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AsusTechnical Specification MatrixAI Enhanced AnalysisAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £1482.37

Asus Zenbook UX8406CA-QL289W

The Asus Zenbook UX8406CA QL289W is a 1.65 kg convertible hybrid laptop featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM, a 2 TB SSD, and a vibrant 14-inch OLED touchscreen display. Designed for mobile professionals, it balances high-end processing with a lightweight, flexible form factor.

9.9/ 10
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Evaluated at £1482.37
Price-Tier Avg: 8.2/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)

vs Price Tier Competitors
RAM Capacity32GB
Hardware Spec Score
9.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.8/10(Excellent)
Storage Capacity2TB
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.8/10(Exceptional)
CPU Cores16
Hardware Spec Score
7.6/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.4/10(Very Good)
Battery Capacity75 Wh
Hardware Spec Score
7.6/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.4/10(Very Good)
Display Resolution1920MP
Hardware Spec Score
5.8/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.7/10(Average)
Weight1650g
Hardware Spec Score
6.0/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.8/10(Average)
How We Calculate This Score

Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.

Score Deciding Factors8 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (Asus)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
•High-End Price Bracket£1482
High-end product priced in the upper bracketPremium Tier
✓High-End RAM Capacity32GB
Top-tier capability in this category9.0/10
✓High-End Storage Capacity2TB
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
•Standard CPU Cores16.0
Solid standard benchmark for category7.6/10
•Standard Battery Capacity75 Wh
Solid standard benchmark for category7.6/10
!Modest Display Resolution1920MP
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.8/10
!Heavy Weight1.65kg
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score6.0/10
Key Technical Strengths
  • ✓Gorgeous 14-inch OLED touchscreen with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut
  • ✓Lightweight 1.65 kg convertible form factor for high portability
  • ✓Generous 2 TB SSD storage and rapid Wi-Fi 7 networking
Technical Limitations & Trade-offs
  • ✕Standard 60Hz display refresh rate lacks the motion fluidity of higher-Hz panels
  • ✕On-board memory cannot be upgraded post-purchase

Official Product Documents & PDF Manuals

2 documents available
Product Data Sheet
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User Manual
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Complete Technical Specifications

Manufacturer-verified hardware specifications with contextual AI metric explanations.

What this metric means:

A 2 TB NVMe SSD provides expansive storage space for large files and lightning-fast data retrieval speeds, keeping application launches instantaneous.

NVMeYes
SSD capacity2 TB
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
Storage mediaSSD
SSD form factorM.2
Optical drive typeNo
Total SSDs capacity2 TB
Total storage capacity2 TB
Number of SSDs installed1
What this metric means:

The 14-inch OLED panel provides exceptional color accuracy and wide viewing angles, though its maximum refresh rate is capped at a standard 60Hz. The glossy touchscreen surface enhances visual punch but can introduce reflections in brightly lit environments.

HD typeWUXGA
Panel typeOLED
TouchscreenYes
Colour gamut100%
Display surfaceGloss
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
Display brightness400 cd/m²
Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:10
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)1000000:1
Display number of colours1.07 billion colours
Low Blue Light technologyYes
Display response rise/fall0.2 ms
Maximum display brightness (HDR)500 cd/m²
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyHDR True Black 500
What this metric means:

The Intel Core Ultra 9 processor combined with 32GB of fast LPDDR5x RAM handles demanding office workflows and creative apps with ease. Because the memory is soldered on-board, future upgrades are not possible, so buyers should choose this configuration knowing it is locked at 32GB.

Efficient cores8
Processor cache24 MB
Processor cores16
Processor model285H
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 9
Performance cores6
Processor threads16
Maximum turbo power115 W
Processor base power45 W
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Low Power Efficient-cores2
Processor boost frequency5.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency2.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency2.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency1000 MHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency2.5 GHz
What this metric means:

The Intel Core Ultra 9 processor combined with 32GB of fast LPDDR5x RAM handles demanding office workflows and creative apps with ease. Because the memory is soldered on-board, future upgrades are not possible, so buyers should choose this configuration knowing it is locked at 32GB.

Internal memory32 GB
Memory form factorOn-board
Internal memory typeLPDDR5x-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
What this metric means:

Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 ensure the fastest available wireless standards for future-proof connectivity. The 75 Wh battery paired with a 65W USB-C charger offers adequate daily endurance for mobile use, though intensive tasks will drain the battery quickly.

Battery capacity75 Wh
Battery life (max)8 h
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells4