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ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6

ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)
45.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Book6
47.1Inno Score
44Performance44
35.3Display28.6
36.7Battery48.3
72.7Portability77.5
2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Book6 wins this laptop face-off, 47.1 to 45.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12) and portability (+5). ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)

  • Stronger display score: 35 vs 29
  • 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6

  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 37
  • Stronger portability score: 78 vs 73
  • 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
  • 17% higher capacity: 61 Wh vs 53 Wh
  • 12% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 16.9 mm

Display

Display comparison: ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) versus Samsung Galaxy Book6
SpecASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)Samsung Galaxy Book6
Screen size16 ″+14%14 ″
Panel typeIPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch (100% sRGB)IPS (Anti-Glare)
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh rate144 Hz—
Peak brightness300 nits350 nits+17%

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) versus Samsung Galaxy Book6
SpecASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)Samsung Galaxy Book6
ProcessorIntel Core 7 Processor 350 (6-core, up to 4.8GHz, 17 TOPS NPU)Intel Core Ultra 5 325
GraphicsIntel Graphics (integrated)Intel Graphics
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X (onboard, not upgradeable)LPDDR5X (on-board)
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typeM.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSDNVMe SSD

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) versus Samsung Galaxy Book6
SpecASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)Samsung Galaxy Book6
Capacity53 Wh61 Wh+17%
Charging48 W+7%45 W

Design

Design comparison: ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) versus Samsung Galaxy Book6
SpecASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)Samsung Galaxy Book6
Weight1.5 kg1.43 kg+5%
Thickness16.9 mm14.9 mm+12%
MaterialAll-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability testingAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) versus Samsung Galaxy Book6
SpecASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)Samsung Galaxy Book6
Ports2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort/Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.4
Webcam1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello support2MP (1080p)
BiometricsWindows Hello IR camera (no fingerprint reader)Fingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) versus Samsung Galaxy Book6
SpecASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)Samsung Galaxy Book6
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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