DailyTechPricesDevice Comparison
| ExpertBook Ultra B9406 | MateBook Fold 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (X7) or Intel Graphics | — |
| Memory Bandwidth | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | — |
| Neural Engine | Intel AI Boost NPU, up to 50 TOPS | — |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H (16 cores, 1.9 GHz up to 4.8 GHz, 18MB cache); Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (16 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 18MB cache) | Huawei Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 2026-05 | 2026-08 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 1400 nits (HDR peak), 600 nits | 1600 nits (peak HDR) |
| Color | 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated | P3 wide color gamut |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz (30-120Hz VRR) | LTPO adaptive |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 pixels (3K) | 3296 x 2472 pixels unfolded (~228 ppi), 2472 x 1648 folded |
| Screen-to-body | — | 92% |
| Size | 14 inches | 18 inches unfolded (4:3), 13 inches folded (3:2) |
| Type | Tandem OLED touchscreen, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, anti-glare, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 91% screen-to-body | Foldable dual-layer LTPO OLED, HDR, touch |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Accessories | — | Wireless magnetic keyboard, M-Pencil stylus support |
| Compatibility | — | China-market model, HarmonyOS |
| Cooling | — | Ultra-thin vapor chamber |
| Environmental | 90% PIR aluminum chassis, 30-50% PCR plastic; Energy Star 9.0, EPEAT Gold, TCO Gen 10 | — |
| Features | Haptic touchpad, backlit keyboard with 1.5mm travel | — |
| Launch Price | — | CNY 24,999 (24GB+512GB) — China; CNY 26,999 (24GB+1TB) — China; CNY 29,999 (32GB+2TB) — China |
| Launch Price (USD) | $3,599.99 (US launch price) | — |
| Models | B9406CAA (e.g. B9406CAA-XSP76T) | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦5,040,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦5,224,800 – ₦6,269,800 (estimate, converted from China launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake), NPU up to 50 TOPS; Graphics: Intel Arc B390 (X7) or Intel Graphics | Huawei Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) |
| Manufacturer | ASUS | Huawei |
| Model | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406 | Huawei MateBook Fold 2026 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Jet Fog, Morn Grey | Flowing Gold, Sky White, Phantom Black |
| Dimensions | 310.9 x 212.8 x 10.9-16.4 mm | Thickness: 7.3 mm (unfolded) |
| Material | CNC magnesium-aluminum chassis, MIL-STD 810H (24 procedures) | UTG ultra-thin glass, vegan leather back with built-in kickstand, zirconium-based liquid metal hinge |
| Weight | From 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs) | 1.16 kg (keyboard 0.29 kg) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| Configurations | 32GB+1TB | 24GB+512GB, 24GB+1TB, 32GB+2TB |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5X (onboard) | 24GB / 32GB |
| Storage | 1TB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB SSD |
| Storage Type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | SSD |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI: HDMI 2.1 TMDS; Audio: 3.5mm combo; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), triple band 2x2; Bluetooth: 6.0 | Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 dual-band; Bluetooth: 5.2; Satellite: Satellite communication support |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 26 hours (Asus claim) | — |
| Battery Type | 70 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion | 74.69 Wh (6400 mAh), dual-cell |
| Charging | 90W USB-C adapter | Huawei SuperCharge adapter, max 140W (USB-C) |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Built-in array microphone | Four microphones |
| Speakers | Six speakers with Dolby Atmos, array microphone | Six speakers |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR (Windows Hello), privacy shutter | 8MP front |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.5 mm travel | Wireless magnetic keyboard (NearLink), 1.5 mm travel |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
| Security | TPM 2.0, Microsoft Pluton, Intel Boot Guard/BIOS Guard, fingerprint sensor, IR camera | Fingerprint scanner |
| Trackpad | Haptic glass touchpad | Pressure-sensitive touchpad (on keyboard) |