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Black 16 inch gaming laptop with slim profile and matte finish

ASUS

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM gaming laptop i7-12700H RTX 3060 24 GB 2 TB

SKU CH-Q86Z-H0NBF

16-inch 165 Hz WUXGA display with 100% DCI-P3, 14-core i7-12700H, RTX 3060 graphics, 24 GB DDR5 memory and 2 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size24 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

Memory 24GB

SSD 2 TB

  • 14-core i7-12700H hits 4.7 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 0" 165 Hz WUXGA panel covers 100% DCI-P3 color
  • 24 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory handles multitasking smoothly
  • 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD loads games and apps fast
  • RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 drives modern titles at high settings

16-inch WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM pairs a 16.0 inch WUXGA panel at 165Hz with an Intel Core i7-12700H 14-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics. It targets gamers and creators who need colour-accurate visuals and strong multi-threaded performance in a portable chassis. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

Thermals, noise and power in normal use

Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material is applied to the CPU and GPU to lower system temperatures under load. The 24 GB DDR5 4800MHz memory configuration (8 GB on-board plus 16 GB module) supports demanding workloads without excessive power draw. Fan behaviour scales with the 165Hz display and 500-nit brightness demands.

2 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage decides fit

The 2 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides the capacity and speed that determines whether this laptop can hold a full game library and active project files simultaneously. No secondary drive bay is mentioned, so this single volume must cover OS, applications and media.

How it compares

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

Price $1,610.99
Cheaper than about 68% 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-HID9P
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 size24 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 4800 MHz
Memory configuration1 × 8 GB On-Board + 1 × 16 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory40 GB
Storage
Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 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

Does the 16.0 inch 165Hz WUXGA display cover the full DCI-P3 colour gamut?

Yes, the panel is factory calibrated to 100 percent DCI-P3 with a 1200 to 1 contrast ratio and 500 nit brightness.

Can the 24 GB DDR5 memory be expanded beyond the factory configuration?

The system ships with 8 GB soldered on board plus a 16 GB module in the single SO-DIMM slot, so total capacity is fixed at 24 GB.

Will the 2 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD deliver fast boot and load times for large games?

The drive uses a PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface providing high sequential throughput that significantly reduces game launch and level loading waits.

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