ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022)

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Thrill Your Senses
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94% screen-to-body ratio
Pro 16" display in an ultraslim 15" form factor

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Windows 11 Home
Up to GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti Laptop GPU with MUX Switch and 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H

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Large 90Wh battery keeps
you active anywhere

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Nebula Display:
16:10 aspect ratio, QHD 165Hz/3ms display & Pantone® Validation, 100% DCI-P3 & Dolby Vision

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ROG Intelligent Cooling with liquid metal thermal compound and 0dB Ambient cooling

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Six speakers powered by
Dolby Atmos® tech

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Product Guide

LOCAL REVIEWS

Disappear Into the Action

Near-rimless at a 94% screen-to-body ratio, the up to QHD 165Hz/3ms display is immersive and deep. High-FPS gameplay is richer with a balance of high-resolution detail and a 165Hz refresh rate. See full-spectrum color accuracy thanks to Pantone® validation and 100% of the DCI-P3 color space, ideal for gamers who also create. A tall 16:10 aspect ratio expands views, making it easy to keep critical commands close.​

Speedy
165Hz/3ms
Display
Sharp
QHD
Resolution
Vivid
100% DCI-P3
Color Space
Smooth
Adaptive-Sync
Technology
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ROG Nebula Display

ROG's Nebula Displays cover 100% of the DCI-P3 color space for vivid colors, are capable of 500 nits of brightness, and have high refresh rates for ultra-smooth motion in games. Adaptive-Sync and 3ms response times keep motion clear, while Pantone® Validation and Dolby Vision ensure you see content exactly as the creator intended. Plus, they're TÜV Certified for their low blue light and flicker reduction. In other words: they're the ultimate gaming laptop displays.

Dolby Vision

Scene to scene, frame to frame, Dolby Vision makes media look better. The technology improves on standard 4K high dynamic range (HDR) video, dynamically adjusting visuals to make every image in front of you richer, brighter, and livelier. Creators can film and edit their streams, videos, and other content in a format commonly used by industry professionals.

100% DCI-P3 color

While the sRGB color space is the standard for most digital visuals, it only represents about 75% of the DCI-P3 spectrum used for professional filmmaking. Displays with complete DCI-P3 coverage offer a wide color gamut and rich color, and let you see films and other media exactly the way they were meant to be experienced.

Pantone® Validated

Achieve true color confidence with Pantone® Validated displays. Each IPS-level panel is factory calibrated to guarantee that every color you see meets rigorous and globally recognized Pantone® Color Validation requirements. Superior color accuracy allows artists, designers, and content creators to do serious professional work and enjoy richer gaming visuals all on the same machine.

Adaptive-Sync Technology

Nothing breaks in-game immersion like stuttering and tearing. GPUs render frames at variable rates, but displays usually refresh at a constant clip, so they can get out of sync, causing visible hitching and artifacts that pull you out of the action. With Adaptive Sync, the refresh rate of the display synchronizes with the GPU’s frame rate to eliminate visual tearing, minimize stuttering, and reduce input lag. Get ready to experience gameplay that looks and feels more natural than ever.
Outperform Everyone

Speed, power, and portability achieve a perfect balance in the all-new 2022 Zephyrus M16. Its ultra-slim frame houses a powerful 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H CPU with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti Laptop GPU. With up to 48GB of DDR5 4800MHz RAM and up to 1TB of ultrafast PCIe® 4.0 storage, everyday work and multitasking is faster. Lightning-fast load times for demanding apps makes gaming and content creation speedier than ever.

 
Windows 11 Home
OS
NVIDIA® GeForce
RTX™ 3070 Ti
LAPTOP GPU
12th Gen Intel®
Core™ i9-12900H
CPU
Up to
1TB PCIe® 4.0
SSD
Supports up to
48GB
DDR5-4800 RAM
Up to
120W
GPU Power with Dynamic Boost

12th Gen Intel® Core™ CPU

Game, stream, and create at a professional level with up to a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H CPU. These high-performance CPUs are engineered to deliver enthusiast-level gameplay in smaller, slimmer, and more portable devices than ever. Clocking up to an astounding 5GHz and capable of activating 14-cores and 20-threads, gamers and creators can harness industry-leading power to blaze through the most demanding tasks.

