ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
51.6Performance41.9
38.4Display36.7
70.7Battery60
79.4Portability81.6
7 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)1 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+11) and performance (+10). HUAWEI MateBook 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 42
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 60
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,817 vs 2,372
- 18% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 14.5 mm
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- 13% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 1.5 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+11% | 450 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817+19%Top 43% | 2,372Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363+6%Top 50% | 12,643Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+11% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.31 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+18% | 14.5 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook 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 | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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