ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
51.6Performance50.7
38.4Display54.7
70.7Battery60
79.4Portability92.9
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)5 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 57.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+16) and portability (+14). ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) 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 60
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,817 vs 2,507
- 12% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 13.5 mm
- 11% higher capacity: 78 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 79
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 38% higher charging: 90 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817+12%Top 43% | 2,507Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363Top 50% | 13,756+3%Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+11% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 90 W+38% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 0.98 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+12% | 13.5 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (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, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p with privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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