ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 and ZenBook 14 Models Integrate Qualcomm, AMD, and Intel NPUs
TL;DR. ASUS introduces new ExpertBook and ZenBook 14 laptops featuring dedicated NPUs from Qualcomm, AMD, and Intel, designed for on-device AI acceleration. - Key spec: Up to 60 TOPS NPU performance - Availability: Q3 2026 (ExpertBook B5 Flip G2); later date for Zenbook 14 models - Standout: Zenbook 14 models offer three processor options, including an ARM64 Snapdragon X X1 26 100 with a 45 TOPS Hexagon NPU
- ASUS updates its ExpertBook and Zenbook 14 laptop lines with new processors featuring integrated NPUs.
- The Zenbook 14 models offer a choice of Intel Core Ultra 9 (50 TOPS), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 (60 TOPS), or Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1 26 100 (45 TOPS Hexagon NPU).
- The ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 uses an Intel Core 7 350 processor with an 18 TOPS NPU, emphasizing its convertible and business-oriented features.
Sources
- ASUS's ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 is a 2.9 pound 360 touchscreen laptop — engadget.com
- asia.nikkei.com — asia.nikkei.com