On today's shelves the choice is closer to the ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 against the HP EliteBook 6 G2i than to the P5 against the EliteBook, and on price it is almost a tie. The ExpertBook P5 (P5405) was ASUS's first Copilot+ PC for work, but it is not in stock at SourceIT at the moment, so ask us about availability. The in-stock ASUS alternative, the ExpertBook B5 G2 with Core Ultra 7 356H, 16GB and 512GB, is S$2,905.20, only S$25.20 more than the HP EliteBook 6 G2i 14 with Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB and 512GB at S$2,880 (both listed 4 Nov 2026). Both have NPUs above Microsoft's 40 TOPS Copilot+ threshold, both run Windows 11 Pro and both come with three years of onsite support on SourceIT's listings. The deciding factors are the screen, memory layout, ports, security tools and how much published durability data you want behind the purchase.
What made the ExpertBook P5 interesting in the first place?
ASUS launched the P5 (P5405) in 2024 as its "first ever ASUS Copilot+ PC" for business. It uses Intel's Lunar Lake chips, the Core Ultra 7 258V (47 TOPS NPU) or Core Ultra 5 226V (40 TOPS), with 16 or 32GB of LPDDR5X memory on the processor package. That memory is fast and efficient but cannot be upgraded. ASUS's Singapore page lists a 14-inch WQXGA 144Hz, 400-nit display, an aluminium body from 1.20 kg (its overview page says 1.27 kg), a 63 Wh battery option and a claimed 28 hours of battery life in ASUS's own test scenario.
Independent reviewers were more measured. Laptop Mag recorded 14 hours 22 minutes in its web-surfing test at 150 nits and gave the P5 an Editor's Choice (23 Oct 2024). IT Pro measured 11 hours 32 minutes on a Core Ultra 5 unit and called the battery "underwhelming" (21 Oct 2024). Notebookcheck scored it 86% but noted wobbly hinges and some keyboard flex (31 Oct 2024). The P5 also has no built-in RJ45 Ethernet port.
ASUS's 2026 replacement is the P5 G2, which moves to two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots (up to 96GB) and a 70 Wh battery on the AMD version, according to ASUS's spec page. Neither generation of the P5 is stocked today, so the comparison below uses the ASUS AI laptops you can actually order from us now.
How do the in-stock ASUS and HP AI laptops compare?
| ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 | HP EliteBook 6 G2i 14 | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 14 | ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5405) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SourceIT price (16GB/512GB) | S$2,905.20 (Core Ultra 7 356H) | S$2,880 (Core Ultra 7 355); S$2,704 (Core Ultra 5 325) | S$3,430 (Core Ultra 7 355); S$3,137 (Core Ultra 5 325) | Not in stock; ask us |
| NPU | 50 TOPS | 49 TOPS (U7) / 47 TOPS (U5) | 49 TOPS (U7) / 47 TOPS (U5) | 47 TOPS (258V) / 40 TOPS (226V) |
| Memory | DDR5, two SO-DIMM slots (ASUS: up to 96GB) | DDR5-5600, 1x 16GB fitted, one slot free | 16GB onboard, soldered | LPDDR5X on package, not upgradeable |
| Display | 14" 2560x1600, 144Hz, 400 nits | 14" 1920x1200, 300 nits | 14" 1920x1200, 300 nits | 14" 2560x1600, 144Hz, 400 nits |
| Camera | 5MP IR, privacy shutter | 5MP IR AI camera | 5MP IR AI camera | 1080p IR |
| Ethernet | RJ45 | RJ45 | None | None |
| Battery | 63 Wh | 68 Wh | 68 Wh | 63 Wh |
| Weight | 1.44 kg | From 1.4 kg | From 1.399 kg | From 1.20 kg |
| Durability claim | MIL-STD-810H (24 procedures) | No MIL-STD claim on the 2026 datasheet | No MIL-STD claim on the 2026 datasheet | MIL-STD-810H (24 procedures) plus published ASUS test figures |
| Warranty on SourceIT listing | 3 years onsite (next business day) + 3-year battery | 3 years HP Premium+ onsite (1-year warranty + bundled 3-year Care Pack) | 3 years HP Premium+ onsite (1-year warranty + bundled 3-year Care Pack) | Ask us |
Specifications for the B5 G2, EliteBook 6 G2i and EliteBook 8 G2i are from SourceIT's product listings on 4 Nov 2026. P5 (P5405) figures are from ASUS Singapore's P5405 overview and techspec pages (accessed 4 Nov 2026). HP's MIL-STD status is from HP's 2026 EliteBook 6/8 G2 datasheets (May 2026). We have not tested these laptops ourselves.
