ASUS Launches ExpertBook A7 – Features, Pricing & Specs
ASUS has officially announced the Canadian availability of the ExpertBook A7, a portable business laptop featuring an all-aluminum unibody design, a 14-inch 3K OLED display, and enterprise-grade security features.
Canadian pre-orders open today, October 14, 2026, with shipping scheduled to begin later in the month.
To mark the launch, ASUS is offering a promotional bundle: the first 100 eligible pre-orders or purchases of the Intel Core 7 configuration will include an ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK 15.6-inch portable monitor and a SmartO Mouse MD200 at no additional charge. The included accessories carry a combined regular retail value of C$219.98 before tax.
Design and Display Specifications
The ExpertBook A7 is constructed from a single block of precision-milled 6000-series aluminum alloy. It measures 10.4 mm (1 cm) in thickness and has a starting weight of 1.2 kg (1.28 kg for specified Intel configurations).
Both initial Canadian models feature a 14-inch 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and a 90% screen-to-body ratio. The display holds VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 600 and Pantone® Validated certifications.
Display surface finishes differ by configuration:
Intel Core 5 Model: Features a glossy screen finish.
Intel Core 7 Model: Features an anti-glare screen finish to reduce reflections.
The chassis includes a glass haptic touchpad, a single-hand opening hinge engineered to reduce wobble, and an integrated power-button fingerprint sensor.
Technical Specifications and Hardware
The ExpertBook A7 is powered by Intel Core Series 1 processors, paired with integrated Intel Graphics and the proprietary ASUS ExpertCool thermal system.
| Feature | Specification Details |
| Processors | Intel® Core™ 5 320 or Intel® Core™ 7 350 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Memory | 16GB LPDDR5X (onboard) |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe® 4.0 M.2 NVMe™ SSD |
| Battery & Charging | 65Wh battery (up to 26 hours duration); fast charging to 50% in 30 minutes |
| Port Selection | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (full-function), 1x USB Type-A, 1x HDMI®, 3.5 mm combo audio jack, Kensington Nano Security Slot |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth® 5.4 |
| Audio & Video | 1080p FHD webcam, array microphone, Dolby Audio Premium |
Security, AI Integration, and Durability
For corporate deployment, the ExpertBook A7 incorporates the ASUS ExpertGuardian security suite. This system includes NIST SP 800-193-compliant BIOS protection, TPM 2.0 hardware encryption, and adherence to the Windows 11 Secured-core PC framework. ASUS has committed to providing five years of BIOS and driver security updates for the device.
The laptop complies with US MIL-STD-810H military standards alongside internal ASUS durability testing.
On the software side, the device integrates ASUS MyExpert, an AI-driven suite providing locally accessible workflow tools. Capabilities include document/image search, text summarization, translation, writing assistance, real-time meeting transcription, automated summaries, and task list generation.
Canadian Pricing, Availability, and Launch Promotion
Pre-orders for the Intel-powered ExpertBook A7 in Eclipse Black begin October 14, 2026, across official Canadian retail channels.
Pricing Details:
Intel Core 5 320 Configuration (
A7406CMA-P516512-CA): MSRP C$2,299Intel Core 7 350 Configuration (
A7406CMA-P716512-CA): MSRP C$2,499
Future Variant Roadmap:
Lunar Silver Finish: Scheduled for release later in 2026.
AMD Processor Variant: Planned for launch in Canada during Q1 2027.
Launch Bundle Details:
The promotional launch bundle for the first 100 eligible Core 7 pre-orders includes:
ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK Portable Monitor (C$149.99 regular value): A 15.6-inch Full HD IPS secondary display featuring dual USB-C, mini-HDMI input, and a 360° kickstand.
ASUS SmartO Mouse MD200 (C$69.99 regular value): A dual-mode (Bluetooth / 2.4GHz) wireless mouse in Secret Black featuring a 4,200-dpi sensor and six programmable buttons.
