ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA vs MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
53.6Performancechip56.3
58.8chipGraphics77.2
58Displayspec-based55
70.9Batteryspec-based76
78.1Portabilityspec-based54
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA2 spec wins — MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA scores 62.4 against 62.2 for MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA
- 29% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 26% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 17.4 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
- Stronger graphics score: 77 vs 59
- 106% higher charging: 140 W vs 68 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (ASUS Lumina, 100% DCI-P3) | IPS-level (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 880M (12 CUs, integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,834Top 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,562Top 43% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 83 Wh+1% | 82 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.1 h | — |
| Charging | 68 W | 140 W+106% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+29% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm+26% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (all-metal, Ceraluminum lid) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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