Because the Zenbook S 16 is currently in flux between two generations, there are two display options to watch out for. The main difference between them is maximum brightness; older models top out at around 400 nits even with HDR enabled. Newer Zenbook S 16 models with Ryzen AI 400 chips use what appears to be the same display as found in the A16, with peak HDR brightness of 1,100 nits and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certification. They're available in touch with pen support and non-touch options. These OLED screens otherwise offer a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, a fast 0.2ms response time, an
I'd choose the ASUS Zenbook A16 over the Zenbook S16, but this comparison might change your mindImage 1 of 2 Shrinking the hardware into this ultra-lightweight frame comes with I/O sacrifices. The Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition excludes USB-A, HDMI-out, and headphone options, leaving three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports with 45–65W power delivery and DisplayPort-out 2.1 for compatible external monitors. On the bright side, there's no proprietary AC adapter, but my USB-A dongles all need a hub or conversion cable. Software bloat is still a minor gripe on Lenovo devices, and I found the usual McAfee (and WebAdvisor by McAfee) preinstalled, along with a Dropbox Promotion and an Adobe Creative C
"The lightest laptop I've ever used": Lenovo's Aura Edition laptop offers huge battery life, but there's a downsideAside from having a more enticing price than the Steam Deck (Xbox Ally's current £369.22 price at Amazon UK versus the 512GB Steam Deck OLED's £479 MSRP — which is currently sold out), this Xbox-centric gaming handheld has a ton of gameplay-enhancing features that help it rival Steam's iconic console. The ASUS Xbox Ally is built with an AMD Ryzen Z2 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 7-inch 1080p display with 120Hz Variable Refresh Rates. With these specs, you will be able to run every indie and AA title at 60fps with ease and even demanding AAA titles at 30fps. On top of that, this gaming handheld
Xbox Ally gets a UK-exclusive 26% discounts that puts the Steam Deck's value to shame… Comparatively, the Zenbook S 16 with last-gen Ryzen AI 9 365 CPU, 24GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and a dimmer OLED display usually costs $1,499.99 but is often on sale due to its age. 👉 I compare the new ASUS Zenbook A16 to show how it dominates Apple's sleek notebook in key areas Should you instead opt for… …
… For an x86-64 PC, it's an incredible feat and a display of Panther Lake's ability. Finally, the 2.8K 2880 x 1800 OLED touchscreen reaches 511 nits without HDR in my colorimeter testing, and setting the brightness to 74% gives you a comfortable 250 nits. …
… The ASUS Xbox Ally is built with an AMD Ryzen Z2 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 7-inch 1080p display with 120Hz Variable Refresh Rates. …