ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
48.5Performancespec-based51.6
82.1Graphicschip58.2
41.5Displayspec-based38.4
64Batteryspec-based70.7
69.8Portabilityspec-based79.4
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) scores 57.7 against 57.6 for ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 58
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 40% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846+1%Top 46% | 2,817Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799+3%Top 49% | 13,363Bottom 47% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 10,397Bottom 22% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 78 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+3% | 1.5 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 11.9 mm+40% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 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 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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