It's been over half a year into 2025 now, and AI's popping up everywhere—getting super advanced and feeling totally normal these days.
It's especially huge on personal computers, where all these helpful AI tools are really stepping up.
A few years back, folks were all about generative AI, but most of that stuff needed an internet connection to run.
Fast forward, and ASUS jumped on it quick with their ExpertBook series for business laptops, rolling out AMD-based options.
Giving companies way more choices to pick from.
This new model sticks to the ExpertBook vibe—built for businesses, pros, and IT folks, with tons of ports and rock-solid reliability.
Plus, it's packing the latest AMD Ryzen™ AI series CPU for business use.
That lineup's got an integrated AMD Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that's all about handling AI workloads.
Delivering top-tier 50+ NPU TOPS (trillions of operations per second) for AI processing power.
So users get speedy computing and smooth info handling, boosting productivity with AI all over the place.
It's got a 16:10 2.5K anti-glare screen and AMD® Radeon™ graphics—basically the ultimate business sidekick for the AI era.
Today, let's switch things up with me, the fox guy, and check out this business laptop—my first hands-on with an AMD setup.
ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406CKA)
Stick with me as we dive into the ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406CKA)
PM3406CKA comes pre-loaded with Windows 11 Pro OS.
CPU is the fresh AMD Ryzen™ AI series—AI 5 / AI 7 / AI 7 PRO 350.
This series packs an integrated AMD Neural Processing Unit (NPU), supporting AMD XDNA tech with up to 50 TOPS performance.
The one I'm chatting about today is the AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350—8 cores (4x Zen 5 + 4x Zen 5c) [kinda like the performance and efficiency cores from other brands].
16 threads at 2.0GHz (16M Cache, up to 5.0 GHz).
Standard setup includes the AMD® Radeon™ 860M graphics chip.
Memory's DDR5-5600 16GB SO-DIMM module.
There's another SO-DIMM slot for upgrades, maxing out at 64GB.
Storage's a 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD (up to 2TB).
And there's another M.2 2230 SSD PCIe® 4.0 slot (up to 1TB).
Great for extra space (total up to 3TB).
Wireless options: Wi-Fi 6 or 7, your pick.
Ports are the usual suspects for top-tier builds, like USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (full-featured) with PD charging support.
Lining up with the EU's push for unified charging standards.
ASUS ExpertBook P3 rocks fast charging tech too.
Uses USB-C for power, works with PD fast chargers.
Comes with a 90W USB-C adapter.
A bit beefier than the typical 65W, and it lets the laptop hit peak performance when plugged in.
If you're using a third-party charger, watch out—make sure it can push 90W across multiple ports.
Otherwise, you won't get full power in AC mode.
It's got a 14-inch 16:10 wide-view anti-glare screen (16-inch option too) for pros who stare at it all day without eye strain.
ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406CKA) doesn't skimp on display specs—16:10 aspect ratio.
2.5K (2560 x 1600) IPS panel, up to 400 nits, 100% sRGB.
Bigger screen real estate means pros can get more done faster.
Graphics are handled by the AMD® Radeon™ 860M chip.
ASUS ExpertBook P3 sports a fresh mist-gray design for ASUS's business line.
Same vibe as the ExpertBook P5 (P5405CSA) I mentioned earlier this year in this post—totally revamped style.
Feels younger and more lively, but still professional, and honestly looks way better.
For the 14-inch model, they went aluminum for lightness and toughness.
Weighs about 1.34 kg (starting), super slim at just 1.795 cm thick.
Keeps that reliable build in a portable package.
Passes 24 brutal MIL-STD 810H US military-grade tests, true to the ExpertBook reliability.
Stuff like altitude, extreme heat/cold, temp swings, humidity, solar radiation, vibration, dust, shock, freeze-thaw, and ship vibes.
And it doesn't cut corners on ports.
Especially the RJ-45 Ethernet jack, key for security management.
Plus, it keeps the ExpertBook's full 180-degree hinge design
On top of that, ExpertBook P3 (PM3406CKA) is ASUS's fresh AMD business laptop riding the 2025 AI wave.
Packed with the new AMD Ryzen™ AI series CPU.
Integrated NPU for AI tasks, making everything more efficient and power-sipping.
(CPUs with NPU show up as a new unit in Windows 11 Task Manager)
It's the first ExpertBook business model with the AMD Ryzen™ AI platform.
Compared to older CPUs, cores are on the latest AMD “Zen 5” architecture (cutting-edge 4nm tech, first for mobiles).
Paired with AMD RDNA™ 3.5 graphics on the AMD® Radeon™ 860M—50% more memory than last gen.
Best-in-class CPU, GPU, and NPU combo.
The camera keeps that clever physical privacy shutter.
It's basically standard on ASUS ExpertBook business machines now.
In super sensitive spots at work, just slide it shut to block any sneaky webcam hacks—super intuitive and reassuring.
