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Asus ExpertBook P3 Review: A smart, durable and AI-ready workhorse

Asus is on a roll, delivering back-to-back products across various categories. The good thing that I like about the company is its range of products that are aimed at different user needs. Recently, I reviewed the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16, and now featuring next is the Asus ExpertBook P3. This P series laptop promises to cater to the evolving needs of businesses and professionals as it comes backed with AI capabilities. Starting at a price of ₹64,990, it aims to deliver performance, security, and portability. So, let’s find out if it delivers or not.

Design & Build

Right out of the box, the ExpertBook P3 shouts “business-ready.” It’s got that clean, professional look with its all-aluminium build that feels premium yet purpose-driven. Weighing just 1.42 kg and measuring 18mm thick, it fits snugly into a backpack and doesn’t weigh you down during a commute or flight. Asus also adds a light charger, which makes travelling with this laptop even more hassle-free. The finishing is anti-fouling and wear-resistant, promising long-term durability without sacrificing aesthetic charm.

Asus has clearly put thought into the layout, especially the ports. The company smartly clusters most I/O ports toward the rear half of the chassis, leaving the front clean and unobstructed—ideal for right-handed mouse users. You get dual USB-C ports, HDMI, USB-A, a combo audio jack, and even an RJ45 retractable Ethernet port. The 180-degree lay-flat hinge is another welcome feature, especially for collaborative environments. What adds to its durability is its MIL-STD-810H certification—this laptop has been drop-tested, pressure-tested, and port-tested to withstand serious wear and tear.

The design almost checks all boxes—but one small caveat: the speakers are placed on the base. This design choice does affect sound projection, especially on soft surfaces like beds or laps. Having the speakers on the surface would’ve made more sense for a device aimed at professionals who rely heavily on video conferencing.

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Display

The P3 features a 14-inch IPS panel with up to WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and up to 400 nits brightness—a setup designed to enhance productivity. The anti-glare coating and wide viewing angles (178°) are especially helpful during long hours of use, reducing eye strain while maintaining clarity and colour accuracy.

The three-sided slim bezels push the screen-to-body ratio to a commendable 84%, providing an immersive feel for tasks ranging from spreadsheets to video calls. It’s not just about sharpness; the display also handles light well, making it usable in brighter environments without too much reflection.

Touchpad & Keypad

The first time I laid my fingers on the keyboard, it reminded me a lot of a MacBook. The keycaps are 12.24% larger, and key travel is a generous 1.5mm—which contributes to both accuracy and comfort. With wider pitch and dished keys that match the natural curvature of fingertips, typing feels intuitive and fatigue-free. The spill-resistant design (up to 78cc) is also a thoughtful touch, especially for coffee-fuelled workdays.

The touchpad, now 4% larger than previous-gen models, offers a smoother gliding experience. It supports Windows gestures and Asus-specific controls, such as volume and brightness swipes. Whether you’re switching apps with three fingers or adjusting media playback, the experience is seamless. For professionals often working without an external mouse, this touchpad delivers reliable, responsive input every time.

Performance

Under the hood, the ExpertBook P3 is powered by Intel’s 13th Gen H-series processors, going up to Core i7-13620H with a 40W thermal design, paired with up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and dual PCIe Gen 4 SSDs. On paper and in practice, that’s plenty of muscle for heavy multitasking, virtualisation, and business apps.

In actual usage, performance was snappy whether I was handling spreadsheets, switching between multiple browser tabs, or participating in video calls. Asus’s ExpertCool thermal solution ensures that the heat never gets in the way of productivity, even when docked with the lid closed, a scenario where many laptops throttle.

What’s impressive is that even under the intense Intel PTAT stress test, the system sustained peak performance, thanks to the 8mm heat pipe and improved airflow. Reinforced fans and dust filters inside also speak to the P3’s long-term stability in various working conditions, including hot or dusty environments.

Windows & AI Integration

The ExpertBook P3 runs Windows 11 Pro and is loaded with Asus’s own set of AI-powered features that truly differentiate it. One of the highlights is the Asus ExpertMeet suite, which includes real-time transcription, live translation, and meeting summaries—all processed on-device to safeguard sensitive business data.

The AI camera and AI audio functions are excellent for today’s hybrid work culture. Features like Auto Framing, Eye Contact Correction, and Voiceprint recognition during video calls ensure that communication remains clear, sharp, and secure. It’s these smart additions that push the P3 from just another business laptop to a well-rounded professional companion.

