2021 ROG Zephyrus M16

- Tech Specs

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16

GU603HR-K8061R

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16

GU603HM-KR055T

Highlight Differences

Operating System

Windows 10 Pro - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Windows 10 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business

Processor

Intel® Core™ i9-11900H Processor 2.5 GHz (24M Cache, up to 4.9 GHz, 8 Cores)
Intel® Core™ i7-11800H Processor 2.3 GHz (24M Cache, up to 4.6 GHz, 8 Cores)

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Laptop GPU
With ROG Boost up to 1390MHz at 80W (100W with Dynamic Boost)
8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 Laptop GPU
With ROG Boost up to 1525MHz at 80W (95W with Dynamic Boost)
6GB GDDR6

Display

16-inch
QHD+ 16:10 (2560 x 1600, WQXGA)
IPS-level
Anti-glare display
DCI-P3: 100%
Refresh Rate: 165Hz
Response Time: 3ms
Adaptive-Sync
Pantone Validated
Optimus
16-inch
FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200, WUXGA)
IPS-level
Anti-glare display
sRGB: 100.00%
Adobe: 75.35%
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
Response Time: 3ms
Adaptive-Sync
Pantone Validated
Optimus

Memory

16GB DDR4 on board
16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM
Max Capacity: 48GB
16GB DDR4 on board
16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM
Max Capacity: 48GB

Storage

1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 Performance SSD
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 Performance SSD

Expansion Slots (includes used)

1x DDR4 SO-DIMM slot
2x M.2 PCIe
1x DDR4 SO-DIMM slot
2x M.2 PCIe

I/O Ports

1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (data speed up to 40Gbps)
1x RJ45 LAN port
1x card reader (microSD)
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (data speed up to 40Gbps)
1x RJ45 LAN port
1x card reader (microSD)

Keyboard and Touchpad

Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
Touchpad
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
Touchpad

Camera

720P HD camera
720P HD camera

Audio

Smart Amp Technology
Dolby Atmos
AI noise-canceling technology
Built-in array microphone
4x 2W woofer with Smart Amp Technology
2x 2W Tweeter
Smart Amp Technology
Dolby Atmos
AI noise-canceling technology
Built-in array microphone
4x 2W woofer with Smart Amp Technology
2x 2W Tweeter

Network and Communication

Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)

Battery

90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Power Supply

ø6.0, 240W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 5A, 100W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal
ø6.0, 240W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 5A, 100W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal

Weight

1.90 Kg (4.19 lbs)
1.90 Kg (4.19 lbs)

Dimensions (W x D x H)

35.5 x 24.3 x 1.99 ~ 1.99 cm (13.98" x 9.57" x 0.78" ~ 0.78")
35.5 x 24.3 x 1.99 ~ 1.99 cm (13.98" x 9.57" x 0.78" ~ 0.78")

Microsoft Office

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.

Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate_1 month (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate_1 month (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)

Security

Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
Kensington Security Slot™
BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
FingerPrint: YES
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
Kensington Security Slot™
BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
FingerPrint: YES

Included in the Box

ROG backpack
ROG Chakram Core mouse P511
TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 5A, 100W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal
ROG backpack
ROG Chakram Core mouse P511
TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 5A, 100W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal

Note

¹Upgrade timing may vary by device. Features and app availability may vary by region. Certain features require specific hardware (see https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications).
¹Upgrade timing may vary by device. Features and app availability may vary by region. Certain features require specific hardware (see https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications).
  • GU603HR-K8061R
  • GU603HM-KR055T
Product has High-Definition Multimedia Interface

Disclaimer

  • The actual version of HDMI 2.1 should be checked in the specifications page.
  • HDMI 2.0 was revised to HDMI 2.1 TMDS, and HDMI 2.1 was revised to HDMI 2.1 FRL effective from May 3, 2022.
  • Products certified by the Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada will be distributed in the United States and Canada. Please visit the ASUS USA and ASUS Canada websites for information about locally available products.
  • All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers. Products may not be available in all markets.
  • Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer to specification pages for full details. PCB color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice.
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  • Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.
  • The actual transfer speed of USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and/or Type-C will vary depending on many factors including the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment.