ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
45Performance51.6
38.3Display38.4
54.3Battery70.7
44.2Portability79.4
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)7 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35) and battery (+16). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) 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 A15 (2024)
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 15% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 78 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | 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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Bottom 45% | 2,817+6%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800Bottom 43% | 13,363+4%Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+15% | 78 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.5 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 11.9 mm+47% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 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 | 720p | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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