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Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Fury G1i compared across 24 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
ASUS
Overall Score
Best for highly mobile professionals requiring an ultra-lightweight Copilot+ laptop with a vivid HDR display
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Dell Pro Max 16
Dell
Overall Score
Best for enterprise engineers needing upgradeable DDR5 memory, dual M.2 storage, and comprehensive support
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HP ZBook Fury G1i
HP
Overall Score
Best for technical specialists demanding maximum memory capacity, high-tier Blackwell graphics, and enterprise security
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Zenbook S 16 vs Dell Pro Max 16 vs ZBook Fury G1i: performance overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
Dell Pro Max 16
HP ZBook Fury G1i
Performance
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
5.8
Dell Pro Max 16
8.6
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.6
Display
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
9.1
Dell Pro Max 16
8.4
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.6
Battery & Thermals
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
6.9
Dell Pro Max 16
9.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.7
Manageability & Security
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
5.5
Dell Pro Max 16
8.2
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.4
Expandability & Repair
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
4.0
Dell Pro Max 16
8.7
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.7
Ecosystem & Software
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
6.8
Dell Pro Max 16
8.6
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.2
Value
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
6.0
Dell Pro Max 16
7.4
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.6
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) ASUS | Dell Pro Max 16 Dell | HP ZBook Fury G1i HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.1 GHz) or Ryzen AI 9 HX 470; XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS | Intel Core Ultra 5 235H / 7 255H / 7 265H / 9 285H (45 W, up to 16 cores) | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 HX - up to Core Ultra 9 285HX (24 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.5GHz, 36MB cache); Intel vPro Enterprise |
| CPU cores | 12 cores / 24 threads | Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 255H / 265H, Ultra 9 285H) | Up to 24 cores / 24 threads (Core Ultra 9 285HX) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M integrated (RDNA 3.5) | Intel Graphics (integrated) or NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 (6 GB) / RTX PRO 1000 (8 GB) / RTX PRO 2000 (8 GB) Blackwell, GDDR7 | NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Laptop GPU: RTX PRO 1000/2000 (8GB), 3000 (12GB), 4000 (16GB), 5000 (24GB GDDR7); plus Intel Graphics |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated AMD Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5) only — no discrete GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 / 1000 / 2000 discrete option, up to 8 GB GDDR7 | NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell professional GPU up to RTX PRO 5000 (24GB GDDR7) |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X (soldered) — 24 / 32 GB options | Up to 64 GB DDR5 (5600 SoDIMM or 6400 CSoDIMM, 2 slots) | ✓4x DDR5 SODIMM - up to 192GB (16in) / 256GB (18in); ECC options; dual channel |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 SoDIMM / DDR5-6400 CSoDIMM (2 slots) | DDR5 SODIMM (4 slots); ECC options; dual channel |
| Maximum storage | Up to 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | 2× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe slots (drives up to 2 TB each, up to 4 TB total; self-encrypting options) | 4x M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen5 support), up to 4TB per drive; SED and FIPS options |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 16.0" | 16.0" | 16in (up to WQUXGA 120Hz); 18in (WQXGA 165Hz) |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 × 1200 or 2560 × 1600 | 3840×2400 |
| Brightness | ✓up to 1100 nits HDR peak | 300 nits (WVA) | 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Panel | 16.0" 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED, 16:10, 120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, up to 1100 nits HDR peak, Pantone Validated, 0.2 ms; touch optional | 16.0" FHD+ (1920 × 1200) 60 Hz WVA (touch option) or QHD+ (2560 × 1600) 120 Hz WVA 100% sRGB, anti-glare, 300 nits, 16:10 | 16in up to WQUXGA 3840x2400 120Hz anti-glare (WUXGA, Sure View privacy, touch options); 18in WQXGA 2560x1600 165Hz |
| Touchscreen | touch optional | FHD+ touch panel option | Touch option (16in) |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort) | ✓2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps) + 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps) |
