ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
53.6Performance56.9
58.8chipGraphicschip56
58Displayspec-based54.7
70.9Batteryspec-based70.7
78.1Portabilityspec-based76.7
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA scores 62.4 against 62 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA
- 10% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 1,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 54
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,587 vs 14,562
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (ASUS Lumina, 100% DCI-P3) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+10% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 880M (12 CUs, integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (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 S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,834Top 49% | 2,839Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,562Top 43% | 16,587+14%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 83 Wh+6% | 78 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.1 h | — |
| Charging | 68 W+5% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+6% | 1.59 kg |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 11.9 mm+8% |
| Material | Aluminum (all-metal, Ceraluminum lid) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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