ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9406CA-X961X 14″ Laptop

Intel 388H · Intel Arc B390 · 64 GB · 1 TB

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Type Everyday
Processor Intel 388H
Graphics Intel Arc B390
Memory 64 GB
Storage 1 TB
Display 14 inch

ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9406CA-X961X 14″ Laptop is a 14-inch everyday laptop with an Intel 388H processor, Intel Arc B390 graphics, 64 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. A good fit for study, office work and browsing. It came out in 2026.

Released: 2026-07-30

Specifications

Key specs

Type: Everyday
Processor: Intel 388H
Graphics: Intel Arc B390
Memory: 64 GB
Storage: 1 TB
Display: 14 inch
Resolution: 2880 x 1800
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
weight: 1.1 kg
os: Windows 11 Pro
Released: 2026-07-30
Part number: 90NX09J2-M00T00
EAN / UPC: 4711636731874

Design

Colour name: Jet Fog
Product type: Laptop
Product colour: Grey
Form factor: Clamshell
Housing material: Aluminium, Magnesium
Display back cover material: Aluminum-magnesium alloy
Market positioning: Work
Introduction year: 2026

Display

Display diagonal: 35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution: 2880 x 1800 pixels
Touchscreen: Yes
HD type: WQXGA+
Panel type: OLED
LED backlight: Yes
Native aspect ratio: 16:10
Display surface: Matt
Display glass type: Corning Glass
Gorilla Glass version: Gorilla Glass Victus
Display brightness: 600 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR): 1400 cd/m²
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
Colour gamut: 100%
Maximum refresh rate: 120 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: DisplayHDR True Black 1000

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Processor

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor family: Intel Core Ultra X9
Processor generation: Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor model: 388H
Processor cores: 16
Processor threads: 16
Processor boost frequency: 5.1 GHz
Performance cores: 4
Efficient cores: 8
Low Power Efficient-cores: 4
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.1 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 3.8 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 3.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency: 2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency: 1.6 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Processor cache: 18 MB
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor socket: FCBGA2540
Processor base power: 25 W
Maximum turbo power: 80 W

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Copilot+ PC: Yes
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: 122 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory: 64 GB
Internal memory type: LPDDR5x-SDRAM
Memory form factor: On-board
Maximum internal memory: 64 GB

Storage

Total storage capacity: 1 TB
Storage media: SSD
Total SSDs capacity: 1 TB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
SSD capacity: 1 TB
SSD interface: PCI Express 4.0
NVMe: Yes
SSD form factor: M.2
M.2 SSD size: 2280 (22 x 80 mm)

Graphics

Discrete graphics card model: Not available
On-board graphics card: Yes
On-board GPU manufacturer: Intel
On-board graphics card family: Intel Arc Graphics
On-board graphics card model: Intel Arc B390
Ray tracing acceleration: Yes

Audio

Audio system: Dolby Atmos
Number of built-in speakers: 6
Built-in microphone: Yes

Camera

Front camera: Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric): 5 MP
Front camera resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD type: Full HD
Infrared (IR) camera: Yes
Privacy camera: Yes
Privacy type: Privacy shutter

Network

Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Antenna type: 2x2
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth version: 6.0

Ports & interfaces

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 2
HDMI ports quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity: 2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4: Yes
Combo headphone/mic port: Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode: Yes

Keyboard

Pointing device: Touchpad
Keyboard backlit: Yes
Keyboard layout: QWERTY
Keyboard language: UK English
Copilot key: Yes

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Microsoft Copilot: Yes
Trial software: 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers
Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro

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
USB Power Delivery (USB PD): Yes

Security

Fingerprint reader: Yes
Face recognition: Yes
Windows Hello: Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version: 2.0

Weight & dimensions

Width: 310.9 mm
Depth: 212.8 mm
Height (front): 1.09 cm
Height (rear): 1.64 cm
Weight: 1.1 kg

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About this product

Brilliance in Motion ASUS ExpertBook Ultra unleashes uncompromised performance with precise craftsmanship. Its all-metal chassis weighs just 0.99 kg1 yet delivers 9H durability through Nano Ceramic Technology. Powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 Series 3 processor with Intel® Arc™ graphics, it harnesses AI acceleration to achieve next-level performance enabled by ExpertCool Pro thermal mastery with up to 50W TDP. ASUS ExpertGuardian with NIST SP 800-193–compliant security ensures ultimate protection and data integrity. ExpertLumi lighting incorporates a welcoming ambient glow. Elegant, intelligent, and refined — ASUS ExpertBook Ultra defines the new pinnacle of premium business laptops.

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Type	Everyday	Everyday	Everyday	Everyday
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Graphics	Intel Arc B390	Intel Arc B390	AMD Radeon 860M	Intel Arc B390
Memory	64 GB	64 GB	64 GB	32 GB
Storage	1 TB	1 TB	1 TB	1 TB
Display	14 inch	14 inch	14 inch	14 inch
Resolution	2880 x 1800	2880 x 1800	2880 x 1800	2880 x 1800
Released	2026	2026	2026	2026