ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
51.6Performance50.9
38.4Display38.4
70.7Battery50.9
79.4Portability80
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and performance (+1). Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) 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 battery score: 71 vs 51
- 28% higher capacity: 78 Wh vs 61 Wh
- 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 (Ryzen AI 300)
- 13% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.5 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817+1%Top 43% | 2,790Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363+2%Top 50% | 13,100Bottom 48% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+28% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.3 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+25% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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