Asus ExpertBook P3 Review: A Dependable Workhorse Laptop

2025 has been the year Asus opened its enterprise-level laptops to consumers. And after reviewing the ExpertBook P1 a month back, next up on the line is the ExpertBook P3. The laptop, while maintaining the same fundamentals, builds on the P1 in several key areas that could make it a more suitable option for many business professionals.

I had the opportunity to test the ExpertBook P3 over a period of two weeks. In this review, I’ll share my experience using the device as my primary work laptop, including how it performed and integrated into my workflow.

Design & Hardware

Right out of the box, the ExpertBook P3 looks ready for businesses, and in the best way possible. Asus has built on the P1’s design and given the P3 an all-aluminium chassis, which not only makes for a stealthy business laptop but also one that feels premium too. There are very few laptops that can match the MacBook’s touch and feel, but the P3 does, and that’s a huge compliment.

When you open up the laptop, the same premium feeling continues. The soft-touch aluminum surface makes for a super comfortable typing experience. The matte finish also helps prevent fingerprints and smudges. The hinge can open up to a sweet 180 degrees, which can be useful in an office environment. That said, if I had to nitpick, the hinge’s resistive force was a bit lacking. When placing the laptop from one desk to another, the hinge wouldn’t hold the screen tightly, and it would swing out.

Weighing at 1.42 kgs and only 18mm thick, the ExpertBook P3 is a breeze to carry around, too. I visited several coffee shops to work, and the laptop never once felt heavy or bulky in my backpack. The P3 also comes with MIL-STD-810H military-grade certification. And while I didn’t drop the laptop at any time, I was pretty assured that even if the accident did happen, it would likely survive.

Considering the P3 is a business laptop, it’s packed full of all the ports you need. The left side features a dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port (with support for DisplayPort and 10 Gbps data transfer), an HDMI 2.1 port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, and a headphone jack. On the other side, there’s another USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A port, along with an RJ45 Ethernet port and a Kensington Lock slot.

Keyboard & Trackpad

The keyboard is one of the biggest cornerstones when making a business laptop, and the one on the ExpertBook P3 is pretty solid. It’s pretty MacBook-like in the sense that the keys are extremely tactile and have ample space between them. However, the P3 differentiates itself by offering more travel, and depending on your preference, this could be a significant advantage. I like Asus’s direction, and I had no problems getting used to the new layout and typing this whole review on the device.

The same praises can be said for the trackpad as well. That’s because it’s spacious, the surface is smooth, and the clicking experience is pretty good. Of course, there’s more pressure required when clicking in the upper regions, but that’s expected from every non-haptic trackpad.

Display

The Asus ExpertBook P3 houses a 14-inch FHD 16:10 IPS display, with a peak brightness of over 400 nits. And I have no complaints about it. The panel is color-accurate, sharp, and performs well when it comes to reading articles, sending emails, or browsing the web. The wide aspect ratio plays a big part in making the screen better for productivity tasks, allowing more content to fit on the screen.

The multimedia experience, on the other hand, was decent too. I wouldn’t call it the best, but for occasional movie-watching sessions or scrolling YouTube, the panel gets the job done.

Performance

The Asus ExpertBook P3 features Intel 13th series processors, with my review unit equipped with the top-of-the-line Intel Core i7-13620H, which has a 40W TDP, along with up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.

On paper, the P3 is a pretty capable machine, and the same stays true in reality as well. The laptop breezes past the UI without any hiccups and remains cool throughout the process, too. I had no issues performing my everyday tasks, such as browsing the web, writing articles, and watching YouTube.

Taking things up a notch to heavier tasks, such as programming, the P3 delivers here as well. The abundance of RAM made everything load up quickly with no issues whatsoever. I also tried editing a few Instagram reels on the P3, and the experience was okayish. You can edit basic videos in 1080p, but due to the lack of a dedicated GPU, you shouldn’t expect anything more.

Like the P1, the ExpertBook P3 features several business-related enhancements, including a commercial-grade BIOS that provides better protection against threat actors. Then there is the Business Manager app, which, as the name suggests, allows employers to restrict certain aspects of the computer for a better work environment. At last, the P3 comes with the Expert Meeting app that improves video calls by isolating audio and can even transcribe meetings.

Since this is a review, I also had to put the Intel Core i7-13620H through its paces by running a series of benchmarks. In Geekbench 6, the laptop scored 2,071 in the single-core test and 8,320 in the multi-core test. In the GPU benchmark, however, the P3 struggled, managing only 11,679 points.

Battery Life & Charging

Asus claims a full day battery life, and with the lack of a GPU, I expected the same. But surprisingly, the P3 didn’t last me the whole workday. Instead, I got roughly 4-5 hours of screen-on time with medium usage, which included browsing the web, writing articles, and testing a bit of programming.

Fortunately, Asus does bundle a fast charger, which takes the laptop from 20% to 80% in just over an hour.

Webcam & Speakers

The ExpertBook P3 features a 720p IR webcam with Windows Hello support, which gets the job done. Give it enough light, and the videos are pretty adequate with nice skin tones and some HDR. However, this quality deteriorates quickly in low light.

The speakers, on the other hand, are the same old story of being placed underneath the chassis. This dampens their output when placed on any non-hard surface, and makes the multimedia experience lackluster. That said, the quality was decent when the laptop was placed on hard surfaces, with a good amount of bass and treble.

Should You Buy the Asus ExpertBook P3?

At a starting price of INR 64,990, the Asus ExpertBook P3 is a dependable machine that gets the job done no matter what the task is. There is nothing wrong with the device, and Asus has stuck to the things that matter most to professionals. These include an excellent keyboard and trackpad, ample performance, a decent screen, and a form factor that can fit in any backpack without causing pain.

Of course, there are some drawbacks too, such as the battery life, but that doesn’t weigh down the P3 from getting a recommendation from my side.