ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
CPU
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Core Qty
14-core
Storage
2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
Battery Capacity
90 Wh
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Review

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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

Total Rating

83 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Screen Size (Type) 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core
Cache 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 48 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes
Camera Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ErgoLift
Model Number K8001W

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