The ASUS ExpertBook P1 is what happens when a laptop decides to suit up and step into a boardroom. It’s clearly built with business in mind — clean, no-nonsense, and a little bit serious in that very "corporate" sort of way. Like most business laptops, it gets a few office essentials right, but also makes some unexpected choices on the fundamentals.
But priced at ₹74,990 (for the variant we tested) it raises a pretty big question — can it really justify that price tag in a world where the MacBook Air M4 exists?
Design
Let’s start with design — the ExpertBook P1 doesn’t try too hard. It’s clean, minimal, and built like it actually wants to show up to work on time. The body’s basically made of plastic, but the matte finish does a solid job keeping fingerprints off.
The laptop weighs about 1.4 kilos and is 19.7mm thick. Not ultra-slim by any stretch, but light enough to carry around without feeling like you’re lugging bricks. It’s also MIL-STD-810H certified, which is a fancy way of saying it can survive some serious knocks and bumps that are a part of daily life.
Visually, I actually think it looks pretty modern and understated — except for those bezels. They’re chunky. Like, can’t-miss-it chunky.
Everything else feels solid though. The keyboard deck barely flexes, and the hinge opens up fully flat — which is great when you’re working side-by-side with someone and need to quickly show your screen without weird angles.
Ports? You’ve got your 2 USB-A ports, two USB-Cs with charging and display support, HDMI 1.4, a headphone jack, and even a full-size Ethernet port.
So no, it’s not breaking new ground in design — but it’s sturdy, it’s clean, and it absolutely gets the job done.
Keyboard and Trackpad
The ExpertBook P1’s keyboard is okay at best. It’s got chiclet-style keys, in a tenkeyless layout with backlighting. The keys have 1.35mm travel, but feel mushy and not very tactile. ASUS usually nails keyboards, so this one’s a bit of a letdown. It is spill-resistant though, so that’s something.
The trackpad does the job — it is responsive and accurate enough for daily tasks — but it’s a little too small for my liking. Nothing deal-breaking, just not the most comfortable if you’re used to larger trackpads.
Display
The display on the ExpertBook P1 is another mixed bag. You’re getting a 14-inch Full HD, non-touch panel with 300 nits of brightness. This is alright for indoors, but it's nothing too impressive.
What really throws me off is the 16:9 aspect ratio. In 2025, that’s ancient. Most laptops have moved to 16:10. I did feel the missing real estate when working on docs, scrolling through spreadsheets, and during split-screen multitasking.
That said, it’s not all bad. Viewing angles are solid, and the anti-glare coating works better than I expected.
Colour reproduction is decent for day-to-day stuff — YouTube, light content, that sort of thing. But if you’re planning to binge-watch your favourite shows or dive into some serious media consumption, it won’t exactly be an enjoyable experience.
Webcam & Speakers
Moving to the webcam, the ExpertBook P1 comes with a 720p webcam, which honestly feels ancient in 2025.
It’s just about passable for Zoom or Teams calls, but only if you’ve got decent lighting. Image quality is soft, details are fuzzy, and in low light, it really falls apart.
Honestly, you’re better off using your phone’s selfie cam or a proper external webcam.
As for the speakers, they’re bottom-firing and tucked near the sides. They’re fine for the usual video calls or a quick YouTube break, but don’t expect anything beyond that.
They don’t get very loud, and there’s barely any separation between vocals and background audio. ASUS says they’re tuned by Dirac, but to me, they sound average at best. Good enough for work — but not your go-to for music or movie nights.
So far, the ExpertBook P1 hasn’t been that impressive, right?
Performance
It’s only when you look under the hood that the ExpertBook P1 starts to make sense.
Our unit came with an Intel Core i7-13620H, 32GB of DDR5 RAM at 5200MT/s, and 512GB of PCIe 4.0 storage. What’s great is that the RAM and storage are both upgradable. You can upgrade to 64GB RAM and even run dual SSDs in RAID, which is super handy if you’re dealing with big files or sensitive data.
Now, the 13620H isn’t Intel’s latest and greatest chip, so don’t expect record-breaking benchmarks. But honestly? It performs really well. I had over 30 Chrome tabs open, a few spreadsheets, some documents — no lag, no stutter. Just smooth, stable performance across the board.
If you’re looking to do graphic-heavy work or AI stuff though, that’s where this laptop hits its limits. There’s no dedicated GPU or onboard NPU, so creative workflows and AI tasks aren’t really its thing. But for everyday use? It holds its own.
The laptop does get a bit warm — especially around the top of the keyboard when you’re pushing it hard. You can manage the fan speed using the MyASUS app, but do keep in mind the fans do get audible.
Now, ASUS has packed in something called AI ExpertMeet, and it’s actually useful. It does real-time translations during meetings, and can even give you full transcripts, after identifying the different speakers. It can also generate minutes of the meeting, create agendas, and generate notes based on what was discussed.
You can also show a digital business card on screen during calls. Plus, if you’re sharing your screen during a meeting, it slaps on a watermark to keep things protected against prying eyes.
Pair all of that with Microsoft’s Copilot tools, and you’ve got a solid productivity setup.
Security-wise, this machine’s actually pretty stacked. You’ve got a fingerprint scanner for easy logins, but the real protection comes from the TPM 2.0 chip, which basically is a hardware-level security module that stores passwords, encryption keys, and other sensitive info separately from the rest of the system.
The laptop also meets a few BIOS integrity guidelines, so it can detect if someone’s tampered with your firmware and recover your settings. And since the laptop is Windows Secured-core certified, all of this is enabled straight out of the box.
Battery
Battery life is another crucial area for business laptops. The ExpertBook P1 again gets a good grade with its a 50Wh, 3-cell battery. I could easily get through a full workday before charging it.
But when I did need to top it up, charging was surprisingly quick with the included 65W USB-C charger. The laptop went from 0 to 100% in just under an hour, which is pretty solid.
Verdict
The ASUS ExpertBook P1 does it best to check the right boxes for business users — clean design, functional layout, and a no-fuss approach. It’s got a sturdy design, decent performance for everyday tasks, and enough ports to keep most professionals happy.
The base version of the P1, starts ₹39,990, which may seem tempting. But, you only get an Intel i3 and 8 gigs of RAM.
At ₹74,990, for the Intel i7-13620H variant we tested, it’s a tough sell. The new M4 MacBook Air, for instance, offers a more polished experience across the board. And even within the Windows ecosystem, there are plenty of compelling options — including some with dedicated GPUs and NPUs — many of them from ASUS’ lineup.
