ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

solid keyboard experience

good battery life

adequate performance level

competitive pricing

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
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 IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUS
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ErgoLift Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number K8001W -
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