REVIEW: ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, a dream gaming notebook 6t546h

Os gamer notebookss are being chosen by professionals who need high performance, and the ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603) da ASUS It can be an interesting option for those who want to go further in games or in the professional field. For a week, I chose to work, play, study and even watch content using the device to see how far it could go. The big battery was its biggest highlight, but the gaming power didn't go unnoticed. Check out the review complete on our YouTube channel or keep reading right here! 2l374s

Design and construction 734068

Despite models of notebook for games to be known for being beefy and even heavier than laptops traditional ones, I was able to easily lift the ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 with one hand. That's because it manages to be compact, but without sacrificing high performance for the most diverse tasks. The weight reported by ASUS is 1,90 kg and the feeling I had was holding a box with three books of 400 pages each.

It is important to that, as it is a computer aimed at players who need performance and mobility, the weight will be a little greater due to the reinforced components. Still, it can be easily slipped into a traditional backpack. notebook and carried from one side to the other.

The backlit keyboard was a brief surprise that I really liked, even more because in the afternoon, my room gets a little dark and I need to turn on the light to finish the work shift here at showmetech. The standard chosen by ASUS was ABNT2 and I had no problems with this organization, as my notebook personal — also manufactured by ASUS — has the same keys and arrangements.

My biggest surprise in the organization of the keys was the insertion of a key Delete instead of a key aimed only at taking screenshots. Of course, the shortcut can be used many times (I was able to use it in Canva and also in other typing applications), but it would be more interesting if a key PrtScr was inserted here.

When I needed to take screenshots on the notebook, it was necessary to press the keys FN + F6 and then make the necessary edits. It's nothing completely bad, but if like me, you're used to a keyboard with the key PrtScr, it may be necessary to adapt to this.

The key with the line logo ROG (acronym for Republic Of Gamers) was also a surprise, but this was not a negative. located near the F4 on the keyboard, this is the shortcut to open the application Armory Create, which allows visualization of U usage, GPU usage and switching performance modes. It's simpler to press a button than to look for the app in the menu Start. And next to the key ROG, there are other keys that make the use more dynamic: it is possible to increase, decrease and mute the microphone.

I really liked that the inside has a rubberized coating that prevents wear and increases durability. In addition, basic black suits several occasions without attracting attention, so another positive point. In short, the natural and the construction of ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 it's a great hit that united the basics with that touch which made a total difference in the final experience.

Connectivity and ports 6a3a4a

For use in my daily life, where from time to time I need to connect more than one device with USB-C, the doors of ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 were more than enough. In addition to the headphone jack, which was used whenever my headphones Bluetooth was unloaded, it has:

• 1x HDMI 2.0;
• 1x RJ45 LAN port;
• 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A;
• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C DisplayPort and power delivery (10 Gigabits per second transfer);
• 1x Thunderbolt 4 that s DisplayPort and power delivery.

About Bluetooth 5.2, there is nothing negative to say. I took advantage of the model's arrival gamer from ASUS to test a wireless headset and the connectivity experience I had was great. The pairing between the devices was done in less than 5 seconds and even after a system restart, this was recovered without any problems.

O ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 also has for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2, and here, I can say with certainty, that I had no problems. From the first use, the connection to my router (which has a frequency of 2.5GHz) had no failures or other problems that would cause a drop in my productivity.

Whenever I needed to use the ports, I didn't have a bad experience either. THE ASUS quite right in putting a door LAN RJ45, because if the Gamers want to have access to the full speed of the contracted internet plan, just make a direct connection with the gamer notebook. In short: a good amount of ports with the best of options so that no complains.

Camera u5d6v

It's been a while since the laptops no longer receive high quality cameras with AI resources, even because, apart from video calls, these items in laptops have low usage. According to the ASUS, the lens inserted into the ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 can make video calls with HD quality (720p), but I need to mention that this is far from being one of the strengths of this notebook for games. This was the result of a Selfie outdoors:

In tests carried out indoors, the final image, even with HDR activated, was super pixelated. I have a poster of Sonic in my room which is extremely blue, but when using the lens of the gamer notebook da ASUS, it turned a shade of green. It is important to keep in mind that the application made available by the manufacturer is that of the manufacturer itself. Microsoft, so there are no AI features and other special elements that improve the final image. It is a simple item, which can be used in video calls, but nothing more.

Another use of the camera will be in facial recognition made via an infrared sensor, which will facilitate access to the computer without the need to enter a . It's a feature that not only brings more security, but makes it easier to access files in less than a second.

