ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)
68Performance44
55Display35.3
50.7Battery36.7
38.2Portability72.7
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 45.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+24) and display (+20). ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 37
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 213% higher charging: 150 W vs 48 W
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 38
- 37% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 32% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch (100% sRGB) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core 7 Processor 350 (6-core, up to 4.8GHz, 17 TOPS NPU) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X (onboard, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+20% | 53 Wh |
| Charging | 150 W+213% | 48 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.5 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 16.9 mm+37% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | All-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability testing |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort/Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello support |
| Biometrics | — | Windows Hello IR camera (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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