ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

versatile connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

vivid 4k display

compact premium design

innovative screenpad feature

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.4 cm x 23.3 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 440 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Glossy, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 16 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express Intel HM470
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, four woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 96 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Input AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Type Mouse, keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, FHD+ (2160 x 1080) IPS-level display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ASUS ROG backpack, ASUS ROG Impact Gaming Mouse Power adapter, sleeve
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Repairability Index - 6.1 (out of 10)
Model Number K8055T H2196T
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