ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
51.6Performance38.8
38.4Display38.4
70.7Battery60
79.4Portability75.8
8 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)0 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and battery (+11). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) 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 39
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 76
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817+11%Top 43% | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363+25%Top 50% | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+11% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+2% | 1.53 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+14% | 13.9 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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