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ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-TH0688X Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition Copilot+ PC

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 86identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display back cover material
    • ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-TH0688X Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Laptop:Magnesium
    • ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition Copilot+ PC:Aluminium
  • Housing material
    • ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-TH0688X Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Laptop:Magnesium, Aluminium
    • ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition Copilot+ PC:Aluminium
  • Display diagonal
    • ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-TH0688X Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition Copilot+ PC:38.9 cm (15.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-TH0688X Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Laptop:Yes
    • ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition Copilot+ PC:No
  • HD type
    • ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-TH0688X Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Laptop:WQXGA+
    • ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition Copilot+ PC:2.8K
  • Maximum display brightness (HDR)
    • ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-TH0688X Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Laptop:1400 cd/m²
    • ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition Copilot+ PC:1100 cd/m²
  • Internal memory
    • ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-TH0688X Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Laptop:32 GB
    • ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition Copilot+ PC:64 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-TH0688X Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Laptop:32 GB
    • ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition Copilot+ PC:64 GB

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169 specifications
Design2 differ
Display back cover materialDiffersMagnesiumAluminium
Housing materialDiffersMagnesium, AluminiumAluminium
Colour nameKnown for oneMorn GreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneWorkUnknown — not stated by the source
Introduction yearKnown for one2026Unknown — not stated by the source
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")38.9 cm (15.3")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersWQXGA+2.8K
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Anti-reflective coatingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Differs1400 cd/m²1100 cd/m²
Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000000:1
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDiffersDisplayHDR True Black 1000Dolby Vision, DisplayHDR True Black 1000
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one600 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one0.2 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCBGA2540
Maximum turbo powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 W
Processor base powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDiffersDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNNOpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Neural processor unit (NPU)Known for oneIntel AI BoostUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Storage2 differ
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI Express 4.0PCI Express 5.0
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCirrus Logic CS42L43
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 MP
Front camera HD typeDiffersFull HDUltra HD
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Privacy typeKnown for onePrivacy shutterUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE211
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.4
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityDiffers23
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Keyboard1 differ
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard languageDiffersSpanishNordic
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDanish, English, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLenovo AI Now + Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customersUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers70 Wh88 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W100 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Smart card readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeDiffersBIOSPower on, Supervisor, SSD
Face recognitionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Maximum shipping altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3048 m
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR 9.0 EPEAT Gold Registered ErP Lot 6/26 RoHS compliant TCO Certified, generation 10 MIL-STD-810H military test passed Intel Evo Platform Eyesafe Certified 2.0 TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification (5-star)
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneREACHUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.09 kg1.5 kg
WidthDiffers310.9 mm339.5 mm
DepthDiffers212.8 mm228.5 mm
Height (front)Differs1.09 cm7.25 mm
Height (rear)Differs1.64 cm7.65 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneUSB Type-C male - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) femaleUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Mix, TCOUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one390 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one127.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one290 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.17 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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