ASUS ExpertBook P5: First Intel Lunar Lake Laptop Unveiled for 2024 Launch

ASUS Unveils ExpertBook P5 With Intel Lunar Lake CPUs, 14" 2.5K 144Hz Display, Sleek Design & Launching In 2H 2024

ASUS has unveiled its brand new ExpertBook P5 laptop which comes equipped with Intel's next-gen Lunar Lake CPUs. ASUS's Sleek ExpertBook P5 Laptop Is Designed For The "AI PC" Segment, Powered By Intel Lunar Lake CPUs ASUS teased its first Intel Lunar Lake CPUs at Computex 2024 and it looks like the company is now moving towards an official introduction. The first Lunar Lake laptop that the company is listed right now is the ExpertBook P5 which comes in a sleek and modern design with lots of standout features so let's get started. The ASUS ExpertBook P5 laptop features an undisclosed Intel Lunar Lake "Core Ultra 200V" CPU. It is stated that the processor offers cutting-edge AI capabilities with over 45 TOPS from the NPU and over 100 total platform TOPS when combining the CPU, GPU, & NPU. We know from our deep dive that Lunar Lake offers up to 48 AI TOPS while the GPU offers up to 67 TOPS for a whopping 120 AI TOPS in total. Other specifications disclosed include up to 32 GB of onboard LPDDR5X memory clocked at 8533 MT/s, up to 3 TB of PCIe 4.0 Dual SSD storage, up to WiFi 7 (802.11be) support and a keyboard that features larger keycaps and a 1.5mm key travel. The display itself is a 14" anti-glare panel with 2.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. All of this combined, you are getting a sleek laptop that has a starting weight of 1.3 kg, all packaged within a premium all-metal body design and you also get a 180-degree lay-flat hinge. ASUS is also using a brand new cooling technology which makes sure that the laptop is getting the optimal amount of cooling whether the laptop's lid is open or closed. Other key features include a business-grade security ecosystem which is powered by a Windows 11 secured-core PC framework & a NIST-155-ready Commercial-Grade BIOS protection. You also get a biometric login (fingerprint & IR camera) for Windows Hello login. For those who want extra privacy, the webcam can be shielded by a physical cover. As for the launch, ASUS has stated a 2H 2024 launch window for its first Intel Lunar Lake CPU-powered laptops. The ExpertBook P5 laptop looks great on paper but we will wait to see what the pricing looks like. ASUS is also gearing up for the launch of its AMD Ryzen AI 300 "Strix"-powered laptops this month so stay tuned for those too.

Asus showcases its first Intel Lunar Lake laptop -- ExpertBook P5 (P5405) detailed

Asus has published a detailed overview of an upcoming Intel Lunar Lake laptop. The new Asus ExpertBook P5's key attractions are laid bare in this pre-launch exposé. However, Asus steadfastly avoids mention of Intel Lunar Lake or any specific processor SKU. Instead, the processor is described as a "next-generation Intel Core Ultra," with 45+ NPU TOPs. Officially revealed during Computex last month, Intel's Lunar Lake processors feature an NPU which offers 48 TOPS, and easily exceeds Microsoft's minimum requirements for Copilot+ PCs. Actually, the Lunar Lake platform provides up to 120 total TOPS when the SoC is used as a three-AI engine architecture. So, we didn't have to call in Sherlock Holmes to be certain that Asus is detailing a new Lunar Lake laptop here. Targeting professionals, the new Asus ExpertBook P5 has plenty of attractive qualities and features. The minimal modern design wraps the clamshell in "military-grade durable, premium aluminum," with a "slim-bezel 2.5K 144 Hz anti-glare display," as your focal point. Despite its touted strength and processing power the ExpertBook P5 (P5405) weighs just 1.3kg (2.87 pounds). Asus product pages usually feature a specifications tab (as well as awards and support tabs), but we don't have a full set of specs for this new Lunar Lake device, perhaps understandably. We do have a big section about the Intel processor - even though Lunar Lake isn't specifically mentioned, as noted earlier. Accompanying the unspecified processor, buyers of the new Lunar Lake ExpertBook will be able to spec up to 32GB of RAM, and up to 3TB of storage (dual SSD slots, 1TB presumably soldered). A range of security features underline this device's 'pro' credentials. Users will be protected by Asus Adaptive Lock IR camera biometrics, a discrete TPM 2.0, a webcam shield, and a Kensington Nano security slot. This Windows 11 Pro laptop offers Wi-Fi 7 networking as standard. Other specs and features of the upcoming ExpertBook P5 (P5405) highlighted by Asus on this product page include its enhanced cooling system that is claimed to operate effectively whether the laptop lid is opened or closed. Asus also boasts of the device's 180-degree hinge and the keyboard which has "larger keycaps and comfortable 1.5mm key travel." Asus says that we should expect to see the release of the ExpertBook P5 (P5405) in "H2 2024," but earlier coverage points more precisely at Q3 2024. One thing is for sure, Intel will be keen to get its partners to make Lunar Lake AI PCs available ASAP to minimize any foothold the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors get secure in this highly competitive market.