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PERFORMANCE4 fields
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 G615 (2026) | ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | — | Intel Arc B390 (X7) or Intel Graphics |
| Memory Bandwidth | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Neural Engine | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS | Intel AI Boost NPU, up to 50 TOPS |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (24 cores/24 threads, up to 5.5 GHz); NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB (115W), RTX 5070 8GB (115W) or RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 (175W) | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H (16 cores, 1.9 GHz up to 4.8 GHz, 18MB cache); Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (16 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 18MB cache) |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 G615 (2026) | ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 17 March 2026 (global launch; wider retail availability from July 2026) | 2026-05 |
| Status | Available | Available |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 G615 (2026) | ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | — | 1400 nits (HDR peak), 600 nits |
| Color | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 300 Hz (IPS, 240 Hz default); 240 Hz (Mini LED) | 120Hz (30-120Hz VRR) |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (2.5K) 16:10 | 2880 x 1800 pixels (3K) |
| Size | 16-inch | 14 inches |
| Type | IPS-level anti-glare ROG Nebula (RTX 5060/5070); Mini LED ROG Nebula HDR (RTX 5080) | Tandem OLED touchscreen, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, anti-glare, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 91% screen-to-body |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 G615 (2026) | ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental | — | 90% PIR aluminum chassis, 30-50% PCR plastic; Energy Star 9.0, EPEAT Gold, TCO Gen 10 |
| Features | — | Haptic touchpad, backlit keyboard with 1.5mm travel |
| Launch Price (USD) | $3,699.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $3,599.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | B9406CAA (e.g. B9406CAA-XSP76T) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦5,180,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦5,040,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 G615 (2026) | ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 5070 or 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake), NPU up to 50 TOPS; Graphics: Intel Arc B390 (X7) or Intel Graphics |
| Manufacturer | ASUS | ASUS |
| Model | ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2026) | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (Pro on select SKUs) | Windows 11 Pro |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD4 fields
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 G615 (2026) | ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Eclipse Gray | Jet Fog, Morn Grey |
| Dimensions | — | 310.9 x 212.8 x 10.9-16.4 mm |
| Material | — | CNC magnesium-aluminum chassis, MIL-STD 810H (24 procedures) |
| Weight | 2.65 kg | From 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE4 fields
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 G615 (2026) | ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
|---|---|---|
| Configurations | — | 32GB+1TB |
| RAM | 16GB or 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM; up to 64GB | 32GB LPDDR5X (onboard) |
| Storage | 1TB or 2TB | 1TB |
| Storage Type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 G615 (2026) | ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | RTX 5060/5070: 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, RJ45 LAN; RTX 5080: 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2.5G LAN; HDMI and 3.5mm audio jack; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) triple band 2x2, Bluetooth 5.4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI: HDMI 2.1 TMDS; Audio: 3.5mm combo; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), triple band 2x2; Bluetooth: 6.0 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 G615 (2026) | ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | — | Up to 26 hours (Asus claim) |
| Battery Type | 90 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion | 70 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion |
| Charging | 280W (RTX 5060/5070) or 380W (RTX 5080) AC adapter; 100W USB Type-C charging | 90W USB-C adapter |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 G615 (2026) | ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Array microphone with AI noise canceling | Built-in array microphone |
| Speakers | 2-speaker system, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certified | Six speakers with Dolby Atmos, array microphone |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello | 1080p FHD with IR (Windows Hello), privacy shutter |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 G615 (2026) | ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 4-zone RGB (RTX 5070) or per-key RGB (RTX 5080), Copilot key | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.5 mm travel |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (Pro on select SKUs) | Windows 11 Pro |
| Security | Firmware TPM, BIOS password | TPM 2.0, Microsoft Pluton, Intel Boot Guard/BIOS Guard, fingerprint sensor, IR camera |
| Trackpad | Touchpad | Haptic glass touchpad |