ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
57Performancespec-based58.3
73chipGraphics92.6
67.8Displayspec-based55.5
60Batteryspec-based86.7
92.5Portabilityspec-based58.5
4 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406)6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) scores 67.6 against 67.6 for ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406)
- 180% higher Peak brightness: 1,400 nits vs 500 nits
- 43% lower weight: 1.11 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 17.4 mm
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 73
- 167% higher charging: 240 W vs 90 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
- Lower launch price: $2,800 vs $3,600
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED touchscreen (matte, 100% DCI-P3) | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits+180% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,836Top 48% | 2,885+2%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,674+3%Top 29% | 16,183Top 31% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 90 Wh+29% |
| Charging | 90 W | 240 W+167% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.11 kg+43% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm+37% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy (CNC, Nano Ceramic finish) | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login, fingerprint sensor | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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