2023 ROG Flow X16 vs. 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2023 ROG Flow X16 and 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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2023 ROG Flow X16 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Flow X16 is better than 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16.

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2022

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-13900H inside 2023 ROG Flow X16 has a 20% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-12900H inside 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2023 ROG Flow X16 - Intel Core i9-13900H
14,490
2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 - Intel Core i9-12900H
12,027
2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774
Supports larger memory

The 2023 ROG Flow X16 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16. It supports up to 64GB versus 48GB of system memory on the 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16.

Max system memory size
2023 ROG Flow X16
64 GB
2022 ROG Zephyrus M16
48 GB

2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 Pros

Reasons that 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 is better than 2023 ROG Flow X16.

About 10% lighter

The 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 weighed 4.41 pounds, 10% lighter than the 4.85 pounds 2023 ROG Flow X16.

Weight2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Pound
4.85 lbs.
4.41 lbs.
Kilogram
2.20 kg
2.00 kg
Has one more port and slot

The 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 has more ports and slots count than the 2023 ROG Flow X16. It has ten versus nine amount of ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Flow X16.

Ports2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotNoYes
microSD card slotYesYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45NoYes
ROG XG Mobile InterfaceYesNo
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYes x2Yes x2
USB-CYesYes
Total910
Slightly more versatile connectivity

The 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2023 ROG Flow X16. It has eight versus seven commonly used ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Flow X16.

Ports2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
power portYesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYesYes
USB-CYesYes
RJ-45NoYes

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2023 ROG Flow X16 and 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.

Memory type and speed
2023 ROG Flow X16 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

Memory2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Slots
x2
x0,1
TypeDDR5DDR5

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2023 ROG Flow X16 Price
ASUS ROG Flow X16 16.0" Touchscreen 165Hz WQXGA IPS Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS 8-Core, 32GB DDR5, 2x1TB PCIe SSD RAID 1 (1TB), GeForce RTX 3060 6GB, Backlit KYB, WiFi 6E, Win11Pro) w/Hub
 ASUS ROG Flow X16 16.0" Touchscreen 165Hz WQXGA IPS Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS 8-Core, 32GB DDR5, 2x1TB PCIe SSD RAID 1 (1TB), GeForce RTX 3060 6GB, Backlit KYB, WiFi 6E, Win11Pro) w/Hub
By ASUS
$2,348.99
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2023 ASUS ROG XG Mobile GC33Y-059 Gaming External Graphic Dock for ROG Flow/ROG Ally Series, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
 2023 ASUS ROG XG Mobile GC33Y-059 Gaming External Graphic Dock for ROG Flow/ROG Ally Series, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
By EXCaliberPC
$2,049.00
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EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604VY-XS97 Pro Extreme (i9-13900H, 64GB RAM, 4TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4090 16GB, 16" QHD+ 240Hz 3ms, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Notebook
 EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604VY-XS97 Pro Extreme (i9-13900H, 64GB RAM, 4TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4090 16GB, 16" QHD+ 240Hz 3ms, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Notebook
By EXCaliberPC
$4,005.00
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2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 Price
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) GU603ZM-M16.I73060 (Intel Core i7-12700H Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB Graphics, 16" WUXGA 165Hz, Windows 11) - Black
 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) GU603ZM-M16.I73060 (Intel Core i7-12700H Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB Graphics, 16" WUXGA 165Hz, Windows 11) - Black
By ASUS
$1,192.95
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EXCaliberPC 2022 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZW-M16.I93070T (i9-12900H, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, RTX 3070Ti 8GB, 16" WQXGA 165Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Notebook
 EXCaliberPC 2022 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZW-M16.I93070T (i9-12900H, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, RTX 3070Ti 8GB, 16" WQXGA 165Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Notebook
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$1,798.00
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asus ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop 16'' WUXGA IPS 165Hz 100% sRGB 12th Generation Intel 14-core i7-12700H 16GB RAM 512GB SSD GeForce RTX 3060 6GB Backlit Thunderbolt USB-C Win11 + HDMI Cable
 asus ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop 16'' WUXGA IPS 165Hz 100% sRGB 12th Generation Intel 14-core i7-12700H 16GB RAM 512GB SSD GeForce RTX 3060 6GB Backlit Thunderbolt USB-C Win11 + HDMI Cable
By Asus
$1,249.99
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Specs Comparison

