ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606GA, 2026)

Gifng scores
Gifng score76
Performance78
Battery49
Display100
Portability & build94
Graphics48
Memory & storage77
Features95
Price
Best price today₹1,82,990
Usual price₹1,69,990
Launch price₹1,69,990
Starting version
ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI 9 465
GraphicsAMD Radeon 880M
Memory (RAM)32 GB
Storage1 TB
Screen
Size16"
PanelOLED, touch, 2880x1800
Refresh rate120 Hz
Brightness500 nits
Battery
Battery83 Wh
Battery test9 h (Geeknetic PCMark Modern Office, 100% brightness, balanced mode)
Charger68 W
Build
Weight1.53 kg
Thickness12.9 mm
Versions sold2
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
What reviewers say
Pros
  • Slim, stiff metal body
  • Far brighter OLED touchscreen than before, accurate out of the box
  • Strong everyday speed
  • USB4 and Wi-Fi 7
Cons
  • Fans get loud in Performance mode
  • RAM soldered
  • OLED flickers (PWM) at low brightness
  • Costs more than the previous model in Europe

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