ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) vs HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark)
57Performancespec-based62.7
73chipGraphics—
67.8Displayspec-based58
60Batteryspec-based98.7
92.5Portabilityspec-based52.6
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406)3 spec wins — HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) scores 67.6 against 67.6 for HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark). 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)
- 50% lower weight: 1.11 kg vs 2.22 kg
- 31% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 15.7 mm
- 27% higher Peak brightness: 1,400 nits vs 1,100 nits
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark)
- 56% higher charging: 140 W vs 90 W
- 41% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $3,200 vs $3,600
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED touchscreen (matte, 100% DCI-P3) | OLED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits+27% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X (18-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU (integrated, 5120 CUDA cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5x (9400 MT/s, unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,836Top 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,674Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 99 Wh+41% |
| Charging | 90 W | 140 W+56% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.11 kg+50% | 2.22 kg |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm+31% | 15.7 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy (CNC, Nano Ceramic finish) | At least 50% recycled metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 2x USB Type-A (10Gbps), HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 5MP IR webcam |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login, fingerprint sensor | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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