ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606); Copilot+ PC

The Zenbook S is the next-level series of AI ultraportables dedicated to purposeful innovation that supports a healthier planet. Natural elements have long inspired the design and craftsmanship of the Zenbook.

An all-day battery and slick chassis design from ASUS are more appealing than AMD's Strix Point processor boasting AI metrics.

With this Zenbook S16, Asus repeats after a near-perfect Zenbook S14 under Lunar Lake. This is the best 16-inch laptop we've tested in terms of mobility, finish and battery life.

...I'd definitely recommend buying this Asus ZenBook S16. The screen is really beautiful, the slim form factor is really pleasant and offers excellent portability. Add to that a good battery life and, of course, good connectivity, and you have the perfect cocktail for a quality PC. It's top-of-the-range, and you'll have to pay the price, but you won't be losing out on a MacBook.

With the Zenbook S16, Asus has produced one of its best ultra-portables, and a must-have in the 16-inch segment. Technically impeccable, it stands out for its beautifully finished chassis and top-notch ergonomics. A real little gem that's a pleasure to use. Ideal for creative people looking for a mobile product.

To sum up, this Zenbook S 16 is a real little marvel. With its fabulous screen, impeccable build quality and a CPU that strikes a formidable balance between raw performance and energy consumption, it's arrived at just the right time... You really have to be picky to find the slightest fault with it; personally, it's a real ‘coup de coeur’ that has everything it takes to earn a well-deserved place among the best laptops of the year.

The ASUS Zenbook S16 OLED (UM5606) offers a balanced combination of performance, meticulous design and display quality. It's ideal for professionals and creatives who need a powerful, versatile laptop.

the Asus Zenbook S 16 becomes an ultraportable legitimately capable of meeting the expectations of creative photographers and digital designers, while offering all the traditional advantages of an ultrabook. And this is a real strength that Asus does not ignore, by integrating a full-size SD card reader. In essence, this notebook becomes one of the best propositions on the market for its performance/mobility ratio.

As for the Zenbook S16 itself, it delivers a generally very convincing user experience thanks to its sophisticated design, but also to its solid performance ... Its generous battery life and near-perfect display experience... are also to its credit.

What we really like about this Zenbook S16 is its versatility. ... It's fast, consumes very little power, boasts a high-quality OLED screen and delivers performance that exceeds all expectations. The Asus laptop is capable of spending hours on a streaming series, of being a dedicated work tool, or even a sporadic gaming PC capable of running numerous games with surprisingly high performance.