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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 512 GB

SKU CH-AE2G-4BFXA

A 16.0" WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop with a 14-core i7-12700H, RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6, 24GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size24 GB
  • Storage drive512 GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

Memory 24GB

SSD 512 GB

  • 14-core i7-12700H reaches 4.7 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 0" WUXGA 165 Hz panel covers 100% DCI-P3 at 500 nits
  • RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 drives modern games smoothly
  • 24 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory handles multitasking and large assets
  • 512 GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and load times

16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM pairs a 16.0-inch WUXGA panel at 165 Hz with an Intel Core i7-12700H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060. Fourteen cores and twenty threads handle heavy workloads while 24 GB of DDR5 4800 MHz memory keeps multitasking smooth. The 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

Compact chassis with high-speed storage and memory

At 13.98 by 9.57 by 0.78 inches the laptop fits in a standard 16-inch sleeve. The M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drive leaves no 2.5-inch bay occupied, freeing internal space for cooling. On-board 8 GB memory plus a 16 GB module fill both slots, so no SO-DIMM upgrades are possible. LAN and WLAN handle wired and wireless networking without extra dongles.

Vapor-chamber cooling keeps thermals in check

Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material lowers CPU and GPU temperatures under load. The 500-nit IPS-level display runs at 3 ms response with Adaptive-Sync for tear-free motion. Fans ramp gradually, staying quiet during office work and spinning up only when the RTX 3060 pushes frames. The 6 GB GDDR6 frame buffer and 1200:1 contrast panel draw modest power for a 165 Hz gaming machine.

How it compares

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Price $1,215.99
Cheaper than about 86% 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-HID7P
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 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 Pro
More details
KeyboardSingle-zone RGB Keyboard Backlight
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

Will the 165 Hz panel and RTX 3060 handle current games at native resolution?

The 16.0 inch WUXGA 165 Hz IPS display runs at 1920 x 1200 with 3 ms response and Adaptive-Sync. The RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 delivers playable frame rates at that resolution in most modern titles.

Can the memory be expanded later if 24 GB becomes tight?

The configuration uses 8 GB soldered DDR5 4800 plus one 16 GB DDR5 4800 module. One SO-DIMM slot remains free, so you can add another DDR5 4800 stick up to the platform maximum.

Does the 512 GB drive leave room for a second SSD?

The laptop ships with a single 512 GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. A second M.2 slot is typically available on this chassis, allowing you to add another NVMe drive without removing the original.

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