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ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CA-GX931X Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra X9 388H Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Touchscreen WQXGA+ 32 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM 1 TB SSD Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Pro Grey QWERTY UK English
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Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (18MB Cache), 32GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 14" WQXGA+ 2880 x 1800 OLED Touch, Intel Arc B390, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
- The latest Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3 processor with Intel Arc graphics
- Up to 50 NPU TOPS performance
- 14-inch WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) Tandem OLED with 1400 nits HDR brightness
- Premium all-metal design, starting at 1.10kg and 10.9mm thin
- 9H durability leveraging Nano Ceramic Technology
- ASUS ExpertCool Pro dual-fan cooling system delivers up to 50W TDP performance
Category: Laptops
| SKU | B9406CA-GX931X |
|---|---|
| EAN | 0199291736153 |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Availability | In Stock |
| Product Family | ExpertBook |
| Product Series | Ultra |
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Intelligence in motion
Performance
Created for perfectionists, ASUS ExpertBook Ultra enhances efficiency, communication, and leadership presence. Its dedicated NPU delivers 50 TOPS and up to 180 total-platform TOPS2, for exceptional AI-driven productivity, immersive collaboration, and enterprise-grade security. Built for mobility, endurance, and intelligence, ASUS ExpertBook Ultra empowers professionals to stay focused, connected, and ahead.
Cooler. Stronger.
The ASUS ExpertCool Pro, an advanced full-span cooling system, uses triple air outlets to raise central air pressure by 12%, actively cooling the SSD and CPU while enabling 50W performance in turbo mode — even with the lid closed.
Thinner. Quieter.
The ultra-thin, high-strength aluminum thermal module, just 0.1 mm thick, expands cooling surface area by 14% within the same space – helping balanced mode remain under 35 dB while whisper mode is a mere 22 dB for quiet, uninterrupted focus.
Brighter vision
OLED Display
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra debuts a 14-inch 3K tandem OLED with up to 1400 nits HDR brightness. Its dual-layer structure delivers triple the brightness and 40%-lower power consumption than standard OLEDs, enhancing image quality, lifespan, and efficiency. With anti-glare clarity and long-lasting eye comfort, it redefines visual benchmarks.
Corning® GorillaTM Matte
Featuring a Corning® GorillaTM Matte display, ASUS ExpertBook Ultra combines lasting toughness with refined visibility — minimizing glare by up to 80%, and keeping every detail clear and comfortable in any light.
Gorilla® Glass Victus®
Designed with Gorilla® Glass Victus®, the screen achieves superior drop and scratch resistance, ensuring long-lasting clarity and protection for professionals on the move.
Immersive audio, redefined
Audio
The six-speaker system features dual-magnetic woofers for deep, powerful bass and dedicated tweeters that expand the soundstage with soaring treble and rich detail. Its unique stacked design fits compact spaces, reduces vibration, and delivers clear, refined audio — elevating every moment with a rich and immersive listening experience.
Your all-in-one AI companion
ASUS MyExpert
ASUS MyExpert brings AI-powered productivity to professionals. From professional writing and meeting utilities to document processing, it helps boost your productivity, enhance your efficiency, and simplify your workflow. Everything you need is unified in one secure, intuitive app.
Take business innovation to a new level
Copilot+ PC
Spark creativity and take business innovation to a new level with Copilot+ PCs4, the fastest, most intelligent and secure Windows PCs ever. Copilot+ PCs are business-ready for modern management, powerful data security and hybrid AI scenarios.
Your AI assistant at work
Uncover new opportunities, create compelling content, and solve problems faster anywhere with Microsoft Copilot on Windows, your AI assistant at work. To enhance data security, privacy, and compliance, Copilot provides enterprise data protection when employees are signed in through their Microsoft Entra ID account5.
Remember what you forgot
Searching for a document, email or web page on your PC can be time-consuming. Now you can just describe how you remember something, and Recall (in preview) will help you find it, quickly6.
Connect with Live Captions
When your never miss a word, you never miss a beat. Get accurate subtitles in real time with atuomatic Live Captions7.
Focus is a feature
Sometimes conversations get distracted by what you see. Other times they're thrown off-track by distractions you can hear. Now your can reduce both8.
Describe it. Find it, like magic.
Skip the scavenger hunt — just type what you remember and improved Windows search delivers.
Rewrite with a click
Make it make sense. Click to Do (preview) lets you act on text in an instant — just select and go.
Enterprise-grade security
Security
ASUS ExpertGuardian comprehensively safeguards business. IT teams can monitor, manage, and secure devices remotely with full BIOS and OS control — preventing unauthorized access and data leaks. Advanced Windows-level protection delivers real-time defense against malware, while integrated firmware and BIOS security create a trusted foundation from power on for resilient end-to-end protection.
Designed for next-gen experts
Advantages
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra heralds the next generation of professional laptops, with a strategic layout and spacious touchpad that empower you to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently. Advanced Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) improves WiFi-antenna performance by up to 43% — delivering faster, more reliable wireless performance for seamless productivity.
All-day performance, anywhere
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra delivers all-day power with a high-capacity battery that supports fast charging — reaching 50% in just 30 minutes.
See brilliance in every key
The backlit keyboard keeps you productive in any lighting condition. Every key is illuminated with even, adjustable brightness — ensuring clear visibility, refined comfort, and effortless typing day or night.
Fingertip-responsive precision
The new haptic touchpad with glass surface redefines precision and comfort. It delivers smooth, ambidextrous and responsive feedback that mimics a physical click, with adjustable sensitivity for every user. Silent and accurate, it makes every interaction effortless.
