ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED (S5406) vs ASUS Vivobook S16 OLED (S5606)
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V against Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 14-inch vs 16-inch screens, 1.3 vs 1.5 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Vivobook S14 OLED (S5406) | Vivobook S16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | No info | No info |
| Announced | January 2024 (S5406MA); September 2024 (S5406SA) | January 2024 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model Numbers | S5406SA (India); S5406MA, S5406SAL (other markets) | S5606MA, S5606CA |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 310.5 x 221.9 x 15.9 mm | 353.6 x 246.9 x 15.9 mm |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | 15.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.30 kg | 1.50 kg |
| Military Grade | MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colours | Mist Blue (India); Neutral Black, Rose Gold, Cool Silver in other markets | Mist Blue, Neutral Black |
Display | ||
| Size | 14-inch | 16-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (FHD+) in India; 2880 x 1800 (3K) in other markets | 3200 x 2000 (3.2K) or 2880 x 1800 (3K) |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Anti-Glare | Glossy in India, else anti-glare | No (glossy) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 600 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz (120 Hz on 3K panel) | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits HDR peak | 400 nits, 600 nits HDR peak |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 | 100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | India: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V. Other markets: Core Ultra 5 226V / 228V, Ultra 7 258V (S5406SA); Core Ultra 5 125H / Ultra 7 155H / Ultra 9 185H (S5406MA) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H / Ultra 7 155H / Ultra 9 185H (S5606MA); Core Ultra 5 225H / Ultra 7 255H (S5606CA) |
| Top Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 8 cores (4P + 4LP), 8 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB cache | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LP), 22 threads, up to 5.1 GHz, 24 MB cache |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost, up to 47 TOPS | Intel AI Boost (up to 13 TOPS on Core Ultra 200H models) |
| RAM Options | 16 GB | 16 GB / 32 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Max RAM | 32 GB (outside India) | 32 GB |
| Soldered RAM | Yes (on package) | Yes |
| Storage Options | 512 GB | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
| Max Storage | 1 TB (outside India) | 1 TB |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 75 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 27 hours | Up to 16 hours |
| Charger | 65W USB-C | 90W USB-C (S5606MA) / 65W USB-C (S5606CA) |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gbps, DisplayPort, power delivery) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gbps, DisplayPort, power delivery) |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) | HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) |
| SD Card Slot | microSD card reader | microSD card reader |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm combo jack | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (S5606MA) / Wi-Fi 7 (S5606CA) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 / 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| IR Camera | Yes (Windows Hello) | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| Privacy Shutter | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | Array mics | Array mics |
| Audio Tuning | Harman Kardon, Smart Amp | Harman Kardon, Smart Amp |
| Keyboard Backlight | 1-zone RGB | 1-zone RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | No | Yes |
| Key Travel | 1.7 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Yes |
| IR Face Unlock | Yes (Windows Hello) | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| Notable Features | Copilot+ PC (Lunar Lake), RGB backlit keyboard, Thunderbolt 4 and full-size HDMI | 3.2K 120 Hz OLED, RGB backlit keyboard, Thunderbolt 4 |