ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CA-U731X Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Touchscreen WQXGA+ 32 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM 1 TB SSD Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Pro Grey

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B9406CA-U731X

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Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (18MB Cache), 32GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 14" WQXGA+ 2880 x 1800 OLED Touch, Intel Graphics, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Pro 64-bit

Windows 11 Pro - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Intel® CoreTM Ultra 7 356H processor with Intel® graphics
Up to 50 NPU TOPS performance
14-inch WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) 16:10 Tandem OLED with 600 nits HDR brightness
Premium all-metal design, starting at 1.10kg and 10.9mm thin
9H durability leveraging Nano Ceramic Technology
ASUS ExpertCool Pro dual-fan cooling system delivers up to 50W TDP performance

Category: Notebooks

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SKU	B9406CA-U731X
EAN	4711636394475
Manufacturer	ASUS
Availability	Out of Stock
Product Family	ExpertBook
Product Series	Ultra
Product Manuals (HTML)	View Manual
PDF URLs	View PDF

Reasons To Buy

Brilliance in Motion

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra unleashes uncompromised performance with precise craftsmanship. Its all-metal chassis weighs just 1.10 kg1 yet delivers 9H durability through Nano Ceramic Technology. Powered by an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 356H processor with Intel® graphics, it harnesses AI acceleration to achieve next-level performance enabled by ExpertCool Pro thermal mastery with up to 50W TDP. ASUS ExpertBook Ultra defines the new pinnacle of premium business laptops.

ASUS ExpertGuardian. Always on.

Created for perfectionists, ASUS ExpertBook Ultra enhances efficiency, communication, and leadership presence. Its dedicated NPU delivers 50 TOPS and up to 180 total-platform TOPS1, for exceptional AI-driven productivity, immersive collaboration, and enterprise-grade security. Built for mobility, endurance, and intelligence, ASUS ExpertBook Ultra empowers professionals to stay focused, connected, and ahead.

Nano Ceramic Technology

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra uses Nano Ceramic Technology, a new coating that offers five times the industry’s wear-resistance standards and has passed over 100,000 cycles of simulated testing. The chassis is stain-proof and scratch-resistant, making it ideal for professionals on the move.

Immersive audio, redefined

The six-speaker system features dual-magnetic woofers for deep, powerful bass and dedicated tweeters that expand the soundstage with soaring treble and rich detail. Its unique stacked design fits compact spaces, reduces vibration, and delivers clear, refined audio — elevating every moment with a rich and immersive listening experience.

Thin and Light

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra is aviation-inspired. Its magnesium-aluminum design—just 1.10kg light and 10.9 mm thin2—makes it exceptionally portable.

Brighter vision

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra debuts a 14-inch WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) 16:10 tandem OLED with 600 nits HDR brightness. Its dual-layer structure delivers triple the brightness and 40%-lower power consumption than standard OLEDs, enhancing image quality, lifespan, and efficiency. With anti-glare clarity and long-lasting eye comfort, it redefines visual benchmarks.

Extreme durability to elevate business

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra meets MIL-STD-810H military-grade standards2 and endures 24 rigorous durability tests to ensure resilience in any environment. Its exceptional reliability minimises maintenance and maximises productivity — ready to perform anytime, anywhere.

Enterprise-grade security

ASUS ExpertGuardian comprehensively safeguards business. IT teams can monitor, manage, and secure devices remotely with full BIOS and OS control — preventing unauthorised access and data leaks. Advanced Windows-level protection delivers real-time defense against malware, while integrated firmware and BIOS security create a trusted foundation from power on for resilient end-to-end protection.

Thinner. Quieter.

The ASUS ExpertCool Pro, an advanced full-span cooling system, uses triple air outlets to raise central air pressure by 12%, actively cooling the SSD and CPU while enabling 50W performance in turbo mode — even with the lid closed.

Fingertip-responsive precision

The new haptic touchpad with glass surface redefines precision and comfort. It delivers smooth, ambidextrous and responsive feedback that mimics a physical click, with adjustable sensitivity for every user. Silent and accurate, it makes every interaction effortless.

Intelligence in motion

Performance
Created for perfectionists, ASUS ExpertBook Ultra enhances efficiency, communication, and leadership presence. Its dedicated NPU delivers 50 TOPS and up to 180 total-platform TOPS², for exceptional AI-driven productivity, immersive collaboration, and enterprise-grade security. Built for mobility, endurance, and intelligence, ASUS ExpertBook Ultra empowers professionals to stay focused, connected, and ahead.

Cooler. Stronger.

Thinner. Quieter.

The ultra-thin, high-strength aluminum thermal module, just 0.1 mm thick, expands cooling surface area by 14% within the same space – helping balanced mode remain under 35 dB while whisper mode is a mere 22 dB for quiet, uninterrupted focus.

