If you are looking for a gaming laptop to handle latest games and demanding applications easily, Asus Rog Zephyrus G16 will be a good choice. This GU603VV model has impressive set of specs. This is the recreation of the popular Zephyrus M16 2022 cover with highly optimized hardware combination. For affordable lower and mid-tier configurations Rog Zephyrus G16 is very competitive as a lightweight all-purpose laptop with a big 16-inch display. In here we are going to analyze weather this beast is worth buying for the given price?
First of all let see the specs in Zephyrus G16
| 2023 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU603VV | |
| Processor | Intel 13th gen Raptor Lake, Core i9-13900H |
| Video | Intel UHD + Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 8GB (up to 120W with Dynamic Boost)
with MUX, Advanced Optimus, GSync |
| Display | 16-inch, 16:10, non-touch, matte,
Nebula QHD+ 2560 x 1600 px IPS, 240Hz 3ms, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3 on some configurations FHD+ 1920 x 1200 px IPS, 165Hz, 300-nits, 100% sRGB on others |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD (Micron 2400) – 2x M.2 PCI 4.0 x4 slots |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR4-3200 (16GB onboard, 1x DIMM) |
| Connectivity | WIFI 6E (Intel AX211) 2×2 with Bluetooth 5.2, Gigabit Lan |
| Ports | 2x USB-A 3.2 gen2, HDMI 2.1 FRL, headphone & mic, LAN, UHS-II microSD card reader, Lock
1x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 (via iGPU), 1x USB-C gen2 with data, video, power (via dGPU) |
| Battery | 90Wh, 240 W power adapter + USB-C charging up to 100W |
| Size | 355 mm or 13.98” (w) x 243 mm or 9.57″ (d) x 1.99 – 22.3 mm or .78” – 88 (h) |
| Weight | 2.05 kg (4.51lbs) for the laptop.
.72 kg (1.58 lbs) for the 240W main power brick and cables, .40 kg (.9 lbs) for the 100W USB-C charger and cables, both EU versions |
| Extras | 6x speakers, single-zone RGB backlit keyboard, HD 720p IR webcam, 180 hinges, available in Moonlight White or Eclipse Grey |
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Design and Build Quality
This is mix of design form the previously issued laptops which called Zephyrus G15 and Zephyrus M16. Mostly this is considered as a compact and lightweight laptop by watching size and weight section in the above specification it proves that. So it makes easy to carry around with you wherever you go. The main body consist with magnesium alloys and has a rougher, rough texture to it. Lid is made from aluminum. The keyboard is backlit and has an organized (well-spaced keys) easy layout. The touchpad has sharp response and smoothness, making it easy to navigate over the entire screen effectively. The laptop also comes with a built-in fingerprint reader to provide extra layer of security. Here it comes with a several connectivity options including USB type C, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0 with headphone jack. For fast and reliable wireless connectivity this consists with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
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Display
As many laptops in the market there is no mini LED option in its screen. Instead it includes a 16-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS panel that offers stunning visuals with excellent color accuracy, refresh rate(165Hz), contrast and adaptive sync technology. It helps to sync display’s refresh rate with the graphics card to eliminate screen tearing and stuttering.
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Performance
Thanks to Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 powerful Intel Core i9-11900H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD which provides plenty of storage with fast boot and load times speed make this laptop a performance beast. The results after testing games like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Cyberpunk 2077 are magnificent. Games worked without any lag or stuttering. The Core i9 processor stabilizes at 105W of sustained power on the Turbo setting, with temperatures of around 90 C and scores just shy of 3000 points. Switching over to the Performance profile translates in the CPU. There are excellent results compared to other portable performance notebooks and 25-30% faster than the previous-gen Core i9 and Ryzen 9 in similar ROG laptops of the 2022 generation.
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Battery Life
When considering battery life Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 has decent battery life, but we can’t say it is exceptional. After running few tests the calculated time limit for use out of a single charge with moderate use nearly 6 hours. Actually it’s not bad and also want to mention it’s above the average of a gaming laptop. It’s better to use laptop keep in plugged when it necessary to do work with gaming or other demanding tasks.
Overall, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is a pretty decent gaming laptop that delivers performance that can satisfy users. As identifies pros we can say stylish design, fair ergonomics and stunning display make it a great choice for gamers and professionals alike. Long battery life, excellent audio, updated hardware, good inputs and IO can be also mention as pros. Loud fans on turbo, 8GB partially soldered onboard RAM, untidy placement of status LEDs and redirecting the air towards the screen can considered as cons. But overall, if you’re expecting better gaming experience with high-end gaming laptop, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is definitely worth considering.
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Source: ultrabookreview.com