ASUS Vivobook S16 16" M5606KA-DS76 Neutral Black 2024
ASUS
72 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
Apple
96 Overall Score
Scores
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Developer
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Gaming
Ai Llm
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook S16 16" M5606KA-DS76 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 860M | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2880 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 1.50 kg |
| Battery | 75 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook S16 16" M5606KA-DS76 Neutral Black 2024
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong port (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (82th percentile)82th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
ASUS Vivobook S16 16" M5606KA-DS76 Neutral Black 20240.072score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 20250.031score per dollar
ASUS Vivobook S16 16" M5606KA-DS76 Neutral Black 2024 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.