GeForce RTX™ 30 Series

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs power the world’s fastest laptops for gamers and creators. They’re built with Ampere—NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX architecture—to give you the most realistic ray-traced graphics and cutting-edge AI features like NVIDIA DLSS. Plus, Max-Q Technologies unleash the power of AI to make thin, high-performance laptops that are faster and better than ever.

High-Speed Pcie® 4.0 SSD Storage

Games, applications, and large files load at warp speed on up to an ultrafast PCIe® 4.0 SSD. Up to 1TB of storage leaves loads of room for creative apps and tons of games, with space to spare for your professional portfolio. The second M.2 SSD slot supports up to PCIe® 4.0 and RAID 0, which gives you the flexibility to easily add more storage to boost total capacity or run a separate scratch disk to accelerate content creation.

Dual-Channel DDR5 Memory

With its powerful processor and support for up to 48GB of dual-channel DDR5 4800MHz memory, the ROG Zephyrus M16 breezes through heavy multitasking. This high speed RAM can smoothly handle simultaneous streaming, creating, and web browsing.

12th Gen Intel® Core™ CPU

Game, stream, and create at a professional level with up to a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H CPU. These high-performance CPUs are engineered to deliver enthusiast-level gameplay in smaller, slimmer, and more portable devices than ever. Clocking up to an astounding 5GHz and capable of activating 14-cores and 20-threads, gamers and creators can harness industry-leading power to blaze through the most demanding tasks.

GeForce RTX™ 30 Series

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs power the world’s fastest laptops for gamers and creators. They’re built with Ampere—NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX architecture—to give you the most realistic ray-traced graphics and cutting-edge AI features like NVIDIA DLSS. Plus, Max-Q Technologies unleash the power of AI to make thin, high-performance laptops that are faster and better than ever.

High-Speed Pcie® 4.0 SSD Storage

Games, applications, and large files load at warp speed on up to an ultrafast PCIe® 4.0 SSD. Up to 1TB of storage leaves loads of room for creative apps and tons of games, with space to spare for your professional portfolio. The second M.2 SSD slot supports up to PCIe® 4.0 and RAID 0, which gives you the flexibility to easily add more storage to boost total capacity or run a separate scratch disk to accelerate content creation.

Dual-Channel DDR5 Memory

With its powerful processor and support for up to 48GB of dual-channel DDR5 4800MHz memory, the ROG Zephyrus M16 breezes through heavy multitasking. This high speed RAM can smoothly handle simultaneous streaming, creating, and web browsing.
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BOOST PERFORMANCE WITH AI.

NVIDIA DLSS gives games a speed boost with uncompromised image quality. Crank up the settings and resolution for an even better visual experience.
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MORE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

Ray Tracing is the holy grail of graphics. It simulates how light behaves in the real-world to produce the most realistic and immersive graphics for gamers and creators - and runs fast thanks to 2nd gen RT Cores.
NVIDIA Max-Q rendering

OPTIMIZED POWER AND PERFORMANCE

NVIDIA Max-Q is a suite of technologies powered by AI that optimize laptops to deliver high performance in thin form factors.

MUX switch

Modern gaming laptops use powerful, dedicated graphics chips for high performance—but most route those frames through the CPU's integrated graphics before reaching the display. This offers better battery life, but prevents your GPU from giving its absolute best performance. So we're bringing a MUX switch to all 2022 ROG laptops. For competitive games, you can switch to a direct GPU mode that reduces latency and boosts performance by an average of 9%.
16” Display In A 15” Chassis

A streamlined design fits a 16” display in a 15” ultra slim chassis. Lighter and smaller than predecessors by up to 5%, the Zephyrus M16 blends full-sized convenience and portability.

Soft-Touch Coating

Soft-touch paint covers the palm rest, minimizing smudges and fingerprints with a thin coating that helps sustain the sleek styling and subtle sparkle through to the end of the day.

