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Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 Series

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM-K8057WProcessor: Intel Alder Lake-P i7-12650H, Intel Alder Lake-P i9-12900H, Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
Display: 16.00 inch, 16.10 inch
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 2000, 3450 euro
Average Score: 83.6% - good
Average of 15 scores (from 24 reviews)
price: 70%, performance: 97%, display: 100%, mobility: 75%, workmanship: 82%

 

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM, i7-12650H RTX 3060

Specifications

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM, i7-12650H RTX 3060Notebook: Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM, i7-12650H RTX 3060
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i7-12650H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6144 MB
Display: 16.10 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

Обзор игрового ноутбука ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM: равнение на 10 ядер
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; great dedicated graphics; high gaming performance; premium design; solid workmanship; great speakers; nice display; decent autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/04/2022

 

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZW-K8062W

Specifications

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZW-K8062WNotebook: Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZW-K8062W
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i9-12900H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 82.08% - good

Average of 12 scores (from 18 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZW (2022) review: A powerful gaming laptop with a little extra
Source: Expert Reviews English
The M16 can't match the Apple MacBook Pro as an all-round workstation, then. It runs pretty loud and battery life isn't nearly as good, but if you're looking for a powerful gaming machine that can also do a bit of work on the side, then the M16 does have quite a bit going for it. It's the same weight as a MacBook Pro 16in, has a great keyboard and touchpad, there's plenty of connectivity and the 16:10 165Hz display is as good for work as it is for gaming. With a much more generous allocation of RAM and storage for the money, and the possibility to add more via accessible SSD and RAM slots, the Asus Zephyrus ROG M16 is better value than it initially looks, too, although I expect that picture to change as other manufacturers begin to bring out laptops with 12th Gen Intel silicon inside.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZW (2022) review: Save with an early Black Friday deal on this powerful gaming laptop
Source: Expert Reviews English
The M16 can't match the Apple MacBook Pro as an all-round workstation, then. It runs pretty loud and battery life isn't nearly as good, but if you're looking for a powerful gaming machine that can also do a bit of work on the side, then the M16 does have quite a bit going for it. It's the same weight as a MacBook Pro 16in, has a great keyboard and touchpad, there's plenty of connectivity and the 16:10 165Hz display is as good for work as it is for gaming. With a much more generous allocation of RAM and storage for the money, and the possibility to add more via accessible SSD and RAM slots, the Asus Zephyrus ROG M16 is better value than it initially looks, too, although I expect that picture to change as other manufacturers begin to bring out laptops with 12th Gen Intel silicon inside.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/17/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZW (2022) review: A powerful gaming laptop with a little extra
Source: Expert Reviews English
The M16 can't match the Apple MacBook Pro as an all-round workstation, then. It runs pretty loud and battery life isn't nearly as good, but if you're looking for a powerful gaming machine that can also do a bit of work on the side, then the M16 does have quite a bit going for it. It's the same weight as a MacBook Pro 16in, has a great keyboard and touchpad, there's plenty of connectivity and the 16:10 165Hz display is as good for work as it is for gaming. With a much more generous allocation of RAM and storage for the money, and the possibility to add more via accessible SSD and RAM slots, the Asus Zephyrus ROG M16 is better value than it initially looks, too, although I expect that picture to change as other manufacturers begin to bring out laptops with 12th Gen Intel silicon inside.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) GU603Z review: Huge processing power you can carry with you
Source: It Pro English
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 delivers incredible desktop-level processing power in a package with the battery life to last a day’s work. It’s just small enough to carry about with you, too. The screen is bright, with a great gamut. There is a good range of connectivity spanning from legacy USB Type A to cutting edge Thunderbolt 4. This is a great all-round notebook that is a competent jack of all trades - and master of many of them too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
85% Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 review (2022 GU603ZW – Core i9, RTX 3070Ti)
Source: Ultrabook Review English
The premium portable format, the versatile 16-inch 16:10 display, and the powerful specs for this segment are the main selling points of the 2022 Zephyrus M16 series, especially with the move towards the 12th gen Intel hardware and the higher-power RTX 3000Ti GPUs helped out by a MUX. Battery life still isn't amazing with Intel Alder Lake, even if improved from the 2021 generation, and potential buyers would still have to accept the quirky IO and thermal design of this series, as well as the fact that many configurations are still only available with 16 GB of dual-channel memory, without a real option for 32 GB.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%
70% Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is slimmer and lighter than competitors while still providing good quality in most departments, so it’s ideal if you want a sleeker notebook. It’s hot and loud, though, and other machines have more power and more screen variety.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% ROG Zephyrus M16 2022 Review – Slim gaming laptop with big gaming performance
Source: Hitech Century English
