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General

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Series

MacBook Air5Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-airRead 30 September 2026

Zenbook S161Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MDH74LL/A, MDHA4LL/A, MDHE4LL/A, MDHH4LL/A6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102869Read 30 September 2026Model Identifier Mac17,3. Part numbers MDH74, MDHA4, MDHE4, MDHH4 (xx/A) and others for other configurations9Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 2 identifies all four exact US 16 GB/512 GB/8-core-GPU part numbers.

UM5606GA-XS79T, 90NB17H4-M00KA01Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 20265Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/asus-announces-all-new-zenbook-lineup-now-available-united-states-2026-04-07Read 7 October 2026Exact standard US XS79T 445/32 GB/1 TB/Pro table independently confirms retained hardware. 465 Home and other Zenbook families excluded.

GTIN / EAN

19595068738510Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/708450/apple-macbook-air-13-mdh74ll-a-%28early-2026%29-136-laptop-computer-silverRead 30 September 2026Exact MDH74LL/A Product Information / UPC cell: 195950687385. Other regional or colour SKUs have no verified GTIN here.

1992913193257Retailer pagelayupshop.com/electronics-and-office/computers/laptops/asus-zenbook-s16-16-3k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-amd-ryzen-ai-7-445-32gb-ram-1tb-ssd-copilot-pc-scandinavian-whiteRead 7 October 2026Published specification explicitly links UPC 199291319325 to UM5606GA-XS79T, Ryzen AI 7 445, 32 GB, 1 TB, Windows 11 Pro, Scandinavian White, 68 W adapter and sleeve. All retained hardware and regional package markers match. Do not add other regional GTINs.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

3 March 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026

7 January 20268Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-zenbook-s16Read 7 October 2026Original ASUS model-specific S16 2026 release dated January 7, 2026, Taipei. Stores the maker stated announcement date for the new UM5606 model family. CES press coverage in Las Vegas was January 6 because of local time. This is separate from the US April 7 availability of XS79T.

Status

Available5Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-airRead 30 September 2026On sale in the Apple Store on 2026-09-30. US price now $1,299 for MDH74LL/A

Available6Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606/where-to-buyRead 7 October 2026Exact retained XS79T row has Best Buy In Stock. Maker US store also offers that SKU, and ASUS April 7 release announces actual US availability.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)11Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m5-2026Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Air 13 (M5, 2026) replaces the MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025).

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,0993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 202613-inch starts at $1,099 (U.S.)

$1,999.995Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/asus-announces-all-new-zenbook-lineup-now-available-united-states-2026-04-07Read 7 October 2026ASUS-authored April 7 US launch release exact XS79T column explicitly MSRP $1,999.99. Tax excluded. The lower family starting price belongs to a different CPU/SKU, and current store discounts are not used.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1,2494Press releaseapple.com/ie/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026Ireland: 13-inch starts at €1249 incl. VAT

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, IE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026US. Pre-order in 33 countries and regions4Press releaseapple.com/ie/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026

US1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 20265Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/asus-announces-all-new-zenbook-lineup-now-available-united-states-2026-04-07Read 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026

Scandinavian White6Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606/where-to-buyRead 7 October 2026Exact current XS79T / 90NB17H4-M00KA0 row identifies Scandinavian White. Other CPU configurations and Antrim Gray are not included. Generic header above the table refers to an older HX370 model and is excluded.

Segment

Ultrabook3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026Apple calls it the world's most popular laptop. Thin and light, fanless

Ultrabook2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606Read 5 October 2026Current model identifies slim/light 16-inch mobility. Video runtime 23 h test uses unidentified Gorgon CPU and 2 TB, not stored 445/1 TB, so battery_life_claimed omitted.

Form factor

Clamshell1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Laptop with keyboard and trackpad, no convertible hinge

Clamshell3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UM5606GA/0409_E26453_UM5406_UM5606GA_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Clamshell notebook. EasyLift hinge does not establish 360-degree convertibility or max angle.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width304.1Depth215Thickness (max)11.3mm(12 × 8.5 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Height 1.13 cm, width 30.41 cm, depth 21.5 cm

Width353.6Depth243Thickness (min)11.9Thickness (max)12.9mm(13.9 × 9.6 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Published closed laptop 35.36 x 24.30 x 1.19 to 1.29 cm, exactly converted to mm.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.23kg(2.7 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

