ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
51.6Performance47.8
38.4Display41.6
70.7Battery54.2
79.4Portability53.8
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)3 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+26) and battery (+17). MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio 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 48
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 54
- 40% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 20 mm
- 25% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 1.99 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 28% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 78 Wh
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| 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 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817+15%Top 43% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363Top 50% | 13,300Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh | 100 Wh+28% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+25% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+40% | 20 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 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) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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