Is either laptop better at AI?
For everyday business AI, not meaningfully. The B5 G2's Core Ultra 7 356H NPU is rated at 50 TOPS and the EliteBook 6 G2i's Core Ultra 7 355 at 49 TOPS, so both clear Microsoft's 40 TOPS bar for Copilot+ features such as Recall, Live Captions with translation and Windows Studio Effects. The AMD EliteBook 6 G2a with Ryzen AI 5 430 is rated at 50 TOPS and costs S$2,660, S$44 less than the Core Ultra 5 EliteBook 6 G2i at S$2,704.
The bigger AI difference is software. ASUS bundles AI ExpertMeet, which runs meeting transcription with speaker identification, summaries, translated subtitles and AI noise cancellation on the laptop itself. From 2026 it ships inside the ASUS MyExpert app, and ASUS says the AI features need at least 12GB of RAM. HP pairs its EliteBooks with Poly Studio audio and AI noise reduction, plus the HP Wolf Security for Business suite. If your team lives in Teams or Zoom, try both meeting tools before standardising.
On SourceIT's shelves, the ASUS B5 G2 and the HP EliteBook 6 G2i are S$25.20 apart. The choice comes down to screen, memory, ports and published durability data, not AI horsepower.
Which one is built tougher?
ASUS publishes more. The B5 G2's spec page states "US MIL STD 810H military grade standard (24 procedures)", and the SourceIT listing describes an aluminium chassis. For the P5 (P5405), ASUS Singapore goes further and publishes internal test figures: hinges tested for up to 50,000 open/close cycles ("to simulate 11 years' typical use"), a 10 million keystroke keyboard lifespan, a 66 cc spill test, a single 120 cm drop onto concrete, and 50 kg of pressure on the lid and base. Those figures belong to the P5 and the 2025 P3. ASUS does not publish the same figures for the B5 G2, so do not assume they carry over.
HP's durability story is HP Total Test Process plus MIL-STD testing. HP Japan's EliteBook page (dated 2022) says EliteBooks pass 19 MIL-STD-810 test items and more than 120,000 hours of testing per model. The 2026 EliteBook 6 and 8 G2 datasheets we checked carry no MIL-STD text, and HP does not publish hinge or keystroke counts. Both brands describe their keyboards as spill-resistant. Both also make clear that lab testing is not a guarantee: ASUS's footnote says the tests "do not demonstrate fitness for military use" and should not be taken as "a guarantee of future performance". For what the standard actually covers, read MIL-STD-810H Explained: Is Your Business Laptop Really Military-Grade?
What about memory and long-term value?
This is where the three in-stock models differ most. The B5 G2 and the EliteBook 6 G2i both use DDR5 SO-DIMMs, so memory can be added later. The EliteBook 6 G2i listing shows one 16GB module fitted and one slot free, which makes a second matching module an easy upgrade that also restores dual-channel memory. The EliteBook 8 G2i 14 listings use soldered memory, so the 16GB you buy is the 16GB you keep. For a fleet you plan to run for four or five years, buy the 8 G2i with the memory you will need on day one, or choose a socketed model. Our article on soldered RAM covers the trade-off in detail.
