ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
62.5Performance46.9
38.4Display38.4
69.3Battery77.3
88.4Portability55.2
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 144 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 62.6 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+33) and performance (+16). HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) 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 S 14
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 55
- 40% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 19.8 mm
- 38% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,600
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 69
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,896Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh | 83 Wh+8% |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+38% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+40% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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