New Delhi, July 27 -- For the longest time, most business laptops, even higher-end ones, had an unspoken dress code. They had to be black or grey, prioritize function over flair, and be built to survive airport lounges and boardrooms, not to inspire envy at the coffee shop.

A classic example of this was the iconic ThinkPad, loved by millions globally but rarely ever admired for its looks. After all, it wasn't sleek and desirable, but focused on features like military-grade durability, enterprise security and a generous selection of ports.

The Asus ExpertBook Ultra (from Rs.2,39,990) sets out to challenge that long-held premise of function-over-form by borrowing liberally from the ultraportable playbook, to deliver a business laptop aime...