| Ports | 2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm combo | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort), 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 1 GbE, microSD, headset jack; smart-card reader optional | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 (2.5GbE), SD 7.0, headphone/mic, smart card |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | -- | 5G MediaTek T700 (DW5933e), eSIM capable (option) | Optional HP R15 5G WWAN |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | ✓From 1.5 kg | From 2.10 kg (4.65 lb) | From 2.43kg (16in) / 3.52kg (18in) |
| Dimensions | 353.6 x 243.0 x 11.9-12.9 mm | 358 × 256 × 15.08–19.08 mm (25.60 mm peak) | -- |
| Security & management | |||
| Intel vPro | -- | vPro on Core Ultra 5 235H, Ultra 7 265H and Ultra 9 285H (Ultra 7 255H is non-vPro) | Intel vPro Enterprise |
| Secured-core PC | -- | -- | Secured-Core PC |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | ✓Copilot+ class — Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS | -- | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — not a Copilot+ PC (heavy AI on NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU) |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | 78 Wh, 4-cell; fast charge (~50% in 30 min), USB-C adapter | 4-cell 64 Wh or 6-cell 96 Wh (ExpressCharge capable) | ✓99Wh Li-Polymer, 8-cell, HP Fast Charge |
| Rated battery life | -- | ExpressCharge capable; Dell lists no rated runtime | -- |
| Support | |||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro or Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro or Home, Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04) |
| Base warranty | 1-year commercial warranty; multi-year and on-site uplift available via the ASUS channel | 1- to 5-year hardware warranty or ProSupport options; Accidental Damage Protection available | 1-year limited warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack and on-site upgrades available |
Performance
Processor
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.1 GHz) or Ryzen AI 9 HX 470; XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS
Dell Pro Max 16Intel Core Ultra 5 235H / 7 255H / 7 265H / 9 285H (45 W, up to 16 cores)
HP ZBook Fury G1iIntel Core Ultra Series 2 HX - up to Core Ultra 9 285HX (24 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.5GHz, 36MB cache); Intel vPro Enterprise
CPU cores
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)12 cores / 24 threads
Dell Pro Max 16Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 255H / 265H, Ultra 9 285H)
HP ZBook Fury G1iUp to 24 cores / 24 threads (Core Ultra 9 285HX)
Graphics
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)AMD Radeon 890M integrated (RDNA 3.5)
Dell Pro Max 16Intel Graphics (integrated) or NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 (6 GB) / RTX PRO 1000 (8 GB) / RTX PRO 2000 (8 GB) Blackwell, GDDR7
HP ZBook Fury G1iNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Laptop GPU: RTX PRO 1000/2000 (8GB), 3000 (12GB), 4000 (16GB), 5000 (24GB GDDR7); plus Intel Graphics
Discrete GPU
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)Integrated AMD Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5) only — no discrete GPU
Dell Pro Max 16NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 / 1000 / 2000 discrete option, up to 8 GB GDDR7
HP ZBook Fury G1iNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell professional GPU up to RTX PRO 5000 (24GB GDDR7)
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X (soldered) — 24 / 32 GB options
Dell Pro Max 16Up to 64 GB DDR5 (5600 SoDIMM or 6400 CSoDIMM, 2 slots)
HP ZBook Fury G1i4x DDR5 SODIMM - up to 192GB (16in) / 256GB (18in); ECC options; dual channel
Memory type
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)LPDDR5X (soldered)
Dell Pro Max 16DDR5-5600 SoDIMM / DDR5-6400 CSoDIMM (2 slots)
HP ZBook Fury G1iDDR5 SODIMM (4 slots); ECC options; dual channel
Maximum storage
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)Up to 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Dell Pro Max 162× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe slots (drives up to 2 TB each, up to 4 TB total; self-encrypting options)
HP ZBook Fury G1i4x M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen5 support), up to 4TB per drive; SED and FIPS options
Display
Display size
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)16.0"
Dell Pro Max 1616.0"
HP ZBook Fury G1i16in (up to WQUXGA 120Hz); 18in (WQXGA 165Hz)
Resolution
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)2880 x 1800
Dell Pro Max 161920 × 1200 or 2560 × 1600
HP ZBook Fury G1i3840×2400
Brightness
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)up to 1100 nits HDR peak
Dell Pro Max 16300 nits (WVA)
HP ZBook Fury G1i500 nits, 100% DCI-P3
Panel
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)16.0" 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED, 16:10, 120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, up to 1100 nits HDR peak, Pantone Validated, 0.2 ms; touch optional
Dell Pro Max 1616.0" FHD+ (1920 × 1200) 60 Hz WVA (touch option) or QHD+ (2560 × 1600) 120 Hz WVA 100% sRGB, anti-glare, 300 nits, 16:10
