

Graphics

Intel® Graphics

Neural processor

Intel® AI Boost NPU

Display

Non-touch screen, 14.0-inch, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10, Wide view, Anti-glare display, LED Backlit, 300nits, NTSC: 45%, Screen-to-body ratio: 84%

Memory

8GB DDR5 SO-DIMM x 2, Memory Max Up to: 64GB

Storage

512GB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD, TCG Opal 2.0 self-encrypting drive (SED)

I/O Ports

2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (support display / power delivery)
1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
Micro SD card reader
Smart card reader

Expansion Slots (includes used)

2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots
1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4
1x M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0x4
While selecting the LTE/5G specification, the 2230 SSD can't be installed additionally due to design limitation.

Keyboard & Touchpad

Backlit Chiclet Keyboard, 1.5mm Key-travel, Spill-resistant Keyboard

Camera

1080p FHD camera
With privacy shutter

Audio

Audio by Dirac
Smart Amp Technology
Built-in speaker
Built-in array microphone

Network and Communication

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card

Battery

50WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion
Long life rechargeable lithium polymer battery.

Power Supply

TYPE-C, 65W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal

Weight

Start from: 1.42 kg (3.13 lbs)

Dimensions (W x D x H)

31.51 x 22.68 x 1.89 ~ 1.90 cm (12.41" x 8.93" x 0.74" ~ 0.75")

Date Created: 05:50, 01-11-2025
Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NBKASU253405/ASUS-ExpertBook-B3405CCA-LY0516X-14-WUXGA-Intel-Co