ASUS Vivobook S16 16" M5606KA-DS76 Neutral Black 2025
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
Grab the ASUS Vivobook S16 if you're on a budget but still want serious CPU performance for heavy multitasking or light gaming, and you don't mind a fingerprint sensor that owners say basically doesn't work.
Pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro if you want a premium, lightweight laptop with a gorgeous OLED screen, long battery life, and 32GB of RAM for demanding work, and you're willing to pay extra for the polish.
Key Differences
- The Samsung packs 32GB of RAM vs the ASUS's 16GB, which matters a lot if you run VMs, edit large files, or keep 50 browser tabs open.
- The ASUS actually wins on CPU multi-core performance with a 24,926 score vs the Samsung's 19,550, so heavy rendering or compilation tasks will finish faster on the cheaper machine.
- The Samsung is noticeably lighter at 1.23 kg vs 1.50 kg, and it gets Wi-Fi 7 vs the ASUS's Wi-Fi 6E, so you're more future-proofed for fast networks.
- Gaming is a blowout: the ASUS scores 72 vs the Samsung's 23, so if you want to play anything beyond casual titles, the Vivobook is the only real choice here.
- Battery life is a mixed bag on the ASUS, with owners saying it's fine but nowhere near the advertised 14 hours, while Samsung users consistently praise the Book5 Pro's long battery life.
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook S16 16" M5606KA-DS76 Neutral Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is praised for its premium build quality, gorgeous OLED display, and snappy performance. Users appreciate the lightweight yet solid chassis, long battery life, and quiet operation, though some note the lack of CUDA support and minor HDR switching issues. Overall, it is seen as a luxury laptop that delivers a polished experience without intrusive software.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Gorgeous OLED display
- Lightweight yet solid chassis
- Long battery life
- Quiet operation
Cons
- No CUDA support for AI models
- HDR switching not seamless
- No S Pen support (non-360 model)
- Speakers not as good as gaming laptops
- High price for performance
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook S16 16" M5606KA-DS76 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2880 px | 2880 px |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | 75 Wh★ | 15 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook S16 16" M5606KA-DS76 Neutral Black 2025
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
ASUS Vivobook S16 16" M5606KA-DS76 Neutral Black 2025
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