Oh, and ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406CKA) has an IR camera for face recognition.
Works with Windows Hello for quick unlocks.
Keyboard's full-size with 1.5mm key travel.
Optional backlighting for typing in dim spots without missing a beat, keeping productivity high.
Splash-resistant up to 66cc.
But hey, it's for accidents, not a splash party.
Audio controls for meetings are highlighted for easy access.
Perfect for quick volume tweaks or muting in business calls or online meets.
This keyboard feedback is a big upgrade for the ExpertBook series—feels way better, making long sessions comfier.
ExpertBook P3 (PM3406CKA) is also a killer Copilot+ PC for business.
Keyboard has a dedicated Windows Copilot key.
One tap to fire up the built-in interactive generative AI: Copilot.
Quick AI help for work stuff.
Teams up with Windows 11 Pro features to max out AI-assisted efficiency.
Boost Productivity and Creativity:
- Microsoft Copilot App:
- Like a super versatile AI buddy that gets what you need—no browser hassle, just hit the icon and chat with AI to sort work issues, like:
- Writing copy, translating docs, summarizing meetings
- Learning new software, fixing PC glitches
- Like a super versatile AI buddy that gets what you need—no browser hassle, just hit the icon and chat with AI to sort work issues, like:
- AI File Explorer:
- Search with natural language to snag files fast, like “Word doc I edited last week” or “presentation co-written with John”.
- AI-Enhanced Apps:
- Built-in apps like “Photos” and “Paint” get AI boosts, for example:
- “Photos” auto-tags people and scenes for easy sorting and searching.
- “Paint” adds AI background removal and image gen—edit and create pics effortlessly.
- Built-in apps like “Photos” and “Paint” get AI boosts, for example:
- More Personalized Experience:
- AI learns your habits, like suggesting fave apps or auto-tweaking screen brightness, for a tailored vibe.
Enhance System Performance and Security:
- Faster Searches: AI speeds up finding files and apps, so you grab what you need quicker.
- Smarter Resource Management: AI tweaks resources on the fly based on what you're doing, boosting speed and battery life.
- Safer System: AI spots and blocks malware and cyber threats proactively, keeping your data and privacy locked down.
Top-right corner of the keyboard is the power button for this ExpertBook P3 (PM3406CKA).
Built-in fingerprint sensor for secure logins—integrated right in.
Hit power, and it boots and logs you in at once, keeping things private.
To avoid accidental presses, ASUS upped the force to over 200g—feels distinct from other keys.
ASUS tossed in their exclusive AI meeting helper software on the ExpertBook P3 (PM3406CKA).
AI ExpertMeet
Integrated into the ASUS Expert Center for easy access during calls.
AI meeting transcripts: Grabs full content, turns audio to text, and summarizes by speaker.
AI subtitle translation: Real-time captions for online meetings, calls, or recordings—smooths out comms.
AI noise cancel: Deep learning zaps background noise for crystal-clear audio.
AI camera: Auto-centers your face in video, tweaks quality and brightness for pro looks.
Watermarks: Slap on custom biz cards or screen overlays to share info or protect content.
With NPU crunching, these run smooth during meetings without hiccups.
Uplevels call quality big time, and security gets a solid boost too.
Includes super efficient AI meeting recording.
Audio turns straight to verbatim transcripts on the spot.
Speeds up post-meeting notes and checks, cranking efficiency.
Set speech recognition language ahead for better transcript accuracy.
Quickly translate meeting audio too.
Transcribe from any audio file, not just PC recordings.
AI handles transcript translations.
But since it's speech-to-text, double-check for tweaks.
AI's pretty solid at ID'ing speakers in group calls though.
Speaker detection tags everyone in the transcript easy.
And real-time language swaps on the fly.
Or embed watermarks in video calls so folks know your role or expertise quick.
Function-wise, speech recognition's strong.
Even with Mandarin quirks or homophone mix-ups.
Translations still nail 80-90% accuracy.
Pretty darn good overall.
ExpertBook P3 (PM3406CKA)'s ports are seriously loaded.
AMD business laptops give you everything you could want.
Left side: Power/charge light, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (full-featured), USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) - audio jack.
USB-C does 10Gbps transfers, display out, and fast charging (USB PD 3.0).
With HDMI, hook up three external monitors—boom, back at the office, it's desktop mode.
(Plus laptop screen for four total), massive workflow win!
Right side: Nano Kensington® lock slot, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps), and physical RJ-45 Ethernet (crucial in signal-controlled zones, or you're offline).
Ethernet chip helps biz manage MAC addresses.
Plus “TPM 2.0 chip” (standard in Taiwan) for disk encryption.
Keeps big corps' data safe, no leaks on sensitive stuff.
Next up, let's crack open this ExpertBook P3 (PM3406CKA) for a peek inside.
It's my usual thing—gotta show the guts no matter what.
