ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
51.6Performance47.5
38.4Display41.6
70.7Battery78.7
79.4Portability75.1
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) scores 57.5 against 57.9 for Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 48
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 75
- 26% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 16 mm
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,817 vs 2,540
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 71
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| 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 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817+11%Top 43% | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363+6%Top 50% | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh | 84 Wh+8% |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.46 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+26% | 16 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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