In an age of accelerating digital transformation and the relentless rise of AI-driven workflows, the very definition of a business laptop is being redefined. Modern professionals, prosumers, and enterprise leaders no longer see laptops as mere operating expenses or basic work tools. Instead, they expect them to function as mission-critical productivity hubs, powerful data-processing engines, and seamless gateways to AI integration. Above all, they demand a machine that matches their dynamic, modern, and highly mobile lifestyles without compromising on performance in any way.

At Next Enterprise Summit 2026 attended by over 1,000 industry leaders, enterprise partners, and technology luminaries, ASUS unequivocally answered regional demand by unveiling the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand.

ASUS unequivocally answers this demand with the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra, an ultra-portable flagship laptop meticulously crafted to deliver an unprecedented balance of performance, durability, aesthetics, and user experience. Boldly positioned as “The Flagship of the Industry. Period,” this device integrates a next-generation CPU, an incredibly powerful GPU, and an advanced NPU into a single heterogeneous AI computing platform. It does not just meet the standards of competing flagship laptops—it shatters them.

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406CAA) – Specifications

Model Name & Positioning	ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406CAA) An ultra-portable mobile workstation that shatters the boundaries between sub-1kg portability and desktop-grade performance, acting as a zero-compromise ROI instrument for enterprise leaders.
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro / Home / Pro Education (64-bit)
Processor & AI Compute (CPU & NPU)	Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra X9-388H (Options: X7-358H, U7-356H, U5-325) • NPU: Dedicated 50 TOPS Neural Processing Unit • Total Platform: Up to 180 TOPS. • TDP: 50W Sustained Thermal Design Power via ASUS ExpertCool Pro Technology. The 50 TOPS NPU enables entirely local, zero-latency execution of heavy LLM inference, real-time translation, and generative AI tasks without relying on the cloud—ensuring strict data privacy and slashing cloud computing costs. The unthrottled 50W TDP allows workstation-level multitasking in a 10.9mm thin chassis.
Graphics (GPU)	Up to Integrated Intel® Arc™ B390 (12 Xe Cores) Heterogeneous architecture allows this integrated GPU to outperform a dedicated NVIDIA RTX 4050 (at 30W TGP) by ~35% in 3DMark Time Spy. Professionals can effortlessly handle 4K video editing, complex 3D data visualization, and parallel AI graphics acceleration directly on device.
Memory (RAM)	Up to 64 GB LPDDR5x @ 9600 MT/s Pushing beyond the standard 8533/8448 MT/s found in rivals, the blistering 9600 MT/s bandwidth eliminates data bottlenecks. This ensures the NPU and GPU are constantly fed with data, delivering instantaneous responsiveness when running multiple virtual machines or massive datasets.
Storage (SSD)	Up to 2 TB M.2 PCIe® Gen 5.0 x4 NVMe (OPAL 2.0 SED options) Quite literally twice as fast as the Gen 4 SSDs used by primary competitors. This 14,000+ MB/s velocity means gigabytes of local AI models, 8K raw footage, and heavy software environments load in milliseconds. Hardware-level OPAL encryption keeps corporate IP cryptographically locked if the drive is ever stolen.
Display Technology (Tandem OLED)	14″ 16:10, 3K (2880 x 1800) 120Hz Anti-glare Touchscreen Tandem OLED • Metrics: 30-120Hz VRR, 1400 nits HDR Peak, 600 nits SDR, 960Hz native PWM, 100% DCI-P3, Delta-E < 1, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000. The dual-layer Tandem structure delivers triple the brightness while consuming 40% less power, drastically reducing burn-in risk. The 1400-nit peak ensures perfect color accuracy and visibility even for outdoor client presentations.
Display Technology (Polymer OLED)	14″ 16:10, 3K (2880 x 1800) Touchscreen POLED • Metrics:120Hz refresh rate, 1000 nits HDR, 450 nits SDR, 720Hz native PWM. Offers the absolute lightest device configuration (0.99 kg) with ultra-fluid 120Hz motion clarity for high-speed scrolling and dynamic content.
Glass & Anti-Glare Tech	Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus + Corning® Gorilla® Matte • Metrics: 19 GU (Gloss Units), 80% glare reduction, 50% sparkle reduction. Microscopic nano-etching achieves an absurdly low 19 GU reflection rate (compared to ~80 GU on standard anti-glare screens). This creates a paper-like viewing experience that drastically cuts eye strain and squinting during marathon work sessions, while Victus glass provides superior drop and scratch resistance with up to 100 kg weight durability.
