2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 vs. 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 and 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 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 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.
2023 vs. 2021
Intel Core i9-13900H inside 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 has a 78% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-11900H inside 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 is better than 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16.
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 weighed 4.19 pounds, 10% lighter than the 4.63 pounds 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16.
Weight | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
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Pound | 4.63 lbs. | 4.19 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.10 kg | 1.90 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 and 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.
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 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
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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 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
Released | 2023 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 04, 2022 (CES 2023) | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Exterior | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
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) | 4.19 lbs (1.9 kg) |
Colors | Black | Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Stealth Type Keyboard
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Chasis Information | Optional AniMe Matrix™ | - |
Display | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
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 | 16” WQXVGA 165Hz Display 16:10 Aspect Ratio 2560 x 1600 IPS 165Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Patone Validated 100% DCI-P3 |
Ports | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
Left (5)
Right (4)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| Up to 48GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM 1 x 16GB on-board memory and 1 x SO-DIMM slot up to 32GB of DDR4 SDRAM. |
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Connectivity | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 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 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
Size | 90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery | 90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery |
Battery Life | - | Up to 10 hours Video Playback. |
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Software | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate | Armoury Crate 1M Xbox Game Pass GameVisual Scenario Profiles |
Camera & Audio | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
Camera |
| HD Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720) camera. |
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Misc | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
Sensors | IR Camera | Fingerprint sensor on power button |
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Key Features | 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
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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 M16 was introduced by ASUS about two years earlier in mid-2021. It comes with an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6 80W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 and 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 have the same 16-inch display size. In addition, the 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 weighs 4.63 lbs. about 10% heavier than the 4.19 lbs. 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16. Moreover, measured at 13.98” x 9.69” x 0.78”, the 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16 is considerably more portable than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 at 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.88”.
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 the same number of ports and slots as the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 including a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB-C port, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 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 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16, 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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