Apple MacBook Neo vs ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
40.4Performance37.8
29.8Display41.6
20Battery66.7
86.4Portability74
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo8 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) wins this laptop face-off, 51.6 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+47) and display (+12). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 74
- 63% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,173
- 20% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.9 mm
- 18% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.5 kg
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 20
- 350% higher charging: 90 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 105% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 37 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED, glossy, non-touch (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 600) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+63%Top 13% | 2,173Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 11,273+26%Bottom 20% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 75 Wh+105% |
| Charging | 20 W | 90 W+350% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+18% | 1.5 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+20% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Windows Hello IR face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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