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Black 16-inch gaming laptop with slim chassis

ASUS

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM gaming laptop i7-12700H RTX 3060 16 GB 8 TB

SKU CH-BDQ7-64ZH7

16.0" WUXGA 165Hz display, 14-core i7-12700H, RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6, 16GB DDR5 4800MHz, 8TB NVMe storage

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

Operating System Windows 11 Home

Memory 16GB

SSD 8 TB

  • 14-core i7-12700H up to 4.7 GHz turbo handles heavy workloads
  • RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 drives smooth 165 Hz gaming visuals
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory keeps multitasking responsive
  • 8 TB dual NVMe SSD storage loads games and files fast
  • 0" 16:10 WUXGA 500-nit 100% DCI-P3 display shows accurate colour

16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around a 12th-generation Intel Core i7-12700H processor with 14 cores and 20 threads. It ships with Windows 11 Home and targets users who want high frame rates on a colour-accurate 16:10 panel. The 165 Hz refresh rate and 3 ms response time suit competitive play as well as creative work.

Black magnesium chassis with dual 4 TB NVMe storage

The black chassis measures 13.98 by 9.57 by .78 inches and weighs 4.19 pounds, using a slim magnesium-alloy build that keeps the profile under one inch. Inside, two M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs combine for 8 TB of capacity, while 16 GB of DDR5 4800 MHz memory is split between on-board and removable modules. LAN and WLAN provide wired and wireless connectivity.

6 GB GDDR6 RTX 3060 graphics

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 mobile GPU carries 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory and drives the 1920 x 1200 display at up to 165 Hz with Adaptive-Sync support. This graphics configuration determines whether the laptop can handle modern titles at high settings or sustain GPU-accelerated workloads such as rendering and video export. Buyers should match this GPU tier to their performance expectations.

How it compares

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

Price $1,718.99
Cheaper than about 63% 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-HID5
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 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 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 handle current games and multitasking?

The 16 GB DDR5 4800MHz configuration runs memory-hungry applications and multitasks with ease, and one 8 GB module is on-board while the other is removable for future expansion.

Does the 16-inch WUXGA 165Hz panel support colour-critical work?

The 16.0-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS-level display covers 100% DCI-P3, reaches 500 nits, offers a 1200:1 contrast ratio and is Pantone Validated for accurate colour.

What storage upgrades are already installed and how fast are they?

Two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs provide 8 TB total capacity for the fastest boot-up and load times.

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