ASUS has released the ExpertBook Ultra, a lightweight business notebook designed for AI-intensive workloads in the U.S. and international markets [1, 4].
The launch represents a push to integrate high-level artificial intelligence processing into ultra-portable hardware. By combining a low physical footprint with significant computing power, the device targets business users who require mobile AI capabilities without the weight of a traditional workstation [1].
The laptop weighs 0.99 kg [5], making it a sub-kilogram device intended for high mobility. Despite its size, the ExpertBook Ultra delivers 180 TOPS of AI performance [1]. This processing power is designed to support Copilot PC functions and other next-generation business applications [5].
The rollout began with an initial launch in India and a debut at CES 2026 [1, 3]. The device became available in South Africa in April 2026 [3]. Following these releases, the laptop also landed in the U.S. store [4].
ASUS said the device is a solution for professional users who need to run complex AI models locally while traveling. The integration of high TOPS, or tera operations per second, allows the hardware to handle AI tasks more efficiently than previous generations of business laptops [1].
“The ExpertBook Ultra delivers 180 TOPS of AI performance.”
The arrival of the ExpertBook Ultra signals a shift in the enterprise hardware market where AI performance is becoming a primary metric alongside battery life and weight. By hitting the 180 TOPS threshold in a sub-1kg chassis, ASUS is attempting to normalize 'AI PCs' as the standard for corporate mobility, moving AI processing from the cloud directly onto the user's desk.
