ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) vs HP EliteBook X G1a 14
47.3chipPerformancespec-based51.4
52.5chipGraphicschip60.4
38.4Displayspec-based26.5
70.7Batteryspec-based72
78.1Portabilityspec-based78.1
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)3 spec wins — HP EliteBook X G1a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) scores 55.3 against 55.3 for HP EliteBook X G1a 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,099
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook X G1a 14
- Stronger graphics score: 60 vs 53
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (stylus support) | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | AMD Radeon 890M (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered) |
| 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 X G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,647Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,341Top 45% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+5% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14.2 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.49 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm+2% | 13.1 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | HP EliteBook X G1a 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, powered), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 5MP IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader in the power button (select models) and IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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