Thermal System	ASUS ExpertCool Pro Technology • Architecture: Dual fluid-dynamic bearing fans, 97 Liquid-Crystal Polymer (0.15mm) blades, 0.1mm ultra-thin aluminum heatsink fins, crosswind positive air-pressure (+12% central pressure). • Acoustics: <20dB (Whisper mode, 15W CPU TDP), <28dB (Standard mode, 25W CPU TDP), <42dB (Performance mode, 45W CPU TDP). Prevents thermal throttling even when the lid is closed and docked. You get 25W of uncompromised power in near-absolute silence (<28dB), ensuring a highly professional, disruption-free environment in boardrooms or libraries.
Keyboard	Full-size, Backlit, Water Spill-Resistant with special UV Coating • Metrics: 1.5 mm key travel, 19.05mm key pitch, 0.2mm key dish. Retains a deep, desktop-like 1.5mm travel (beating the 1.1mm industry average) for fatigue-free typing. The special UV coating provides a “zero gloss,” ultra-soft silky touch that strongly resists smudges, fingerprints, and chemical cleaners. Dedicated Mic/Mute LEDs prevent conferencing embarrassments.
Touchpad	110 cm² Edge-to-Edge Glass Haptic Touchpad • Hardware: AAC haptic motor, 6 independent force sensors. Eliminates mechanical “diving board” hinges. The 6 force sensors guarantee silent, uniform, and perfectly symmetrical tactile feedback anywhere you press on the glass. Integrated slide gestures for volume and brightness eliminate hunting for function keys.
I/O Ports	Left: 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (40Gbps, 4K, PD3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS (4K@60Hz), 1x 3.5mm combo jack. Right: 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (40Gbps, 4K, PD3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps). True dongle-free mobility. With high-speed Type-C and Type-A ports distributed on both sides, professionals can charge and connect peripherals fluidly regardless of desk layout.
Wireless & Antennas	Triple-band 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth® 6.0 with LDS • Metrics: Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) 3D antenna integration yields a 43% efficiency improvement in 5GHz & 6GHz bands. By printing the antenna directly onto the plastic exhaust carriers, it bypasses metal chassis interference. This massive antenna array ensures unparalleled signal integrity, zero packet loss, and high throughput in hyper-congested environments like airport lounges or tech conferences.
Audio & Microphones	6-Speaker Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos • Hardware: 2x 3411 Dual-diaphragm 5cc woofers, 2x 1610 tweeters, 2x Cirrus CS35L56 Smart Amps, 1x Cirrus CS42L43 DAC. • Metrics: 95dB peak loudness. Obliterates the audio of standard Ultrabook (hitting 95dB vs competitors’ ~85dB). The stacked woofer/tweeter structure provides deep bass and rich vocals. Paired with “VoicePrint” AI Noise-Canceling mics, you can execute flawless, headset-free hybrid meetings in noisy coffee shops.
Battery & Charging	70 Wh, 4-cell Li-Polymer (2S2P Architecture) • Metrics: Up to 26 hours battery life. 50% charge in 30 mins. Supports 5V-20V full range charge. The 2S2P (2-series, 2-parallel / 7.8V) architecture reduces switching losses in the MOSFET for vastly superior DC-DC conversion efficiency. Combined with 5V-20V full range charging support, you can top up using a standard smartphone power bank or airplane seat port, keeping you operational anywhere on earth.
Enterprise Security	ASUS ExpertGuardian & NIST SP 800-193 Compliance • Hardware: ASUS Security Processor, Dual Self-healing BIOS ROM, Discrete TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2), Microsoft Pluton, Match-on-Chip Fingerprint, Windows Hello IR, Physical Webcam Shield, Chassis Intrusion Alert. Meets Microsoft Secured-Core PC standards out of the box. NIST SP 800-193 compliance ensures the firmware actively Protects, Detects, and Recovers from persistent, stealthy malware (like LoJax), providing an impenetrable hardware foundation for sensitive corporate data.
Chassis & Durability	CNC AZ31B Magnesium-Aluminum with ASUS Nano Ceramic Technology • Metrics: 9H Hardness. MIL-STD-810H (24 procedures). 157 ASUS Tests (50K hinge cycles, 100K simulated hand-pressure, 250K keycap rub). The aerospace-grade AZ31B alloy is 34% lighter than standard aluminum. The Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) process binds a 9H ceramic layer to the metal, making it 5x more scratch-resistant than industry standards. It drastically lowers TCO by surviving drops, spills, and extreme corporate abuse.
Dimensions & Weight	31.09 x 21.28 x 1.09 cm • POLED version: 0.99 kg • Tandem OLED version: 1.09 kg The ultimate definition of “Featherlight.” This footprint is physically smaller and thinner than all direct 14-inch market rivals, drastically reducing travel fatigue while carrying workstation-tier computing power.