ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11)
57Performancespec-based62.7
73chipGraphics80.2
67.8Displayspec-based58
60Batteryspec-based78.7
92.5Portabilityspec-based66.6
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) scores 67.6 against 67.6 for Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11). 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)
- 37% lower weight: 1.11 kg vs 1.76 kg
- 30% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 15.6 mm
- 27% higher Peak brightness: 1,400 nits vs 1,100 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11)
- Stronger graphics score: 80 vs 73
- 89% higher charging: 170 W vs 90 W
- 20% higher capacity: 84 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $2,450 vs $3,600
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED touchscreen (matte, 100% DCI-P3) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits+27% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 105W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,836Top 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,674Top 29% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 9,505Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 84 Wh+20% |
| Charging | 90 W | 170 W+89% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.11 kg+37% | 1.76 kg |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm+30% | 15.6 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy (CNC, Nano Ceramic finish) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR and privacy shutter | FHD 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login, fingerprint sensor | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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