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Asus AsusPro B9440UA-GV0005R

Specifications

Asus  AsusPro B9440UA-GV0005R
Asus  AsusPro B9440UA-GV0005R (ASUSPRO Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-7500U 2 x 2.7 - 3.5 GHz, Kaby Lake
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI
Storage
512 GB SSD
Connections
1 USB 3.1 Gen2, Card Reader: undefined
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 12 x 321 x 216 ( = 0.47 x 12.64 x 8.5 in)
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Weight
1000 g ( = 35.27 oz / 2.2 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 74% - average
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: - %, features: 60%, display: 80% mobility: 80%, workmanship: 70%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Asus AsusPro B9440UA-GV0005R

74% Recensione Portatile AsusPro B9440UA
Source: Techstation.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 74% features: 60% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%

Comment

Model:

There are times when we, as end users, like practical jokes. But sometimes we do not, and the AsusPro model I am currently reviewing is a good example of that. It is not because the model as a whole is unusable; the amount of connection ports provided takes the biggest blame here. Why? Well, let’s say you only get a headphone jack and a USB-3.1 connection. That is it. Literally. I do not know what Asus had in mind while designing this product, but I certainly would like to know. This device is supposed to be aimed at business users. Considering that approach, I only can imagine that Asus wants users to carry a USB multiplier dongle around to get work done.

Hardware wise, it is a generation behind compared to current competitors. It comes with a Kaby-Lake i7-U processor, DDR3 RAM, a generous 512GB SSD and, of course, an integrated GPU. As a user, I would have liked an 8th-Gen processor, but, well, sometimes you get what you get.

Aside from that, I think a nice feature to have are narrow bezels. Here, a 14-inch screen is fitted into an almost 13.3-inch case, therefore, the screen nearly takes up all the space. The device weighs only 1 kg, which makes it a great mobile companion. Oh, and I almost forgot: There is no webcam! A device aimed at professionals that lacks the ability to communicate - that is the greatest joke I have heard recently. Unfortunately, it is the truth. Again, I would like to know what Asus was thinking.

Anyways, let’s move on and discuss who the device is for. I am not sure. Just like any laptop, it has a keyboard, a screen and functioning hardware to provide some performance. But the lack of connectivity options makes it hard for me to recommend the device. It is almost as though you are taking something with you, but only to keep it to yourself. At least it comes with WiFi ac and Bluetooth, otherwise it could only be used for your wildest novels that you would not want to share. Since the laptop also comes with a fingerprint reader, you can make sure nobody can reach your secret files.

Well, enough with the irony. With its current configuration and apparent connectivity issues, I am having a hard time suggesting this device. It is better to look for alternatives at this point.

Hands-on article by Umit Yilmaz Gunes

Intel HD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2) found on some Kaby-Lake CPU models (15 W ULV series).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i7-7500U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.7 to 3.5 GHz, HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


74%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2018-09-11 (Update: 2018-09-11)