ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3
49.8chipPerformance55.5
53.4chipGraphics79.6
38.4Displayspec-based26.5
70.7Batteryspec-based86.7
78.1Portabilityspec-based42
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) scores 56.2 against 56.2 for Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3. 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
- 51% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 26.3 mm
- 29% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3
- Stronger performance score: 56 vs 50
- Stronger graphics score: 80 vs 53
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 15% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 78 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (stylus support) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,921Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,185Top 36% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 9,204Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh | 90 Wh+15% |
| Charging | 65 W | 140 W+115% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+29% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm+51% | 26.3 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PD 3.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD Express 7.0 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 | 5.0MP with privacy shutter (IR optional) |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Related comparisons
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)vs Acer Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-A71)VSASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)vs ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)VSASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 (AMD)VSASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)vs Acer Googlebook 14VSLenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3vs Acer Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-A71)VSLenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3vs ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)VSLenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 (AMD)VSLenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3vs Acer Googlebook 14VS