Brighter vision

OLED Display
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra debuts a 14-inch 3K tandem OLED with up to 1400 nits HDR brightness. Its dual-layer structure delivers triple the brightness and 40%-lower power consumption than standard OLEDs, enhancing image quality, lifespan, and efficiency. With anti-glare clarity and long-lasting eye comfort, it redefines visual benchmarks.

Corning® Gorilla™ Matte

Featuring a Corning® Gorilla™ Matte display, ASUS ExpertBook Ultra combines lasting toughness with refined visibility — minimizing glare by up to 80%, and keeping every detail clear and comfortable in any light.

Gorilla® Glass Victus®

Designed with Gorilla® Glass Victus®, the screen achieves superior drop and scratch resistance, ensuring long-lasting clarity and protection for professionals on the move.

Immersive audio, redefined

Audio
The six-speaker system features dual-magnetic woofers for deep, powerful bass and dedicated tweeters that expand the soundstage with soaring treble and rich detail. Its unique stacked design fits compact spaces, reduces vibration, and delivers clear, refined audio — elevating every moment with a rich and immersive listening experience.

Your all-in-one AI companion

ASUS MyExpert
ASUS MyExpert brings AI-powered productivity to professionals. From professional writing and meeting utilities to document processing, it helps boost your productivity, enhance your efficiency, and simplify your workflow. Everything you need is unified in one secure, intuitive app.

Take business innovation to a new level

Copilot+ PC
Spark creativity and take business innovation to a new level with Copilot+ PCs⁴, the fastest, most intelligent and secure Windows PCs ever. Copilot+ PCs are business-ready for modern management, powerful data security and hybrid AI scenarios.

Your AI assistant at work

Uncover new opportunities, create compelling content, and solve problems faster anywhere with Microsoft Copilot on Windows, your AI assistant at work. To enhance data security, privacy, and compliance, Copilot provides enterprise data protection when employees are signed in through their Microsoft Entra ID account⁵.

Remember what you forgot

Searching for a document, email or web page on your PC can be time-consuming. Now you can just describe how you remember something, and Recall (in preview) will help you find it, quickly⁶.

Connect with Live Captions

When your never miss a word, you never miss a beat. Get accurate subtitles in real time with atuomatic Live Captions⁷.

Focus is a feature

Sometimes conversations get distracted by what you see. Other times they're thrown off-track by distractions you can hear. Now your can reduce both⁸.

Describe it. Find it, like magic.

Skip the scavenger hunt — just type what you remember and improved Windows search delivers.

Rewrite with a click

Make it make sense. Click to Do (preview) lets you act on text in an instant — just select and go.

Enterprise-grade security

Security
ASUS ExpertGuardian comprehensively safeguards business. IT teams can monitor, manage, and secure devices remotely with full BIOS and OS control — preventing unauthorized access and data leaks. Advanced Windows-level protection delivers real-time defense against malware, while integrated firmware and BIOS security create a trusted foundation from power on for resilient end-to-end protection.

Designed for next-gen experts

Advantages
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra heralds the next generation of professional laptops, with a strategic layout and spacious touchpad that empower you to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently. Advanced Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) improves WiFi-antenna performance by up to 43% — delivering faster, more reliable wireless performance for seamless productivity.

All-day performance, anywhere

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra delivers all-day power with a high-capacity battery that supports fast charging — reaching 50% in just 30 minutes.

See brilliance in every key

The backlit keyboard keeps you productive in any lighting condition. Every key is illuminated with even, adjustable brightness — ensuring clear visibility, refined comfort, and effortless typing day or night.

Smart, secure and sustainable

Highlights
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra delivers military-grade durability, sustainable design, and intelligent manageability. Built for longevity and easy repair, it supports circular innovation while advanced IT tools, expert support, and secure data solutions ensure reliable, efficient, and worry-free performance for modern enterprises.

Extreme durabilitu to elevate business

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra meets MIL-STD-810H military-grade standards¹⁰ and endures 24 rigorous durability tests to ensure resilience in any environment. Its exceptional reliability minimizes maintenance and maximizes productivity — ready to perform anytime, anywhere.

Sustainable design

We're committed to a circular economy model, designing products for longevity and easy repair. ASUS ExpertBook Ultra exemplifies sustainable technology through its design and manufacturing processes. Our world-class engineers and supply partners ensure that materials stay in circulation, reducing waste and decreasing our environmental footprint.

Simplify IT to empower business

ASUS boosts IT productivity with advanced tools for BIOS, driver, and ASUS Control Center. Expert support, innovative solutions, and Retrieve & Retire ensure secure data recovery, destruction, and global service — empowering efficient, worry-free enterprise operations.

