ASUS - ROG Zephyrus M16 16" QHD Gaming Laptop - Intel 13th Gen Core i9 with 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 - 2TB SSD - Off Black
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Description
Features
Windows 11 Professional Operating System
Work, family, friends, passions, music, creations, games – Windows 11 Professional 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.
16" QHD 240Hz Display
The 240Hz ultra bright 1100nits display features a 16:10 2560x1440 (QHD) resolution that gives you more space for toolbars and tabs. 1024 local dimming zones assist in an exception HDR experiece. Don't worry about ghosting with the 3ms response time.
13th Generation Intel Core i9-13900H
Power your games with the latest Intel Core i9-13900H CPU. 14 cores and 20 threads are ready to handle the latest games.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6 Graphics
All new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6 with ROG Boost at 100W (120W with Dynamic Boost 2.0) for an ultrafast GPU to fuel your games.
32GB of next generation, dual-channel, DDR5 4800Mhz system memory
32GB (16GB + 16GB) 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.
2TB Solid State Drive (PCIe Gen4)
Save files fast and store more data and games, read up to 7,000MB/s. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, PCIe SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
ROG Nebula HDR 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.
Key Specs
- Screen Size16 inches
- Screen Resolution2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- Touch ScreenNo
- Refresh Rate240Hz
- Brightness1100 nits
- Processor ModelIntel 13th Generation Core i9
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity2000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM)32 gigabytes
- GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
- Display Connector(s)1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.1
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
- 2-in-1 DesignNo
- Backlit KeyboardYes
General
- Product NameROG Zephyrus M16 16" QHD Gaming Laptop - Intel 13th Gen Core i9 with 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 - 2TB SSD
- BrandASUS
- Model NumberGU604VY-XS97
- Year of Release2023
- ColorOff Black
- Color CategoryBlack
Display
- Display TypeLED
- Screen Size16 inches
- Screen Resolution2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- Touch ScreenNo
- Refresh Rate240Hz
- Brightness1100 nits
Processor
- Processor BrandIntel
- Processor ModelIntel 13th Generation Core i9
- Processor Model Number13900H
- Number of CPU Cores14-core
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU)No
Storage
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity2000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity2000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive InterfacePCIe 4.0
Memory
- System Memory (RAM)32 gigabytes
- Type of Memory (RAM)DDR5
- System Memory RAM Speed4800 megahertz
- Number Of Memory Slots1
- System Memory RAM Expandable To32 gigabytes
Graphics
- Graphics TypeDedicated
- GPU BrandNVIDIA
- GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s)DLSS 3 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing
- GPU Video Memory (RAM)16 gigabytes
Compatibility
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
- Operating System Architecture64-bit
Connectivity
- Display Connector(s)1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.1
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)1
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)1
- USB Ports2 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2
- Number of USB Ports (Total)4
- Headphone JackYes
- Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi
- Wireless StandardAX
- Wireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 6
- Ethernet Card10/100/1000/2500
- Number Of Ethernet Ports1
Cooling
- CPU Cooling SystemAir
Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage280 watts
- Battery Cells4-cell
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
Expansion
- Number of M.2 Slots2
Camera
- Front-Facing CameraYes
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution720p
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
Features
- 2-in-1 DesignNo
- Backlit KeyboardYes
- Customizable Keyboard LightingRGB
- Media Card ReaderYes
- Audio TechnologyDolby Atmos
- Casing MaterialAluminum, Plastic, Magnesium alloy
Dimensions
- Product Height0.78 inches
- Product Width9.7 inches
- Product Depth13.98 inches
- Product Weight5.07 pounds
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
- EPEAT QualifiedNo
Included
- Optical Drive TypeNone
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC197105031289
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 35 reviews
(35 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Battery Life3.7
Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars
- Speed4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Display4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(4)Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
Customers are saying
Customers are satisfied with the ROG Zephyrus M16's screen quality, calling it "great" and "bright." They also appreciate the laptop's RAM, describing it as "fast" and "easy to load." Customers are impressed with the laptop's overall performance, calling it a "gaming beast" and praising its rendering capabilities. However, some customers have concerns about the battery life and cooling, with some reporting overheating issues.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Laptop of 2023? Maybe!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Look, this is one of the best laptops you can buy in 2023 but it has some weird quirks/software things that hold it back for someone like me who values fan-noise-to-performance and as someone who has tested a number of mini-LED panels now. So is it amazing? Yes. Is it the best? Maybe the best for you, but maybe not. It really comes down to some subjective differences that may lead to choosing another machine instead. So first of all, this thing is quite a bit thinner and lighter than most other 4090 machines. It also has some CRITICAL features that some of the competition lacks. I’ve had it next to the Legion Pro 7 and it is very noticeably slimmer and sleeker. I’ll go over different aspects of this laptop below: DESIGN: It’s beautiful. It’s sleek. Aluminum and magnesium alloy is appreciated. Makes the laptop lighter while still being sturdy. Very minimal flex or screen wobble. Keyboard is one of the best around, it’s got good travel and feels great to type on, plus it’s CENTERED! Always appreciate that, plus the glass trackpad is super smooth, much better than the Legion/Alienware laptops with plastic trackpads. Webcam isn’t bad, not great but very acceptable. Speakers sound great, one of the best for gaming laptops, especially compared to those with downward-firing speakers (looking at you, Lenovo). The ergo-lift hinge also makes the chin basically vanish, which is a really cool look. Fans blowing onto the display is very minimal and