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AsusTechnical Specification MatrixAI Enhanced AnalysisAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026

Asus Zenbook UX8406CA-QL249W

The Asus Zenbook UX8406CA is a versatile 2-in-1 hybrid laptop featuring a 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Weighing 1.65 kg, it combines a 14-inch OLED touchscreen with Wi-Fi 7 and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-end mobile productivity.

10.0/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Price-Tier Avg: 8.3/10
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
8.9/10(Excellent)
Storage Capacity1TB
Hardware Spec Score
9.8/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.7/10(Exceptional)
CPU Cores16
Hardware Spec Score
7.6/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.6/10(Very Good)
Battery Capacity75 Wh
Hardware Spec Score
7.6/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.5/10(Very Good)
Display Resolution1920MP
Hardware Spec Score
5.8/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.8/10(Average)
Weight1650g
Hardware Spec Score
6.0/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.9/10(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 Factors7 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (Asus)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
✓High-End RAM Capacity32GB
Top-tier capability in this category9.0/10
✓High-End Storage Capacity1TB
Top-tier capability in this category9.8/10
•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
  • ✓Top-tier Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and 32GB RAM for demanding workflows
  • ✓Stunning OLED touchscreen with 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy and 0.2 ms response time
  • ✓Flexible 2-in-1 hybrid form factor with Wi-Fi 7 and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports
Technical Limitations & Trade-offs
  • ✕Heavier than traditional clamshell laptops at 1.65 kg
  • ✕Display refresh rate is capped at 60Hz, lacking high-refresh motion smoothness

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 fast 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD ensures rapid load times, complemented by versatile Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-speed docking and external displays.

NVMeYes
SSD capacity1 TB
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
Storage mediaSSD
SSD form factorM.2
Optical drive typeNo
Total SSDs capacity1 TB
Total storage capacity1 TB
Number of SSDs installed1
What this metric means:

The OLED panel offers infinite contrast and vivid color reproduction, though its 60Hz maximum refresh rate lacks the ultra-smooth motion of 120Hz displays found on some competitors.

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 Core Ultra 9 engine paired with 32GB of RAM delivers elite-tier computing performance suitable for software engineering, video editing, and demanding multitasking.

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 cache typeSmart Cache
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 Core Ultra 9 engine paired with 32GB of RAM delivers elite-tier computing performance suitable for software engineering, video editing, and demanding multitasking.

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

A 75 Wh battery powers the device, though high-resolution OLED panels and powerful processors under load will require attention to power management during long mobile sessions.

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