2022 Razer Blade 15 vs. 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between 2022 Razer Blade 15 and 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

2022 Razer Blade 15 Pros

Reasons that 2022 Razer Blade 15 is better than 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16.

Supports larger memory

The 2022 Razer Blade 15 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
2022 Razer Blade 15
64 GB
2022 ROG Zephyrus M16
48 GB

2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 over 2022 Razer Blade 15.

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2022 Razer Blade 15 and 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.

Memory type and speed
2022 Razer Blade 15 - 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.

Memory2022 Razer Blade 152022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Slots
x2
x0,1
TypeDDR5DDR5

Prices

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

Razer Blade 15 (Early 2022) Price
Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti - 12th Gen Intel 14-Core i9 CPU - 15.6” 4K UHD 144Hz - 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD - Windows 11 - CNC Aluminum - Chroma RGB - Thunderbolt 4
Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti - 12th Gen Intel 14-Core i9 CPU - 15.6” 4K UHD 144Hz - 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD - Windows 11 - CNC Aluminum - Chroma RGB - Thunderbolt 4
By Razer
$2,959.99
$3,999.99 26% OFF
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Gaming Laptop 2020: Intel Core i7-10875H 8-Core, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, 15.6” FHD 300Hz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, CNC Aluminum, Chroma RGB Lighting, Thunderbolt 3
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Gaming Laptop 2020: Intel Core i7-10875H 8-Core, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, 15.6” FHD 300Hz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, CNC Aluminum, Chroma RGB Lighting, Thunderbolt 3
By Razer
$1,864.00
Razer Skin Vinyl Laptop Wrap: Blade 15 - Full Wrap - Premium 3M Cast Vinyl - Scratch Resistant - Unique Designs & Finishes - Easy Application - Satin Flip - Grey
Razer Skin Vinyl Laptop Wrap: Blade 15 - Full Wrap - Premium 3M Cast Vinyl - Scratch Resistant - Unique Designs & Finishes - Easy Application - Satin Flip - Grey
By Razer
$85.37
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
$1,192.99
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
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop | 16" WUXGA IPS 165Hz | 12th Gen Intel 14-core i7-12700H | 16GB DDR5 1TB SSD | GeForce RTX 3060 6GB Graphic | Backlit Thunderbolt USB-C Win11Pro + HDMI Cable
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop | 16" WUXGA IPS 165Hz | 12th Gen Intel 14-core i7-12700H | 16GB DDR5 1TB SSD | GeForce RTX 3060 6GB Graphic | Backlit Thunderbolt USB-C Win11Pro + HDMI Cable
By Asus
$1,299.00

Availability

2022 Razer Blade 152022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Released20222022
Release DateAnnounced on January 04, 2022.Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022)
Pricing
  • $2,499.99
    i7-12800H 16GB 1TB RTX 3060 QHD 240Hz
  • $2,999.99
    i7-12800H 16GB 1TB RTX 3070 Ti QHD 240Hz
  • $3,699.99
    i7-12800H 16GB 1TB RTX 3080 Ti QHD 240Hz
  • $3,699.99
    i7-12800H 32GB 1TB RTX 3080 Ti FHD 360Hz
  • $3,999.99
    i9-12900H 32GB 1TB RTX 3080 Ti UHD 144Hz
  • 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
  • New Razer Blade 15
  • Razer Blade 15 (2022)
  • Razer Blade 15 (Early 2022)
  • 2022 Razer Blade 15
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Generations-

Exterior

2022 Razer Blade 152022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Dimensions13.98 x 9.25 x 0.67 inches (355 mm x 235 mm x 16.9 mm)13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78”  (355 x 243 x 19.9 mm)
Weight4.40 lbs. (2.02 kg)
4.59 lbs (2.08 kg) for 4K models.
4.41 lbs (2.0 kg)
Colors
Anodized Black
Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard.
    • Single-zone RGB powered by Razer Chroma™
    • Anti-ghosting keyboard
  • Precise Glass Touchpad
    • A large, clickable glass touchpad with Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.
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 InformationT6 CNC Aluminum, Anodized , Black with illuminated Razer Logo
  • 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