Pop the bottom cover, and you instantly feel ASUS business series' clean, comfy design.
Layout's tidy AF, barely any cables crossing the board—except the Wi-Fi antenna.
All connectors for cards and cables are right where you can see 'em, for quick swaps.
Unlike some laptops where you gotta yank the mobo first for RAM or SSD, ASUS labels everything clear on the PCB nearby.
Makes maintenance and upgrades a breeze. Super IT- and repair-friendly.
ASUS ExpertBook business line sticks to this user-first philosophy, all pro and thoughtful.
For security, ASUS business laptops got ASUS ExpertGuardian watching 24/7.
Includes NIST SP 800-155 compliant business-grade BIOS.
Windows 11 Secured-core tech, FIDO2 biometrics login.
Plus five years of BIOS and driver updates—no worries, total peace of mind.
Cooling's fan plus heat pipe setup.
With AMD RDNA 3.5 graphics on the AMD® Radeon™ 860M.
Performance is up, so CPU+GPU run hotter, but fan and pipes balance heat and power fine.
Vents out the back—nicer for right-handers.
From the bottom strips, fan pulls air straight in, blowing heat from pipes out, plus cooling the GPU memory and RAM spots.
Bottom's one-piece metal design.
Looks like full perforations from outside, but only the fan area's open for air.
This test unit's Wi-Fi card is the new Wi-Fi 7 MediaTek MT7925 WiFi7 from MediaTek.
One of the options for AMD builds.
I'll test compatibility with ASUS's Wi-Fi 7 routers later.
Peel the RAM shield sticker, and there's a Samsung DDR5-5600 16GB SO-DIMM inside.
Empty slot next to it, up to 64GB total (32GB+32GB).
SSD's a Micron 2500 in M.2 2280 form—PCIe® 4.0 x4 QLC, DRAM-less controller.
Basically the P310 OEM version.
Extra slot's M.2 2230, up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 (two SSDs total 3TB max).
I'd rather they shipped with the 2230 filled and 2280 open—easier upgrades since 2280 parts are everywhere, but it's flipped here.
Battery's 70Wh (4548mAh) lithium-polymer.
With AMD's long-life tech, up to 18.5 hours runtime.
Cool note: Screwless battery removal—huge win for repairs, skips the hassle.
For business laptops, smoothness in daily work is key.
I just ran PCMark 10 for relevant scores—check 'em out.
Business machines aren't about raw power anyway.
It's all about rock-solid reliability and stability.
ASUS has this "Business Squad" team for enterprise users.
Super handy for SMEs—lots don't have real IT pros on staff.
Often it's just the office whiz who knows home PCs best, moonlighting.
Even procurement might be admin or accounting folks who can't ID basic specs.
So when a company dives into serious business systems, they often mismatch budget, needs, and actual hardware.
ASUS Business Squad bridges IT and buyers—stops you from speccing A but getting useless B.
Plus custom advice for hardware/software tweaks to fit your biz.
Quick turnaround on client needs.
For hardware woes, remote or on-site fixes.
Cuts the messy comms in buying or repairs.
Instant tech support too—like if third-party software glitches, Squad helps your IT zap it fast.
Overall, it's your pre-sales planner, mid-sales advisor, post-sales savior.
They just launched full-support " ASUS Business Support Plus "—worth a look if you're curious.
In business, warranty and service are top priority.
ASUS Expert series: 3-year global warranty, extendable to 5 years with on-site in Taiwan.
MyASUS in WinRE self-diagnostic helps pros and IT spot issues quick.
Then share the report via MyASUS in WinRE so repairs are a snap—no more miscommunications.
Boosts efficiency and satisfaction.
With Business Squad's full suite, from custom buys to maintenance, it's all covered.
Ultimate reliability for pros, zero headaches.
Trust shows in sales—ASUS Expert's hit #1 market share in Taiwan 18 times, gunning for 19.
Business laptops: 21 straight years top dog from 2004-2024.
Team's pro level is unmatched, and biz love the gear!
Beyond killer hardware, ASUS drops biz solutions galore (click for more).
Like the HR management system my southern clients swear by.
File tracking security control.
These are game-changers for Taiwan's ton of SMEs.
Bottom line: Old ExpertBooks stuck to one platform.
Now ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406CKA) brings fresh, efficient solutions.
CPU on TSMC 4nm for power-saving punch.
High-perf Zen 5 CPU AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350 + AMD RDNA 3.5 graphics AMD® Radeon™ 860M
NPU cranks 50+ TOPS AI ops per second.
Ports galore for field-to-office all-in-one ease.
Durability: Crushed tougher MIL-STD 810H tests plus ASUS internals.
Bigger perf jumps than rivals, better battery too.
Across the board, it's the go-to AI business laptop right now.
Reasonable price, loaded ports, full features ~ that's my wrap on this biz beast.
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