ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
51.6Performancespec-based66.1
58.2chipGraphicschip82
38.4Displayspec-based35.1
70.7Batteryspec-based44.6
79.4Portabilityspec-based68.1
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)4 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) scores 57.6 against 57.6 for HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
- 34% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 18.1 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,599
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 58
- 300% higher RAM: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,855 vs 13,363
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | OLED (touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817+2%Top 50% | 2,756Bottom 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363Bottom 47% | 16,855+26%Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+5% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 140 W+115% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+6% | 1.6 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+34% | 18.1 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (charging), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 5MP camera with IR sensor |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) and fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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