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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
If you prefer a laptop with a touchscreen and better portability, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is a suitable choice; it also has a slightly longer battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers a slightly higher screen refresh rate and more powerful graphics capabilities, making it better for intense gaming and some engineering applications. Both have similar size and weight, making them fairly portable, but the Zephyrus M16 may have a lower battery life. Both are midrange priced, though the Flow X16 is typically less expensive, and they provide ample storage and memory for most tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good for general use
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
8.5
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is considered good for gaming and 3D partly because it features a capable Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is considered very good for such tasks due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, offering enhanced performance and fluidity in graphic-intensive scenarios.
Screen Quality
8.5
9.0
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
627.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow X16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering laptops for general use, the excellent resolution and brightness of the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 make for a sharp, vibrant display that enhances everyday tasks. For engineering and design professionals, these laptops also excel by covering a wide color gamut, ensuring that colors in design projects are accurate and consistent. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite their high resolution and color accuracy, the lower refresh rate on both models may result in less fluid motion, which can be a drawback for fast-paced visuals common in high-end gaming and immersive 3D experiences.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$1,300
$1,842
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 costs $1,842.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
627.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is ideal for general use due to its convertible 2-in-1 design, providing flexibility as a laptop or tablet, alongside a solid battery life and potent AMD CPU combined with ample RAM, which caters to varied tasks. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 boasts a stronger Intel CPU and superior GPU, enhancing performance for more demanding applications, yet this comes at the cost of slightly reduced battery life, though both share high-quality screens, sufficient storage, and are equally portable.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.8
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 stands out for engineering and design due to its superior Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, offering significant performance gains for demanding tasks compared to the ASUS ROG Flow X16's AMD Ryzen 9 and Nvidia RTX 3060, despite both featuring good screen quality and identical RAM. However, the Flow X16 offers a convertible 2-in-1 design with a touchscreen, enhancing its versatility for design work, whereas the M16's non-touchscreen focus is more on raw computational strength, and while both have similar portability, the M16 comes with a slightly better keyboard quality.
Content Creation
8.0
8.2
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for content creation.
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, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7
7.7
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X16 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,842 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 627 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
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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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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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