HP ZBook Fury G1i16in up to WQUXGA 3840x2400 120Hz anti-glare (WUXGA, Sure View privacy, touch options); 18in WQXGA 2560x1600 165Hz
Touchscreen
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)touch optional
Dell Pro Max 16FHD+ touch panel option
HP ZBook Fury G1iTouch option (16in)
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD)
Dell Pro Max 162× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort)
HP ZBook Fury G1i2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps) + 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps)
Ports
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm combo
Dell Pro Max 162× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort), 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 1 GbE, microSD, headset jack; smart-card reader optional
HP ZBook Fury G1i2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 (2.5GbE), SD 7.0, headphone/mic, smart card
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)--
Dell Pro Max 165G MediaTek T700 (DW5933e), eSIM capable (option)
HP ZBook Fury G1iOptional HP R15 5G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)From 1.5 kg
Dell Pro Max 16From 2.10 kg (4.65 lb)
HP ZBook Fury G1iFrom 2.43kg (16in) / 3.52kg (18in)
Dimensions
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)353.6 x 243.0 x 11.9-12.9 mm
Dell Pro Max 16358 × 256 × 15.08–19.08 mm (25.60 mm peak)
HP ZBook Fury G1i--
Security & management
Intel vPro
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)--
Dell Pro Max 16vPro on Core Ultra 5 235H, Ultra 7 265H and Ultra 9 285H (Ultra 7 255H is non-vPro)
HP ZBook Fury G1iIntel vPro Enterprise
Secured-core PC
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)--
Dell Pro Max 16--
HP ZBook Fury G1iSecured-Core PC
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)Copilot+ class — Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS
Dell Pro Max 16--
HP ZBook Fury G1iIntel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — not a Copilot+ PC (heavy AI on NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU)
Battery
Battery capacity
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)78 Wh, 4-cell; fast charge (~50% in 30 min), USB-C adapter
Dell Pro Max 164-cell 64 Wh or 6-cell 96 Wh (ExpressCharge capable)
HP ZBook Fury G1i99Wh Li-Polymer, 8-cell, HP Fast Charge
Rated battery life
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)--
Dell Pro Max 16ExpressCharge capable; Dell lists no rated runtime
HP ZBook Fury G1i--
Support
Operating system
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)Windows 11 Pro or Windows 11 Home
Dell Pro Max 16Windows 11 Pro or Home, Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS
HP ZBook Fury G1iWindows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04)
Base warranty
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)1-year commercial warranty; multi-year and on-site uplift available via the ASUS channel
Dell Pro Max 161- to 5-year hardware warranty or ProSupport options; Accidental Damage Protection available
HP ZBook Fury G1i1-year limited warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack and on-site upgrades available
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 8 Sept 2026
Verdict: The HP ZBook Fury G1i delivers the ultimate workstation expandability, whereas the Dell Pro Max 16 offers a balanced, upgradeable workstation, and the ASUS Zenbook S 16 excels in lightweight mobility.
For computing-intensive workflows, the HP ZBook Fury G1i provides unmatched internal capacity, featuring four SODIMM slots accommodating up to 256GB of DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen5 SSD support across four M.2 bays, and discrete NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell GPUs with up to 24GB GDDR7 memory. It also leads connectivity with two Thunderbolt 5 ports paired with an additional Thunderbolt 4 port, backed by Intel vPro Enterprise and Secured-core PC hardening. The Dell Pro Max 16 stands out with a 64 Wh or 96 Wh battery, two Gen4 M.2 slots up to 4TB, up to 64GB of DDR5 across two slots, and optional NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell graphics, supported by 1- to 5-year warranty or ProSupport options.
In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook S 16 trades expandability for portability, starting at just 1.5 kg with an ultra-slim chassis. It features a 50 TOPS NPU meeting Copilot+ standards and a 16.0-inch 3K OLED panel achieving 1100 nits HDR peak brightness. Nevertheless, procurement teams must weigh its 32GB soldered memory limit, single 1TB SSD ceiling, and integrated Radeon 890M graphics against the dedicated workstation power and modularity of the Dell and HP alternatives.
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
Best for highly mobile professionals requiring an ultra-lightweight Copilot+ laptop with a vivid HDR display
Dell Pro Max 16
Best for enterprise engineers needing upgradeable DDR5 memory, dual M.2 storage, and comprehensive support
HP ZBook Fury G1i
Best for technical specialists demanding maximum memory capacity, high-tier Blackwell graphics, and enterprise security
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