ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026)
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US launch / reference: $1,899.99
Manufacturer source ↗ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) vs MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
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MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
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US launch / reference: $3,899
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) for
- Large 120Hz OLED touchscreen
- USB-A, HDMI and SD connections alongside USB4
- 32GB memory in a roughly 1.5kg design
Tradeoff: Onboard RAM is not socket-upgradable
Consider MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) for
- 18-core CPU + 40-core GPU (M5 Max top config)
- Up to 22 hours video playback
- Three Thunderbolt 5 ports
Tradeoff: Heavy at 2.15 kg
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) | MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465: 10 cores, 20 threads, up to 5.0GHz | Not documented |
| GPU | Integrated AMD Radeon 880M | Not documented |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5X onboard | Up to 128 GB unified |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe4 SSD | 2 / 4 / 8 TB SSD |
| Display | 16-inch 2880x1800 OLED touch, 120Hz, up to 1100 nits HDR peak | 16.2″ Liquid Retina XDR, 3456×2234 at 254 ppi |
| Battery | 83Wh; 68W USB-C adapter | Not documented |
| Ports | 2 USB4-C, USB3.2 Gen2-A, HDMI2.1 TMDS, SD4.0 reader, 3.5mm audio | 3× Thunderbolt 5, MagSafe 3, SDXC, HDMI, 3.5 mm |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi7 2x2; Bluetooth5.4 | Not documented |
| Webcam | FHD with IR / Windows Hello | Not documented |
| Weight | 3.31lb (approximately 1.50kg) | 2.15 kg |
| Configuration | US UM5606GA-ZB/S16_90: Ryzen AI 9 465, Radeon 880M, 32GB, 1TB, touchscreen, Antrim Gray, Windows 11 Home | Not documented |
| Chip | Not documented | Apple M5 Max chip (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU base, configurable to 40-core GPU) |
| Battery (video) | Not documented | Up to 22 hours |
| Battery (web) | Not documented | Up to 16 hours |
| OS | Not documented | macOS Tahoe (26) |
ASUS Zenbook S16 (2026)
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MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
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