ASUS - ROG Zephyrus M16 16"165Hz Gaming Laptop-Intel Core i9-16GB DDR5 Memory-NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti-1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD - Off Black
Model: GU603ZW-M16.I93070T
SKU: 6494637
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- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 500 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor Model: Intel 12th Generation Core i9 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.0 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Product Name: ROG Zephyrus M16 16"165Hz Gaming Laptop-Intel Core i9-16GB DDR5 Memory-NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti-1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
- Brand: ASUS
- Model Number: GU603ZW-M16.I93070T
- Year of Release: 2022
- Color: Off Black
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 500 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel 12th Generation Core i9 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 12900H
- Number of CPU Cores: 14-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Solid State Drive Interface: PCIe 4.0 (Connects the solid state drive to the host system. PCI and SATA interfaces are the most common; PCI interfaces are typically faster, but SATA interfaces are compatible with a wider range of systems.)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR5 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 4800 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 1
- System Memory RAM Expandable To: 40 gigabytes (Adding more random-access memory (RAM) to a computer speeds up performance and improves efficiency. Upgrades to memory are limited by the number of expansion slots for additional RAM and existing RAM installed on the device.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s): DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing (Imaging technology designed to improve graphics rendering.)
- GPU Video Memory (RAM): 8 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a GPU’s, or graphics cards, short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the GPU can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, larger amounts of RAM for gaming or video editing increases performance.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Operating System Architecture: 64-bit (An operating system (OS) manages computer hardware, software resources, and programs in conjunction with the system's processor. 64-bit operating systems can handle more data at once than 32-bit systems, resulting in faster speeds, more effiency, and overall improved performance.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.0 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 1
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 4
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Ethernet Card: 10/100/1000/2500 (Also known as an Ethernet adapter, this card plugs into a computer's motherboard and enables it to access an Ethernet network. Ethernet data transmission speeds are measured in Mbps (megabits per second) and Gbps (gigabits per second). For example, a 10/100 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps, while a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps and has a maximum speed of 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps).)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
- Cooling
- CPU Cooling System: Air
- Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 240 watts
- Battery Cells: 4-cell
- Expansion
- Number of M.2 Slots: 2 (This interface is most commonly used for high-speed solid state drives (SSDs), and is often used in laptops due to its small size.)
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 720p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Customizable Keyboard Lighting: RGB
- Media Card Reader: true (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Audio Technology: Dolby Atmos
- Casing Material: Aluminum, Plastic, Magnesium alloy
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.78 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 13.98 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 9.57 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 4.41 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Included
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Other
- UPC: 195553591799
Dive headfirst into one of the best gaming laptop experiences on Windows 11. The ROG Zephyrus M16 packs a 14-core Intel Core i9-12900H CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU into a super thin gaming laptop. Enjoy a fast 165Hz refresh rate, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage all wrapped in a light 4.41 lbs chassis. The future is thin and light.
- Windows 11 Operating System: Family, friends, passions, music, creations, games – Windows 11 is the one place for it all. With a fresh new feel and tools that make it easier to be efficient, it has what you need for whatever’s next.
- 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900H: Power your games with the latest Alder Lake Intel Core i9-12900H CPU. 14 cores and 20 threads are ready to handle the latest AAA games.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6 Graphics: All new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6 with ROG Boost at 100W (120W with Dynamic Boost 2.0) for an ultrafast GPU to fuel your games.
- ROG Nebula Display: ROG Nebula Display is the new standard in gaming displays. ROG Nebula Displays guarantee minimum brightness, color representation, refresh rates, response times, and more.
- 16" WQXGA 165Hz Display: The 165Hz ultra bright 500 nits display features a 16:10 2560x1600 resolution that gives you more space for toolbars and tabs. Don't worry about ghosting with the 3ms response time.
- 16GB of next generation, dual-channel, DDR5 4800Mhz system memory: 16GB (8GB + 8GB) of dual-channel memory significantly increases performance, compared to single-channel, and the blazing fast 4800MHz DDR5 next generation memory standard allows the Zephyrus M16 to multitask with ease.
- 1TB Solid State Drive (PCIe Gen4): Save files fast and store more data and games. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, PCIe SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
- Your choice of Nvidia Optimus or MUX switch for direct GPU mode: NVIDIA Optimus technology intelligently optimizes your notebook PC, while extending battery life for longer enjoyment.
