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For £658 ex‑VAT, the ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip is a decent buy if you specifically want a 2‑in‑1 and you’ll actually use the touchscreen/hinge in day-to-day work (meetings, workshops, site visits, lots of note-taking). The Core 5 + Windows 11 Pro Education combo is a sensible “workhorse” configuration for typical office apps, browsing, and light content tasks without feeling like you’re paying premium money for an ultra-high-end device. ASUS ExpertBook generally also feels more built for business handling than consumer 2‑in‑1s, which matters in the real world when devices are moving between staff.
That said, I’d be cautious if your priorities are maximum longevity and headroom. The 8 GB memory and relatively modest storage can become limiting sooner than you might expect for heavier multitasking (lots of browser tabs, Teams + multiple docs, bigger spreadsheet models, etc.). Also, 2‑in‑1s can cost you a bit on performance consistency and battery feel compared with clamshell business laptops—so if you don’t truly need the flip form factor, you’ll likely get better value elsewhere at the same budget. Overall: buy it if you need the flip + touchscreen for real user workflows; don’t buy it if you’re purely trying to minimise cost while keeping a laptop “comfortable” for several years.

Maximum flexibility anytime, anywhere
ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip is built to embrace the new normal, empowering you to work or learn flexibly and effortlessly — anytime and anywhere. Its versatile 360°-flippable design and handy garaged s...

All-round versatility
ExpertBook B3 Flip’s 360° hinge empowers extreme versatility. Flip it completely to take notes in tablet mode, or elevate it to tent mode for easy revision, studying notes or taking photos. In the ...

4G LTE and WiFi 6E
Enabling remote workers and learners to travel everywhere, ExpertBook B3 Flip offers the latest WiFi 6E5 technology and 4G LTE4 to deliver ultrafast, stable, super-smooth speeds for online learning...

Two-way AI noise-canceling audio technology
To level up remote learning and professional conferencing, ExpertBook B3 Flip has two-way AI noise-canceling technology that custom-made for the hybrid-working paradigm. It filters audio distractio...

3D Noise-reducing camera with webcam shield
Innovative 3D noise-reduction (3DNR) technology on the ExpertBook B3 Flip webcam reduces up to 94% of the random noise that naturally affects the camera, especially in low-light situations, greatly...

ASUS exclusive Antibacterial Guard
The surface of any laptop harbors thousands of potentially harmful bacteria. To keep the ExpertBook B3 Flip hygienic, the keyboard, touchpad, and palm rest are all protected with antibacterial trea...

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