16” Display In A 15” Chassis

A streamlined design fits a 16” display in a 15” ultra slim chassis. Lighter and smaller than predecessors by up to 5%, the Zephyrus M16 blends full-sized convenience and portability.

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”

Soft-Touch Coating

Soft-touch paint covers the palm rest, minimizing smudges and fingerprints with a thin coating that helps sustain the sleek styling and subtle sparkle through to the end of the day.

180° Ergolift

Open up more viewing angles with the 180° ErgoLift hinge. Typical laptops have a limited range of motion, but the Zephyrus M16 lets you flip the screen all the way back, so it’s easy to share with a group or get the perfect angle for yourself.

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.

Intelligent Cooling Improves Your Experience

Liquid Metal thermal compound keeps your CPU cool, while redesigned Arc Flow Fans™ spin 84 blades to generate impressive airflow and minimal noise. ROG Armoury Crate software switches seamlessly between operating modes to optimize performance and acoustics for the task at hand.

Thermal Grizzly
Liquid Metal
thermal compound
84-blade
Arc Flow
fans
Targeted
Airflow
with Internal Blast Cooling
Comprehensive
6 heatpipes
coverage

Keep Your CPU Cool With Liquid Metal

Liquid Metal compound from Thermal Grizzly reduces CPU temperatures by up to 10°C compared to standard thermal paste. Applying it onto CPUs is delicate work, so ROG commissioned custom equipment to automate the process with mechanical precision, and designed a patented internal fence to contain the compound.

0dB Ambient Cooling, Zero Distractions

Enjoy truly silent cooling under light workloads with 0dB Ambient Cooling. In the Silent operating mode, the cooling system switches off all fans during everyday tasks to dissipate heat passively. This lets you concentrate on your work and immerse yourself in movies with less distraction. If CPU or GPU temperatures increase, the fans automatically switch on again.

Upgraded Arc Flow Fans™ Move More Air With Less Noise

Slim chassis leave little room for cooling, so we enhance every aspect of our Arc Flow fans. Traditional fan blades have a single thickness from base to tip. Our 84-blade Arc Flow Fans™ have a variable thickness design, down to 0.1mm at the tip. This approach reduces resonance and turbulence, moving up to 13% more air.*

*Compared to previous 83-blade ROG fan design, as tested internally by ASUS.

Targeted Airflow with Internal Blast Cooling

Internal Blast Cooling uses precisely calculated cutouts in the chassis to direct airflow toward internal components. When compared to more traditional designs, this allows for more efficient cooling, reducing CPU and GPU temperatures by up to 6°C. Lower temperatures mean higher sustained boost clocks during intense gaming sessions.

Up To 6 Comprehensive Heatpipes Have You Covered

6 heatpipes pull heat away from not only the CPU, GPU and VRAM, but also the VRM circuitry supplying them with power. Reducing the temperature of these components helps improve long-term stability and reliability.

0.1mm Ultra Thin Fins For The Win

Thermal energy is dissipated by four heatsinks in the flanks. Each one is lined with ultra-thin fins as slim as 0.1mm, allowing higher density and lower air resistance than typical fins that are twice as thick. 256 heatsink fins totaling 103385.5mm2 of surface area guide airflow in multiple directions and minimize interference from the ErgoLift design.

Scenario Profiles Give You The Right Cooling At The Right Time

Scenario Profiles automatically change operating modes to optimize performance and acoustics for different games and applications. Turbo mode uses the highest fan speed and clocks to sustain maximum speed, Performance mode adjusts the clocks and cooling to lower noise levels for gaming, and Silent mode runs even quieter for lighter work and entertainment. You can customize Scenario Profiles to seamlessly switch modes based on your preferences, or use a keyboard shortcut to change modes manually.

Keep Your CPU Cool With Liquid Metal

Liquid Metal compound from Thermal Grizzly reduces CPU temperatures by up to 10°C compared to standard thermal paste. Applying it onto CPUs is delicate work, so ROG commissioned custom equipment to automate the process with mechanical precision, and designed a patented internal fence to contain the compound.

