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Black ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop with 16 inch screen

ASUS

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM 16" WUXGA 165Hz i7-12700H RTX 3060 40GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-52J6-17NWX

A 16.0 inch WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop with a 14 core i7-12700H, RTX 3060 graphics, 40 GB DDR5 memory and a 1 TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size40 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

Memory 40GB

SSD 1 TB

  • 14-core i7-12700H reaches 4.7 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 165 Hz WUXGA panel covers 100 % DCI-P3 colour
  • 40 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory handles multitasking
  • 1 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD loads games fast
  • RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 drives modern titles

16-inch 165 Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around an 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 ships with Windows 11 Pro installed and targets users who want high refresh-rate play in a portable chassis.

Sustained load thermal behaviour

A Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material upgrade is applied to the CPU and GPU to lower temperatures during extended sessions. The 165 Hz IPS-level display runs at 500 nits brightness with a 1200:1 contrast ratio and covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 colour space. Adaptive-Sync support keeps frame delivery smooth when the workload varies over long periods.

Pre-order compatibility checks

Verify that your workflow can use 40 GB of DDR5 4800 MHz memory configured as 8 GB soldered plus a 32 GB module. The 1 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD uses an M.2 slot; confirm any additional storage plans match that interface. Physical dimensions are 13.98 by 9.57 by 0.78 inches and the unit weighs 4.19 pounds, so ensure your bag or workspace accommodates that footprint.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,557.99
Cheaper than about 71% 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-HID14P
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 size40 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 4800 MHz
Memory configuration1 × 8 GB On-Board + 1 × 32 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

How loud and hot does the i7-12700H get during all-day loads?

The 14-core i7-12700H runs at 1.7 GHz base and can boost to 4.7 GHz; the ROG chassis uses Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound and an upgraded cooling design to keep CPU and GPU temperatures lower under sustained work.

What RAM and storage are already installed so I don't buy duplicates?

The laptop ships with 40 GB of DDR5 4800 MHz memory (8 GB soldered plus a 32 GB module) and a 1 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD already fitted.

Will my older USB-A mouse and HDMI monitor plug straight in?

The chassis includes standard USB-A ports and an HDMI output, so existing peripherals and external displays connect without adapters.

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