Asus Zenbook S14 (2026) vs Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026)

Asus Zenbook S14 (2026) vs Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026) is too close to call — 7.5 overall against 7.6. Both launched in 2026. Asus Zenbook S14 (2026) has the bigger battery — 77 Wh against 70 Wh.

Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026): Based on announced specs — scored in 5 categories.

Asus Zenbook S14 (2026)

Asus Zenbook S14 (2026)

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7.5/ 10 — Good

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Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026)

Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026)

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7.6/ 10 — Good

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Key highlights

HighlightAsus Zenbook S14 (2026)Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026)
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake)Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake)
Display14″ · OLED · 120 Hz14″ · OLED · 120 Hz
Battery77 Wh · 65W charging70 Wh · 90W charging
RAM / Storage32GB / 1TB64GB / 2TB

Which is better?

  • Asus Zenbook S14 (2026) vs Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026) is too close to call — 7.5 overall against 7.6.
  • Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026) takes 2 of the 5 categories both laptops are scored in.
  • Asus Zenbook S14 (2026) has the bigger battery — 77 Wh against 70 Wh.
  • Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026) charges faster — 90W wired against 65W.
  • Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026) is the lighter laptop — 990 g against 1,200 g.

Category scores

CategoryAsus Zenbook S14 (2026)Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026)
Performance7.6Tie7.6Tie
Display8.3Better8.0
Battery7.57.9Better
Design & Build7.27.6Better
Software6.2Tie6.2Tie

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Reasons to consider

Asus Zenbook S14 (2026)

  • Bigger battery (77 Wh vs 70 Wh)

Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026)

  • More storage (2 TB vs 1 TB)
  • More RAM (64 GB vs 32 GB)
  • Faster charging (90W vs 65W)
  • Lighter body (990 g vs 1,200 g)

Full specifications side by side

SpecificationAsus Zenbook S14 (2026)Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026)
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAnnounced
Release dateFeb 2026—
Announced date—Apr 2026
Platform
OSWindowsWindows
OS versionWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro
ChipsetIntel Core Ultra Series 3Intel Core Ultra Series 3
Chipset (as published)Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake)Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake)
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 386H (up to 4.9 GHz, 16 cores, 16 threads)Up to Intel Core Ultra X9 388H; Core Ultra X7 358H (16 cores, up to 4.8 GHz) tested
GPUIntel Graphics (Xe3 integrated)Intel Arc B390 (integrated)
GPU kindIntegratedIntegrated
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)32 GB RAM + 1 TB64 GB RAM + 2 TB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR5
Storage typeNVMe Gen4—
Display
Display size14″14″
Resolution2,880 × 1,800 pixels2,880 × 1,800 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (peak)—1,400 nits
Asus Zenbook S14 (2026) wins narrowly on Display (8.3 vs 8.0)
Battery
Battery capacity77 Wh70 Wh
Wired charging65W90W
Battery life (manufacturer claim)Up to 27 hours (ASUS video playback test)Up to 26 hours (ASUS claim)
Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026) wins narrowly on Battery (7.5 vs 7.9)
Body & build
Weight1,200 g990 g
MaterialsAluminiumAluminium, Ceramic, Magnesium
Cooling—ASUS ExpertCool Pro dual-fan cooling, up to 50W sustained
Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026) wins narrowly on Design & Build (7.2 vs 7.6)
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 6Bluetooth 6
PortsThunderbolt ×2 (2x Thunderbolt 4) · HDMI (HDMI) · Audio jack (3.5mm audio jack)Thunderbolt ×2 (2x Thunderbolt 4) · HDMI (HDMI) · Audio jack (3.5mm combo audio jack)
Camera
Webcam1080p webcam with IR1080p IR webcam with privacy shutter
Additional specifications
Announced Date2026, February2026, January (CES 2026)
Model NumberUX5406AAB9406CAA
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