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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 40GB 512GB gaming laptop

SKU CH-4VHM-9TTN5

A 16.0 inch 165Hz WUXGA gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-12700H, RTX 3060 graphics, 40GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size40 GB
  • Storage drive512 GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

Memory 40GB

SSD 512 GB

  • 14-core i7-12700H with 4.7 GHz turbo handles heavy workloads
  • 16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for accurate colour
  • RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 delivers smooth 1080p gaming
  • 40 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory supports demanding multitasking
  • 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times

16-inch WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM pairs a 16.0" IPS-level panel at 1920 x 1200 with a 165Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync. The 100% DCI-P3 coverage and 500-nit brightness suit colour-critical work alongside fast-paced play. A 3ms response time keeps motion clear during competitive sessions.

40GB DDR5 4800MHz memory upgrade

HIDevolution adds 32GB of DDR5 to the factory 8GB on-board module for 40GB total capacity. The lift benefits memory-hungry workloads such as virtual machines, large datasets or heavy multitasking. Buyers moving from 16GB or 32GB configurations gain headroom without opening the chassis.

PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage and Windows 11 Pro

The 512GB M.2 drive uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface for rapid boot and load times. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed and validated. The slim 0.78" profile and 4.19 lb weight keep the system portable while the 14-core i7-12700H and RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 handle modern titles and creative apps.

How it compares

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

Price $1,480.99
Cheaper than about 75% 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-HID13P
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 drive512 GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration512 GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 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 are the exact dimensions of the GU603ZM chassis so I can check sleeve fit?

The chassis measures 13.98 inches wide, 9.57 inches deep and 0.78 inches high, weighing 4.19 pounds.

How is the 40 GB DDR5 memory configured and which slot is user-accessible?

Memory ships as 8 GB soldered on-board plus a 32 GB DDR5 4800 MHz module in the single SO-DIMM slot; only the SO-DIMM can be swapped later.

When the 512 GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD fills up, what drive format does the second M.2 slot accept?

The second M.2 slot supports another PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD up to 2 TB for storage expansion.

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