ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) vs ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA)
49.2Performancechip47.3
33.1Display41.6
66.7Battery66.7
82.7Portability74
2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) scores 55 against 55 for ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 74
- 13% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.5 kg
- 13% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 15.9 mm
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 33
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 600) | OLED (100% DCI-P3, glossy) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated, 8 CUs) | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,886Top 35% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,491Bottom 49% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+13% | 1.5 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+13% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | FHD with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login (no fingerprint reader) | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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