ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra
58Performancespec-based57.2
55.6chipGraphics87.6
58Displayspec-based54.7
80.5Batteryspec-based84.1
87.1Portabilityspec-based63
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA scores 66.5 against 66.7 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA
- 37% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.89 kg
- 16% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 15.4 mm
- 10% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 1,000 nits
- Lower launch price: $2,000 vs $3,800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 56
- 106% higher charging: 140 W vs 68 W
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (ASUS Lumina, 100% DCI-P3) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Anti-Reflective, touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+10% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3 cores, integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,899+2%Top 32% | 2,851Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,882+1%Top 27% | 16,676Top 29% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh | 80 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.2 h | 16.8 h+4% |
| Charging | 68 W | 140 W+106% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+37% | 1.89 kg |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm+16% | 15.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (all-metal, Ceraluminum lid) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2), HDMI 2.1, SDXC card reader, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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