Screen and sound 2i613

O 16-inch is QHD+ quality (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) and 16:10 aspect ratio, plus a peak brightness of 500 nits. THE ASUS points out that the model has a response rate of 3 ms (generally seen in more basic monitor models) and a refresh rate of 165 Hz, as well as a DCI-P3 of 100%.

Leaving the technical numbers, the screen of this gamer notebook it is quite bright and outdoors I was able to see the images in great quality at the 60% screen brightness level. I have a habit of watching a lot of videos on YouTube to the time and my visual experience was quite pleasant, in addition to the high quality in the colors and movements.

The sound is another factor that did not disappoint. When listening to music all day to test the power of speakers that the standard Dolby Atmos and 4x technology woofer 2W with technology smart amp, in addition to 2 x Tweet 2W, I was able to hear all the voices and effects with the volume set to 30% (with the Spotify maximum). It was not necessary to reach the maximum level to have a good experience.

I'm a person who likes to use headphones more than my speakers. notebook staff, but have a gamer notebook that also manages to offer a good sound experience in my daily life was interesting.

Battery 4i148

Let's go to one of the highlights of the ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603. Notebooks are known for delivering mobility in different environments, but here, I had an experience that can be defined as special. Compared to the computer I normally use, it is necessary to charge the battery at least three times a day. With this model, I needed to reload the notebook just once a day.

To find out how far the 4 Li-ion cells that have 90W of power could go, I chose to simulate the same use I do in my routine: I start working from 09 am to 18 pm. So as soon as I received the device on August 18th, I put it to work.

At 14h50 of this day, it was at 96% of battery capacity and with the Balanced of energy, and it reached 18% battery just at 18:19. The battery life was then, with use for browsing and music playback, from 03h29. The use in games also did not disappoint and I managed to have fun (or get nervous) in Destiny 2 for a full 3 hours, without interruptions.

O ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 has a charger with power of 240w that does its work without difficulties, besides having an internal power, it is possible to perceive that it is great for this same reason. When plugged in, charging the gamer notebook was completed in 02h03.

With that in mind — together with a powerful processor and a NVIDIA dedicated — the model's energy experience was completely positive and I was quite surprised. It is true that the long battery life is one of the positive points of the ROG Zephyrus M16 da ASUS.

Noise, heating and lighting h4c

Gaming notebooks necessarily need to have a good cooling system to handle titles of all kinds, right? This one gives ASUS it has a hollow structure that lets the air out, but even working with my hand on this detail in the design, I didn't feel uncomfortable that would interfere with my experience of use.

At times that activate the mode Performance to know the noise that the fans make, I had no surprises in this regard. After all, the work was being done so that fun and work could go on smoothly. O ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 It also has three other modes:

• Windows (moderated and controlled by the operating system);
• Silent (aimed at those who need focus);
• Turbo (for those who need power for a specific task).

It is also possible to manually control the items so that you have a personalized use, but the application modes Armory Crate can please all types of s. This true performance visualization and control center is also worth mentioning in this review. In the past, to know the use of the U, GPU and other items of a notebook, it was necessary to make use of applications with complex information and that, many times, did not provide what we were looking for.

With the press of a simple button, this app provides real-time data and mode changes are noticed in real time, as well as changing the keyboard lighting modes, which are:

• Static;
• Intermittent;
• Strobe;
• color cycle;
• Rainbow;
• Starry Night;
• Music (which accompanies what is being played);
• Smart (adaptive to the colors displayed on the screen);
• Dark (no lighting).

A ASUS also allows lighting modes to be created in the app aura creator, which resembles video editing software. It's worth playing around with this to see which one would be best for you and then making use of the mode you created on the gaming notebook.

As it has its own heat and power management center for the processor and GPU, the ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 managed to do well in everything he was put to do and as I said: despite an air outlet in the place where the hands “rest”, the heat placed outside was not a bother.

System 2u6jb

With Windows 11 from the first use, the purchase of this model is the certainty that you will have access to the latest and complete operating system from Microsoft until the moment. The use is complemented by the own applications of the ASUS, which in addition to allowing control and visualization of U and GPU status, also allow a more intuitive use.

The best of them is MyASUS, which allows not only a mode customization, but also a copy of files from another model manufactured by the company. It is a functionality similar toSamsung's Smart Switch, which allows the exchange of information between smartphones, tablets and PCs.

