ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94 vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

Winner: ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94

ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94 takes 10.3 weighted points vs 3.5, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Refresh Rate. The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94

AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $1200
4.3 (248)
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ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1100
4.3 (62)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryVivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94Zenbook 14 OLED
Gaming3.7/103.1/10
Productivity5.9/105.6/10
Programming5.9/105.4/10
Engineering / 3D4.6/104.1/10
Student6/105.9/10
Travel / Portability6.6/106.8/10
AI Workloads4.2/103.7/10
Value for Money6.7/106.1/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecVivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94Zenbook 14 OLED
CPUAMD Ryzen AI 9 365Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
PassMark Score29,57025,023
CPU Cores4P+6S6P+10E
GPUIntegrated (AMD iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM24 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display14″ OLED14″ OLED
Resolution2880x18001920x1200
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density243 PPI162 PPI
TouchscreenNoYes
Weight4.14 lbs2.82 lbs
Thickness0.55″0.59″
Amazon Rating4.3 ★ (248)4.3 ★ (62)
Value Score6.7/106.1/10

CPU Comparison

The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94's AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is ~18% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (29,570 vs 25,023). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.9/10 vs 5.6/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94: 14″ OLED 2880x1800 @ 120 Hz. Zenbook 14 OLED: 14″ OLED 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94: 24 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. Zenbook 14 OLED: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

4.14 lbs / 0.55″ vs 2.82 lbs / 0.59″. The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED is 1.3 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.6 vs 6.8.

Value

Value scores land 6.7/10 vs 6.1/10. The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94 — it wins the weighted spec battle. Choose the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED only if portability matter more to you.

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