Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sharp display resolution

powerful AMD processor

lightweight design

high-quality audio system

good thermal management

limited port variety

average battery life

no touchscreen option

higher price point

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

fast processing speeds

advanced cooling system

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.69 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Storm grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming, T-CON colour calibration Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS CE / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 660M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA DLSS NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.6 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 12.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA) System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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 - N3003W
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