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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 8TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-7SEB-W4J2H

A 16.0 inch WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop with a 14-core Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6, 40GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM and 8TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size40 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB (2 × 4 TB) M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

Memory 40GB

SSD 8 TB

  • 14-core i7-12700H up to 4.7 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • 0" WUXGA 165 Hz 3 ms IPS display with 100% DCI-P3
  • RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 delivers smooth 1080p gaming
  • 40 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory runs large projects without swapping
  • 8 TB PCIe NVMe SSD stores massive libraries and loads fast

16" WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM is a 16.0" Windows 11 Pro laptop built for gaming and content creation. It pairs a 14-core Intel Core i7-12700H processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card carrying 6 GB GDDR6 memory. The 16:10 IPS-level panel delivers 1920 x 1200 resolution at 165 Hz with 3 ms response, 500-nit brightness, 100% DCI-P3 coverage and Adaptive-Sync support.

40 GB DDR5 4800MHz and 8 TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe upgrade

This configuration replaces the standard 16 GB memory and smaller SSD with 40 GB of DDR5 4800MHz RAM (8 GB on-board plus a 32 GB module) and 8 TB of storage across two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe drives. The jump is worth it if you run virtual machines, large creative projects or memory-heavy workloads that exceed typical factory limits and need fast local capacity without external drives.

On-board memory and dual M.2 slots

Before ordering, confirm that the 8 GB on-board memory is not user-replaceable and that the single SO-DIMM slot is occupied by the 32 GB DDR5 module, leaving no free slot for further RAM expansion. Verify that the chassis accommodates two M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 drives, which this unit already populates, so additional internal storage would require replacing an existing module.

How it compares

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Price $1,852.99
Cheaper than about 56% 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-HID17P
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 drive8 TB (2 × 4 TB) M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration8 TB (2 × 4 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

Will the 40 GB DDR5 memory run at its rated 4800 MHz speed in this laptop?

The installed DDR5 4800 MHz modules operate at speeds subject to system capability; the platform supports that frequency.

Does the 16-inch display cover a wide colour gamut for creative work?

The panel covers 100% DCI-P3 with Pantone validation, making it suitable for colour-critical tasks.

Can both M.2 slots accept additional NVMe drives later?

The two M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slots are already populated with 4 TB NVMe SSDs totalling 8 TB; no free slot remains.

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