Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop vs ASUS ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop

112specifications compared
51differ
61identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop has 200 cd/m² more display brightness than the ASUS ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop (500 cd/m² vs 300 cd/m²). The ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop has 55% more colour gamut than the ASUS ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop (100% vs 45%). The ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop has 60 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the ASUS ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). Only the ASUS ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop has Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Blue on the ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop, Grey on the ASUS ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop.

Product colour
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Blue
- ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop:Grey
Colour name
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Ponder Blue
- ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop:Gentle Grey
Housing material
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Aluminium
- ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop:Plastic
Market positioning
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Home
- ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop:Work
Display resolution
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:2880 x 1800 pixels
- ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop:1920 x 1200 pixels
HD type
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:3K
- ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop:WUXGA
Panel type
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:OLED
- ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop:IPS-Level
Display brightness
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:500 cd/m²
- ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop:300 cd/m²

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Comparison of AX3405CA-ST1730W, B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01
158 specifications	A ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop Model AX3405CA-ST1730W View product	B ASUS ExpertBook B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Laptop Model B3405CAA-U53EHDCP01 View product
Design4 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Grey
Colour nameDiffers	Ponder Blue	Gentle Grey
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display back cover material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium	Plastic
Market positioningDiffers	Home	Work
Certified refurbishedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Introduction yearKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2026
Display7 differ
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	2880 x 1800 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	3K	WUXGA
Panel typeDiffers	OLED	IPS-Level
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Anti-glare screen	Yes	Yes
Display brightnessDiffers	500 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one	1000 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutDiffers	100%	45%
RGB colour spaceDiffers	DCI-P3	NTSC
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	0.2 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	120 Hz	60 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	DisplayHDR True Black 1000	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 5	Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers	225H	325
Processor coresDiffers	14	8
Processor threadsDiffers	14	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.9 GHz	4.5 GHz
Performance cores	4	4
Efficient coresDiffers	8	0
Low Power Efficient-coresDiffers	2	4
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	4.9 GHz	4.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	4.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	3.4 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers	1.3 GHz	1.6 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyDiffers	700 MHz	1600 MHz
Processor cacheDiffers	18 MB	12 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 2049	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum turbo powerDiffers	115 W	55 W
Processor base powerDiffers	28 W	25 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)3 differ
Copilot+ PCKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes	Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDiffers	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN	ONNX RT, WebNN, Windows ML, OpenVINO
Total processor performance up toKnown for one	83 TOPs	Unknown — not stated by the source
NPU performance up toDiffers	13 TOPs	47 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers	63 TOPs	40 TOPs
AI datatype support on NPUKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Int8
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR5x-SDRAM	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	96 GB
Memory channelsKnown for one	Dual-channel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	512 GB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	512 GB	512 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	512 GB	512 GB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0	PCI Express 4.0
M.2 SSD size	2280 (22 x 80 mm)	2280 (22 x 80 mm)
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel Arc Graphics	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel Arc 130T	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card 4K support	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card 8K support	Yes	Yes
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Smart Amp	Dirac
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes	Yes
Privacy camera	Yes	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter	Privacy shutter
Network3 differ
Mobile network connection	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna type	2x2	2x2
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.4
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Yes
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one	9.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	NumberPad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Copilot keyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Portuguese
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Microsoft CopilotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareDiffers	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required, McAfee 30 days	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required. McAfee® 30 days free trial
Bundled softwareKnown for one	3-Month GoPro Premium+ Subscription 1-Month Membership of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps, Individual. The redemption duration from September 15, 2021 to August 31, 2026. N/A 6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription 1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription *Available in eligible markets only. Eligi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	75 Wh	50 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.25 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	20 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Face recognitionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows Hello	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smart card readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, User, HDD
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	REACH	REACH, RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold	EPEAT Climate +, EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Recycled, TCO
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.22 kg	1.51 kg
WidthDiffers	312.4 mm	315.1 mm
DepthDiffers	220.1 mm	226.8 mm
HeightKnown for one	14.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.05 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	No	No
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	429 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.75 kg

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