Battery

Here’s where things become a little less perfect. While Asus claims up to 13 hours of battery life under ideal conditions, my real-world experience was closer to 4–4.5 hours with standard workloads— emails, browsing, document editing, and occasional video calls. The battery seems to drain fast too, which was surprising to see.

To help ease it, the company has added a fast-charging feature that can charge the laptop from 5% to 60% in under 49 minutes, which is convenient during quick breaks. And the universal USB-C charging means you can top up from a power bank or even airplane charging ports. Still, a bit more battery stamina would’ve been the cherry on top.

Verdict

Coming back to the question posed in the beginning—does the Asus ExpertBook P3 deliver on its promise of performance, security, and portability for professionals? Absolutely. The laptop is thoughtfully engineered for business users who need a blend of durability, security, and modern features, without the premium pricing of flagship enterprise laptops.

There are a few rough edges— like speaker placement and average battery life— but they don’t overshadow the strengths. For freelancers, SMBs, and professionals who spend equal time in meetings, airports, and coffee shops, the ExpertBook P3 makes a compelling case as a smart, durable, and AI-ready workhorse.

Published – May 31, 2025 12:30 pm is

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May 31, 2025
Keychron M5 Ergonomic Mouse Review

An ergonomic mouse has always been intimidating – adjusting to the shape and size has kept me from taking the plunge, even if wrist pain is my middle name and I know it’d be “good” for me. However, the Keychron M5 ergonomic mouse may have just turned me into a convert for this function and form. While the verticality of the M5 matches what you’d expect from many of the ergonomic mice on the market, its specs compete with any top-of-the-line gaming mouse. With an 8,000Hz polling rate, a 30,000 DPI sensor, and PTFE feet for easy gliding across surfaces, Keychron bridges the gap between ergonomic design and high-end gaming specs. But does this mashup make a meaningful difference in the experience? The answer is complex.

Keychron M5 – Design and Features

The M5 ergonomic mouse has five buttons and two scroll wheels that can be independently programmed using the Keychron Launcher app. The primary button surface is tilted over at a 47° angle and that’s how it’s able to provide optimal ergonomic comfort according to Keychron. And after using it for a couple of weeks, I can vouch for that assertion.

With this being a viable workday mouse, you’ll get some extra mileage out of it if you have the space to carry it, which I did on a recent trip. Of course it’s less than practical to pull out on a plane or at an event space, but it does help to have it on hand while working away from your usual set-up. And the battery life is the real show-stealer, lasting upward of 140 hours under ideal conditions – it’s one way that we see the M5’s versatility show up when it comes to mice. But how well the switches on the left and right buttons hold up is another highlight; while I wouldn’t usually try to take such a large mouse on the go, the Huano 80M micro-switches have a satisfying click that puts typical non-gaming mice to shame.

With all of its pluses, the one larger hiccup with the mouse is that at its size, my hands may be just too small to fully use the left side button features beyond the side scrolling feature. The M5 is definitely suited for those with larger hands. When I remembered the sideways scroll wheel was there, it was useful particularly when it comes to productivity during work tasks, but its positioning made it less than ideal to use naturally. Transitioning to an ergonomic mouse did take some time for me, but the right side of the mouse was much easier to adjust to thanks to how well my hand gelled with its button placement. Ultimately, while it’s hard to hold it against the mouse’s design, my smaller hands meant some of its features weren’t as intuitive to use as I’d hoped.

I am sold on it as a new necessity for the everyday workspace.

The M5 can be used wirelessly via 2.4 GHz with its USB-C dongle and through Bluetooth connection, and it works just fine when connected to devices with the packaged USB-C cable. It comes with an adapter for those with computers lacking the USB-C ports as well. You even get a 2.4GHz extension hub for those with more complex setups, letting you have a clean signal for the mouse. The only issue I encountered was actually syncing the M5 with my hardware’s Bluetooth which meant that the dongle was necessary to keep on me. Unlike a lot of wireless mice, the M5 doesn’t have a feature that allows you to store the dongle inside the mouse itself meaning it was a crapshoot as to whether or not I’d lose the dongle while traveling (which is okay, that’s on me). But when wireless usage is a feature, thinking about the lifestyle that takes a value in that does make you think about storage.

