ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606GA, 2026)

ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606GA, 2026)

Launched Feb 2026 · Thin & light

76
GoodGifng score of the starting version
Good for designGood for displayGood for all-rounderGood for battery

Best price today₹1,82,990on Amazon

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Versions

The same laptop is sold with different processors, graphics, memory and screens. Each version has its own score.

  • Ryzen AI 9 465 · 32GB/1TB · 16" 120Hz OLEDOLED, touch · 2880x1800 · Windows 11 Home · UM5606GA-SR248WS
    76 ₹1,82,990Amazon
  • Ryzen AI 9 465 · 32GB/1TB · 16" 120Hz OLEDOLED, touch · 2880x1800 · Windows 11 Home · UM5606GA-SR249WS
    76

Where to buy

Usual price ₹1,69,990 · launch price ₹1,69,990

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Score breakdown

Performance
78
Battery
49
Display
100
Portability & build
94
Graphics
48
Memory & storage
77
Features
95

For the starting version. Each part is measured the same way for every laptop (processor and graphics from benchmark results) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Slim, stiff metal body
  • Far brighter OLED touchscreen than before, accurate out of the box
  • Strong everyday speed
  • USB4 and Wi-Fi 7
  • Good keyboard and speakers
  • Long battery life
  • Very long battery life in office and video tests

Cons

  • Fans get loud in Performance mode
  • RAM soldered
  • OLED flickers (PWM) at low brightness
  • Costs more than the previous model in Europe
  • Processor held to a low power level
  • Little gain over last year's chip
  • Glossy screen reflects; its unit was dimmer than claimed
  • NotebookcheckFeb 2026

    Tested Ryzen AI 9 465, 32 GB, 1 TB: a near-ideal everyday 16-inch laptop - very thin and well built, with a much brighter OLED and long battery life; loud only in its fastest mode.

  • Profesional ReviewMay 2026

    Tested Ryzen AI 9 465, 32 GB, 1 TB: close to flawless, with a superb screen, quieter cooling and around 16 hours of office use, though the price rose while the chip barely improved.

  • GeekneticMar 2026

    Tested Ryzen AI 9 465, 32 GB, 1 TB (Editor's Favorite award; score from Notebookcheck's index): one of the best thin 16-inch laptops, efficient and beautifully made, though the new chip adds little speed.

  • Outlook BusinessApr 2026

    Indian review, Ryzen AI 9 465 32/1TB at about Rs 1.7 lakh: lovely build, screen and keyboard, but the battery only just lasted a workday and the touchpad misread clicks - wait for a discount.

  • The Indian ExpressMar 2026

    Indian review: good OLED touchscreen, new AMD chip and keyboard, but only a small step over the 2024 model, which is cheaper (summary from Notebookcheck's review index; page not opened).

  • The Times of IndiaMar 2026

    Indian review: liked the OLED, six-speaker sound and ports, and the cool, quiet running; the soldered 32 GB RAM cannot be upgraded (summary from Notebookcheck's review index; page not opened).

  • Trusted ReviewsFeb 2026

    UK review: a refinement with a brighter, sharper OLED, but small speed gains and shorter battery life than the 2024 model (summary from Notebookcheck's review index; page not opened).

  • 91mobilesFeb 2026

    Indian review of the UM5606GA: attractive and very light for 16 inches, with a strong OLED and better-than-expected built-in graphics, but pricey at about Rs 1.7 lakh (summary from Notebookcheck's review index; page not openable).

Full specs

Battery
Battery83 Wh
Battery test9 h (Geeknetic PCMark Modern Office, 100% brightness, balanced mode)
Charger68 W, charges over USB-C
Build
Weight1.53 kg
Thickness12.9 mm
MaterialCeraluminum (ceramic-treated aluminium)
Keyboard & more
KeyboardBacklit
Webcam1080p with IR
Fingerprint / face unlockIR face unlock
Speakerssix speakers
Connections
Ports2× USB-C, 1× USB-A, Thunderbolt/USB4, HDMI yes (version not stated), SD card, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Other
CoolingQuiet in the Whisper and Standard modes; the Performance mode (45/35 W) makes the fans clearly louder (Notebookcheck). Profesional Review measured 47 dBA under load, far quieter than the 2024 model, with the CPU at about 78 °C; Geeknetic found the keyboard stayed under 37 °C
ColoursScandinavian White

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