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💻 Dell Pro Plus 16 vs ASUS ZenBook S 16 Comparison

AI-powered analysis across 23 matched specifications

Dell Pro Plus 16 (PB16250) premium business laptop, three-quarter view
Dell Pro Plus 16
Dell
7.5
Overall Score
Best for enterprise fleet deployments requiring vPro remote management, up to 64 GB memory, dual SSD bays, and wired Ethernet.
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ASUS Zenbook S 16 UM5606 ultraportable laptop in Scandinavian White, open front view
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
ASUS
7.8
Overall Score
Best for mobile professionals seeking an ultra-thin 1.5 kg laptop with a 3K OLED display, 78 Wh battery, and 50 TOPS AI processing.
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Performance Overview

Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)

PerformanceDisplayBattery & ThermalsManageability & SecurityExpandability & RepairEcosystem & SoftwareValue
Dell Pro Plus 16
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
Performance
Dell Pro Plus 16
7.5
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
8.5
Display
Dell Pro Plus 16
6.0
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
9.5
Battery & Thermals
Dell Pro Plus 16
6.5
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
8.5
Manageability & Security
Dell Pro Plus 16
8.5
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
7.0
Expandability & Repair
Dell Pro Plus 16
8.5
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
5.5
Ecosystem & Software
Dell Pro Plus 16
8.5
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
7.0
Value
Dell Pro Plus 16
7.0
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
8.5

Detailed Specifications

Specification
Dell Pro Plus 16
Dell
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
ASUS
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2, vPro optional)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
CPU cores--12 cores / 24 threads
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics integratedAMD Radeon 890M integrated (RDNA 3.5)
Discrete GPUIntegrated Intel Arc graphicsIntegrated AMD Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5) only — no discrete GPU
Memory & storage
Maximum memory✓Up to 64 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered)Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X (soldered) — 24 / 32 GB options
Memory typeLPDDR5x-8533 (soldered)LPDDR5X (soldered)
Maximum storage2× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD bays (up to 4 TB total)Up to 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Display
Display size16.0"16.0"
Resolution1920 × 1200 (FHD+)2880 x 1800
Brightness300 nits✓up to 1100 nits HDR peak
Panel16" FHD+ IPS anti-glare, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, non-touch16.0" 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
Touchscreen--touch optional
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP1.4)2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD)
Ports2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP1.4), 2× USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, microSD, 3.5 mm combo2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm combo
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option5G Sub-6 — eSIM (option)--
Physical
Weight (from)from 1.84 kg (4.06 lb)✓From 1.5 kg
Dimensionsheight 19.85 mm (front) / 20.55 mm (rear) / 21.35 mm (max)353.6 x 243.0 x 11.9-12.9 mm
Security & management
Intel vProIntel Core Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2, vPro optional)--
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)--Copilot+ class — Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS
Battery
Battery capacity3-cell 55 Wh, ExpressCharge Capable, ExpressCharge Boost Capable✓78 Wh, 4-cell; fast charge (~50% in 30 min), USB-C adapter
Rated battery lifeExpressCharge 1.0 + Boost — full charge in around 90 minutes; Boost 35% in 20 min--
Support
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro, Ubuntu 24.04 LTSWindows 11 Pro or Windows 11 Home
Base warranty1-year ProSupport (extendable to 5-year ProSupport Plus)1-year commercial warranty; multi-year and on-site uplift available via the ASUS channel
Performance
Processor
Dell Pro Plus 16Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2, vPro optional)
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
CPU cores
Dell Pro Plus 16--
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)12 cores / 24 threads
Graphics
Dell Pro Plus 16Intel Arc Graphics integrated
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)AMD Radeon 890M integrated (RDNA 3.5)
Discrete GPU
Dell Pro Plus 16Integrated Intel Arc graphics
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)Integrated AMD Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5) only — no discrete GPU
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
Dell Pro Plus 16Up to 64 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered)
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X (soldered) — 24 / 32 GB options
Memory type
Dell Pro Plus 16LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered)
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)LPDDR5X (soldered)
Maximum storage
Dell Pro Plus 162× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD bays (up to 4 TB total)
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)Up to 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Display
Display size
Dell Pro Plus 1616.0"
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)16.0"
Resolution
Dell Pro Plus 161920 × 1200 (FHD+)
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)2880 x 1800
Brightness
Dell Pro Plus 16300 nits
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)up to 1100 nits HDR peak
Panel
Dell Pro Plus 1616" FHD+ IPS anti-glare, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, non-touch
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
Touchscreen
Dell Pro Plus 16--
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)touch optional
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
Dell Pro Plus 162× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP1.4)
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD)
Ports
Dell Pro Plus 162× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP1.4), 2× USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, microSD, 3.5 mm combo
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
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
Dell Pro Plus 165G Sub-6 — eSIM (option)
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)--
Physical
Weight (from)
Dell Pro Plus 16from 1.84 kg (4.06 lb)
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)From 1.5 kg
Dimensions
Dell Pro Plus 16height 19.85 mm (front) / 20.55 mm (rear) / 21.35 mm (max)
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)353.6 x 243.0 x 11.9-12.9 mm
Security & management
Intel vPro
Dell Pro Plus 16Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2, vPro optional)
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)--
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
Dell Pro Plus 16--
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)Copilot+ class — Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS
Battery
Battery capacity
Dell Pro Plus 163-cell 55 Wh, ExpressCharge Capable, ExpressCharge Boost Capable
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)78 Wh, 4-cell; fast charge (~50% in 30 min), USB-C adapter
Rated battery life
Dell Pro Plus 16ExpressCharge 1.0 + Boost — full charge in around 90 minutes; Boost 35% in 20 min
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)--
Support
Operating system
Dell Pro Plus 16Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)Windows 11 Pro or Windows 11 Home
Base warranty
Dell Pro Plus 161-year ProSupport (extendable to 5-year ProSupport Plus)
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)1-year commercial warranty; multi-year and on-site uplift available via the ASUS channel
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Expert Analysis

Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 8 Sept 2026

The ASUS ZenBook S 16 presents a compelling ultralight package for executive mobility, whereas the Dell Pro Plus 16 serves as a robust, enterprise-focused workhorse with superior internal expansion. Organisations prioritising mobile productivity benefit significantly from the ZenBook S 16, which delivers a lighter 1.5 kg chassis, a high-capacity 78 Wh battery, and a 16.0-inch 3K OLED panel reaching up to 1100 nits HDR peak brightness with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. Furthermore, its AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor features a 50 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ computing. Conversely, the Dell Pro Plus 16 addresses structured enterprise environments where manageability and configurability are paramount. It offers optional Intel vPro architecture, support for both Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, and Dell ProSupport extendable to five years. The Pro Plus 16 also holds a distinct edge in operational capacity and hardware expandability, supporting up to 64 GB of LPDDR5x memory alongside dual M.2 SSD bays accommodating up to 4 TB of storage. Connectivity is equally robust on the Dell, featuring dedicated RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and optional 5G Sub-6 mobile broadband. Ultimately, procurement teams should select the ZenBook S 16 for users needing superior display fidelity and lightweight battery endurance, or the Pro Plus 16 for fleet management, high memory ceilings, and dual-drive storage flexibility.

Dell Pro Plus 16
Best for enterprise fleet deployments requiring vPro remote management, up to 64 GB memory, dual SSD bays, and wired Ethernet.
Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
Best for mobile professionals seeking an ultra-thin 1.5 kg laptop with a 3K OLED display, 78 Wh battery, and 50 TOPS AI processing.

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