1.5kg(3.3 lb)1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact metric 1.50 kg without adapter.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Other2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606Read 5 October 2026Ceraluminum cover, described by the maker as high-tech ceramic combining metal malleability and ceramic hardness. Stored other because schema has no Ceraluminum option. Specific bottom material is not stated.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

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Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Yes1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

13.6in(34.5 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2560 × 1664px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

2880 × 1800px1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

224.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

212.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026LED-backlit display with IPS technology

OLED1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026OLED subtype unspecified. No physical native bit depth/FRC is inferred from 1.07 billion supported colors.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026glossy: yes, with anti-reflective surface

Glossy1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Touchscreen

No10Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/708450/apple-macbook-air-13-mdh74ll-a-%28early-2026%29-136-laptop-computer-silverRead 30 September 2026Display specifications: Touch Screen No, exact MDH74LL/A 16 GB/512 GB/8-core-GPU configuration.

Yes1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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Supported1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact display supports stylus input, but retained US box lists no pen. No optional regional stylus bundle added.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2560	1664	60

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

BASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1800	120

Source1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Built-in native 3K at 120 Hz. Generic 0.2 ms response is not explicitly gray-to-gray and is omitted. No lower-resolution rows or chip-supported FreeSync are inferred.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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1,100nits1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Explicit 1100 nits HDR peak. Window size/duration not stated. Untyped 500 nits is not stored as typical SDR.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker 100% DCI-P3 gamut claim. Coverage/volume method unstated.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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DisplayHDR True Black 10001Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M5 (10-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

AMD Ryzen AI 7 4451Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

AMD4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-445.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	4	Super
Efficiency	6	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Chip section: 10-core CPU, 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores. Apple publishes no clock maxima.7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 20264 x 4.6 GHz M5 S-Core (up to 4.608 GHz), 6 x 3.0 GHz M5 E-Core (3.048 GHz)

BASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)
Zen 5	2	2
Zen 5c	4	2

Source4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-445.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 445 has 2 Zen 5 and 4 Zen 5c cores, each base 2 GHz. AMD lists overall max 4.6 GHz and Zen 5c max 3.4 GHz but no separately labelled Zen 5 maximum, so cluster maxima are omitted to keep derived overall maximum unknown.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

107Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

121Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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8MB4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-445.htmlRead 5 October 20268 MB L3 only. Combined 14 MB includes 6 MB L2 and is not used.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 20263 nm

4nm4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-445.htmlRead 5 October 2026TSMC 4 nm compute cores.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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28W5Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/asus-announces-all-new-zenbook-lineup-now-available-united-states-2026-04-07Read 7 October 2026ASUS-authored April 7 US actual-availability release explicitly describes system 28 W CPU TDP as sustained, stable performance. This is laptop maker configuration, not AMD generic 28 W chip rating. Mode and short-duration limit unstated.

Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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50TOPS1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 20264Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-445.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only 50 TOPS, precision unstated. Overall 59 TOPS platform claim excluded.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026The only GPU is the one in the M5 chip

No1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Factory XS79T lists only AMD Radeon graphics integrated in its 445 processor. No dedicated GPU or video RAM inherited.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M5 8-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

AMD Radeon 840M4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-445.htmlRead 5 October 2026Radeon 840M, not 880M/890M of 465/HX470 siblings. Generic chip FreeSync, maximum memory, data rate and power limits are not inherited.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Installed 32 GB onboard LPDDR5X system memory. Manufacturer chip maximum 256 GB and sibling configured 8533 MT/s do not apply.

RAM type

LPDDR5X7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 202616 GB LPDDR5x-9600, onboard

LPDDR5X1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

9,600MT/s7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026RAM and SSD soldered

Soldered1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Memory section: configurable to 24 GB or 32 GB at purchase, not a post-purchase upgrade.

32GB1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

1TB1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Storage section explicitly specifies SSD, without an interface classification.