The ROG Zephyrus M16 2022 expands on the successes of this proven design with a 12th Gen Intel Core CPU, RTX 3070 Ti graphics and the addition of the new MUX Switch that make it a compact, portable gaming delight. The provision of a colour calibrated display in tandem with its beefy hardware make it a viable choice for serious content creators as well as serious gamers on the go though the daunting price tag and middling battery life are somewhat of a downer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%
85% Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 review (2022 GU603ZW – Core i9, RTX 3070Ti)
Source: Ultrabook Review English
The premium portable format, the versatile 16-inch 16:10 display, and the powerful specs for this segment are the main selling points of the 2022 Zephyrus M16 series, especially with the move towards the 12th gen Intel hardware and the higher-power RTX 3000Ti GPUs helped out by a MUX. Battery life still isn't amazing with Intel Alder Lake, even if improved from the 2021 generation, and potential buyers would still have to accept the quirky IO and thermal design of this series, as well as the fact that many configurations are still only available with 16 GB of dual-channel memory, without a real option for 32 GB.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%
ASUS Zephyrus M16 (2022) Review - A Thin 16" Gaming Laptop!
Source: Jarrod'sTech English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/22/2022
2022 ASUS ZEPHYRUS M16 Review - It's Good!
Source: Matthew Moniz English
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/21/2022
90% Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) review: A lovable gaming laptop
Source: Laptop Mag English
Despite its heating issues and its RTX 3070 Ti performance being slightly behind other commendable gaming laptops, the Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) is the stand-out upgrade we’ve been waiting for since 2021’s model. It’s a laptop I look forward to opening up, and that’s in no small part due to its dazzling 16-inch display panel, comfortable keyboard and touchpad, and absolutely gorgeous design. If it can be found for around $2,000/£2,000, the Zephyrus M16 makes for a favourable gaming laptop purchase that, if you’re like me, you’ll easily adore. It boasts the performance and features that anyone would want in a high-priced gaming laptop, while keeping it relatively portable despite its sizable 16-inch display. Asus’ Zephyrus laptops are known to be among the best gaming laptops around, and the M16 perpetuates that trend. However, if you’re after a smidgen more gaming power, check out our Alienware m17 R4 review.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
ASUS Zephyrus M16 Game Testing - I Expected More...
Source: Jarrod'sTech English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/08/2022
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 Review: 12th Gen Power, RTX Punch
Source: Hot Hardware English
Overall, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 ranks highly in our evaluation today. Its blend of features, performance, aesthetics, and pricing places this ASUS gaming laptop in an enviable position. Not only does it do things quickly and ring up at a reasonable price, but it won't break your back in a backpack or look janky at a LAN party. Everyone in the market for a high-end gaming notebook would do well to give this ASUS machine a look, and its exceptional standing has earned it a HotHardware Recommended award.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/06/2022
90% Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) review
Source: Techradar English
We liked the 15.6-inch Zephyrus M15 that we reviewed a couple of years ago, which provided good gaming performance and an attractive slimline design at a competitive price. That model was succeeded by last year’s 16-inch Asus ROG Zephyrus M16, which has now received a rapid update with this new 2022 edition. The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) is a little larger than its predecessor, measuring 19.9mm thick and weighing 2.0kg, compared to 18.9mm and 1.9kg for the M15. That’s still a good weight for a powerful 16-inch laptop such as this, though, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble carrying it with you when you need to leave home. And when it comes to gaming performance, the Zephyrus M16 leaves its predecessor trailing in its wake. This 2022 model now steps up to a 12th generation Intel Core i9-2900H processor, which boasts no less than 14 processor cores, which includes eight ‘efficiency’ cores that run at 3.8GHz for less demanding tasks, and six ‘performance’ cores that can hit 5.0GHz for gaming and other high-end tasks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/18/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZW (2022) review: A powerful gaming laptop with a little extra
Source: Expert Reviews English
The M16 can't match the Apple MacBook Pro as an all-round workstation, then. It runs pretty loud and battery life isn't nearly as good, but if you're looking for a powerful gaming machine that can also do a bit of work on the side, then the M16 does have quite a bit going for it. It's the same weight as a MacBook Pro 16in, has a great keyboard and touchpad, there's plenty of connectivity and the 16:10 165Hz display is as good for work as it is for gaming. With a much more generous allocation of RAM and storage for the money, and the possibility to add more via accessible SSD and RAM slots, the Asus Zephyrus ROG M16 is better value than it initially looks, too, although I expect that picture to change as other manufacturers begin to bring out laptops with 12th Gen Intel silicon inside.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
85% Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 review (2022 GU603ZW – Core i9, RTX 3070Ti)
Source: Ultrabook Review English
The premium portable format, the versatile 16-inch 16:10 display, and the powerful specs for this segment are the main selling points of the 2022 Zephyrus M16 series, especially with the move towards the 12th gen Intel hardware and the higher-power RTX 3000Ti GPUs helped out by a MUX. Battery life still isn't amazing with Intel Alder Lake, even if improved from the 2021 generation, and potential buyers would still have to accept the quirky IO and thermal design of this series, as well as the fact that many configurations are still only available with 16 GB of dual-channel memory, without a real option for 32 GB.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%

