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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is generally less expensive and provides high performance with its powerful processor and GPU, making it suitable for intensive gaming and engineering tasks. It has a high refresh rate screen, but it isn't a touchscreen. It's reasonably portable with a good battery life, offering a balance between mobility and performance. On the other hand, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is a bit pricier and also powerful with a high-quality processor and GPU, suitable for similar intensive tasks. It stands out with its dual-screen setup including a 4K touchscreen OLED main display, which is exceptional for color-critical work. The ZenBook is heavier and less portable, but its dual screens and higher resolution might be valuable for multitasking, creative work, or productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is deemed better for general use than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 mostly because it offers a higher quality screen with better color accuracy and resolution, which is important for tasks where visual clarity is paramount, and it offers more memory out of the box, which helps in multitasking. While both laptops provide powerful CPUs and ample storage, the ZenBook Pro Duo excels in battery life making it more suitable for prolonged use away from power sources, yet it is slightly less portable and heavier than the Zephyrus M16 which may matter to those who travel frequently with their laptop.
Gaming and AI
8.5
7.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks with its high refresh rate screen and powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which is essential for high frame rates and detailed graphics. On the other hand, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, provides strong graphics performance but has a lower refresh rate display, making it less optimal for fast-paced gaming; however, its high-resolution OLED screen offers superior screen quality for vivid and precise imagery.
Content Creation
8.2
8.7
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
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
8.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
9.0
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a vivid display with sharp details for everyday tasks and professional design work, both the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offer high resolution and brightness, along with wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate and vibrant colors for work in graphics and engineering software. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, these laptops may fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios. Considering these aspects will help you choose a laptop that best fits whether your focus is on media consumption and production or on gaming and 3D performance.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 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.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,842
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $1,842 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.8
9.0
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good.
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 and 3D rendering work.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 | ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,842 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 5.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 92 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 627 nits | 332 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | 4 | 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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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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