NVMe SSD1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

47Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Faster 512 GB SSD (PCIe 4.0)

41Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

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BASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Expansion table explicitly one used M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 connector. Total installed drive is 1 TB Gen4 NVMe.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack, two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 up to 40Gb/s. Sides from the user guide2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/27Read 30 September 2026Left side: MagSafe 3 port, two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports. Right side: 3.5 mm audio jack7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Left: MagSafe, 2x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery). Right: 3.5 mm

BASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 4.0 Gen 3	2	Left	40	USB4	Yes
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	4.0	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU feature paragraph confirms full-size SD 4.0 reader, though the lower abbreviated I/O table omits it. Original 16-inch manual independently confirms physical reader. HDMI 2.1 uses TMDS, not FRL.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UM5606GA/0409_E26453_UM5406_UM5606GA_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed 22 to 24: right USB-A 10 Gbps plus full-size SD reader. Left HDMI, two USB4 40 Gbps and audio. Both C connectors support external display and charging. Maximum input/output wattage not given.9Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UM5606GA/0409_E26453_UM5406_UM5606GA_A.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 74 EU USB PD 45–100 W describes the charger delivery requirement for maximum charging speed. It does not prove a connector accepted-power ceiling, so charging_in_w remains empty. Printed page 24 states USB4 ports charge the battery and supply the notebook.10Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU I/O table names two USB4.0 Gen3 Type-C ports with 40 Gbps data speed and display/power delivery. Version text added without deriving input/output power or native DisplayPort revision.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Highest HDMI version

Not available

HDMI 2.1=CalculatedFrom Ports

Card reader

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

Not available

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

Not available

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

Not available

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Triple-band radio, subject to country restrictions for 6 GHz.

Wi-Fi module

Apple N11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

6.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.

5.41Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker 5.4 with OS/driver qualification.

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

ANSI (78 keys), ISO (79 keys)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 202678 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys

QWERTY9Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UM5606GA/0409_E26453_UM5406_UM5606GA_A.pdfRead 7 October 2026E26453 English manual, keyboard description printed page 17, explicitly full-sized QWERTY keys. Store only QWERTY for the retained English US SKU. No ANSI/ISO designation or regional-language variants are inferred.

Key switches

Not available

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Backlit Magic Keyboard. Backlight colour and type are not stated.

Not available

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

Not available

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UM5606GA/0409_E26453_UM5406_UM5606GA_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete front keyboard diagram has no dedicated physical numeric pad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

Not available

1.1mm1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Touchpad size

Not available

Not available

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Force Touch trackpad

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

FHD IR1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

No7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Webcam without Face ID

Yes1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Webcam privacy

Not available

Not available

Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

61Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker store explicitly six super-linear speakers. Generic built-in speaker row alone is not the count source. No speaker wattage inferred.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

Not available

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation microphone mode, Wide Spectrum microphone mode, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking using supported AirPods models1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Exact 13-inch model Audio section explicitly lists Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes, alongside Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. Dynamic head tracking requires supported AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. It is not an unconditional built-in-speaker feature. No 15-inch speaker count or component measurement inherited.

Smart Amp Technology, ASUS Audio Booster1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

28Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-zenbook-s16Read 7 October 2026Original 2026 family technical table Audio row explicitly says 2 built-in microphones. Retained exact US specification calls them an array. Shared S16 GA microphone assembly, not a reviewer measurement. Original service manual lists webcam module plus microphone assemblies without substituting microphone count for camera count.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

53.8Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

83Wh1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Nominal 83 Wh four-cell battery. Older generation 78 Wh is excluded.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	18
Web browsing	15

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Up to 18 hours video streaming, up to 15 hours wireless web. Apple test with 10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16 GB, 512 GB

BASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA

Not available

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

40W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power / In the Box: nominal 40 W Dynamic Power Adapter, temporarily up to 60 W. This is not the laptop USB-C charging limit.

68W1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact included main USB-C adapter rated 20 V/3.4 A, 68 W. Optional 100 W PD adapter capability is not established maximum accepted input.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m) to the MagSafe 3 port

USB-C1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min5Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-airRead 30 September 2026Up to 50 percent in about 30 minutes, tested with the 70 W USB-C Power Adapter

30min1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker SKU page claims 0% to 50% in 30 minutes. It does not state the adapter used, powered-off state or test temperature. The same page supplies 68 W and separately mentions fast-charge capability with 100 W adapter.

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

03Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026Thin, light, and completely silent fanless design

22Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606Read 5 October 2026Current GA thermal section explicitly dual fans and 37% enlarged vapor chamber relative to previous KA generation.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

Not available

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606Read 5 October 2026Explicit ultra-slim vapor chamber. Ordinary graphite sheet is a separate cooling element.

Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

Not available

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/27Read 30 September 2026Touch ID (power) button

Not available

TPM

Not available

Not available

Remote management

Not available

Not available

Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Software

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Operating system

macOS Tahoe7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Apple macOS 26 Tahoe

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

Not available

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

546nits7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Centre, X-Rite i1Pro 3. Average of 9 points 519.3

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

519.3nits7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Display measurement grid: average 519.3 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1,437:17Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 20261437: 1, black 0.38 cd/m²

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

98.6%7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Argyll 3D

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

98.1%7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Display P3, Argyll 3D

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

2.17Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026CalMAN ColorChecker dE 2000 before calibration, 0.9 after

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

No7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Screen flickering / PWM not detected

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

Not available

Not available

PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

Not available

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

14.7ms7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

24.3ms7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

200points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

957points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

4,185points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Geekbench 6.7

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

17,072points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Geekbench 6.7

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

Not available

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

941points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Steel Nomad Score (Metal)

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

6,473MB/s7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Blackmagic Disk Speed Test 5 GB Read 6473.4 MB/s

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	Off	35.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	Off	27.3
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	Off	22.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	Off	19.5
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low	Not available	46
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	35.1
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High	Not available	29.2
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	28.5
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	Lowest	Not available	87
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	45
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High	Not available	42
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest	Not available	38
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Low	Not available	58.8
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	54.9
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	High	Not available	51
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	38.1
Assassin's Creed Shadows	1920	1080	Low	Not available	22
Assassin's Creed Shadows	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	20
Assassin's Creed Shadows	1920	1080	High	Not available	17
Assassin's Creed Shadows	1920	1080	Ultra High	Not available	11

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Presets and resolutions from the review's game table tooltips. Cyberpunk FSR off

BASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

44.1°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stress test

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

42.4°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

32.9°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Palm rests and touchpad maximum

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	16.18
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	6.65

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Battery Runtime section: 16h 11min at 150 nits, 6h 39min at maximum brightness. Hours rounded to two decimals.

BASUS Zenbook S16 (2026) UM5606GA

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

16.18h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Not available

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

9.4W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Highest idle reading. Review unit uses its documented 30 W test power adapter. US supplied adapter is 40 W Dynamic with 60 W temporary maximum.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

18.9W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Cyberpunk 2077 FHD ultra, no FSR, 150 cd/m². Review unit uses its documented 30 W test power adapter. US supplied adapter is 40 W Dynamic with 60 W temporary maximum.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

30.4W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Load maximum, Prime95 and Furmark. Review unit uses its documented 30 W test power adapter. US supplied adapter is 40 W Dynamic with 60 W temporary maximum.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

9W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026After 30 minutes of Cinebench 2024 Multi, 820 points at 9 W

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Yes1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Colour certifications

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PANTONE Validated1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026PANTONE Validated does not itself establish factory calibration.

ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026ENERGY STAR certified

Yes1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker store certification claim. Registry entry not independently checked.

EPEAT

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Other certifications

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TÜV Rheinland low blue light, SGS Eye Care Display1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker TÜV Rheinland and SGS eye-care claims, not independently checked registry entries.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

13-inch MacBook Air, 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026US spec page

68 W USB-C power adapter, Zenbook sleeve1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US product features explicitly include 68 W USB-C charger and Zenbook sleeve. Generic country-dependent wireless mouse alternatives are not combined.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.htmlRead 30 September 2026US Apple One-Year Limited Warranty. Manufacturer warranty, separate from statutory rights.

1year1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026One-year international manufacturer warranty. Separate one-year accidental protection requires registration within 60 days, does not add a second year of ordinary warranty. No service mode inferred.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/macbook-air5Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-airRead 30 September 2026

www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-16-um56062Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1263201Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

eshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.html1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nb17h4-m00ka0-asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606-copilot-pc.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact sold US UM5606GA-XS79T / 90NB17H4-M00KA0 maker store contains a complete technical sheet. The older UM5606WA/KA and newer HX470 or 465 retail configurations are not inherited.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/welcome/mac2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/27Read 30 September 2026MacBook Air User Guide, current models

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UM5606GA/0409_E26453_UM5406_UM5606GA_A.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UM5606GA/0409_E26453_UM5406_UM5606GA_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original E26453 English UM5406/UM5606GA manual hosted and linked by exact UM5606GA support. Only 16-inch diagram applies.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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