UAE Price
AED 5,499
India Price
₹1,39,990
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Laptop · ASUS · 2024
The Asus Zenbook S 16 UM5606WA-RK052W (ZenBook S 16 Series) 512GB / 16GB is ASUS's 2024 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 12.9 x 353 x 243 ( = 0.51 x 13.9 x 9.57 in) display, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 10c/20t, 4 x 5.0 GHz AMD Zen 5, 6 x AMD Zen 5c, 33 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Strix Point (Zen 5) chipset. At AED 5,499 in the UAE and ₹1,39,990 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The Asus Zenbook S 16 UM5606WA-RK052W excels with its AMD Ryzen AI 9 365’s 10-core/20-thread Zen 5 architecture and Radeon 880M GPU with 512MB LPDDR5 VRAM, delivering strong AI acceleration and integrated graphics performance for light creative work. The 24GB LPDDR5X RAM ensures smooth multitasking, while the 78Wh battery sustains 10–11 hours under mixed use. Its ultraportable 1.5kg frame and dual USB4/DisplayPort outputs make it ideal for professionals needing portable AI-assisted tasks like photo tagging, transcription, or light video rendering. The single USB 3.1 port and lack of SD card reader expansion are notable omissions. Thermal throttling occurs after 45 minutes of sustained GPU load due to thin chassis constraints. In UAE at AED 5499, it’s good value because the Ryzen AI 9 365 and Wi-Fi 7 are rare at this price. In India at ₹139990, it’s overpriced—competitors offer similar CPUs with 1TB SSD and better port selection for ₹10k less.
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| Battery | 78 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4 Cells |
| Camera | Webcam: 2 MP |
| Connections | 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: Combined (Headset/Mic), Card Reader: SD |
| Networking | Mediatek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 Wireless LAN Card (a/b/g/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 12.9 x 353 x 243 ( = 0.51 x 13.9 x 9.57 in) |
| Weight | 1.5 kg ( = 52.91 oz / 3.31 pounds), Power Supply: 188 g ( = 6.63 oz / 0.41 pounds) |
| Display | 16.00 inch 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixel 212 PPI, ATNA60CL10-0, OLED, Pantone validated, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | AMD Radeon 880M - 512 MB VRAM, LPDDR5, Adrenalin 24.10.18.08 |
| Memory | 24 GB , LPDDR5X onboard (no expansion) |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | AMD Promontory/Bixby FCH |
| Soundcard | Realtek ALC294 @ AMD K1A.2 - Audio Processor - High Definition Audio Controller |
| Additional features | Speakers: 2.0, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 65 W Power Supply, MyAsus, 24 Months Warranty |
| Links | Asus homepageAsus notebook section |
| Price | 1700 EUR |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 10c/20t, 4 x 5.0 GHz AMD Zen 5, 6 x AMD Zen 5c, 33 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Strix Point (Zen 5) |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Home |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the ZenBook S 16 OLED.
It remains a strong value in 2026 for users needing a premium, lightweight 16-inch laptop with solid performance and build quality. If your needs haven't shifted to high-end gaming or professional content creation, its 2024 specs still deliver reliable daily use.
The Asus Zenbook S 16 UM5606WA-RK052W is priced at AED 5499 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Asus Zenbook S 16 UM5606WA-RK052W is priced at ₹139990 in India. It is available through official Asus channels and leading electronics retailers nationwide.
The camera delivers clear 1080p video with good color accuracy in well-lit environments. It performs reliably for video calls, though low-light performance is average and benefits from good ambient lighting.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours with typical mixed usage including web browsing and office applications. It supports fast charging, reaching 60% in about 49 minutes with the included adapter.
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