ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
51.6Performance61.1
38.4Display44.9
70.7Battery78.5
79.4Portability75.9
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 57.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+10) and battery (+8). ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) 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 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 76
- 25% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 15.9 mm
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 52
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 71
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817Top 43% | 2,952+5%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363Top 50% | 14,965+12%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+5% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.44 kg+4% |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+25% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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