2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 vs. 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 and 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 is better than 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16.
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 supports a faster memory speed than the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16.
2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 is better than 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16.
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 weighed 4.41 pounds, 5% lighter than the 4.63 pounds 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16.
Weight | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Pound | 4.63 lbs. | 4.41 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.10 kg | 2.00 kg |
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 has more ports and slots count than the 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16. It has ten versus nine amount of ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16.
Ports | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
Total | 9 | 10 |
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16. It has eight versus seven commonly used ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16.
Ports | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | No | Yes |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 and 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16.
Both laptops supports up to 48GB of system memory.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Slots | x1 | x0,1 |
Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Release Date | Announced on January 04, 2022 (CES 2023) | Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023) |
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Exterior | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Dimensions | 13.98” x 9.69” x 0.78 ~ 0.88” (355 x 246 x 19.9 ~ 22.3 mm) | 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78 ~ 0.88” (355 x 243 x 19.9 ~ 22.3 mm) |
Weight | 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg) | 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg) |
Colors | Black | Eclipse Gray Moonlight White |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Stealth Type Keyboard
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Chasis Information | Optional AniMe Matrix™ |
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Display | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Size | 16 Inches | 16 Inches |
Info | 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 |
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Ports | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Right (4)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. |
Connectivity | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Size | 90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery | 90 Wh (4-cell Lithium-ion) |
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Software | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate | Armoury Crate |
Camera & Audio | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Misc | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Sensors | IR Camera |
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Warranty | - | Standard 1-year limited warranty |
Key Features | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Zephyrus M16, a 16-inch machine, in early-2023. It is powered by 14-core Intel Core i9-13900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.40 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 with 16GB GDDR6 145W Max.
On the other hand, we have the 16-inch ROG Zephyrus G16 was introduced by ASUS around the same time in early-2023. It comes with up to 14-core Intel Core i9-13900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.40 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6 120W Max.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 and 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 have the same 16-inch display size. In addition, the 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 weighs 4.63 lbs. about 4% heavier than the 4.41 lbs. 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16. Moreover, measured at 13.98” x 9.69” x 0.78”, the 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 is slightly bulkier than the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 at 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78”.
There are a toal number of 9 ports and slots available on 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16. That includes a power port, a Thunderbolt 4 port, an HDMI port, two USB-A ports, a headphone jack, a microSD card slot, a USB-C port, and a lock slot. With that said, it has a port or slot fewer than the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 that has a power port, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, two USB-A ports, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB-C port, a headphone jack, a microSD card slot, and a lock slot.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 supports up to 48GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16, it supports up to 48GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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