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Black 16 inch gaming laptop with thin bezels and matte finish

ASUS

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM gaming laptop

SKU CH-7XNZ-B0608

A 16.0 inch WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop with a 14 core i7-12700H, RTX 3060 graphics, 16 GB DDR5 4800MHz memory and 4 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 drive4 TB (2 × 2 TB) M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Home

Memory 16GB

SSD 4 TB

  • 14-core Intel i7-12700H reaches 4.7 GHz turbo for responsive gaming and heavy workloads
  • 16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz IPS panel covers 100 % DCI-P3 at 500 nits for colour-accurate visuals
  • NVIDIA RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 delivers modern graphics performance in a slim chassis
  • 4 TB dual NVMe storage provides vast capacity for games, projects and media
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory keeps multitasking smooth and load times short

What this laptop is and who it fits

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM is a 16.0 inch Windows 11 gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i7-12700H processor with 14 cores and a 4.7 GHz max turbo frequency. It carries an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU with 6 GB GDDR6 video memory. The configuration suits gamers and creators who want a high-refresh display and large fast storage in a portable chassis.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

The system uses Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU to lower temperatures under load. A 165 Hz 3 ms IPS-level panel with 500 nits brightness and 100 percent DCI-P3 colour runs without excessive fan noise during typical gaming sessions. The 4.19 lb chassis and 0.78 inch profile keep surface temperatures manageable for lap use.

The spec that decides fit

Storage is 4 TB arranged as two 2 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, giving very high capacity and fast load times for large game libraries or media projects. Memory is 16 GB DDR5 4800MHz in a mixed on-board and slotted layout. The 1920 x 1200 16:10 Adaptive-Sync display completes the core specification set.

How it compares

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Price $1,262.99
Cheaper than about 84% 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-HID4
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 drive4 TB (2 × 2 TB) M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration4 TB (2 × 2 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

Will the 16 GB of DDR5 4800MHz memory be sufficient for modern games and multitasking, or should I plan an upgrade?

The system ships with 16 GB configured as one 8 GB on-board module plus one 8 GB removable module running at 4800MHz. This capacity handles current titles and heavy multitasking well; the removable slot allows a future upgrade if your workload grows.

Does the 4 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD arrive as a single drive or as two separate 2 TB modules, and are both M.2 slots occupied?

The storage consists of two 2 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, so both M.2 slots are populated out of the box.

Can the RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 drive the built-in 16.0" WUXGA 165Hz panel at high refresh rates in competitive shooters?

The GPU pairs with a 1920 x 1200 165Hz IPS-level display covering 100% DCI-P3 and supporting Adaptive-Sync. In competitive titles you can expect frame rates that take full advantage of the high refresh panel at high settings.

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