Asus has been doing really good in the gaming laptop arena these days. Recently, the company launched the Zephrus M16, which is yet another killer addition to its list. It comes with Intel’s Core i9-11900H CPU which can be paired with up to RTX 3070 GPU. Let me talk more about the Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603) in this full review.
This laptop is sort of the upgraded version of the Zephyrus G15 from last year. And both of them have a pretty identical footprint except for two major differences. First, the M16 comes with an Intel CPU instead of AMD that powered the G15, and second, the screen sees a much bigger upgrade.
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 Specifications:
- Design & Build: Dot Matrix finish (lid), 13.98W x 9.57D x 0.88H-inch, 1.90 kg, ErgoLift hinge (180º)
- Color Options: Off Black
- Display: 16″ anti-glare IPS panel, 144Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3, 3ms response time, Pantone-Validated
- Resolution: WQXGA 2K (2560 x 1600 pixels), 16:10 aspect ratio
- Keyboard: Backlit chiclet keys (RGB), N-key rollover, 1.7mm key travel
- Trackpad: Glass multi-touch trackpad, Windows Precision drivers
- Security: TPM 2.0 chip, Fingerprint sensor
- Processor: Intel Core i9-11900H (Tiger Lake), 8C/16T, 4.9GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 24MB Intel Smart Cache, 10nm process, 45W TDP
- RAM: Up to 48GB DDR4-3200MHz
- Storage: Up to 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX:
- 3070 8GB GDDR6 (80W, up to 100W)
- 3060 6GB GDDR6 (80W, up to 95W)
- 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6 (60W, up to 75W)
- Audio: Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, 2x 2W tweeter, 4x 2W woofer
- Battery: 90 Watt-hours 4-cell Li-Ion battery
- Power Supply: 240W AC power adapter
- Webcam: 720p HD camera, 3D microphone array
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.2
- I/O Ports: 1x 3.5mm jack, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x RJ45 (LAN), 1x card reader (microSD), 1x Thunderbolt 4
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 338,889 (RTX 3060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD)
- What’s inside the box: Laptop, ROG gaming mouse, ROG Ranger backpack, quick start guide, welcome cards
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 Review:
Design
- 13.98 x 9.57 x 0.88-inches, 1.90 kg
- Aluminum alloy, Dot Matrix finish
Starting with the design, I have to say that I’m a fan of what Asus has done here. This laptop sports a sleek back design over an aluminum hood which is filled with microdots on the diagonal half that reflects prismatic lights—that still looks pretty subtle.
Opening up the laptop reveals the soft black-painted RGB keyboard and trackpad. The design feels sturdy and premium. And despite being a gaming laptop, the M16 is not that heavy either. Weighing under 2 kg, it is one of the lightest devices compared to the rest of the competition.
Likewise, it features a good selection of ports too. It offers a power jack, an HDMI 2.0b, an RJ45, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, two USB-C Thunderbolt 4, and a headphone jack on the left while the right side has one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and a micro SD card slot.
