ROG Zephyrus M vs. 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the ROG Zephyrus M and 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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ROG Zephyrus M Pros

Reasons that ROG Zephyrus M is better than 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16.

About 10% lighter

ROG Zephyrus M weighed 4.18 pounds, 10% lighter than the 4.63 pounds 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16.

WeightROG Zephyrus M2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
Pound
4.18 lbs.
4.63 lbs.
Kilogram
1.90 kg
2.10 kg

2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 is better than ROG Zephyrus M.

Significantly newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2019

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-13900H inside 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 has a 196% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-9750H inside ROG Zephyrus M.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 - Intel Core i9-13900H
14,490
ROG Zephyrus M - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
Supports larger memory

The 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 supports a larger memory capacity than the ROG Zephyrus M. It supports up to 48GB versus 32GB of system memory on the ROG Zephyrus M.

Max system memory size
2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
48 GB
ROG Zephyrus M
32 GB
Supports faster memory

The 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 supports a faster memory speed than the ROG Zephyrus M. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the ROG Zephyrus M.

Memory type and speed
2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
ROG Zephyrus M - DDR4
2,666 MHz

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between ROG Zephyrus M and 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16.

Upgradable memory

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

MemoryROG Zephyrus M2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
Slots
x1
x0,1
TypeDDR4DDR5

Prices

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

ROG Zephyrus M Price
ROG Zephyrus M Thin and Portable Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 240Hz FHD IPS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, Intel Core i7-9750H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Per-key RGB, Windows 10 Home, GU502GW-AH76
 ROG Zephyrus M Thin and Portable Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 240Hz FHD IPS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, Intel Core i7-9750H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Per-key RGB, Windows 10 Home, GU502GW-AH76
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$1,595.65
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 Gaming Laptop, 300Hz 15.6" FHD 3ms IPS Level, Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super, 32GB DDR4, 1TB RAID 0 SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Per-Key RGB, Windows 10 Pro, GX502LXS-XS79
 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 Gaming Laptop, 300Hz 15.6" FHD 3ms IPS Level, Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super, 32GB DDR4, 1TB RAID 0 SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Per-Key RGB, Windows 10 Pro, GX502LXS-XS79
By ASUS
$1,099.99
$1,298.00 15% OFF
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ROG Zephyrus G15 (2020) Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 240Hz FHD, GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS, 16GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, Windows 10 Pro, GA502IV-XS76
 ROG Zephyrus G15 (2020) Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 240Hz FHD, GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS, 16GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, Windows 10 Pro, GA502IV-XS76
By ASUS
$2,299.00
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2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 Price
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop 2023 Newest, 16" QHD 240Hz Display, 13th Gen Intel Core i9 13900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home
 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop 2023 Newest, 16" QHD 240Hz Display, 13th Gen Intel Core i9 13900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home
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$2,054.89
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EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604VY-XS97 (i9-13900H, 32GB RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4090 16GB, 16" QHD+ 240Hz 3ms, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop with Anime Matrix
 EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604VY-XS97 (i9-13900H, 32GB RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4090 16GB, 16" QHD+ 240Hz 3ms, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop with Anime Matrix
By EXCaliberPC
$3,249.99
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop 2023 Newest, 16" WQXGA 165Hz Display, Intel Core i9 12900H, RTX 3070 Ti, 40GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home, with Laptop Stand
 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop 2023 Newest, 16" WQXGA 165Hz Display, Intel Core i9 12900H, RTX 3070 Ti, 40GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home, with Laptop Stand
By ASUS
$2,359.99
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Specs Comparison

Availability

ROG Zephyrus M2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
Released20192023
Release Date-Announced on January 04, 2022 (CES 2023)
Applicable Models-
  • 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
  • ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023)
  • ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604
  • ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604VI
  • ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604VY
  • ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604VZ
Generations

