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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Zenbook S 14 vs G5⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Zenbook S 14 and G5 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦ASUS Zenbook S 14⁩

⁦Zenbook S 14⁩

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Reference model ⁦Gigabyte G5⁩

⁦G5⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦Zenbook S 14⁩ ⁦G5⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand ASUS Gigabyte
Product Family Zenbook ⁦G5 (2023)⁩
Model ⁦Zenbook S 14⁩ ⁦G5⁩
Model Number ⁦UX5406SA⁩ ⁦G5 KF⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2023 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Premium / Ultraportable Gaming
Operating System ⁦Windows 11 Home⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core Ultra 7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i5⁩
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core Ultra 7 258V⁩ ⁦Intel Core i5-12500H⁩
Processor Generation ⁦Intel Core Ultra Series 2⁩ ⁦12th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦3 nm⁩ ⁦7 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦8 cores⁩ ⁦12 cores⁩
Performance Cores ⁦4 cores⁩ ⁦4 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦4 cores⁩ ⁦8 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦8 threads⁩ ⁦16 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.2 GHz⁩ ⁦2.5 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦4.8 GHz⁩ ⁦4.5 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦12 MB⁩ ⁦18 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦17 W⁩ ⁦45 W⁩
Maximum Processor Power ⁦37 W⁩ ⁦95 W⁩
CPU Manageability Technology Intel Standard Manageability
AI / NPU
NPU Yes
NPU Model Intel AI Boost
NPU Performance ⁦47 TOPS⁩
Platform AI Performance ⁦115 TOPS⁩
Copilot+ PC Yes
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Discrete
GPU Manufacturer Intel NVIDIA
GPU Model ⁦Intel Arc 140V⁩ ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU⁩
GPU Architecture ⁦Xe2⁩ Ada Lovelace
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory ⁦GDDR6⁩
GPU TGP ⁦75 W⁩
GPU Boost Clock ⁦2010 MHz⁩
Maximum External Displays ⁦4 displays⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦32 GB⁩ ⁦16 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 GB⁩ ⁦64 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦LPDDR5X⁩ ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦8533 MT/s⁩ ⁦3200 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor On-package SODIMM
Memory Slots ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable No Yes
Memory Channels Dual-channel Dual-channel
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦1024 GB⁩ ⁦512 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe PCIe NVMe
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 4.0⁩ ⁦PCIe 4.0⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2 2280⁩ ⁦M.2 2280⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦2 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩ ⁦2 slots⁩
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader Formats microSD
Display
Display Size ⁦14 inch⁩ ⁦15.6 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD
Display Technology OLED
Panel Type OLED
Refresh Rate ⁦144 Hz⁩
DCI-P3 Color Gamut 100 %
Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Response Time ⁦0.2 ms⁩
Screen-to-Body Ratio 90 %
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦1080p⁩ ⁦1 MP HD⁩
IR Camera Yes
Windows Hello Face Yes
Presence Detection Yes
Camera Features ASUS AI Camera; FHD IR with Windows Hello
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦4 speakers⁩ ⁦2 x speakers⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology Smart Amp DTS:X Ultra
Microphone Configuration Array microphone Microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type Backlit Chiclet Keyboard ⁦Full-size 15-color illuminated keyboard with numeric keypad⁩
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Keyboard RGB Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones ⁦1-zone, 15-color⁩
Numeric Keypad Yes
Key Travel ⁦1.1 mm⁩
Copilot Key Yes
Touchpad Type Precision Touchpad
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 7⁩ ⁦Wi-Fi 6E⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11be⁩ ⁦IEEE 802.11ax⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Tri-band ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz⁩
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩
Wi-Fi Module ⁦Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201⁩
Bluetooth Version 5.4 5.2
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 Gbps⁩
WWAN No No
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)⁩ ⁦USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort, Power Delivery⁩ ⁦USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
USB4 Speed ⁦40 Gbps⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version ⁦Thunderbolt 4⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version ⁦2.1 TMDS⁩
DisplayPort Output Yes ⁦Mini DisplayPort 1.4⁩
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No No
Security Lock Slot Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦72 Wh⁩ ⁦54 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦4 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-ion Li-ion
Battery Life ⁦27 hours⁩
Fast Charging Yes
Fast Charge Level 60 %
Fast Charge Time ⁦49 min⁩
Power Adapter ⁦65 W⁩ ⁦150 W⁩
Power Connector USB-C DC-in
USB-C Charging Yes
Maximum USB-C Charging Power ⁦65 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦310.3 mm⁩ ⁦360 mm⁩
Depth ⁦214.7 mm⁩ ⁦238 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦12.9 mm⁩ ⁦22.7 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.2 kg⁩ ⁦2.08 kg⁩
Chassis Material All-metal chassis with Ceraluminum cover
Lid Material Ceraluminum
Base Material Metal
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810H⁩
Security & Manageability
TPM Firmware TPM Intel PTT
Microsoft Pluton Yes
Smart Card Support No
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 8.0⁩
EPEAT EPEAT Gold
RoHS Compliance Yes

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Zenbook S 14 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core Ultra 7 258V⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i5-12500H⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel Arc 140V⁩ (vs ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦32 GB⁩ (vs ⁦16 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦1024 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Choose G5 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i5-12500H⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core Ultra 7 258V⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Arc 140V⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦16 GB⁩ (vs ⁦32 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦512 GB⁩ (vs ⁦1024 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between Zenbook S 14 and G5 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Form Factor (Clamshell) and Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between Zenbook S 14 and G5?

Zenbook S 14 and G5 share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), Processor Manufacturer (Intel), CPU Architecture (⁦x86-64⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (Zenbook S 14: ⁦Intel Core Ultra 7 258V⁩, G5: ⁦Intel Core i5-12500H⁩); GPU Model (Zenbook S 14: ⁦Intel Arc 140V⁩, G5: ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU⁩); Installed Memory (Zenbook S 14: ⁦32 GB⁩, G5: ⁦16 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (Zenbook S 14: ⁦1024 GB⁩, G5: ⁦512 GB⁩).

Zenbook S 14 may suit users who need its differing values, while G5 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.