ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
51.6Performance45.4
38.4Display41.6
70.7Battery68
79.4Portability66
7 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 53.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+13) and performance (+6). Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) 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 45
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 66
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 35% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 18.3 mm
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+7% | 15 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2496x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817+1%Top 43% | 2,790Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363Top 50% | 14,200+6%Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+18% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+10% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+35% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4, USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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