ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) vs HP EliteBook X G2q 14
49.8chipPerformance57.3
53.4chipGraphicschip60.7
41.6Displayspec-based38.4
66.7Batteryspec-based41.3
74Portabilityspec-based88.2
4 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA)3 spec wins — HP EliteBook X G2q 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) scores 55.5 against 55.4 for HP EliteBook X G2q 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 34% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 56 Wh
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook X G2q 14
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 50
- Stronger graphics score: 61 vs 53
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 27% lower weight: 1.1 kg vs 1.5 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 14.3 mm vs 15.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | HP EliteBook X G2q 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (100% DCI-P3, glossy) | OLED (3K, IPS, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | HP EliteBook X G2q 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-90-100 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5x-9600 (onboard) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | HP EliteBook X G2q 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+34% | 56 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | HP EliteBook X G2q 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.1 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | 14.3 mm+10% |
| Material | Metal | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | HP EliteBook X G2q 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C (40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), HDMI 2.1, USB-A (5Gbps), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm FastConnect 7800, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 5MP IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | HP EliteBook X G2q 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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