Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop vs HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB

100specifications compared
55differ
45identical
79known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop has 0.5 K more HD type than the HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB (3K vs 2.5K). The ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop has 100 cd/m² more display brightness than the HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB (500 cd/m² vs 400 cd/m²). The HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB has 161 H more processor model than the ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop (386H vs 225H). Only the HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB has copilot+ PC. Only the HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB has discrete graphics card.

Product type
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Laptop
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:Mobile workstation
Product colour
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Blue
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:Silver
Colour name
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Ponder Blue
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:Meteor silver
Market positioning
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Home
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:Performance
Display diagonal
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:2880 x 1800 pixels
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:2560 x 1600 pixels
HD type
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:3K
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:2.5K
Panel type
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:OLED
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:IPS

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Comparison of AX3405CA-ST1730W, ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB
179 specifications	A ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop Model AX3405CA-ST1730W View product	B HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB View product
Design4 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Mobile workstation
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Silver
Colour nameDiffers	Ponder Blue	Meteor silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningDiffers	Home	Performance
Original brand nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP
Display back cover materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certified refurbishedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	40.6 cm (16")
Display resolutionDiffers	2880 x 1800 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	3K	2.5K
Panel typeDiffers	OLED	IPS
Anti-glare screen	Yes	Yes
Display brightnessDiffers	500 cd/m²	400 cd/m²
Colour gamut	100%	100%
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40.6 cm
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RGB colour space	DCI-P3	DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
DCI-P3 coverageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one	1000 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	0.2 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 5	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationDiffers	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers	225H	386H
Processor coresDiffers	14	16
Processor threadsDiffers	14	16
Processor boost frequency	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Performance cores	4	4
Efficient cores	8	8
Low Power Efficient-coresDiffers	2	4
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	4.3 GHz	3.7 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	3.5 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 cache	18 MB	18 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 2049	FCBGA2540
Maximum turbo powerDiffers	115 W	80 W
Processor base powerDiffers	28 W	25 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)4 differ
Copilot+ PCDiffers	No	Yes
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	OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
NPU performance up toDiffers	13 TOPs	50 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers	63 TOPs	40 TOPs
Total processor performance up toKnown for one	83 TOPs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	64 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR5x-SDRAM	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 32 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	64 GB
Memory data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5600 MT/s
Non-ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Memory channelsKnown for one	Dual-channel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interfaceDiffers	PCI Express 4.0	PCI Express 5.0
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	SD
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one	2280 (22 x 80 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR7
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
Ray tracing accelerationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card 8K supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio systemKnown for one	Smart Amp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 MP
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Privacy cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Privacy typeKnown for one	Privacy shutter	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connection	No	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Antenna type	2x2	2x2
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.4	6.0
Ports & interfaces1 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
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	2	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Yes
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes	Yes
Performanceidentical
Hall sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Temperature sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Repairability indexKnown for one	9.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	NumberPad	Clickpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Copilot keyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microsoft CopilotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required, McAfee 30 days	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Dual Speakers
HP Connection OptimizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Support AssistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Webcam 5MP
HP Artificial IntelligenceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AI Workstation, AI PC
HP segmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	75 Wh	96 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fast charging time (50%)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 min
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	200 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
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 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
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smart card readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, Power on
Face recognitionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows HelloKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold	ENERGY STAR, TCO
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Low halogen PCAs; Molded paper pulp cushion inside box is made of 100% recycled or certified sources; Outside box and corrugated cushions are 100% from certified or recycled sources and recyclable; At least 60% post-consumer recycled plastic; Bulk packaging available; External power supply 90% effic
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.22 kg	1.9 kg
WidthDiffers	312.4 mm	359 mm
DepthDiffers	220.1 mm	251 mm
HeightDiffers	14.9 mm	24.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	No	No
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Memory module typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SODIMM
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43211503
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	REACH	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard	Unknown — not stated by the source

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