ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA
62.7Performancespec-based57.2
55.6chipGraphicschip61
26.5Displayspec-based38.4
50.7Batteryspec-based51
75.3Portabilityspec-based64.1
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) scores 53.6 against 53.5 for ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA)
- 22% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 10% lower weight: 1.48 kg vs 1.65 kg
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA
- Stronger graphics score: 61 vs 56
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 19% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 63 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,940
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen (anti-glare, 100% sRGB) | OLED (dual ASUS Lumina touchscreens, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | Intel Arc Graphics 140T (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 96GB) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,952Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,048Top 32% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 75 Wh+19% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8.7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.48 kg+10% | 1.65 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm+22% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, smart card reader (optional), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5.0MP with IR and privacy shutter | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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