doesn’t seem to affect anything. DISPLAY: The mini-LED display is one of the best displays you can get on a laptop, by far. The contrast is nearly OLED levels, while reaching about double the brightness and not having to worry about burn-in (1,200 nits is crazy!!! Blindingly bright). The issue I have here is that the blooming (halo effect) with 1,024 dimming zones is somehow worse than my 2022 Flow X16 with 512 dimming zones, which makes no sense. The blooming is very noticeable to me, but ONLY because I have the Flow to compare to. I think for those who have never tried Mini-LED before that you will be absolutely blown away by this display. PLUS Asus has a feature that no other manufacturer has and that is the ability to switch multi-zone dimming off. This disables ALL the local dimming zones and acts more like a traditional IPS display. This is great for content creators or those who are just browsing the internet, as you get uniform brightness across the entire display which leads to more accurate colors and brightnesses. This should be a GAMECHANGER for those working in creative applications, and something to definitely consider over other mini-LED laptops. It also has an sRGB-clamp (new to the 2023 Asus laptops) which is also not seen among other gaming laptops. This is great for those working and watching content in the sRGB color space (so basically most things that aren’t HDR). CPU PERFORMANCE: The i9-13900H is certainly not top-of-the-line compared to HX chips this year but it still performs very well! Cinebench scores give you like 19,500 multi-core and 2,000+ single-core, so CPU-heavy programs and games will run beautifully. GPU PERFORMANCE: The 150-watt 4090 is amazing to see in a machine this thin and light. Of course it’s not going to perform quite like the 4090 in a desktop or like the ones in thicker laptops at 175 watts, but it still is WAY better than most other laptops this size. You really won’t find GPU performance like this in a device this compact except maybe the 4090 Zephyrus G14. It can run any game at extreme settings QHD, or even 4k is very possible on this device. I was absolutely blown away seeing a Time Spy graphics score over 19,000! FAN NOISE: So the fans are not bad, but I have an issue specifically with the turbo mode. Turbo mode is currently bugged, as it hits over 56dB (double the perceived volume as my Flow X16 in Turbo mode). That is pretty hard to deal with, but there is a workaround! Manual mode with maxed out fans is actually QUIETER than Turbo mode while petforming identically! That’s crazy to me, and I hope they fix this soon, but yeah use manual mode unless you’ve got noise cancelling headphones, lol. BATTERY: Battery life is surprisingly decent for an Intel processor. It gets about 6-7 hours in YouTube playback depending on your settings. That’s pretty good compared to many others out there! OTHER FEATURES: So some cool little things that this laptop has that many others from other brands don’t, is first of all it has Modern Standby Assist, which allows it to actually sleep correctly, fighting Windows poor modern standby/sleep system. The sRGB clamp is very unique, as well as the single-zone/multi-zone toggle for the mini-LED display. You also get Eco Mode, which completely disables the dGPU (The RTX graphics) for helping maximizing battery life while reducing fan noise and power output. Armoury Crate also has VERY extensive features for tuning fans and performance from your machine. OUTPUTS: One thing to keep in mind is that the laptop’s outputs work differently in dGPU mode vs advanced Optimus (standard) mode. In dGPU (ultimate) mode, ALL outputs connect directly to the Nvidia graphics, allowing for max performance. While in Advanced Optimus mode, the outputs all connect to the integrated graphics, which reduces performance. This may be a bug as most other Asus laptops don’t act like this, but I confirmed it with others and they are experiencing the same thing as of May 2023. But it’s not something to really worry about if you rarely plug into an external monitor, just something to note. So why did I give this 5 stars if there were things I didn’t like? Because I know for some people this WILL be a 5-star laptop. I just have a more niche use-case of needing lower fan noise and needing better output configurations. I’m also in the unique situation of being able to compare this mini-LED display to other laptops like the Flow. So for most people who like thin-and-lights? This might be the perfect laptop! For those who value the same things as me? Maybe look at the ROG Flow X16 or Zephyrus G14 instead! Anyways, that’s all I got! Still one of the best laptops of 2023, just maybe not the best for everyone.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
High performance, portable, extendable, 0 rpm fan.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.GPU and CPU performance is great and it is a very portable laptop. Led screen is beautiful. When not doing gaming/3d graphics, all fans are off (0 RPM, see image). It was easy to add a second NVME SSD (4TB) into the slot, for Ubuntu 22 / Windows dual boot. Battery life is a mediocre when using the discrete GPU, but reasonable without.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really the best of the best
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have hade this unit for over a week and have no problems at all the build quality is great and the upgradability is out standing yes i understand people have issues with fan noise butt when your running this kind of power thrye a laptop give me a break it also has a silent mode so when your doing less productive work i think Asus really did a great job this time and the display has no equal mini led are awesome
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Screen
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
good but loud
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The turbo mode sounds like a helicopter and the performance release is average. But the screen is very nice, if you know what you need then this is the computer for you
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from ASUS Answers
Posted .Dear Liyu ,
We regret to learn that you have received laptop and fan loud. Please allow us to make your experience with ASUS a better one. We do stand behind our product and we continuously strive to improve our approach and processes in order to achieve customer service excellence. Have you tried Silent profile mode in armoury crate ? Please follow the troubleshooting steps in our FAQ: [Gaming NB/DT] Armoury Crate Introduction (Ver5.0)-https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1043747/ Also - https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1015064/ If all steps have been completed, please reach out to us by email at customerloyalty@asus.com . and provide the link of this review for reference. We’ll do our best to provide a quick resolution to your case. Your feedback is important as it helps with improvements to ASUS Support channels. Please refer to this case number (N2303025594-0001)Thank you for choosing ASUS.
