ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, portable design

excellent thermal management

robust connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradability

noisy under load

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight design

powerful amd processor

high-speed ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour - Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Glossy, blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Interfaces Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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, ErgoLift System password, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Repairability Index - 7 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number K8001W L1192W
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