Ports matter too. The B5 G2 and EliteBook 6 G2i keep a built-in RJ45 port. The EliteBook 8 G2i 14 drops it, so wired offices will need a dock or adapter (see Is Your Office Ready for Laptops That Have No Ethernet Port?). The B5 G2 also has the sharper 2.5K 144Hz panel, against 1920x1200 at 300 nits on both EliteBooks.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ExpertBook B5 G2 if you want the better screen, upgradeable memory, RJ45 and ASUS's MIL-STD-810H (24 procedures) testing at almost the same price as the EliteBook 6 G2i.
- Choose the EliteBook 6 G2i or 6 G2a if your IT team already manages HP Wolf Security, or you want the larger 68 Wh battery and the lower entry price of S$2,660 to S$2,704.
- Choose the EliteBook 8 G2i if you want HP's step-up model and can accept soldered memory and no Ethernet port. It costs S$550 more than the 6 G2i with the same Core Ultra 7 355 and 16GB.
- Want something lighter? The ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA with Core Ultra 7 356H, 32GB and 1TB is ASUS's flagship AI laptop from 0.99 kg at S$4,303.20, S$164.20 more than the EliteBook 8 G2i 14 Core Ultra 7 355 with 32GB at S$4,139.
Over a 50-laptop order, the B5 G2's S$25.20 premium over the EliteBook 6 G2i comes to S$1,260. For other matchups in this series, see ASUS ExpertBook B5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and ThinkPad vs Dell Pro vs HP EliteBook.
Buying in Singapore
In stock at SourceIT on 4 Nov 2026: the ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 B5405CAA Core Ultra 7 356H, 16GB, 512GB (S$2,905.20), the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA Core Ultra 7 356H, 32GB, 1TB (S$4,303.20), the HP EliteBook 6 G2i 14 Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB, 512GB (S$2,880), the HP EliteBook 6 G2i 14 Core Ultra 5 325, 16GB, 512GB (S$2,704), the HP EliteBook 6 G2a 14 Ryzen AI 5 430, 16GB, 512GB (S$2,660), the HP EliteBook 8 G2i 14 Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB, 512GB (S$3,430) and the HP EliteBook 8 G2i 14 Core Ultra 7 355, 32GB, 512GB (S$4,139). Browse ASUS Laptops and HP Laptops. For the ExpertBook P5 or P5 G2, ask us about availability. For more on ASUS's 2026 range, see the ASUS AI PC lineup roundup. For a quotation, including volume pricing, use Request for Quotation on the product page, call (65) 6978 3502, email Sales@sourceit.com.sg or use our contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ASUS ExpertBook P5 available in Singapore? ASUS still lists the P5 (P5405) on its Singapore site, but SourceIT has no stock today. Ask us about availability, or consider the in-stock ExpertBook B5 G2 at S$2,905.20 (listed 4 Nov 2026).
Are the ExpertBook B5 G2 and HP EliteBook 6 G2i Copilot+ PCs? Their NPUs are rated at 50 and 49 TOPS respectively on our listings, above Microsoft's 40 TOPS requirement, and ASUS markets the B5 G2 range as a Copilot+ PC.
Which is cheaper, ASUS or HP? On SourceIT's 4 Nov 2026 listings, the EliteBook 6 G2i Core Ultra 7 355 (S$2,880) is S$25.20 cheaper than the ExpertBook B5 G2 Core Ultra 7 356H (S$2,905.20). The entry EliteBook 6 G2a starts at S$2,660.
Can I upgrade the RAM later? Yes on the ExpertBook B5 G2 and EliteBook 6 G2i, which use DDR5 SO-DIMMs. No on the EliteBook 8 G2i 14 listings and the ExpertBook P5, which have soldered or on-package memory.
Is the HP EliteBook MIL-STD-810H tested? HP has said EliteBooks pass 19 MIL-STD-810 test items (HP Japan, 2022), but the 2026 EliteBook 6 and 8 G2 datasheets we checked make no MIL-STD claim. ASUS lists MIL-STD-810H (24 procedures) for the B5 G2.