Smart, secure and sustainable
Highlights
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra delivers military-grade durability, sustainable design, and intelligent manageability. Built for longevity and easy repair, it supports circular innovation while advanced IT tools, expert support, and secure data solutions ensure reliable, efficient, and worry-free performance for modern enterprises.
Extreme durabilitu to elevate business
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra meets MIL-STD-810H military-grade standards10 and endures 24 rigorous durability tests to ensure resilience in any environment. Its exceptional reliability minimizes maintenance and maximizes productivity — ready to perform anytime, anywhere.
Sustainable design
We're committed to a circular economy model, designing products for longevity and easy repair. ASUS ExpertBook Ultra exemplifies sustainable technology through its design and manufacturing processes. Our world-class engineers and supply partners ensure that materials stay in circulation, reducing waste and decreasing our environmental footprint.
Simplify IT to empower business
ASUS boosts IT productivity with advanced tools for BIOS, driver, and ASUS Control Center. Expert support, innovative solutions, and Retrieve & Retire ensure secure data recovery, destruction, and global service — empowering efficient, worry-free enterprise operations.
FAQ
What is an AI PC?
An AI PC, like the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra, is a business laptop powered by AI acceleration, which enhances productivity and efficiency through features like intelligent performance and AI-driven tasks, such as real-time translations and automated meeting summaries.
Is an AI PC better than a standard PC?
Yes, an AI PC is designed to offer superior performance with dedicated AI capabilities, making it better for tasks that require intelligent automation, enhanced productivity, and enterprise-grade security compared to a standard PC.
What laptop is best for business?
The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra is an ideal business laptop, offering a blend of powerful AI-driven performance, military-grade durability, advanced security features, and a lightweight design, making it perfect for professionals who need efficiency and mobility.
How much RAM is needed for a business laptop?
For optimal business performance, a business laptop like the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra can support up to 64 GB of DDR5x memory, ensuring smooth multitasking and handling of demanding tasks.
What laptop do entrepreneurs use?
Entrepreneurs often choose high-performance laptops like the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra, which combines advanced AI capabilities, durability, and enterprise-grade security to meet the diverse needs of modern business professionals.
Brilliance in Motion
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra unleashes uncompromised performance with precise craftsmanship. Its all-metal chassis weighs just 0.99 kg1 yet delivers 9H durability through Nano Ceramic Technology. Powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 Series 3 processor with Intel® Arc™ graphics, it harnesses AI acceleration to achieve next-level performance enabled by ExpertCool Pro thermal mastery with up to 50W TDP.
ASUS ExpertGuardian with NIST SP 800-193–compliant security ensures ultimate protection and data integrity. ExpertLumi lighting incorporates a welcoming ambient glow. Elegant, intelligent, and refined — ASUS ExpertBook Ultra defines the new pinnacle of premium business laptops.
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra unleashes uncompromised performance with precise craftsmanship. Its all-metal chassis weighs just 0.99 kg1 yet delivers 9H durability through Nano Ceramic Technology. Powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 Series 3 processor with Intel® Arc™ graphics, it harnesses AI acceleration to achieve next-level performance enabled by ExpertCool Pro thermal mastery with up to 50W TDP.
ASUS ExpertGuardian with NIST SP 800-193–compliant security ensures ultimate protection and data integrity. ExpertLumi lighting incorporates a welcoming ambient glow. Elegant, intelligent, and refined — ASUS ExpertBook Ultra defines the new pinnacle of premium business laptops.
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Colour name | Morn Grey |
| Product type | Laptop |
| Market positioning | Work |
| Housing material | Aluminium, Magnesium |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Introduction year | 2026 |
| Display back cover material | Aluminum-magnesium alloy |
| Display | |
| HD type | WQXGA+ |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Panel type | OLED |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Display brightness | 600 cd/m² |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000000:1 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Display resolution | 2880 x 1800 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 35.6 cm (14") |
| Display glass type | Corning Glass |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | DisplayHDR True Black 1000 |
| Colour gamut | 100% |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| Maximum display brightness (HDR) | 1400 cd/m² |
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Processor | |
| Processor generation | Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3) |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor cache | 18 MB |
| Processor model | 388H |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor socket | FCBGA2540 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra X9 |
| Processor base power | 25 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 80 W |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1.6 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.1 GHz |
| Performance cores | 4 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 1600 MHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 4 |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| NPU performance up to | 50 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 122 TOPs |
| Copilot+ PC | Yes |
| Memory | |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | LPDDR5x-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Storage | |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| NVMe | Yes |
| M.2 SSD size | 2280 (22 x 80 mm) |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Arc Graphics |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Arc B390 |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Ray tracing acceleration | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Number of built-in speakers | 6 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Optical drive | |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Network | |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Keyboard | |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard language | UK English |
| Copilot key | Yes |
| Software | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Trial software | 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Microsoft Copilot | Yes |
| Copilot+ PC | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| Market positioning | Work |
| Housing material | Aluminium, Magnesium |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Mix, TCO |
| Compliance certificates | REACH |
| Battery | |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery capacity | 70 Wh |
| Power | |
| AC adapter power | 90 W |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output current | 4.5 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | 20 V |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power (min) | 80 W |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 90 W |
| Security | |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
| Certificates | |
| Compliance certificates | REACH |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Mix, TCO |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 310.9 mm |
| Depth | 212.8 mm |
| Height (front) | 1.09 cm |
| Height (rear) | 1.64 cm |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Packaging data | |
| Interface adapters included | USB male - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) female |
| Bag included | Yes |
| Packaging content | |
| Interface adapters included | USB male - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) female |
| Bag included | Yes |
| Other features | |
| Interface adapters included | USB male - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) female |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |