ASUS ExpertBook Ultra 14-inch Core Ultra 7 32GB 1TB Laptop

At a Glance

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73210B0X is a premium 14-inch business laptop designed for professionals who need powerful AI-enabled performance, enterprise-grade security and outstanding portability.

It combines an Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor, 32GB LPDDR5X onboard memory, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and a vivid 14-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreen in a lightweight magnesium-aluminium chassis weighing only 1.09kg.

Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, biometric security and a three-year onsite next-business-day warranty make it well suited to demanding professional and corporate environments.

Short Description

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73210B0X is a lightweight 14-inch AI business laptop powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor with a 50-TOPS Intel AI Boost NPU.

It features 32GB LPDDR5X memory, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, a 2.8K 120Hz OLED touchscreen, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Pro and enterprise-grade security in a compact 1.09kg design.

Why Choose This ASUS

The ExpertBook Ultra combines premium portability with the performance and security required for professional workloads.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor features 16 cores, 16 threads and speeds of up to 4.7GHz, providing strong performance for business applications, multitasking, online collaboration and supported AI workloads.

Its integrated Intel AI Boost NPU delivers up to 50 TOPS, allowing compatible AI features to run efficiently on dedicated hardware.

The 14-inch WQXGA+ OLED touchscreen provides a sharp 2880 x 1800 resolution, smooth 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification.

Despite its powerful specification, the laptop weighs only 1.09kg, making it particularly suitable for executives, consultants and mobile professionals.

Best For

• Executives and business professionals
• Mobile and hybrid working
• Corporate environments
• Business travel
• Advanced productivity
• Multitasking
• Video conferencing
• Data analysis and presentations
• Compatible AI-enabled applications
• Users requiring enterprise-grade security
• Professionals requiring a lightweight premium laptop

Product Description

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73210B0X is a high-performance business laptop designed around portability, security and modern AI-enabled productivity.

Its Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor combines 16 cores, 16 threads, an 18MB cache and speeds of up to 4.7GHz. The integrated Intel AI Boost NPU provides up to 50 TOPS of dedicated AI processing performance for compatible software and Windows features.

The laptop includes 32GB LPDDR5X onboard memory and a 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, providing responsive multitasking and fast access to business applications, projects and files.

Its 14-inch WQXGA+ OLED touchscreen offers a 2880 x 1800 resolution in a productivity-friendly 16:10 aspect ratio. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colour, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500.

The anti-glare display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and provides a high 91% screen-to-body ratio.

Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0. Physical connectivity includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1 TMDS and a 3.5mm combination audio jack.

A 1080p FHD IR camera supports Windows Hello facial recognition and includes a physical privacy shutter. A fingerprint sensor, TPM 2.0, Microsoft Pluton and Microsoft Secured-core PC support provide additional layers of business security.

The magnesium-aluminium chassis weighs only 1.09kg and meets the US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard.

Key Features

• 14-inch WQXGA+ OLED touchscreen
• 2880 x 1800 resolution
• Productivity-friendly 16:10 aspect ratio
• Smooth 120Hz refresh rate
• Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor
• 16 cores and 16 threads
• Up to 4.7GHz
• 18MB Intel Smart Cache
• Intel AI Boost NPU
• Up to 50 TOPS NPU performance
• Integrated Intel Graphics
• 32GB LPDDR5X onboard memory
• 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
• 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage
• Up to 600-nit brightness
• VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500
• 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
• Pantone Validated
• Anti-glare Corning Gorilla Glass
• Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth 6.0
• Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
• Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
• HDMI 2.1 TMDS
• 1080p FHD IR camera
• Physical camera privacy shutter
• Windows Hello facial recognition
• Fingerprint sensor
• Backlit chiclet keyboard
• Dolby Atmos
• 70Wh battery
• 90W USB-C power adapter
• Magnesium-aluminium construction
• 1.09kg lightweight design
• US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard
• Windows 11 Pro
• Three-year onsite next-business-day warranty

Specifications

OLED Touchscreen Display

The 14-inch OLED touchscreen provides:

• 2880 x 1800 WQXGA+ resolution
• 16:10 aspect ratio
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 1ms response time
• 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage
• Up to 600-nit brightness
• 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
• VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500
• Pantone validation
• Anti-glare Corning Gorilla Glass
• 91% screen-to-body ratio

The high-resolution 16:10 panel provides additional vertical workspace for documents, spreadsheets, presentations and web-based business applications.

AI Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H includes an Intel AI Boost NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS.

The NPU provides dedicated acceleration for compatible AI-powered applications and Windows features, allowing supported AI tasks to operate separately from the main processor and graphics engine.

Memory & Storage

The ExpertBook Ultra includes:

• 32GB LPDDR5X onboard memory
• 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
• One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 storage slot

The memory is integrated into the system and cannot be upgraded.

The fitted 1TB SSD occupies the available M.2 storage slot.

Connectivity

Physical connections include:

• 2 x Thunderbolt 4
  • USB4 compatibility
  • External display support
  • USB-C Power Delivery
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
• 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
• 1 x 3.5mm combination audio jack

Wireless connectivity includes:

• Wi-Fi 7 802.11be
• Triple-band 2x2 wireless
• Bluetooth 6.0

A USB-to-LAN adapter is included for connecting to compatible wired Ethernet networks.

Camera & Security

The ExpertBook Ultra includes a 1080p FHD IR camera with a physical privacy shutter.

Biometric sign-in options include:

• Windows Hello facial recognition
• Fingerprint authentication

Additional security features include:

• Microsoft Pluton security processor
• Trusted Platform Module 2.0
• Microsoft Secured-core PC
• Microsoft Security Level 3
• Intel BIOS Guard
• Intel Boot Guard
• BIOS protection
• BIOS self-recovery
• Platform firmware resiliency support
• Absolute Persistence 2.0 support

Battery & Charging

The laptop includes a 70Wh four-cell lithium-ion battery and a 90W USB-C AC adapter.

Supported charging power:

• Minimum: 80W
• Maximum: 90W

Use the supplied 90W USB-C adapter or a compatible 90W USB-C Power Delivery charger for optimal performance.

ASUS Software

Included ASUS software and features include:

• MyASUS
• ASUS AI ExpertMeet
• System Diagnosis
• Battery Health Charging
• Fan Profile
• Splendid
• Tru2Life
• Function Key Lock
• Wi-Fi SmartConnect
• Link to MyASUS

AI ExpertMeet features require compatible software and supported system configurations.

Compatibility

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra is designed for Windows 11 Pro business applications, productivity software, video conferencing, cloud platforms and compatible AI-enabled applications.

External displays and docking stations must support the appropriate Thunderbolt 4, USB4, USB-C DisplayPort or HDMI standards.

USB-C charging accessories should provide between 80W and 90W, with a compatible 90W charger recommended for optimal performance.

What’s in the Box

• ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73210B0X
• 90W USB-C AC adapter
• Laptop sleeve
• USB 3.0 to LAN adapter

Warranty

Three-Year ASUS Onsite Next Business Day Warranty

Sustainability

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra carries the following certifications and compliance listings:

• ENERGY STAR 9.0
• FSC Mix
• TCO Certified
• REACH
• RoHS