ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA vs Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
53.6Performance57.4
58Display75.1
70.9Battery56.6
78.1Portability64.3
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA scores 62.9 against 62.9 for Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA edges ahead in battery and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 57
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 64
- 42% higher Web browsing endurance: 13.1 h vs 9.2 h
- 24% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 16.9 mm
- 16% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 1.78 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 54
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 58
- 260% higher charging: 245 W vs 68 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,116 vs 14,562
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (ASUS Lumina, 100% DCI-P3) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 880M (12 CUs, integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, up to 115W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4; second M.2 2280 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,834Top 47% | 2,958+4%Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,562Top 43% | 16,116+11%Top 32% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 83 Wh | 84 Wh+1% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.1 h+42% | 9.2 h |
| Charging | 68 W | 245 W+260% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+16% | 1.78 kg |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm+24% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (all-metal, Ceraluminum lid) | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD up to 140W / 100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 5MP with IR camera and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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