ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
51.6Performance40.7
38.4Display38.4
70.7Battery59.2
79.4Portability74.5
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)1 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 50.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12) and performance (+11). HP Spectre x360 14 (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 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 59
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 75
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 30% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 16.9 mm
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | 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 16 (UM5606) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| 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) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817+22%Top 43% | 2,300Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363+9%Top 50% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+15% | 68 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.5 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.44 kg+4% |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+30% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 9MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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