FAQ

What is an AI PC?
An AI PC, like the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra, is a business laptop powered by AI acceleration, which enhances productivity and efficiency through features like intelligent performance and AI-driven tasks, such as real-time translations and automated meeting summaries.
Is an AI PC better than a standard PC?
Yes, an AI PC is designed to offer superior performance with dedicated AI capabilities, making it better for tasks that require intelligent automation, enhanced productivity, and enterprise-grade security compared to a standard PC.
What laptop is best for business?
The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra is an ideal business laptop, offering a blend of powerful AI-driven performance, military-grade durability, advanced security features, and a lightweight design, making it perfect for professionals who need efficiency and mobility.
How much RAM is needed for a business laptop?
For optimal business performance, a business laptop like the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra can support up to 64 GB of DDR5x memory, ensuring smooth multitasking and handling of demanding tasks.
What laptop do entrepreneurs use?
Entrepreneurs often choose high-performance laptops like the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra, which combines advanced AI capabilities, durability, and enterprise-grade security to meet the diverse needs of modern business professionals.

Description

Brilliance in Motion
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra unleashes uncompromised performance with precise craftsmanship. Its all-metal chassis weighs just 1.10 kg1 yet delivers 9H durability through Nano Ceramic Technology. Powered by an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 356H processor with Intel® graphics, it harnesses AI acceleration to achieve next-level performance enabled by ExpertCool Pro thermal mastery with up to 50W TDP. ASUS ExpertBook Ultra defines the new pinnacle of premium business laptops.

Specifications

Design
Colour name	Jet Fog
Product type	Laptop
Market positioning	Work
Housing material	Ceraluminum
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Grey
Certified refurbished	No
Display back cover material	Ceraluminum
Display
HD type	WQXGA+
Panel type	OLED
LED backlight	Yes
Display brightness	600 cd/m²
Display response rise/fall	0.2 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000000:1
Touchscreen	Yes
Display resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")
Anti-glare screen	Yes
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	DisplayHDR True Black 500
Colour gamut	100%
Native aspect ratio	16:10
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes
Processor
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor cache	18 MB
Processor model	356H
Processor boost frequency	4.7 GHz
Processor cores	16
Processor threads	16
Processor socket	FCBGA2540
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor base power	25 W
Maximum turbo power	80 W
Efficient-core base frequency	1.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequency	1.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	3.5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz
Performance cores	4
Efficient cores	8
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency	1500 MHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	3.3 GHz
Low Power Efficient-cores	4
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
NPU performance up to	50 TOPs
GPU performance up to	40 TOPs
Copilot+ PC	Yes
Memory
Memory form factor	On-board
Internal memory	32 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR5x-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Storage
SSD form factor	M.2
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	1 TB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
Card reader integrated	No
Total storage capacity	1 TB
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB
NVMe	Yes
M.2 SSD size	2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	No
On-board graphics card family	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
Ray tracing acceleration	Yes
Audio
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
Built-in microphone	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Privacy camera	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes
Windows Hello	Yes
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet LAN	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	6.0
Antenna type	2x2
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes

Performance
Repairability index	9.5
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Copilot key	Yes
Software
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Trial software	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Pro
Microsoft Copilot	Yes
Copilot+ PC	Yes
Technical details
Market positioning	Work
Housing material	Ceraluminum
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Grey
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Mix, TCO
Repairability index	9.5
Compliance certificates	REACH
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4
Battery capacity	70 Wh
Power
AC adapter power	90 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	4.5 A
AC adapter output voltage	20 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (min)	80 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max)	90 W
Security
Password protection	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Face recognition	Yes
Windows Hello	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0
Certificates
Certification	US MIL STD 810H military grade standard (24 procedures)
Compliance certificates	REACH
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Mix, TCO
Weight & dimensions
Width	310.9 mm
Depth	212.8 mm
Height (front)	1.09 cm
Height (rear)	1.64 cm
Weight	1.1 kg
Packaging data
Bag included	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes
Packaging content
Bag included	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes
Other features
On-board graphics card	Yes
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
AC adapter included	Yes
Anti-glare screen	Yes

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CA-U731X Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Touchscreen WQXGA+ 32 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM 1 TB SSD Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Pro Grey

Brilliance in Motion

ASUS ExpertGuardian. Always on.

Nano Ceramic Technology

Immersive audio, redefined

Thin and Light

Brighter vision

Extreme durability to elevate business

Enterprise-grade security

Thinner. Quieter.

Fingertip-responsive precision

Intelligence in motion

Cooler. Stronger.

Thinner. Quieter.

Brighter vision

Corning® Gorilla™ Matte

Gorilla® Glass Victus®

Immersive audio, redefined

Your all-in-one AI companion

Take business innovation to a new level

Your AI assistant at work

Remember what you forgot

Connect with Live Captions

Focus is a feature

Describe it. Find it, like magic.

Rewrite with a click

Enterprise-grade security

Designed for next-gen experts

All-day performance, anywhere

See brilliance in every key

Smart, secure and sustainable

Extreme durabilitu to elevate business

Sustainable design

Simplify IT to empower business

FAQ

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