ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
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GENERAL USE: Very Good—8.0/10
GAMING/AI: Very Good—8.6/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.8/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.9/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.3/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.3/10
BATTERY: Fair—6.2/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good—8.8/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.7/10
SIZE: 16"
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is a laptop with an upper midrange price that offers a combination of high performance and portability. It has a large storage capacity and sufficient RAM to handle most tasks, a powerful Intel i9 processor, and the Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card, which supports ray tracing and DLSS, making it well-suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning applications. Its high-resolution, high-refresh-rate IPS display will provide excellent visuals, especially considering its high color accuracy and brightness. Despite these features, the laptop remains relatively portable and has a good battery life for typical usage. It has a premium build quality, good heat management, and a range of ports, including Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C charging. If you need a laptop that is versatile for gaming, engineering, and general use, and is also easy to carry around, the Zephyrus M16 is a solid choice. However, for extended use away from power sources, there are other options with longer battery life. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- High-resolution, fast refresh rate screen
- Strong performance for gaming and engineering
- Comprehensive color coverage for creative work
- Good port selection including Thunderbolt 4
- Backlit keyboard with fingerprint reader
Cons
- Heavier than ultraportable laptops
- Average battery life for typical usage
- Lack of Ethernet port for wired networking
- No facial recognition feature
Ratings by Category
Keyboard Quality:4.7
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Gaming & AI:4.6
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is celebrated for gaming and 3D performance primarily because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate of 240Hz, which ensures smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios. The laptop also features a premium quality IPS display, adding to the immersion with rich colors and sharp details, although its CPU and overall screen quality are also significant contributors to its performance.
Engineering & Design:4.6
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.6
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Build Quality:4.6
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability. Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify. Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Content Creation:4.5
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use:4.4
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
The most important factors in this score include CPU performance, amount of RAM, screen quality, storage, and battery life.
Keyboard quality, speaker quality, low fan noise, heat management, and to a lesser extent webcam quality are all moderately important factors for this score.
Software Development:4.4
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Portability:4.1
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Operating Noise:3.3
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Battery Life:3.2
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,843 | ||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | ||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | ||
Graphics | RTX 4070 (140 W) | ||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | Yes | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 16" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | ||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 627 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 8.5/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | ||
Keyboard Lighting Color | RGB | ||
Warranty Period | 1 year | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | ||
Webcam | 1080p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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Christian Hintze | March 2023
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
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