ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel)
49.8chipPerformance43.7
53.4chipGraphicschip59.1
41.6Displayspec-based29.8
66.7Batteryspec-based84
74Portabilityspec-based75.5
5 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) scores 55.5 against 55.4 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA)
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 44
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 58 Wh
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 19% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 19.8 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger graphics score: 59 vs 53
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 15% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 1.5 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (100% DCI-P3, glossy) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, low power) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 5 228V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 130V (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,562Bottom 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,036Bottom 11% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+29% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 21.8 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.28 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+19% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | Metal | Carbon-fiber hybrid (top), aluminum (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM slot and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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