Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop

114specifications compared
44differ
70identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop has 300 cd/m² more display brightness than the ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop (600 cd/m² vs 300 cd/m²). The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop has 60 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop has 8 more processor cores than the ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop (16 vs 8). Only the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop has touchscreen. Product colour: Grey on the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop, Blue on the ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop.

Product colour
- ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop:Grey
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:Blue
Colour name
- ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop:Jet Fog
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:Arctic Blue
Display back cover material
- ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop:Aluminum-magnesium alloy
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:Ceraluminum
Housing material
- ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop:Aluminium, Magnesium
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:Aluminium
Market positioning
- ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop:Work
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:Home
Display resolution
- ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop:2880 x 1800 pixels
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:1920 x 1200 pixels
Touchscreen
- ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop:Yes
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:No
HD type
- ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop:WQXGA+
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:WUXGA

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Comparison of B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01, UX3480AA-U1691W
157 specifications	A ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop Model B9406CAA-U73EOHDCP01 View product	B ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop Model UX3480AA-U1691W View product
Design5 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Blue
Colour nameDiffers	Jet Fog	Arctic Blue
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display back cover materialDiffers	Aluminum-magnesium alloy	Ceraluminum
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium, Magnesium	Aluminium
Market positioningDiffers	Work	Home
Introduction yearKnown for one	2026	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display5 differ
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	2880 x 1800 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	WQXGA+	WUXGA
Panel type	OLED	OLED
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Anti-glare screenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display glass typeKnown for one	Corning Glass	Unknown — not stated by the source
Gorilla Glass versionKnown for one	Gorilla Glass Victus	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessDiffers	600 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one	1400 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut	100%	100%
RGB colour space	DCI-P3	DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	120 Hz	60 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000000:1	1000000:1
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
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 7	Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers	356H	355
Processor coresDiffers	16	8
Processor threadsDiffers	16	8
Processor boost frequency	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
Performance cores	4	4
Efficient coresDiffers	8	0
Low Power Efficient-cores	4	4
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one	3.5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	3.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	2.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	1.7 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyDiffers	1500 MHz	1700 MHz
Processor cacheDiffers	18 MB	12 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	FCBGA2540	FCBGA2540
Maximum turbo powerDiffers	80 W	55 W
Processor base power	25 W	25 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)2 differ
Copilot+ PCKnown for one	Yes	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	OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN	ONNX RT, WebNN, Windows ML, OpenVINO
NPU performance up toDiffers	50 TOPs	49 TOPs
GPU performance up to	40 TOPs	40 TOPs
AI datatype support on NPUKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Int8
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR5x-SDRAM	LPDDR5x-SDRAM
Memory form factor	On-board	On-board
Memory slotsKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	1 TB	512 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	1 TB	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	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
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 family	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
Ray tracing acceleration	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card 8K supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Atmos	Smart Amp
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	6.0	5.4
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Keyboard languageDiffers	Portuguese	Dutch
Copilot keyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
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	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required. McAfee® 30 days free trial
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-Month Google AI Pro Subscription3-Month GoPro Premium+ Subscription1-Month Membership of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps, Individual. The redemption duration from September 15, 2021 to August 31, 2028.3-Month Goodnotes Essential Subscription6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-B
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	70 Wh	50 Wh
Removable batteryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	68 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	4.5 A	3.4 A
AC adapter output voltage	20 V	20 V
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	68 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Face recognitionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows Hello	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, User
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	REACH, RoHS	REACH, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Mix, EPEAT Climate +, EPEAT Gold, TCO10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	310.9 mm	311.2 mm
DepthDiffers	212.8 mm	215.8 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.09 cm	1.39 cm
Height (rear)Differs	1.64 cm	1.69 cm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	390 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	127.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	290 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	4.17 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	No	No
Bag includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Interface adapters includedKnown for one	USB male - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) female	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.3

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