ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606)
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
16" · 2560×1600 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 46cm
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ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606)
16" · 2880×1800 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 41cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)18in category
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)189 PPI #16
ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606)212 PPI #14
189 PPI261 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness18in category
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)500 nits #13
ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606)500 nits #13
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut17in category
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)100% #1
ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606)100% #1
97%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)240 Hz
ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606)120 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 50cm. The ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) has 11% higher pixel density (212 vs 189 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 41cm.
- Brightness: comparable — Both screens offer similar brightness (410 vs 400 nits SDR). Neither has a meaningful advantage for outdoor use.
- Upgrade: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) — Display gains from ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) to ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025): 2560×1600 vs 2880×1800, 240 vs 120 Hz.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| SDR Brightness | 410 nits | 400 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 100 W | 65 W |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Resolution | 2560×1600 | 2880×1800 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 189 | 212 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 46cm | 41cm |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) 2025 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560×1600 | 2880×1800 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 189 | 212 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 46cm | 41cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz (Better) | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | G-SYNC | None |
| Response Time | 0.2 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| SDR Brightness | 410 nits (Better) | 400 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · USB-C | 1x HDMI · USB-C |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 100 W (Better) | 65 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Year | 2025 (Better) | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606)?
The ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) has 212 PPI compared to 189 PPI for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025).
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) requires 41cm vs 46cm for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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