ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
51.6Performance46.9
38.4Display38.4
70.7Battery77.3
79.4Portability55.2
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)2 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+24) and performance (+5). 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 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 55
- 40% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 19.8 mm
- 23% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,817 vs 2,426
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 71
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| 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 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817+16%Top 43% | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363+4%Top 50% | 12,896Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh | 83 Wh+6% |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+23% | 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 16 (UM5606) | HP Spectre x360 16 (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 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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