2022 Razer Blade 152022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Size15.6 Inches16 Inches
Info
  • 15.6” FHD 360Hz
    1920 x 1080 16:9 360Hz IPS 100% sRGB 2ms response time 4.9 mm side bezel individually factory calibrated matte-display.
  • 15.6” QHD 240Hz
    2560 x 1440 16:9 240Hz IPS 100% DCI-P3 2.5ms response time G-Sync 4.9 mm side bezel individually factory calibrated
  • 15.6” 4K UHD 144Hz
    3840 x 2160 16:9 144Hz IPS 100% DCI-P3 4ms response time 4.9 mm side bezel individually factory calibrated
  • 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

2022 Razer Blade 152022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Left
  • 1 x USB-C
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).
  • 2 x USB-A 
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).
  • 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack.
  • 1 x AC power port.
Right
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™️ 4
  • 1 x USB-A
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1
    Supports up to 4K@120Hz.
  • 1 x SD Card Reader 
    Supports UHS-II.
  • 1 x Kensington lock 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

2022 Razer Blade 152022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Processor
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12800H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.40 → 4.80 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.50 → 5.00 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. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12800H
    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
  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
MemoryMemory Slots
  • 2 x DDR5 SODIMM slots
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 4800 MHz
  • Memory Type: Non-ECC Single or Dual-Channel
  • Minimum Memory: 4GB
  • Maximum Memory: 64B
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 Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti - 8GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti - 16GB GDDR6
  • 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).
StorageStorage Slots
  • 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
    Supports single-sided NVMe Drive only.
Storage Configurations
  • Up to 2 x 2TB SSD
  • 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

2022 Razer Blade 152022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Wi-FiKiller® AX1690
Triple bands 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/az Bluetooth 5.2
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet- Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

2022 Razer Blade 152022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Size80Wh
Lithium-ion polymer battery.
90 Wh
4-cell Li-ion battery
Battery Life-Up to 10 hours
Video Playback.
Power Supply230W
Proprietary AC Adapter.
  • 280W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.
  • Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.

Software

2022 Razer Blade 152022 ROG Zephyrus M16
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Built-in AppsRazer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

2022 Razer Blade 152022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Camera
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera, 1080p FHD.
  • Windows® Hello built-in IR camera
  • 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.
Audio
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • 8 x Speakers
  • THX® Spatial Audio
  • 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port
  • Dolby® Atmos support, 7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
  • Built-in 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

2022 Razer Blade 152022 ROG Zephyrus M16
Sensors
  • IR Camera
IR Camera
Security
  • Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT) security embedded
  • Kensington™ Security Slot
  • Windows Hello IR Camera
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Kensington Lock
  • Windows Hello Facial Authentication
In the box
  • New Razer Blade 15
  • Power adapter + regional power cord
  • Micro-fiber cleaning cloth
  • Important Product Information Guide
  • 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)
Warranty
  • 1-year limited laptop warranty
  • 2-year limited battery warranty
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Key Features

2022 Razer Blade 152022 ROG Zephyrus M16
At Glance
Released in Early
2022
16:9 4K UHD
15.6”
2160p 144Hz
Weight
4.4 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
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3080 Ti
16GB GDDR6
Vapor Chamber
Cooling
Per-key RGB
Keyboard
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

Comparison Summary

2022 Razer Blade 15 vs. 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16

Razer has released the Blade 15, a 15.6-inch machine, in early-2022. It is powered by up to 14-core Intel Core i9-12900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 16GB GDDR6.

On the other hand, we have the 16-inch ROG Zephyrus M16 was introduced by ASUS around the same time in early-2022. It comes with up to 14-core Intel Core i9-12900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080Ti with 16GB GDDR6 100W TGP.

Geekbench 5 Single Core

2022 Razer Blade 151
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12800H1,70697.04%
2
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H1,758100.00%
2022 ROG Zephyrus M161
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H1,65894.31%
2
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H1,758100.00%
01,758

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

2022 Razer Blade 151
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12800H10,11884.13%
2
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H12,027100.00%
2022 ROG Zephyrus M161
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H11,77497.90%
2
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H12,027100.00%
012,027

The 2022 Razer Blade 15 has a 15.6-inch display which is quite similar size to the 16-inch 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16. In addition, The 2022 Razer Blade 15 weighs 4.4 lbs. about 0% lighter than the 4.41 lbs. 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16. Moreover, measured at 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.67”, the 2022 Razer Blade 15 is considerably more portable than the 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 at 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78”.

2022 Razer Blade 152022 ROG Zephyrus M16

Moving over to upgradability, Razer claims that the 2022 Razer Blade 15 supports up to 64GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with two 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 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16, it supports up to 48GB 4800 MHz DDR5 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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