There are six polling rate settings going all the way up to the high-performance 8,000Hz, which you only see on the top-performing gaming mice. (If you’re unfamiliar, a mouse’s polling rate is how frequently it reports its position to the computer it’s connected to. It’s not necessarily about input delay when using wireless products, but rather how smooth your mouse movements will be tracked.) This is accessible in both the 2.4 GHz wireless dongle and wired USB-C connection, and the kicker here is that the M5 doesn’t need the launcher to adjust the polling rates. You’ll see different buttons located on the mouse’s underside that allow you to adjust the DPI and polling rate as denoted by different colored positional lights. You can manually adjust this by clicking the buttons and moving the light position to align with different settings. Once I realized that I was trying to move the mouse more than needed and figured out the right level of sensitivity, I stopped needing to over-adjust my movements in game.

Keychron M5 – Software and Customization

Setting up the M5 is one of the easiest experiences I’ve had personalizing a gaming peripheral. While most mice, headsets, mics, keyboards, and the like all require downloading individual apps to customize RGB lighting, sensitivity, and their suite of options, Keychron doesn’t. Instead, the Keychron Launcher is a browser app that allows you to customize your device immediately (as we covered in the Keychron K4 HE keyboard, for example). The difference from its competitors is that there is no standalone app to download to each new device to adjust the mouse to your needs at the time, and this browser-based app can be accessed from any device with internet access and is supported by all modern operating systems.

Throughout the review period I used the M5 Ergonomic mouse on three different machines. While all of them were Windows-based PCs, they varied in device-type – from a basic Surface tablet-laptop to a gaming laptop and a gaming PC, and each time I went to the Keychron launcher and had easy access to adjust my settings. I wish all devices would adopt options like this because getting connected is simple and it also immediately allows you to keep your firmware updated immediately without having to run update checks.

Keychron M5 – Performance

When it comes to moment-to-moment use, the M5 is extremely good with its accurate tracking as there was next to no input lag when handling fast-paced games. The amount of control you get in its feature set really lets you determine how much physical exertion you want to put in for normal tasks. That said, it does take quite some time to get used to if you haven’t used a “tall” mouse before, but after taking the time to make the adjustment, the mouse stops being something quirky and starts being a peripheral that I was moving from both my workstation and personal devices.

Across the three different game types, nothing really felt like a great fit for the M5.

However, the M5 doesn’t exactly pass the gaming test for me. When it comes to movement, the added weight is a little more difficult to make more drastic and quick swipes you’d need to in certain games – the PTFE mouse feet helped make for the sometimes cumbersome size, helping it glide easily. This makes customization for sensitivity settings including DPI even more important in order to help offset things. Finessing the right settings to come up with your ideal profile for the M5 is a process that will take time.

During the review period, I used the M5 while playing Two Point Museum and Final Fantasy XIV, as well as a couple of matches of Marvel Rivals. Across the three different game types, nothing really felt like a great fit for the M5. Granted, I tend to use a traditional mouse so getting familiar with the ergonomic design was part of the process, and pinpointing its practicality for gaming is challenging (and makes the inclusion of a high-performance 8,000Hz polling rate more curious). But the story is much different when using the M5 for all of my work tasks.

Most days, I work editing Notion pages, adjusting cards in Kanban boards, and managing data sets in spreadsheets. All of these little tasks require a lot of mouse clicks, and most of the time, my compact mouse wound up leaving my hand feeling more cramped than anything, depending on how much time I’m spending organizing spreadsheets. With the ergonomic mouse design really getting its shine when it comes to productivity and work environments, this shouldn’t be a surprise yet it speaks to how the M5 nails this aspect.

As I moved the M5 between my personal workstation and my gaming PC, I tried to work it into my gaming routine. Still, the comfort it provided wasn’t worth the more cumbersome design elements for gaming, and ultimately, an ergonomic, lightweight controller will remain in my rotation, especially for when I have arthritis flare-ups. But for work? The M5 is going to be a staple and has made me a convert to its form and function. It doesn’t look as sleek as my tiny, aesthetically pleasing Logitech G705, but it felt substantially better as the day wore on.

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The real winner for the M5 is its 140-hour battery life. I tried my hardest to keep the mouse active and working as much as I could to wear out the battery in testing – however, it should be said that I used the mouse primarily in Bluetooth mode and not in the standard 1,000Hz polling rate via 2.4GHz wireless for most of the time, as Keychron does denote a difference of about 20 hours between the two modes. But I’m pleased to say that Keychron’s M5 just wouldn’t die, and it’s actually still not dead (though I did connect it to my PC to briefly test its wired performance).

Purchasing Guide

The Keychron M5 ergonomic mouse retails for $69.99 and can be found directly from the Keychron store page.

