ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CA-U731X Copilot+ PC 14" Core Ultra 7 356H 32GB 1TB SSD Laptop

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CA-U731X Copilot+ PC flexes between laptop and tablet: a 14" touchscreen design backed by Core Ultra 7 356H for work and play.

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
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
Technical details
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Mix, TCO
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 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
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0
Certificates
Certification	US MIL STD 810H military grade standard (24 procedures)
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

Downloads

• Datasheet (PDF)