ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) vs HONOR Laptop X16 Plus 2026
54.9chipPerformancechip41.4
26.5Display36.1
60Battery73.3
73.6Portability69.8
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA)5 spec wins — HONOR Laptop X16 Plus 2026
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) scores 52.3 against 52.2 for HONOR Laptop X16 Plus 2026. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) edges ahead in performance and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 41
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 70
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 13% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 1.64 kg
Reasons to pick the HONOR Laptop X16 Plus 2026
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 60
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 14% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | HONOR Laptop X16 Plus 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare, non-touch | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 430 nits+8% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | HONOR Laptop X16 Plus 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x-7467 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | HONOR Laptop X16 Plus 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 80 Wh+14% |
| Charging | 90 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | HONOR Laptop X16 Plus 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+13% | 1.64 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 15.9 mm+12% |
| Material | — | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | HONOR Laptop X16 Plus 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (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 | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 720p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key and IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | HONOR Laptop X16 Plus 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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