- Weighs 4.41 lbs and Measures 0.78" Thin: The M16 is a true featherweight for its class, weighing in at just 4.41 lbs and only 0.78" thin. This extremely lightweight chassis means the M16 is exceptionally portable, fitting in even small bags and carrying cases.
- Robust Connectivity with Thunderbolt 4: ROG Zephyrus M16 is ripe with connectivity. With a dedicated USB Type-C with Thunderbolt™ 4 support, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and an RJ45 LAN port, the machine has excellent options even for high speed external devices.
- Wireless/Wired connectivity (WiFi 6E): The latest WiFi 6E standard ensures lower latency and better network connections, even on crowded WiFi networks.
- ROG Intelligent Cooling: Enjoy intelligent and dynamic cooling modes with ROG Intelligent Cooling. Let the system automatically choose between different cooling modes, depending on demanding your tasks are.
- Crystal Clear Audio: Dual Smart Amp speakers and subwoofers with Dolby Atmos support provide excellent stereo sound for your favorite content. For voice communications, a High SNR 3-mic array and AI Noise Cancelation keep comms clear for both you and your teammates, even in noisy environments.
- 720p Camera: Video chat with friends and family using the front facing HD camera.
- Single-zone RGB Keyboard Backlight: Work or game in low light settings with ease and choose any color to fit your style.
- Basic Software Package Included: 30-days trial of Microsoft Office 365.
- Additional ports: Headphone/microphone combo jack. Note: This laptop does not include a built-in DVD/CD drive.
- IEM Certified PC: Game like the Pros with a Best Buy exclusive IEM Certified PC. An IEM Certified PC ensures you are getting the same components that power the PCs of your favorite athletes and teams during Intel Extreme Masters tournaments.
Whats Included
- ASUS - ROG Zephyrus 16" WQXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop-Intel Core i9-16GB DDR5 Memory-NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti-1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
A: I opened mine up to add a second PCIe SSD and I took a pic of the memory module while I had the M16 opened up. You should be able to look up the specs based on the Samsung P/N. I took one of the wireless card too, just in case anyone is interested. ... and one more of the whole motherboard. I hope this helps.
A: When RAM "sticks" are paired, then the memory can operate in dual channel mode and realize better performance. Older laptops would provide two SO-DIMM slots so that the user could, for example, remove two smaller, slower packages and increase both the capacity and speed. When one of the two are soldered to the motherboard, then that limits options. Insert a matching SO-DIMM in the slot and you can have dual channel access, but are now limited in capacity. Put a larger SO-DIMM, the overall capacity increases, but some of the access is only single channel - perhaps a 10%-15% reduction in performance. After replacing the SO-DIMM, you now have an extra sitting in a drawer. ASUS advertised that this model would have 16GB soldered, presumably leaving the SO-DIMM slot empty. Out of the box everything is single channel. But this give the consumer the option of adding another 16GB for full dual channel or a max of 48GB with no "leftover" sitting in a drawer. DDR5 4800 SO-DIMMs are not common but will be eventually. So people are upset that they through they had a better upgrade path, but its a "low end" solution for a BestBuy SKU
A: The Asus Answers response is incorrect. These are 8GB soldered and 8GB SODIMM models.
A: It is 1TB. Best Buy configurations can be quite different than the descriptions of the same model on the ASUS website. On the ASUS site, at the bottom of the Tech Specs they elude to this by stating that the consumer should check with the retailer selling the machine to be certain of the final config. In the case of the 2022 M16, Best Buy has opted for a different memory config (8GB soldered down vs. 16GB soldered down), different SSD capacity (1TB vs. 2TB) and different accessories (no mouse, backpack or 100W USB-C charger). The BB unit comes with the laptop and 240W charger - that's it.
Q: Does this laptop have a mux switch??
A: Yes
A: From Asus website (Model GU603ZW): NVIDIA®GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti Laptop GPU ROG Boost: 1085MHz* at 120W (1035MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+20W Dynamic Boost) 8GB GDDR6
Q: Is the empty m.2 Nvme slot PCIe 4? What is a method to verify this once you have the laptop?
A: Yes. both are PCIe4. A welcome surprise.
