ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
41.6Performance51.6
41.6Display38.4
67.6Battery70.7
83.8Portability79.4
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+10) and battery (+3). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 79
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 19% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.5 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 68
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,817 vs 2,340
- 20% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 14.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,340Bottom 15% | 2,817+20%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 36% | 13,363+6%Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 78 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.22 kg+19% | 1.5 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | 11.9 mm+20% |
| Material | Aluminum | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, display/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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