ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.8/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.3/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.0/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.5/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.9/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.5/10
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good—8.3/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Good—7.9/10
SIZE: 16"
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is positioned at an upper midrange price and offers robust performance with its Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, making it suitable for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It comes with a high refresh rate display that enhances fast-motion content, and its screen is highly regarded for color accuracy, which is beneficial for creative work that requires true color representation. Its battery life is moderate, which could be a consideration for those needing longer unplugged durations. The laptop is relatively lightweight considering its powerful components, but it may not be as portable as thinner and lighter options on the market. It has a high-quality build and good heat management, minimizing discomfort during intensive use. Furthermore, it is equipped with features like a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and multiple USB-C and Thunderbolt ports, but it does not have a number pad, which might be a drawback for users who rely on this feature for data entry or other numeric tasks. Overall, the Zephyrus M16 is well-suited for users who prioritize performance for gaming and creative tasks over ultimate portability and 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 display
- Strong performance capabilities
- Backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader
- Good build and heat management
- Thunderbolt and USB-C ports included
Cons
- Moderate battery life
- Heavier weight impacts portability
- Not touchscreen-enabled
- No Ethernet or facial recognition
Ratings by Category
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.
General Use Screen Quality:4.5
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.
General Use:4.4
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is equipped with a powerful Intel i9 processor and considerable RAM, providing impressive performance for a range of applications, and it has a high-quality IPS screen with a high resolution and refresh rate, which offers crisp, vibrant visuals for both work and entertainment. However, it has moderate battery life and, while relatively portable for its class, it's on the heavier side, so there's a balance between performance and the convenience of longer unplugged use and easy carrying.
Engineering & Design:4.4
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.
Content Creation:4.4
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.
Software Development:4.2
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:4.2
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Gaming & AI:4.1
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability as well as AI performance, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
While performance (especially graphics performance) is the most important factor determining this score, we also give modest weight to screen quality, heat management, keyboard quality, and storage.
Battery Life:4.0
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Operating Noise:3.5
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Keyboard Quality:3.5
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,758 | ||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | ||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | ||
Width | 13.98" | ||
Depth | 9.57" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i9-11900H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 1 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 16" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | ||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 488 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 8.5/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | ||
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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