Asus Zenbook S16

MSRP $1,899.99

“A stunning OLED display and lightweight build make a strong case, but the performance ceiling is hard to ignore once you push it.”

Pros

Thin and light

Brilliant display

Battery life

Cons

Heats up during heavy workloads

Slim port selection

Costs a pretty penny

Quick Take

The Zenbook S16 is one of those laptops that gets a lot right, but very deliberately stops short of going all-in. Its biggest strength is how effortlessly it combines a large 16-inch OLED display with a genuinely lightweight and portable chassis. At around 1.5 kg, it simply does not behave like most laptops in this category, and that alone makes it stand out.

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