ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
63.4Performance37.8
55.5Display41.6
86.7Battery66.7
24.5Portability74
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and battery (+20). ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 322% higher charging: 380 W vs 90 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 25
- 48% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 43% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | OLED, glossy, non-touch (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 600) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+39%Top 23% | 2,173Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+73%Top 15% | 11,273Bottom 20% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+322% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.5 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 15.9 mm+48% |
| Material | Plastic | Metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 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 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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