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Black 16 inch gaming laptop with slim profile and matte finish

ASUS

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM 16" WUXGA 165Hz i7-12700H RTX 3060 24GB 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-7PJ4-3ND7B

A 16.0 inch WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-12700H 14 core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 graphics, 24GB DDR5 4800MHz memory and a 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size24 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Home

Memory 24GB

SSD 2 TB

  • 14-core i7-12700H up to 4.7 GHz turbo handles heavy workloads
  • 0" WUXGA 165 Hz 500-nit IPS display covers 100% DCI-P3
  • RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 accelerates modern games and creative apps
  • 24 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory keeps multitasking smooth
  • 2 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times

16-inch WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM is a 16-inch Windows 11 gaming laptop built around a 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700H processor with 14 cores and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.7 GHz. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card carrying 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory. The system includes 24 GB of DDR5 4800MHz RAM and a 2 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD for storage.

Suits creators and gamers needing colour accuracy

The 16.0-inch IPS-level panel delivers a 1920 x 1200 resolution at 165 Hz with a 3 ms response time, 500-nit brightness and 100% DCI-P3 coverage, making it suitable for colour-critical work and fast-paced gaming. Buyers who require a larger screen, higher refresh rate or more video memory than the 6 GB provided by the RTX 3060 should consider alternative models.

6 GB GDDR6 on the RTX 3060 decides fit

The single specification that determines whether this laptop fits your workflow is the 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on the GeForce RTX 3060. That frame buffer capacity sets the ceiling for texture-heavy games, GPU-accelerated rendering and multi-monitor setups, so verify it meets your workload before purchasing.

How it compares

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Price $1,300.99
Cheaper than about 83% 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-HID9
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 size24 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 4800 MHz
Memory configuration1 × 8 GB On-Board + 1 × 16 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory40 GB
Storage
Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 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 Home
More details
KeyboardSingle-zone RGB Keyboard Backlight
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

What are the exact chassis dimensions of the GU603ZM?

The laptop measures 13.98 inches wide, 9.57 inches deep and 0.78 inches high, weighing 4.19 units.

How is the 24 GB DDR5 4800MHz memory configured and what is required to upgrade it?

It ships as 8 GB soldered on‑board plus a 16 GB module in the single SO‑DIMM slot; upgrading means replacing that module.

Which storage drive can be swapped later and what interface does it use?

The 2 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD is the only user‑replaceable drive; it uses the NVMe protocol.

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