Availability

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Released20232022
Release DateAnnounced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022)
Pricing-
  • 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16
  • ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022)
  • ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603
  • ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZE
  • ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM
  • ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZX
  • ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZW
Applicable Models
  • ROG Flow X16 Convertible
  • ROG Flow X16 (2023) GV601
  • ASUS ROG Flow X16 2023
  • 2023 ROG Flow X16 GV601
  • ROG Flow X16 (2023) GV301VI
  • ROG Flow X16 (2023) GV301VV
  • ROG Flow X16 (2023) GV301VU
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Generations

Exterior

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Dimensions13.98 x 9.57 x 0.76 ~ 0.86” (355 x 243 x 19.4 ~ 21.9 mm)13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78”  (355 x 243 x 19.9 mm)
Weight4.85 lbs. (2.20 kg)4.41 lbs (2.0 kg)
Colors
Black
Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size RGB backlit chicklet keyboard
  • 1.7mm key travel
  • Hotkeys:
    Volume up Volume down Microphone mute ROG Armoury Crate
  • N-KEY rollover
Stealth Type Keyboard
  • Full-size backlit chicklet keyboard
  • 1.7 mm key travel
  • Overstroke technology
  • Aura Sync
  • N key rollover
  • Hotkeys
    Volume up Volume down Microphone mute ROG Armoury Crate
  • Trackpad - large and more accurate glass precision trackpad.
Chasis Information360° Convertible Design
Laptop Mode Tablet Mode Stand Mode Tent Mode
  • Prismatic shine - The dot-matrix design on the lid is made with a precision CNC milling process that creates 8279 tightly spaced perforations. Prismatic film gleams beneath, adding a subtle shimmering effect against the stark “Off-Black” chassis.

Display

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Size16 Inches16 Inches
Info16” QHD+ 240Hz Nebula HDR
16:10 2560 x 1600 240Hz 3ms response time 100% DCI-P3 Pantone Validated Touch Screen Stylus support IPS Level Glossy Adaptive-Sync FreeSync Premium Pro MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR
  • 16” WUXGA 165Hz Display
    16:10 Aspect Ratio 1920 x 1200 IPS 165Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Patone Validated 100% DCI-P3 MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 16” WQXGA 165Hz Display
    16:10 Aspect Ratio 2560 x 1600 IPS 165Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Patone Validated 100% DCI-P3 MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision

Ports

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
2023 ROG Flow X16 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (6)
  • 1 x ROG XG Mobile Interface
    Exclusive interface with PCIe 3.0 x8
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, G-Sync, PD charging, Integrated with XG Mobile Interface
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x power port
Right (3)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (7)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0b
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (3)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x lock slot
    Kensington Lock