From AI to EVs, demand for semiconductors is exploding, but silicon is hitting its limits. Making more efficient chips requires new materials, ones far less ubiquitous than sand, but the solution might be out there — literally.

Space Forgea U.K. startup headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, recently raised a £22.6 million (approximately $30 million) Series A to make wafer materials in space, where unique conditions unlock new possibilities.

For instance, the Welsh startup earlier won funding for a project through which BT (formerly British Telecom) is hoping to test how integrating crystal materials grown in space could reduce the power consumption of its 5G towers. Because of weightlessness and other properties, crystals made in space have fewer defects, which can help devices use less energy.

Real-world use cases like this help Space Forge convey the message that critical systems could use its technology as an invisible backbone. The whole idea of making chips in orbit may sound like science fiction, but its feasibility has been known since the 1970sCEO Joshua Western told TechCrunch.

“We’re stood on the shoulders of about 50 years of research when it comes to not only knowing that this is possible, but also knowing that there is a profound improvement in doing so,” Western said.

The improvement in question is obtaining crystals and advanced semiconductor materials with fewer defects and enhanced performance, making them appealing for use in applications such as quantum computing and defense systems.

This dual-use potential explains why NATO Innovation Fund led Space Forge’s Series A, and why major U.S. defense contractor Northrop Grumman is one of its partners.

Partners will be key to Space Forge’s trajectory: The company won’t build rockets and is instead relying on existing space providers for the launch part — a “solved problem,” in Western’s words.

It’s not just the rockets; from chip manufacturing to space return, Space Forge is tying together technologies that may be described as solved problems, at least on paper. But if you ask Western about its moat, he has a quick retort: “How bloody hard is it to do?!”

That’s the price to pay to take advantage of space’s unique environment: It requires adapting to harsh conditions such as extreme temperatures and microgravity, Western said. “Physics has the answers, and engineering is how you actually get there.”

“Mary Poppins from space”

Engineering is also needed to bridge the gap between innovation and commercially viable technology. Rather than capsules like Apollo’s, Space Forge returns its materials to Earth as “Mary Poppins from space.” Western explained the nickname: “We deploy something that looks very much like an umbrella, [but] that’s space grade, and that allows us to float back from space down to the ground.”

Image Credits:Space Forge

Developing new return technology is a key focus of Space Forge. Besides its heat shield, Pridwen, a nod to the legend of King Arthur, the startup also developed Fielder, a floating net to catch returning satellites and ensure a soft landing on water. These efforts were supported by the U.K. Space Agency and European Space Agency, of which the U.K. is still a member despite Brexit.

Establishing a return infrastructure across Europe is one of Space Forge’s ambitions — and it is underway. This week, the company opened an office in Portugal on the island of Santa Maria in the Azores, a well-suited location for satellite return in mainland Europe and an important step to convince European partners that this approach can reach industrial scale.

The increasing commoditization of both return and launch technologies is what made the rise of in-space manufacturing startups possible in the first place, with applications also including drug discovery and telecom hardware. But their viability is still very dependent on costs coming down, or in finding clients willing to pay that premium.

Shifting geopolitics could help Space Forge secure more of these clients. Western and his co-founder and CTO Andrew Bacon previously worked at Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and its Italian peer Leonardo. But the trend is broader than just defense, as concerns mount across Europe over reliance on semiconductors from Taiwan.

“We urgently need a resilient, homegrown supply of the next-gen supermaterials required for the future of compute. We also need this homegrown chip supply to be produced sustainably,” World Fund general partner Daria Saharova wrote in a statement.

The climate tech VC firm, which co-led Space Forge’s seed round and participated in its Series A, is buying into Space Forge’s positioning as a “carbon negative technology” that could fight climate change. However, the emissions savings have yet to be proven at scale and rely on commercial adoption to truly offset each mission.

Space Forge, though, still has to complete its first mission. Its first attempt ended after a grand total of six and a half minutes when Virgin Orbit’s rocket suffered an anomaly in its launch of Cornwall in 2023, losing its entire payload, including Space Forge’s ForgeStar-0 satellite.

With its new funding, the company is now accelerating the development of its latest spacecraft and readying for the launch of its ForgeStar-1 demonstrator later this year, together with Pridwen. And in a nod to the galaxy far, far away, Space Forge announced the mission’s official name — “The Forge Awakens” — on May 4.

Anna Heim met and interviewed Joshua Western and Daria Saharova at a World Fund event that the VC firm covered her travel costs to attend; this article was written independently.

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