ASUS announced the ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA laptop on May 8, 2024. The company highlighted the device's extreme durability through a series of rigorous stress tests. These tests demonstrated the laptop's ability to function in harsh environmental conditions that would typically damage standard consumer electronics.
Device survives simulated crash landing at 26 km/h on wet ground
The laptop features an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor. It includes 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The display is a 14-inch OLED touchscreen with a resolution of 2880 by 1800 pixels. A 70Wh battery powers the system, which ASUS claims can last up to 24 hours on a single charge.
ASUS subjected the ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA to extreme altitude and temperature conditions. The device flew to an altitude of 8856 meters via weather balloon. It withstood temperatures of -42.5 degrees Celsius and air pressure at 30 percent of sea level. ASUS also stated the laptop survived a simulated crash landing at 26 km/h on wet ground. The company claims the battery charges to 50 percent in just 30 minutes.
The ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA meets the MIL-STD-810H military durability standard. This certification indicates the hardware is built to withstand shock, vibration, and other operational stresses. The device targets business users who require reliable performance in challenging field environments.
ASUS priced the ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA at 3599.99 USD (about $3,600) for the US market. The company has not confirmed specific availability dates or other regional pricing details.
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