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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a Ryzen 9 processor and RTX 3070 graphics, which perform well for general use and gaming, with a higher battery life for portability. The G15 has a slightly smaller and lighter build than the M16, beneficial for mobility. Both laptops are similarly priced and suited for high-performance tasks, but the M16's newer hardware may give it a performance edge at the cost of shorter battery life and added weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 with an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen refresh rate of up to 240 Hz is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 which has an Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a refresh rate of 165 Hz, providing smoother visuals and potentially better performance in graphically intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.8
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is tailored for engineering and design with its robust AMD CPU, high-quality GPU, sufficient RAM, and a QHD screen offering sharp visuals. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 delivers superior performance due to a more powerful Intel CPU, advanced GPU, and higher resolution screen with greater color accuracy and brightness, but it is slightly less portable and heavier than the G15.
Screen Quality
7.9
9.0
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
627.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both ASUS ROG Zephyrus models offer crisp visuals and great brightness, making text and images sharp and easy to view, which is comfortable for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. In engineering and design, the laptops excel by covering a broad range of colors, allowing for precise color work in editing software, making them suitable for professional creative work. However, their screens fall short for gaming and 3D applications because of lower refresh rates, which lead to less fluid motion and could detract from the smoothness in fast-paced games and 3D animations.
Battery
9.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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
$2,000
$1,842
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $2,000 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 costs $1,842.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
627.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is favored for general use due to its relatively lighter weight and longer battery life which enhance its portability, while maintaining top-notch screen quality and powerful CPU with ample RAM. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, although it has a slightly better screen and newer CPU, is somewhat heavier and offers less battery longevity, making it more suited for stationary use or short trips.
Content Creation
8.0
8.2
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
7.4
7.7
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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 Zephyrus G15 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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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,842 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 627 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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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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