ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
46.6Performance51.6
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery70.7
62.8Portability79.4
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 57.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and battery (+16). ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 71
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 15% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 78 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 63
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 27% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 16.4 mm
- 19% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 1.85 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,000
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525Bottom 35% | 2,817+12%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588+9%Top 40% | 13,363Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+15% | 78 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.5 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm | 11.9 mm+27% |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, display/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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