Internal Specs

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Processor
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.60 → 5.40 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SO-DIMM slots
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR5
    • Speed: 4800 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 8GB 16GB
      Single Channel
    • 16GB 32GB 64GB
      Dual Channel
Up to 48GB 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM
1 x 16GB on-board memory and 1 x SO-DIMM slot up to 32GB of DDR5 SDRAM.
Discrete GraphicsOptional Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4050 - 6GB GDDR6
    2355 MHz at 80W with ROG Boost up to 2405 MHz at 105W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4060 - 8GB GDDR6
    2250 MHz at 100W with ROG Boost up to 23oo MHz at 120W (20W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4070 - 8GB GDDR6
    1980 MHz at 100W with ROG Boost up to 203o MHz at 120W (20W Dynamic Boost).
ROG XG Mobile
  • GPU
    • Thrid Gen - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 - 16GB GDDR6
    • Second Gen - AMD Radeon™ RX 6850M XT - 12GB GDDR6
    • First Gen - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 8GB GDDR6
  • Ports
    • 3 x USB-A
      USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).
    • 1 x USB-C 
      USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).
    • 1 x RJ-45
      2.5 Gbps Ethernet port.
    • 1 x HDMI 2.1
    • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 
      Supports G-Sync
    • 1 x SD card reader 
      Supports UHS-II (up to 312 MB/s)
    • 1 x DC-in
  • Dimensions: 217 x 165 x 32.6 mm
  • Weight: 1.3 kg
  • 330W power supply
 
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050Ti
    4GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1695MHz at 80W (1745MHz at 100W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1425MHz at 100W (1475MHz at 120W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1035MHz at 100W (1085MHz at 120W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti
    16GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1125MHz at 100W (1175MHz at 120W with Dynamic Boost).
Storage
512GB 1TB
PCIe Gen 4 SSD
2 x M.2 2230/2280 slot.
  • Single
    • 512GB 1TB
      M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Dual
    • 512GB+512GB 1TB+1TB
      M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
      Supports RAID 0.
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Connectivity

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet- Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Size90 Wh
4-cell lithium-ion
90 Wh
4-cell Li-ion battery
Battery Life-Up to 10 hours
Video Playback.
Power Supply
240W 280W
barrel-type power adaptor
ø6.0 mm barrel plug.
  • 280W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.
  • Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.

Software

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Camera
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera.
  • Built-in IR Camera
    For Windows Hello
  • Front-facing 720p HD camera.
    Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
  • Built-in IR Camera. 
    For Windows Hello Facial Authentication.
AudioSpeaker
  • 4 x speakers with Smart Amp Technology
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Supports DAC and Virtual 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos.
  • Hi-Res certification.
Microphone
  • Built-in 3-microphone array
  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
  • Supports Microsoft Cortana near field/Far field.
  • 2 x 2W tweeter
  • 2 x 2W dual-force woofer with Smart Amp Technology
  • Audio by Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res audio certification
  • Built-in array microphone
  • AI mic noise-canceling

Misc

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
InkingSupports ASUS Pen.-
Sensors-IR Camera
Security
  • Windows Hello Facial Recognition
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Kensington Lock
  • Windows Hello Facial Authentication
In the box
  • ROG Flow X16
  • 130W PD adaptor
  • Optional ROG backpack
  • Optional Gladius III P514
  • Optional ROG Fusion II 300
  • Optional Stylus SA203H
  • ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022)
  • Barrel-type power adapter
  • ROG Backpack (optional)
  • ROG Delta headset (optional)
  • ROG Chakram Core mouse P511 (optional)
  • ROG STRIX Impact mouse P303 (optional)
  • 100W USB-C AC Adapter (optional)

Key Features

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Zephyrus M16
At Glance
Released in Early
2023
16:10
16”
1600p 240Hz
Weight
4.85 lb
2.20 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i9-13900H
14C/20T, 2.60 → 5.40 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,889
Single Core
Geekbench 5
14,490
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2023 ROG Flow X16 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4070
8GB GDDR6 120W Max TGP
Supports
ROG XG Mobile
With RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6
Quad Speakers
With Dolby Atmos
3D Mic Array
with AI noise-canceling tech
360° Hinge
Laptop, Tablet, Stand, Tent Mode
Supports
AURA SYNC
Aura Sync Light Bar
Released in Early
2022
16:10 WQXGA
16”
1600p 165Hz
Weight
4.41 lb
2.00 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-12900H
14C/20T, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,758
Single Core
Geekbench 5
12,027
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
48GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080Ti
16GB GDDR6 100W TGP

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