ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS M16 REVIEW: OVERPRICED AND UNDERPOWERED

Disinfected computer with inconsistent performance

I can't figure out how excited I was after testing the Zephyrus M16. It takes the excellent AMD-powered Zephyrus G15 skeleton and adds two things I'd most like to have on a PC: a 16:10 display case and a webcam. It sounds unusual on paper, but there is another important thing that sets the M16 apart from the G15: the Intel processor. Then revision M16 is not just an opportunity to evaluate a product from Asus. It's also an opportunity to answer a question I've been pondering since I recently first explored the G15 (and gave it the most outstanding rating I've given to a PC in my calling): how much of the greatness of the G15 has to do with Asus', and what does overall power have to do with it. and the power of AMD processors?


The M16 made a really clear decision: most of it belongs to AMD. The Zephyrus G15 leaves the M16 at a loss, not only in sheer speed and battery life, but in power per dollar. While the Zephyrus M16 has a number of benefits that will be critical to some, the Zephyrus G15 is by far the best incentive for most customers. The M16 has a beautiful frame with a champion showcase, but again, this is a real sketch of how far behind Intel is now valued as much as craftsmanship.


A good thing


16:10 QHD screen


There is a webcam


Incredible console


Lightweight and versatile


terrible things


Maximized on RTX 3060


Expensive in terms of its characteristics


Picky touchpad


Despite the screen and processor, the huge difference between the M16 and the G15 is cost. There are two M16 models on the Asus site: my test model ($ 1,849.99) with Core i9-11900H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD and 165Hz QHD presentation, plus a $ 1,449 pick with Core i7-11800H, RTX 3050 Ti, 512GB SSD and 1920 x 1200 144Hz showcase. (The latter is a little weird - 512GB isn't really that much for a gaming PC, and the 3050 Ti won't use a 144Hz screen for a lot of gaming.) A G15 with an RTX 3060 will. cheaper overall - $ 1,499 - although this model only has 512GB of storage, it also has a faster Ryzen 9 5900HS processor. For $ 1,849.99, you can get a G15 with performance indistinguishable from this M16 model, but the even more remarkable RTX 3070.


So from now on, the Intel-based M16 has a serious conflict over respect. What will the extra money bring you? For the most part, this is a screen.


If you're looking for a 165Hz QHD presentation with a 16:10 angle ratio (which allows Asus to pack a 16-inch laptop in a base that's slightly larger than most 15-inch gaming workstations), the Zephyrus is the place for you. The M16 is one of the few places where you will see it. Get that close to the G15 and you see the main difference: where the G15 has a huge and striking jaw, the M16 just has a bigger screen. The base border (at least the visible part) is missing and gives you a tangible amount of extra space when viewing a website page or viewing a post.


Vertical space on the side, but the screen is exceptional too. It's fantastic, the maximum power is 444 nits, and it's astounding, covering 100% sRGB, 86% Adobe RGB and 98% P3. It's fundamentally brighter than the G15's screen, and you can see the difference. Games and photos were amazing, with crisp tones and subtlety, and the matte surface erased all glare even in low light.


The M16 also has a slight advantage as an Intel platform as it can support Thunderbolt 4. It has a Thunderbolt 4 port, not counting Type-C, a forced port, an Ethernet jack, a headphone jack, an HDMI port, and USB. Port on the left and space for microSD, lock hole and USB-A on the right. It's a good choice, but I would like the gate to be more evenly distributed - seven out of 10 are on the left.


The M16 has another new element in the new Zephyrus lineup: the webcam. The webcam really is! Both the G15 and G14 lack this detail, and I really don't know why - although not everyone needs it, it would make the two workstations more appealing to anyone who, like me, made regular video calls. The M16 720p camera isn't awesome, but it's not terrible either, and that says a lot about a PC's webcam. I understood Zoom calls very clearly, and due to the noise that the amplifiers were dropping, I also lost my voice.


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