Best Regards,
Schottky
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
the perfect laptop upgrade in my recording studio.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This laptop changed my way of streaming, with an nvidia4090 graphics processor, added to an i9 13th generation processor and a cooling system with 3 liquid metal fans, together with the best screen on the market in gaming laptops the Rog nebula HDR screen at 244Hz and 1100 nits of Brightness. A beautiful design that is easy to customize and comfortable to carry. This computer changed my life for the better and it will change yours too.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Obviously for Enthusiasts
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you’re an Asus fan and you want one of the best laptops out at the moment than this is for you. I chose this over the G18 because of the sleek black color and i felt it wouldn’t stand out too much when im out with it.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:RamCons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pretty great laptop
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you're expecting a great battery life, you probably aren't looking for a gaming laptop like this. This laptop has been great for my use cases, it's fast on turbo and performance, RAM is more than enough for most basic tasks and is great for multitasking on more intensive ones. Silent mode is useful for night and class usage, games run smoothly, it has enough VRAM to run many types of local generative AI, and the only complaint I have is that my pair of headphones doesn't seem to like this laptop. All round, amazing laptop, it really does feel like a portable desktop computer even if the screen isn't 4k.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life, Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Buy for specs stay for the pretty lights
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Specs are comparable to other slim gaming laptops, gets a little hot especially when really using it to it's full potetional. Battery is nothing to write home about either as expected but overall no surprises, works great! The customizeable back light has been the start of the show though, family loves it during the holidays changing the themes for each holiday has been a great success, and it's a fun little gimmick. Worth the price premium i'm not sure but hey it's fun!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
(4 Reviews)- TechRadarRating, 4 out of 54.0Allisa James on March 29, 2023
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) review: great gaming laptop with a unique gimmickThe Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is pricey yet a performance beast
Full Review - Laptop MagRating, 4.5 out of 54.5February 8, 2023
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) review: RTX 4090 is the real dealBe afraid, desktop gaming PCs
Full Review - CreativeBloqRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Erlingur Einarsson on March 29, 2023
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 review: all the power... for all the moneyThe ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 gives you all the power you'll need... if you can afford it.
Full Review - techspot.comRating, 3.8 out of 53.8Mike Jennings on February 17, 2023
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 Laptop ReviewMany associate the Asus ROG range with big and bold gear, but the Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is a sleek and mature gaming laptop with top-end internals that push the envelope in terms of speed and quality.
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Q: QuestionWhat's the max upgradeable storage for this laptop? I know it comes with 2TB. How many available slots, and what's the max storage for each spot? Thanks in advance.
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer There is another m.2 pice gen 5 slot that can hold whatever capacity that you can buy. I have seen ssds with 8tb before that you could use if you wanted to. Or more common 4tb or 2 tb drives.
Answered by Nathan
Q: Questionports type and their locations?
Asked by heime2003.
- A:Answer Hmdi 2.1, USB c usb4/thunderbolt 4, USB type A USB 3.2x2 all right side. Micro SD, USB c usb4/thunderbolt 4, USB a 3.2x2 left side Aka 2 USB c with thunderbolt 2 USB a 10gbs 1 HDMI 2.1 1 micro SD
Answered by Nathan
Q: QuestionIs this one 2TB nvme or two 1TB drives?
Asked by JARTYT.
- A:Answer One 2TB NVME. I added a second one to mine.
Answered by OLED
Q: QuestionIs this the model with the anime matrix?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Yes, this specific laptop model: GU604VY-XS97 has an Anime Matrix LED.
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Q: QuestionWhat is the max speed of the type of DDR5 SODIMMS I can buy for this laptop?
Asked by cpacker.
- A:Answer The fastest RAM speed supported for this laptop is DDR5-5600MHz SODIMM.
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Q: QuestionDoes this have a disc drive?
Asked by Alex.
- A:Answer This ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) GU604VY model does not have a disc drive.
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Q: QuestionWhy are both USB-C ports connected to the i-GPU when in advanced optimus mode and wanting to connect to a monitor? I have to be in ultimate mode for the ports to recognize the d-GPU. Makes no sense. Will this be corrected in a future update?
Asked by TechDoc.
- A:Answer This specific laptop supports MUX Switch, it needs to be manually switch the video using the discreet GPU inside the Display properties.
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