Foreign Reviews

Trên tay Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZW-K8021W: “Hủy diệt” mọi tựa game với cấu hình khủng long Intel i9-12900H, 32GB RAM và RTX 3070Ti
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; 32GB RAM; great dedicated graphics; high gaming performance; impressive display; slim size; light weight.
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 03/15/2022
Review laptop ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603Z
Source: Arena IT →EN
Positive: Good cooling and silent system; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; great dedicated graphics. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2022

 

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZX-K8001W

Specifications

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZX-K8001WNotebook: Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZX-K8001W
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i9-12900H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 3450 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 89.5% - very good

Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

89% ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 2022, análisis: Desafiando los límites
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 100% mobility: 65% workmanship: 95%
90% ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZX Review con Core i9-12900H y RTX 3080 Ti
Source: Geeknetic Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/04/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603Z
Source: Noticias 3D Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; long battery life; quick charging; compact size; light weight; beautiful display. Negative: No HDMI 2.1 port; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/02/2022
Review: Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (16″ @ 165 Hz, Core i9-12900H, RTX 3080 Ti y DDR5 @ 4800 MHz)
Source: El chapuzas Informatico Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Excellent design; great built quality; high performance; slim size; light weight; Thunderbolt 4 port; comfortable keyboard. Negative: Very high price; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2022

 

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM-K8057W

Specifications

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM-K8057WNotebook: Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM-K8057W
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 2000 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

90% REVIEW: ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, um notebook gamer dos sonhos
Source: Showmetech.com.br Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/05/2022
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%

 

Comment

Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA106 chip with 3072 cores. Available in different versions with a TDP from 60 to 115 Watt.

These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. Available in different versions with a TDP from 80 to 125 Watt and different maximum Boost clock speeds of 1035 - 1485 MHz.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA103S chip. At the time of the launch in early 2022, the 3080 Ti is the fastest laptop graphics card on the market.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Alder Lake-P:

i7-12650H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 4 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 16 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.7 to 4.7 GHz and supports vPro.

i9-12900H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 20 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.8 to 5 GHz and supports vPro.

Intel Alder Lake-S:

i7-12700H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 20 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.7 to 4.7 GHz and supports vPro.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


16.00:

This range for display formats was and is a rarity. It is larger than the general standard of 15 inches, but not yet in the range of large workstations. One usually has higher screen resolutions available, but portability suffers from that.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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83.6%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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Stefan Hinum, 2022-05-31 (Update: 2022-05-31)