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

• 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

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.

Design
Product type	Laptop
Product colour	Grey
Colour name	Morn Grey
Form factor	Clamshell
Display back cover material	Aluminum-magnesium alloy
Housing material	Aluminium, Magnesium
Market positioning	Work
Introduction year	2026

Display
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes
HD type	WQXGA+
Panel type	OLED
LED backlight	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Display surface	Matt
Gorilla Glass version	Gorilla Glass Victus
Display glass type	Corning Glass
Maximum display brightness (HDR)	1400 cd/m²
Display brightness	600 cd/m²
Colour gamut	100%
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000000:1
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	DisplayHDR True Black 1000

Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra X9
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor model	388H
Processor cores	16
Processor threads	16
Processor boost frequency	5.1 GHz
Performance cores	4
Efficient cores	8
Low Power Efficient-cores	4
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.1 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	3.8 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	3.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency	2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency	1.6 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency	1600 MHz
Processor cache	18 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor socket	FCBGA2540
Maximum turbo power	80 W
Processor base power	25 W

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

Memory
Internal memory	32 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR5x-SDRAM
Memory form factor	On-board
Maximum internal memory	32 GB

Storage
Total storage capacity	1 TB
Storage media	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	1 TB
NVMe	Yes
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
M.2 SSD size	2280 (22 x 80 mm)
SSD form factor	M.2
Optical drive type	No
Card reader integrated	No

Graphics
On-board graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel Arc Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel Arc B390
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
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes
Privacy camera	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter

Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Antenna type	2x2
Ethernet LAN	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	6.0

Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	2
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes

Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Keyboard layout	QWERTY
Keyboard language	UK English
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Numeric keypad	No
Copilot key	Yes

Software
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Trial software	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers
Microsoft Copilot	Yes
Copilot+ PC	Yes

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
Required charging power (max)	90 W
Required charging power (min)	80 W
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes

Security
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Face recognition	Yes
Windows Hello	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes

Certificates
Compliance certificates	REACH

Sustainability
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Mix, TCO

Weight & dimensions
Weight	1.1 kg
Width	310.9 mm
Depth	212.8 mm
Height (front)	1.09 cm
Height (rear)	1.64 cm

General
Product series	Ultra
Product family	ExpertBook

Packaging content
Bag included	Yes
Interface adapters included	USB male - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) female

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