ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) - Specs

    • Samsung ATNA40LE01-0 (SDC4217)
    • Color accuracy 
    • HDD/SSD
    • up to 2000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • up to 64GB
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro, No OS, Windows 11 Home
    • Battery
    • 70Wh
    • Body material
    • Magnesium alloy
    • Dimensions
    • 310.9 x 212.8 x 10.9 ~ 16.4 mm (12.24" x 8.38" x 0.43")
    • Weight
    • 0.99 kg (2.2 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 7
    • Bluetooth
    • 6.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • FHD IR with Windows Hello Face Authentication
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Array Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x Woofers + 2x Tweeters Speaker System
    • Security Lock slot

    All ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) configurations

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    CPU performance

    Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) series.

    Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.

    Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)

    GPU performance

    Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) series.

    The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.

    ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) in-depth review

    The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) is a masterclass in stealthy power, designed specifically for demanding professionals, executives, and power users who need workstation-grade performance without the back-breaking weight. This is a high-end, premium business laptop through and through. When you first pick it up, its featherlight 1.13 kg chassis feels like an empty shell, but what genuinely surprised us during testing was the sheer muscle hidden inside. The Intel Core Ultra X7 processor sustains a massive 45W under heavy load, crushing many heavier competitors in rendering tasks, and the Tandem[...]

    Pros

    • Outstanding sustained CPU performance for an ultra-light laptop
    • Exceptionally powerful Intel Arc B390 integrated graphics
    • Thin, lightweight, and fingerprint-resistant magnesium-aluminum chassis
    • Bright, color-accurate 120Hz Tandem OLED touchscreen with very low reflectance
    • Excellent glass haptic touchpad
    • Practical port layout with Thunderbolt 4 and USB Type-A on both sides
    • Physical camera shutter, IR facial recognition, and fingerprint reader

    Cons

    • Hinge tension is too loose for a premium business laptop
    • Audible coil whine on our retail machine
    • High CPU temperatures under sustained heavy workloads
    • Soldered RAM and wireless hardware