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Black ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop, thin chassis, matte finish

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM gaming laptop i7-12700H RTX 3060 16GB 512GB

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16-inch 165 Hz WUXGA display, 14-core i7-12700H, RTX 3060 graphics, 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory and 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage

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

Operating System Windows 11 Home

Memory 16GB

SSD 512 GB

  • 14-core i7-12700H reaches 4.7 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 0" WUXGA 165 Hz panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for accurate colour
  • RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory keeps multitasking smooth
  • 512 GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD cuts boot and load times

16" WUXGA 165Hz display

The 16.0 inch WUXGA panel delivers a 1920 x 1200 resolution in a 16:10 aspect ratio. It runs at 165Hz with a 3ms response time and 500-nit brightness. The IPS-level screen covers 100% DCI-P3 and is Pantone Validated for colour accuracy. Adaptive-Sync support keeps motion smooth during fast gameplay.

Core i7-12700H with RTX 3060 graphics

A 14-core Intel Core i7-12700H processor reaches 4.7 GHz max turbo frequency with 24 MB Smart Cache. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 adds 6 GB GDDR6 video memory for modern titles. System memory totals 16 GB DDR5 4800MHz in a mixed on-board and removable configuration. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed on the 512 GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound

The builder applies high-conductivity Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU. This paste change targets lower core temperatures under sustained load. A full quality check includes BIOS and driver updates, burn-in stress testing, and port verification. The laptop ships in black measuring 13.98 x 9.57 x 0.78 inches and weighs 4.19 pounds.

How it compares

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Price $1,116.99
Cheaper than about 90% 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-HID1
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 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 Home
More details
KeyboardSingle-zone RGB Keyboard Backlight
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

Will the 16 GB of DDR5 memory be enough for modern games and multitasking, or do I need to upgrade it?

The laptop ships with 16 GB of DDR5 4800MHz memory configured as 8 GB soldered on-board plus an 8 GB module, so it handles current titles and heavy multitasking well; only specialised workflows would need more.

Does the 512 GB NVMe SSD leave room for a second drive if I want more storage later?

The specifications list a single M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slot occupied by the 512 GB drive, so adding a second drive would require replacing the existing one rather than simply slotting in another.

Can the 165 Hz display take full advantage of the RTX 3060 in competitive shooters?

The 16.0" WUXGA panel runs at 165 Hz with a 3 ms response and Adaptive-Sync, letting the RTX 3060 push high frame rates in esports titles while keeping motion clear.

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