Exterior

ROG Zephyrus M2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
Dimensions14.17” x 9.92” x 0.74” (360 x 252 x 18.9 mm)13.98” x 9.69” x 0.78 ~ 0.88” (355 x 246 x 19.9 ~ 22.3 mm)
Weight4.18 lbs (1.9 kg)4.63 lbs (2.1 kg)
Colors
Brushed Black
Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Backlit chiclet keyboard
  • N-key rollover
  • RGB lighting
  • Aura Sync
  • Hotkeys (Volume down, volume up, mute, Armoury Crate)
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 Information-Optional AniMe Matrix™

Display

ROG Zephyrus M2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
Size15.6 Inches16 Inches
Info
  • 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080) IPS-level panel, 144Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, Pantone® Validated
  • 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080) IPS-level panel, 240Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, Pantone® Validated
16” QHD+ ROG Nebular HDR 240Hz Display
16:10 Aspect Ratio 2560 x 1600 IPS 240Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Pantone Validated 100% DCI-P3 G-Sync / Adaptive Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR

Ports

ROG Zephyrus M2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
ROG Zephyrus M Ports
Image Source: ASUS
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C
    DisplayPort™ 1.4 and Power Delivery.
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0b
  • 1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack
  • 1 x Audio Jack Mic-in
  • 1 x RJ45
  • 1 x Kensington Lock
2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 Ports
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Left (5)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (4)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x lock slot
    Kensington Lock

Internal Specs

ROG Zephyrus M2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
Processor
  1. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-9750H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 4.50 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.60 → 5.40 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-9750H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
DDR4 2666 MHz SDRAM.
8GB or 16GB on-board memory.
  • Slots 2 x SO-DIMM slots
  • Type DDR5 SDRAM
  • Speed 4800 MHz
  • Max 64GB
Discrete GraphicsROG Zephyrus M GU502GW
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 with 6GB GDDR6 VRAM
ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1980MHz at 115W (2030MHz at 140W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080
    12GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1665MHz at 120W (1715MHz at 145W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090
    16GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1505MHz at 145W (1455MHz at 145W with Dynamic Boost).
Storage
  • Single
    • 512GB 1TB
      M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
  • Dual
    • 512GB+512GB 1TB+1TB
      M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
      Supports RAID 0.
  • 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.

Connectivity

ROG Zephyrus M2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
Wi-FiIntel® 802.11ac (2x2) Gigabit Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet
  • Gigabit LAN
    Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
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Battery

ROG Zephyrus M2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
Size-90 Wh
4-cell Li-ion battery
Battery Life
  • Up to 7 hours and 47 minutes
    Web Browsing.
  • Up to 8 hours and 41 minutes
    Video Playback.
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Power Supply
  • 230W power adaptor
    Propriety charger.
  • Supports charging via USB-C
    Supports USB Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W.
  • 280W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.
  • Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.

Software

ROG Zephyrus M2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Windows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

ROG Zephyrus M2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
Camera
  • No Built-in camera.
  • Front-facing 1080p FHD camera.
    Top-mount front camera.
  • Built-in IR Camera. 
    For Windows Hello Facial Authentication.
Audio
  • 2 speakers with Smart AMP technology
  • Array Microphone
  • 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

ROG Zephyrus M2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
Sensors-IR Camera
Security-
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Kensington Lock
  • Windows Hello Facial Authentication
In the box-
  • ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023)
  • Barrel-type power adapter
  • ROG Backpack (optional)
  • ROG Fusion II 300 (optional)
  • ROG Gladius III Mouse P514 (optional)
  • 100W USB-C AC Adapter (optional)

Key Features

ROG Zephyrus M2023 ROG Zephyrus M16
At Glance
Released in
2019
16:0
15.6”
1080p 240Hz
Weight
4.18 lb
1.90 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C/12T, 2.60 → 4.50 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,044
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,880
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
2666 MHz DDR4
ROG Zephyrus M Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 2070
8GB GDDR6
Released in Early
2023
16:10 QHD+
16”
1600p 240Hz
Weight
4.63 lb
2.10 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
48GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4090
16GB GDDR6 145W Max

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