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ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SAL vs HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025

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all judged against laptops at a similar price

The HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 scores 7.9/10 overall, ahead of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SAL at 6.2/10.

The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SAL leads on ports.

The HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 leads on performance, memory and storage, display, battery life and linux support.

They score the same on keyboard and build.

The biggest difference is performance, where the HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 scores 9/10 to the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SAL's 6/10.

ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SAL

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Vivobook S 14 OLED suits students, mobile office workers and developers who want a light 14-inch laptop with a colour-rich screen and good battery reports. It gives 16GB of memory, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 1.30 kg chassis. Buyers who want to upgrade memory later or run Linux with vendor backing should look at the limits first.

Typically about £649.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025

HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025

7.9/10verdict: buy

The HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 is for buyers who want a portable Windows laptop with a 16-core Core Ultra 9, 32GB of memory and a sharp OLED screen. It suits people who work away from a desk and value long battery life. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs Thunderbolt or USB4, or wants to upgrade memory later.

Typically about £699.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SALHONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025
Performance25%6/109/10
Memory and storage20%6/108/10
Display15%7/109/10
Battery life15%7/109/10
Keyboard and build10%6/106/10
Ports10%7/105/10
Linux support5%2/104/10
Overall6.2/107.9/10

Specifications

SpecASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SALHONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025
CPUIntel Core Ultra 5 226V, 8 cores (8 threads), 2.1 GHz base, up to 4.5 GHz, 8MB cache, NPU up to 40 TOPSIntel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 cores, up to 5.4 GHz (Ultra 5 225H option also listed)
Memory16GB LPDDR5X, soldered on package, not upgradeable32GB LPDDR5x, soldered
Storage512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, one M.2 2280 slot1TB SSD, PCIe 4.0
Display14.0-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) OLED, 16:10, 60Hz, 400 nits typical, 600 nits HDR peak, 100% DCI-P3, non-touch14.6-inch 3120 x 2080 OLED, 3:2, 60/120Hz, touchscreen on Ultra 9 configuration
Battery75Wh, 4-cell Li-ion; 65W USB-C adapter for this model row92Wh (manufacturer rated), 12 hours real-world battery life claimed
Ports2× Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps), 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1× 3.5mm combo jack, 1× HDMI 2.1Dual USB-C, two USB-A, HDMI 2.1 output, 3.5mm combo jack
Weight1.30 kg (2.87 lb)1.39 kg; 320 x 232 x 17 mm
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SAL

  • + OLED panel with 100% DCI-P3 and 600 nits HDR peak
  • + 75Wh battery, praised by reviewers
  • + Two Thunderbolt 4 ports plus USB-A and HDMI 2.1
  • − Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded
  • − ASUS has only tested compatibility with Windows 11
  • − No SD slot or Ethernet listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to upgrade memory after purchase
  • Linux users who need vendor-tested hardware support
  • Anyone needing an SD card slot or built-in Ethernet
Read the full ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SAL review ›

HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025

  • + 16-core Core Ultra 9 with 32GB LPDDR5x
  • + 14.6-inch 3120 x 2080 OLED at up to 120Hz
  • + Reviewer measured over 16 hours of battery runtime
  • − RAM is soldered with no extra slots
  • − No Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 support
  • − No Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to upgrade RAM later
  • Anyone relying on Thunderbolt or USB4 docks and external drives
  • Buyers who need Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7
Read the full HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 review ›

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