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Black 16 inch gaming laptop with slim profile and ROG branding

ASUS

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM 16" WUXGA 165Hz i7-12700H RTX 3060 16GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-W2FN-53V76

A 16.0 inch WUXGA 165 Hz panel with 100 percent DCI-P3 drives this i7-12700H and RTX 3060 laptop with 16 GB DDR5 and 1 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

Memory 16GB

SSD 1 TB

  • 14-core i7-12700H reaches 4.7 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 0" WUXGA 165 Hz panel covers 100 % DCI-P3 at 500 nits
  • RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 drives modern games at high settings
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory handles multitasking and heavy apps
  • 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and load times

16" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM is a 16.0 inch Windows 11 Pro gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i7-12700H processor with 14 cores and 20 threads. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card carrying 6 GB GDDR6 video memory. The 165Hz IPS-level panel covers 100% DCI-P3 and reaches 500 nits brightness for colour-accurate play and creative work.

On-Board DDR5 4800MHz Memory Layout

Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 4800MHz memory are configured as 8 GB soldered on-board plus one 8 GB module, leaving a single slot for future expansion. Storage is a 1 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD delivering fast boot and load times. The chassis measures 13.98 by 9.57 by 0.78 inches and weighs 4.19 pounds, with an anti-glare display and adaptive-sync support for tear-free visuals.

Single SO-DIMM Slot and PCIe 3.0 Storage

Verify that your workflow can operate within the single upgradeable memory slot and the PCIe 3.0 x4 storage interface before ordering. The 16:10 WUXGA resolution and 165Hz refresh rate demand a capable external monitor if you plan docked gaming. Confirm your peripherals match the available port selection and that the 24 MB smart cache CPU meets your multi-threaded performance targets.

How it compares

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Price $1,330.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Refresh frequency 165 Hz
Typical for this category: the median of 2,443 items is 165 Hz.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Zephyrus M16
Model nameROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM
Part numberGU603ZM-M16.I73060-HID2P
Product colorBlack
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel® Core™ 12th Generation Alder Lake i7-12700H
Processor modelIntel Core i7-12700H
CPU cores14
Turbo clock speed4.7 GHz
Processor codenameAlder Lake
L3 cache size24 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 4800 MHz
Memory configuration1 × 8 GB On-Board + 1 × 8 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory40 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Refresh frequency165 Hz
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display16.0 in WUXGA
Display formatWUXGA
Screen features165 Hz 3 ms IPS-Level, 500-nits, 1200:1 Contrast, 100% DCI-P3, 85/85/85/85 Viewing Angle, Anti-Glare, Adaptive-Sync, Pantone Validated
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Video RAM6 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3060
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundSmart Amp Technology / Audio by Dolby Atmos
Speakers2 × 2 W Tweeter / 4 × 2 W Woofer with Smart Amp Technology / Built-in Array Microphone
Web camera720p HD
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standard6
NetworkingLAN and WLAN
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiASUS Approved Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax)
Bluetooth supportBluetooth® 5.2
Ports & slots
USB ports2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery
Thunderbolt 3 support1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 supports DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0b
Additional ports1 x RJ45 LAN
Audio jacks1 × 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Memory card readerMicroSD, UHS-II @ 312 MB/s
Power
Power adapterø6.0, 240 W AC Adapter, Output: 20 V DC, 12A, 240 W, Input: 100 to 240C AC 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-Cell Li-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions13.98 in × 9.57 in × 0.78 in
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
KeyboardSingle-zone RGB Keyboard Backlight
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

What display interface and refresh rate does the 16.0" WUXGA panel use, and what frame rate does it cap in practice?

The 16.0" WUXGA panel runs at 165Hz with Adaptive-Sync, so the practical cap is 165 frames per second when the GPU can deliver them.

What are the exact chassis dimensions and weight for the GU603ZM to confirm it fits my bag or mount?

The laptop measures 13.98" wide, 9.57" deep and .78" high, weighing 4.19 lbs.

How is the 16 GB DDR5 4800MHz memory configured, and which installation step do people often get wrong?

It ships as 8 GB soldered on-board plus one 8 GB DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM; the common mistake is trying to replace the soldered portion instead of upgrading the single removable slot.

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