ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) vs HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14
47.3chipPerformance47.9
53.4chipGraphicschip62.7
38.4Displayspec-based35.1
70.7Batteryspec-based59.6
78.1Portabilityspec-based88.3
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)3 spec wins — HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) scores 55.5 against 55.6 for HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 22% higher capacity: 78 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,019
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14
- Stronger graphics score: 63 vs 53
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 20% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.5 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (stylus support) | OLED (touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,780Bottom 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,334Bottom 29% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+22% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 12 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.2 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 12.1 mm+6% |
| Material | — | Aluminum chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 9MP camera with IR sensor and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | IR face recognition (Windows Hello); fingerprint reader in the power button (optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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