ASUS Zenbook S16 UM5606GA - Ryzen AI 7 445, 32GB, 1TB SSD
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ASUS Zenbook S16 UM5606GA - Ryzen AI 7 445, 32GB, 1TB SSD
The ASUS Zenbook S16 UM5606GA is a thin aluminium clamshell laptop built for professionals and power users who need capable AI-accelerated processing in a portable form. Powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 with a dedicated NPU delivering up to 50 TOPs, it handles demanding workloads while remaining compact at 1.5 kg. Its 16-inch 3K OLED touchscreen with 100% DCI-P3 coverage and DisplayHDR True Black 1000 makes it well suited to colour-critical creative work as well as everyday productivity.
Why this product
AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 with onboard NPU
The six-core processor boosts to 4.6 GHz and pairs with an AMD Ryzen AI NPU rated at up to 50 TOPs, enabling AI-accelerated tasks directly on the chip without relying on cloud processing.
16-inch 3K OLED touchscreen, 120 Hz
The 2880 × 1800 OLED panel covers 100% DCI-P3 and carries DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certification, with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1000 cd/m² in HDR mode.
Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
It ships with the latest 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 standard alongside Bluetooth 5.4, keeping it compatible with current and near-future wireless infrastructure.
Compact aluminium build at 1.5 kg
The chassis is machined from aluminium using an integrated molding and CNC process, measuring just 11 mm thick and weighing 1.5 kg — light enough for daily commuting.
Versatile port selection including USB4 and SD
Two USB4 Type-C ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, a 3.5 mm audio jack and a UHS-II SD card reader are all included without requiring a hub for typical workflows.
Dolby Atmos six-speaker audio system
Six built-in speakers with Smart Amp Technology and Dolby Atmos certification deliver more room-filling sound than is typical in a laptop this thin.
- ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI 7 445, 6 cores / 12 threads, up to 4.6 GHz
- Memory32 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM (on-board, max 32 GB)
- Storage1 TB NVMe SSD (M.2 2280)
- Display16" 3K (2880 × 1800) OLED Touch, 120 Hz
- GraphicsAMD Radeon 840M (integrated)
- Weight1.5 kg
- Dimensions353 × 243 × 11 mm
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home 64-bit
- SKUASU-2821
- EAN4711636387651
- Runs Windows 11 Home 64-bit out of the box; compatible with Windows 11 AI PC features via the onboard NPU.
- Supports Windows Hello facial recognition via the FHD AiSense IR camera — no separate peripheral needed.
- Charges and transfers data over either USB4 Type-C port, compatible with USB-C power adapters up to 68 W.
- HDMI 2.1 TMDS output connects directly to monitors and TVs without an adapter.
- UHS-II SD card reader is compatible with high-speed SD cards used by many mirrorless and DSLR cameras.
- Memory is soldered on-board with a maximum of 32 GB; it cannot be upgraded after purchase.
Best for
- Creative professionals who need accurate colour reproduction — the 100% DCI-P3 OLED panel with DisplayHDR True Black 1000 is suited to photo editing, video grading and design work.
- Frequent travellers who prioritise weight — at 1.5 kg and 11 mm thick in an aluminium chassis, it is among the lighter 16-inch laptops available.
- AI workflow users who need on-device inference — the NPU delivers up to 50 TOPs, making it suitable for AI-accelerated applications without a discrete GPU.
- Wireless-heavy workers who benefit from Wi-Fi 7 speeds when connecting to compatible routers in offices or co-working spaces.
- Photographers and videographers who shoot on SD cards — the UHS-II reader transfers files quickly without an external dongle.
Trade-offs
- Gamers or 3D rendering users who need a discrete GPU — it carries only the AMD Radeon 840M integrated graphics with no dedicated graphics card.
- Users who plan to expand RAM — memory is soldered on-board and capped at 32 GB; there is no upgrade path.
- Budget-conscious buyers who do not need a high-refresh OLED display or AI NPU — those features are included but add to the cost relative to a standard IPS panel laptop.
- Users who require Ethernet — there is no RJ-45 port; a USB-C to Ethernet adapter would be needed for wired network connections.
Pro-Level Performance. Sleek Design. ASUS Zenbook S16 is built from solid metal using an integrated molding process combined with CNC machining.
General
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Part Number | UM5606GA-SR040W |
| Colour | Scandinavian White |
| Form Factor | Clamshell |
| Housing Material | Aluminium |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home 64-bit |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Introduction Year | 2026 |
Processor & Memory
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 |
|---|---|
| Processor Generation | AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series |
| Base Frequency | 2 GHz |
| Boost Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| Cores / Threads | 6 cores / 12 threads |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| NPU | AMD Ryzen AI, up to 50 TOPs (total system up to 59 TOPs) |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM, on-board (max 32 GB) |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD, M.2 2280, PCIe NVMe |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M (integrated) |
Display & Audio
| Display Size | 16" (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 3K (2880 × 1800) |
| Panel Type | OLED Touchscreen, Gloss |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 cd/m² (HDR peak: 1000 cd/m²) |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 1000 |
| Speakers | 6 built-in speakers, Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos certified |
| Microphones | 2 built-in microphones |
| Camera | FHD AiSense IR camera with Windows Hello support |
Connectivity & Physical
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ports | 2× USB4 (Type-C), 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1× HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1× 3.5 mm audio jack, 1× SD card reader (UHS-II) |
| Keyboard | Backlit chiclet, 1.1 mm key-travel, with Copilot key |
| Touchpad | 150.3 × 99.5 mm, Smart Gesture support |
| Battery | 83 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion |
| AC Adapter | 68 W (Output: 5 V–20 V 68 W; Input: 100–240 V AC 50/60 Hz) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 353 × 243 × 11 mm |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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