ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
VS
51.6Performance44
38.4Display41.6
70.7Battery71
79.4Portability76.6
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+8) and portability (+3). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) 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 44
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 44% higher capacity: 78 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 32% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 17.5 mm
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 11% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 1.5 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,400 vs $1,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+16% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363Top 50% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+44% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.34 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+32% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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