ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
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37.8Performance44
41.6Display41.6
66.7Battery68
74Portability65.9
6 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)0 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) scores 51.6 against 52.6 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) edges ahead in performance and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 66
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher charging: 90 W vs 65 W
- 14% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 66 Wh
- 13% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 18.3 mm
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 38
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+7% | 15 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED, glossy, non-touch (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 600) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3200x2000 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,173Bottom 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,273Bottom 20% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+14% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 90 W+38% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+10% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+13% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, microSD |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition (no fingerprint reader) | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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