ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA
51.3chipPerformance53.6
85.9Graphicschip58.8
55Displayspec-based58
86.7Batteryspec-based70.9
42.5Portabilityspec-based78.1
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) scores 62 against 62.4 for ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
- Stronger graphics score: 86 vs 59
- 312% higher charging: 280 W vs 68 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 42% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 22.1 mm
- 34% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.27 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | OLED touchscreen (ASUS Lumina, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | AMD Radeon 880M (12 CUs, integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,834Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,562Top 43% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,516Top 48% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.1 h |
| Charging | 280 W+312% | 68 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.5 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 12.9 mm+42% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (all-metal, Ceraluminum lid) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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