ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
51.6Performance51.2
38.4Display52.2
70.7Battery61.9
79.4Portability52.5
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)4 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 54.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+27) and battery (+9). Razer Blade 16 (2025) 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 battery score: 71 vs 62
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 53
- 32% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 17.6 mm
- 30% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.14 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,999
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2025)
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 38
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 15% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 78 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| 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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817+1%Top 43% | 2,780Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363Top 50% | 13,400Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh | 90 Wh+15% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 280 W+331% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+30% | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+32% | 17.6 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3x USB-A, 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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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