ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) vs HP Omen Transcend 14
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606)
16" · 2880×1800 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 41cm
Open in calculator →
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)18in category
ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606)212 PPI #14
HP Omen Transcend 14243 PPI #7
189 PPI261 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness18in category
ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606)500 nits #13
HP Omen Transcend 14600 nits #7
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut17in category
ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606)100% #1
HP Omen Transcend 14100% #1
97%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606)120 Hz
HP Omen Transcend 14120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 50cm. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 12% higher pixel density (243 vs 212 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 36cm.
- Brightness: advantage HP Omen Transcend 14 — Similar SDR brightness (400 vs 390 nits), but the HP Omen Transcend 14 leads in HDR peak (600 vs 500 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 16" | 14" |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 390 nits |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 212 | 243 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 41cm | 36cm |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65 W | 100 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 97% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) 2024 | HP Omen Transcend 14 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 16" (Better) | 14" |
| Resolution | 2880×1800 | 2880×1800 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 212 | 243 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 41cm | 36cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 0.2 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits (Better) | 390 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · USB-C | 1x HDMI · USB-C |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65 W | 100 W (Better) |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 97% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) or HP Omen Transcend 14?
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 243 PPI compared to 212 PPI for the ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606).
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The HP Omen Transcend 14 requires 36cm vs 41cm for the ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) to reach retina quality.
Related Comparisons
Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 2024 · 225 PPI · 13.6" · 60 Hz
vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) 2024 · 212 PPI · 16" · 120 Hz
Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 2024 · 225 PPI · 13.6" · 60 Hz
vs HP Omen Transcend 14 2025 · 243 PPI · 14" · 120 Hz
Apple MacBook Air 15" M3 2024 · 224 PPI · 15.3" · 60 Hz
vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED (UM5606) 2024 · 212 PPI · 16" · 120 Hz
Apple MacBook Air 15" M3 2024 · 224 PPI · 15.3" · 60 Hz
vs HP Omen Transcend 14 2025 · 243 PPI · 14" · 120 Hz
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).
Last updated: