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| ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405 (2026) | ExpertBook Ultra B9406 | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Intel Arc B390 (X7) or Intel Graphics |
| Memory Bandwidth | LPDDR5X-8533 | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Neural Engine | Intel NPU up to 50 TOPS | Intel AI Boost NPU, up to 50 TOPS |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H (16 cores/16 threads, up to 4.9 GHz); NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 (115W Turbo, 130W Manual); RTX 5060/5070 8GB or RTX 5080 16GB options | 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) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 22 May 2026 (US) | 2026-05 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 500 nits SDR, 1100 nits HDR peak | 1400 nits (HDR peak), 600 nits |
| Color | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120Hz (30-120Hz VRR) |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 (3K) 16:10 | 2880 x 1800 pixels (3K) |
| Size | 14-inch | 14 inches |
| Type | OLED ROG Nebula HDR, anti-reflection, G-Sync, MUX switch with Advanced Optimus, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 | Tandem OLED touchscreen, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, anti-glare, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 91% screen-to-body |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| 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 (USD) | $3,599.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $3,599.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | B9406CAA (e.g. B9406CAA-XSP76T) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦5,040,000 | ₦5,040,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (US); RTX 5060, 5070 or 5080 in other markets | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake), NPU up to 50 TOPS; Graphics: Intel Arc B390 (X7) or Intel Graphics |
| Manufacturer | ASUS | ASUS |
| Model | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405 (2026) | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home or Pro (varies by SKU) | Windows 11 Pro |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Eclipse Gray, Platinum White | Jet Fog, Morn Grey |
| Dimensions | — | 310.9 x 212.8 x 10.9-16.4 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum unibody | CNC magnesium-aluminum chassis, MIL-STD 810H (24 procedures) |
| Weight | 1.50-1.58 kg | From 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| Configurations | — | 32GB+1TB |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 on board (64GB option); not upgradeable | 32GB LPDDR5X (onboard) |
| Storage | 1TB (US); up to 2TB | 1TB |
| Storage Type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (display/power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (display/power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x SD card reader (UHS-II), 1x 3.5mm audio jack; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) triple band 2x2, Bluetooth 6.0 | 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 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | — | Up to 26 hours (Asus claim) |
| Battery Type | 73 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion | 70 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion |
| Charging | 250W AC adapter; USB Type-C charging up to 100W | 90W USB-C adapter |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Array microphone with AI noise canceling | Built-in array microphone |
| Speakers | 6-speaker system (4 speakers with dual-force woofers + 2 tweeters), Dolby Atmos | Six speakers with Dolby Atmos, array microphone |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello | 1080p FHD with IR (Windows Hello), privacy shutter |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1-zone RGB, Copilot key | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.5 mm travel |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home or Pro (varies by SKU) | Windows 11 Pro |
| Security | Secured-core PC (Level 3), Microsoft Pluton, BIOS password | TPM 2.0, Microsoft Pluton, Intel Boot Guard/BIOS Guard, fingerprint sensor, IR camera |
| Trackpad | Glass touchpad | Haptic glass touchpad |