The initial configuration of the operating system was also done without any problems and day-to-day loading was done in less than a second. This is largely due to the 7 GHz Intel Core i12700-2.3H processor (24M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 14 cores: 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores), combined with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM (which can be expanded to up to 48GB). Regarding internal storage, there is a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD that can deliver high power for games and everyday tasks.

Gaming performance 1r6d19

There's no denying that we have the best of all worlds for those who like to have fun with games from the most diverse titles. To know where the GeForce RTX 3060 for notebooks could go, I chose to install the destiny 2, which recently became free at Epic Games. The results were the best possible: I managed to do some missions in the expansions the same way I did on the PS4, without crashes, or graphics problems.

Another title that I also ran in ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 was Fortnite and here, I also put the gaming notebook to its limit with the unlimited frame rate. I managed to meet my expectations and had no problems with crashes.

But I was a little worried about the 16GB of RAM used for games. There were times when opening the application Armory Create, these components were at 90% of their capacity. So the tip I give here is: when you play, close the other applications so that the components don't suffer when they always reach their limit. The processor managed to do its job well and during the time I had the product, I had no problems with crashes at any time.

synthetic tests 384u63

I'm not a with a usage that demands a high-performance machine, but it's important to know how the model would perform when pushed to its limits, right? To do this, we will use two software: PCMark 10 and Cinebench R23.

PCMark 10 4u6s1u

Focused on putting the processor to the test in different situations, the PCMark 10 is a paid option that offers a free trial, through the demo version that can be ed from Steam free of charge. In practice, the software analyzed internet browsing, video calls and even video playback and rendering. The tests below were done in Performance mode and with the charger connected. Check out:

About the use in practice, I really didn't have problems with crashes that prevented the delivery of all my demands. The processor, unified with the SSD, managed to do quite the job. For comparison, the Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition got 4.593 points (a mid-range model).

Cinebench R23 2b2950

This option is more focused on putting the video card to work at its maximum power so that, through points, the knows if the notebook would withstand high demand, which is not always valid only for games. This was the score GeForce RTX 3060 No. ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603:

As I said before, the graphics were other elements that didn't give me any problems during any part of the ten days I had this notebook. It is an interesting option for those who want to play games and even work from virtually anywhere that has internet. O Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition got 4116 points on multi core U.

Conclusion a5r1x

I end this review with the thought that the model delivers a very complete experience and that it even justifies its high market price. In the Lhello americans, it is possible to find the ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 by R$15.999 in cash, a value that if divided by the time of use that the model will be with the consumer, doesn't even seem that high.

Of course, this gaming notebook wants to deliver high performance in various types of games, but it can be easily used as a work tool by content creators and even architects who will practically pay for it themselves.

There is the possibility of expanding to up to 48 GB of RAM, a complement that would deliver even more power. With that in mind, the ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 easily manages to be a good choice for virtually all types of s. Be you a player The Sims or Destiny 2.

Technical specifications 6f5o58

Córdoba	ASUS ROG Ultrabook Zephyrus M16 (2022)
Processor and graphics	i7-12700H 2.3 GHz (24M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 14 cores: 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Video Card ROG Boost: 1475MHz* at 120W (1425MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+20W Dynamic Boost) 6 GB GDDR6
Memory	8GB DDR5 on board 16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM Max Capacity: 40GB
Storage	512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
System	Windows 11
Fabric	16 inches Resolution: FHD+ 16:10 (1920x1200, WUXGA) anti-glare screen sRGB: 100.00% Adobe: 75.35% Refresh rate: 165 Hz Response time: 3 ms IPS Level Adaptive-Sync Pantone Validated MUX switch + Optimus
Webcam	720P HD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.2
Doors	1x 3.5mm headphone jack; 1x HDMI 2.0; 1x RJ45 LAN port; 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C DisplayPort and power delivery (10 Gigabits per second transfer); 1x Thunderbolt 4 that s DisplayPort and power delivery.
Audio	Smart Amp Technology Audio by Dolby Atmos AI noise canceling technology Hi-Res certification Built-in microphone 2x 2W tweeter 2x 2W dual-force woofer with Smart Amp Technology
Battery	690 Wh, 4S1P, 4 Li-ion cells 6,0, AC adapter 240W, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal
Weight and dimensions	35.5 x 24.3 x 1.99 ~ 1.99 cm 2 kg
Price	R$15.999
Availability in Brazil	From July 2022

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