ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.7/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.6/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.2/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.6/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.9/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.4/10
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good—8.3/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.4/10
SIZE: 16"
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a solid performance suitable for engineering, 3D rendering, and gaming because of its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU. It offers an immersive display with its large screen, high resolution, and generous color coverage making it excellent for creative work, though it lacks a touchscreen. While it's relatively portable, battery life is moderate; it could last around 6 hours of typical use. The keyboard and build quality are highly rated, enhancing the user experience. Overall, this laptop balances performance and portability well, making it a versatile choice for power users who also value having a high-quality screen. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Excellent keyboard quality
- Top-tier speaker quality
- Very good build quality
- Effective heat management
- High general performance
Cons
- Moderate battery life
- Average fan noise
- Good but not best for 3D/machine learning
- No touchscreen capability
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.
Engineering & Design:4.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is ideal for engineering and design due to its powerful main processor and high-quality dedicated graphics card, facilitating complex computations and visual rendering. Additionally, its high-resolution display provides vivid colors and sharp details, enhancing visual design work, although its portability and battery life are average compared to more lightweight models.
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.
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.
General Use:4.3
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is equipped with a high-quality processor and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, making it suitable for general use. Its screen offers sharp visuals and a high refresh rate, contributing to a pleasant viewing experience, while the laptop's respectable battery life and good portability make it a practical choice for everyday tasks.
Gaming & AI:4.2
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good for gaming and 3D due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, ensuring smooth and detailed gameplay visuals. Additionally, while the capable Intel i7 processor and quality IPS display support both fast processing and good image quality, their contributions are considered less critical than the paramount GPU and refresh rate for these specific tasks.
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.
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 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | ||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | ||
Width | 13.98" | ||
Depth | 9.57" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 1 | ||
Storage | 512 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 | 481 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 | 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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