Asus ExpertBook P3 ZDNET's key takeaways The Asus ExpertBook P3 is currently on sale at the company's website for $1,230.
It's a great laptop, boasting a compact design, a long-lasting battery, and powerful speakers.
However, the dull display and weak webcam keep it from being a perfect all-rounder. View now at Asus View now at Amazon more buying choices
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Work laptops are an interesting category, because they're all out to do the same thing: help professionals and students power through their day. So, when I review these computers, I look at the subtleties.
Even though two models seem identical on the surface, it's the small differences in design and functionality that make one laptop a better experience over another. Case in point: the Asus ExpertBook P3.
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It might be because I recently reviewed it, but the ExpertBook P3 immediately reminded me of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1. Both aim to be reliable and versatile PCs, but Asus' model does a better job. It feels more purposeful. Where the IdeaPad felt like it was checking off boxes, the ExpertBook understands its role by having smart design choices and polish that make it a great day-to-day companion.
Comfortable, portable
The ExpertBook P3 is a compact laptop that's easy to tote around, measuring 12.31 x 8.94 x 0.71 inches and weighing just under three pounds. Asus uses the available space quite effectively here. The all-black keyboard is surprisingly comfortable, with a good amount of travel distance that avoids mushy keys. It even has a full-sized number pad that doesn't overly compress the key sizes.
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