ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
51.6Performance55.7
38.4Display52.2
70.7Battery93.6
79.4Portability37.2
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)5 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 57.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and display (+14). ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) 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 portability score: 79 vs 37
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 46% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 22 mm
- 39% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.45 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $3,000
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 56 vs 52
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 71
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817Top 43% | 2,964+5%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363Top 50% | 17,559+31%Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh | 95 Wh+22% |
| Charging | 65 W | 280 W+331% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+39% | 2.45 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+46% | 22 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 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) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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