Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) vs ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406)
59.1Performance57
74.3Display67.8
63.2Battery60
73.1Portability92.5
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)5 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) scores 66.3 against 66.7 for ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 68
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 60
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,845 vs 2,836
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $3,600
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406)
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 73
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 30% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 15.5 mm
- 28% lower weight: 1.11 kg vs 1.55 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Tandem OLED touchscreen (matte, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+14% | 1,400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,845+36%Top 5% | 2,836Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,136Top 32% | 16,674+10%Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+3% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 96 W+7% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.11 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 10.9 mm+30% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy (CNC, Nano Ceramic finish) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face login, fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro |
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