TLDR: Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 | One PC Panda

The newest addition to the Zephyrus series, the M16 was released earlier this year. M16 means you get a 16” display laptop and weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs). It boasts fast and smooth performance with a near-rimless 94% screen-to-body ratio high-resolution screen. That should be enough to satisfy your eyes with fun and entertainment.

Now, let’s get on to business and talk about what apps and programs the new Zephyrus M16 can handle for you.

Which games can I play at 60 to 120 fps?

1. Valorant

2. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

3. Fortnite

4. Dota 2

5. League of Legends

What CAD software can I run with the Zephyrus M16?

1. Solidworks (Minimum)

2. Inventor (Minimum)

3. Revit (Minimum)

4. AutoCAD (Basic)

5. Civil 3D (Basic)

What video editing software can I run with the Zephyrus M16?

1. Adobe Premiere Pro

2. CyberLink PowerDirector 365

3. Corel VideoStudio Ultimate

4. Blender

What photo editing software can I run with the Zephyrus M16?

1. Affinity Photo

2. Photoshop CC

3. Luminar AI

4. Corel PaintShop Pro

Is the RAM Upgradeable?

Definitely, up to 48Gb at max capacity.

Pros	Cons
compact build and beautiful design in this matte black version	still some creaky noises in the chassis and awkwardly placed status LEDs and IO
awesome 165 Hz 16:10 QHD+ display	partially soldered RAM
gets a camera and Thunderbolt 4 support	noisy fans on Turbo (pretty common for gaming laptops)
good inputs, now with RGB	hot air blown straight into the screen with this design (again, common for gaming laptops)
powerful hardware and excellent performance for the class	shorter battery life than on the G15
lower temperatures than on the G15
90Wh battery, but only average battery life
excellent speakers

Specs – ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603

	2021 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603HR
Display	16-inch, 16:10, non-touch, matte, AU Optronics B160QAN02.Q panel WQHD 2560 x 1600 px IPS, 165 Hz 3ms with 100% DCI-P3 and sRGB, with AdaptiveSync
Processor	Intel Tiger Lake, Core i9-11900H (8C/16T)
Video	Intel + Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop 8GB (80W, up to 100W with Dyn Boost) on 603HR model
Memory	32 GB DDR4 3200 (16 GB onboard, 1x DIMM, up to 48 GB)
Storage	1 TB NVMe SSD (2x M.2 PCI x4 slots)
Connectivity	WiFi 6 (Intel AX200) 2×2 with Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit LAN (Realtek RTL8168/8111)
Ports	2x USB-A 3.2 gen2, 2x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0b, microSD card reader, LAN, headphone&mic, Lock
Battery	90Wh, 240 W power adapter + USB-C charging up to 100W
Size	355 mm or 13.98” (w) x 243 mm or 9.57″ (d) x 19.9 mm or .78” (h)
Weight	1.90 Kg (4.19 lbs)
Extras	single-zone RGB backlit keyboard, 6x speakers, HD webcam, finger-sensor in the power button

Final thoughts

The Zephyrus M16 is awesome on paper and in practical applications. I mean, its basic specs can cover most of all your work and study apps, what could go wrong? It’s definitely a buy!

Sources:

rog.asus.com

ultrabookreview.com