ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)
62.7Performancechip49.8
56chipGraphicschip53.4
38.5Displayspec-based38.4
50.7Batteryspec-based70.7
74.8Portabilityspec-based78.1
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) scores 56.2 against 56.2 for ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) edges ahead in performance and graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 50
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)
- 28% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 18 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 24% higher capacity: 78 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,980
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (anti-glare, non-touch, 100% sRGB) | OLED touchscreen (stylus support) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 78 Wh+24% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+8% | 1.5 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 12.9 mm+28% |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, Kensington Nano security slot | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor, IR camera for Windows Hello face login | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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