ASUS ExpertBook P3 G1 (P3406CCA) vs ASUS ExpertBook P3 (P3405CVA)

ASUS ExpertBook P3 G1 (P3406CCA) moves the 14-inch ExpertBook P3 from 13th Gen Intel Core to Intel Core Ultra. Here is how it compares with the ExpertBook P3 (P3405CVA), spec by spec, with India and US pricing:

ASUS ExpertBook P3 G1 (P3406CCA)
ASUS ExpertBook P3 G1 (P3406CCA)
ASUS ExpertBook P3 (P3405CVA)
ASUS ExpertBook P3 (P3405CVA)

Price

Specification
ASUS ExpertBook P3 G1 (P3406CCA)
ASUS ExpertBook P3 (P3405CVA)
India price₹85,990 (Core Ultra 5 225H, 16GB, 512GB), ₹92,990 (Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB, 512GB)₹73,990 (Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB), ₹1,15,890 (Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB)
India list price (MRP)₹1,79,990 (Core Ultra 5 225H), ₹1,92,990 (Core Ultra 7 255H)₹95,990 (Core i5-13420H), ₹1,18,990 (Core i7-13620H)
US priceNot listed by ASUS USNot listed by ASUS US

Overview

Model numberP3406CCAP3405CVA
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core 13th Gen
Screen size14 inches14 inches
ColourMisty GreyMisty Grey
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro, Pro Education or Home, or no OSWindows 11 Pro or Home, or no OS

Processor

Processor optionsCore Ultra 7 255H, Core Ultra 5 225HCore i7-13620H, Core i5-13420H
Cores and threads (top)16 cores, 16 threads10 cores, 16 threads
Max boost clock (top)Up to 5.1 GHzUp to 4.9 GHz
Cache (top)24 MB24 MB
Entry processorCore Ultra 5 225H: 14 cores, up to 4.9 GHz, 18 MB cacheCore i5-13420H: 8 cores, up to 4.6 GHz, 12 MB cache
GraphicsIntel GraphicsIntel UHD, or Iris Xe with dual-channel memory
NPUIntel AI Boost, up to 13 TOPSNone

Display

Size14-inch, 16:1014-inch, 16:10
Higher-end panelWQXGA (2560 x 1600), 400 nits, 100% sRGBWQXGA (2560 x 1600), 400 nits, 100% sRGB
Standard panelWUXGA (1920 x 1200), 300 nits, 45% NTSCWUXGA (1920 x 1200), 300 nits, 45% NTSC
FinishAnti-glareAnti-glare
TouchscreenNoNo
Screen-to-body ratio88%84%

Memory and storage

RAM options8GB, 16GB or 32GB DDR516GB or 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR5
RAM typeDDR5 SO-DIMM, upgradeableDDR5 SO-DIMM, upgradeable
RAM slots22
Max RAM64GB64GB
Storage options512GB or 1TB512GB or 1TB
SSD typeM.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0
SSD slots1x M.2 2280 and 1x M.2 2230, PCIe 4.01x M.2 2280 and 1x M.2 2230, PCIe 4.0

Ports

Thunderbolt 4 (USB4)1x, with display and chargingNone
USB-C1x USB 3.2 Gen 2, with display and charging2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, with display and charging
Total USB-C ports22
USB-A2x USB 3.2 Gen 12x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMIHDMI 2.1 TMDSHDMI 2.1 TMDS
EthernetRJ45 GigabitRJ45 Gigabit
Audio jack3.5mm combo3.5mm combo
Security slotKensington NanoKensington Nano

Wireless

Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (tri-band) or Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), 2x2Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), 2x2
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4

Keyboard, camera and audio

KeyboardChiclet, backlit optionChiclet, backlit option
Key travel1.5mm1.5mm
Spill-resistant keyboardYesYes
Fingerprint sensorIn the power keyIn the power key
Webcam1080p FHD1080p FHD
Windows Hello face loginIR camera optionIR camera
Privacy shutterYesYes
SpeakersBuilt-in, Audio by DiracBuilt-in, Smart Amp, Audio by Dirac
MicrophonesArray microphoneArray microphone

Battery and charging

Battery options50Wh (3-cell) or 70Wh (4-cell)50Wh or 63Wh (3-cell)
Charger65W USB-C65W USB-C

Design and durability

WeightFrom 1.43 kgFrom 1.36 kg
Dimensions31.60 x 22.78 x 1.07 to 1.99 cm31.51 x 22.68 x 1.79 to 1.80 cm
Military-grade testingMIL-STD-810H, 24 testsMIL-STD-810H, 24 tests

Security

TPMFirmware TPMTPM 2.0
Microsoft Secured-core PCNot listedYes
Microsoft Security LevelLevel 3Level 2
ASUS ExpertGuardianYes, NIST SP 800-155Not listed
Absolute Persistence 2.0YesYes
Intel Boot Guard and BIOS GuardYesYes
BIOS self-recoveryYesNot listed

Software

Built-in appsMyASUS, ASUS MyExpertMyASUS, AI ExpertMeet
ASUS MyExpertYes: SafeGuard Backup, ExpertMeet, Advanced ToolNo

Sustainability

TCO CertifiedGeneration 10Yes
Energy Star9.08.0
EPEATNot listedGold with Climate+
Recycled materials28% recycled plastic overall25% recycled plastic overall