0dB Ambient Cooling, Zero Distractions

Enjoy truly silent cooling under light workloads with 0dB Ambient Cooling. In the Silent operating mode, the cooling system switches off all fans during everyday tasks to dissipate heat passively. This lets you concentrate on your work and immerse yourself in movies with less distraction. If CPU or GPU temperatures increase, the fans automatically switch on again.

Upgraded Arc Flow Fans™ Move More Air With Less Noise

Slim chassis leave little room for cooling, so we enhance every aspect of our Arc Flow fans. Traditional fan blades have a single thickness from base to tip. Our 84-blade Arc Flow Fans™ have a variable thickness design, down to 0.1mm at the tip. This approach reduces resonance and turbulence, moving up to 13% more air.*

*Compared to previous 83-blade ROG fan design, as tested internally by ASUS.

Targeted Airflow with Internal Blast Cooling

Internal Blast Cooling uses precisely calculated cutouts in the chassis to direct airflow toward internal components. When compared to more traditional designs, this allows for more efficient cooling, reducing CPU and GPU temperatures by up to 6°C. Lower temperatures mean higher sustained boost clocks during intense gaming sessions.

Up To 6 Comprehensive Heatpipes Have You Covered

6 heatpipes pull heat away from not only the CPU, GPU and VRAM, but also the VRM circuitry supplying them with power. Reducing the temperature of these components helps improve long-term stability and reliability.

0.1mm Ultra Thin Fins For The Win

Thermal energy is dissipated by four heatsinks in the flanks. Each one is lined with ultra-thin fins as slim as 0.1mm, allowing higher density and lower air resistance than typical fins that are twice as thick. 256 heatsink fins totaling 103385.5mm2 of surface area guide airflow in multiple directions and minimize interference from the ErgoLift design.

Scenario Profiles Give You The Right Cooling At The Right Time

Scenario Profiles automatically change operating modes to optimize performance and acoustics for different games and applications. Turbo mode uses the highest fan speed and clocks to sustain maximum speed, Performance mode adjusts the clocks and cooling to lower noise levels for gaming, and Silent mode runs even quieter for lighter work and entertainment. You can customize Scenario Profiles to seamlessly switch modes based on your preferences, or use a keyboard shortcut to change modes manually.
Sink Into Sublime Sound

Streaming, recording, and gaming are streamlined with the Zephyrus M16’s multi-faceted audio system. Boasting Dolby Atmos® technology, twin tweeters and dual force-canceling woofers offer beautifully balanced acoustics. A customizable 3D mic array captures audio in a variety of scenarios, while Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation clarifies sound from your feed and incoming feeds as well.

Immersive
6 speakers
setup
Dual
Force-Canceling
woofers
Versatile
3D Mic
array
Two-Way AI
Noise-Cancelation
technology

Dual Force-Canceling Woofers

Woofers produce low frequencies that define bass and help create a richer, more dynamic soundscape for your audio. Sounds at such low frequencies typically produce stronger, more noticeable vibrations. In order to minimize resonance in the smaller chassis, the Zephyrus M16 deploys woofers in pairs that are slightly offset to cancel each others’ vibrations.

3D Mic Array

Three modes for the integrated microphone array give you greater control over your input. Cardioid mode captures sound from right in front of the laptop, while minimizing input from the back, making it ideal for streaming and gaming. Stereo mode uses right and left channels to record a wider soundscape for live music or other immersive experiences. Omnidirectional mode picks up sound from all directions equally for clearer group conference calls.
AI Noise-Cancelation
CARDIOID
SREREO
OMNI

Dual Force-Canceling Woofers

Woofers produce low frequencies that define bass and help create a richer, more dynamic soundscape for your audio. Sounds at such low frequencies typically produce stronger, more noticeable vibrations. In order to minimize resonance in the smaller chassis, the Zephyrus M16 deploys woofers in pairs that are slightly offset to cancel each others’ vibrations.

3D Mic Array

Three modes for the integrated microphone array give you greater control over your input. Cardioid mode captures sound from right in front of the laptop, while minimizing input from the back, making it ideal for streaming and gaming. Stereo mode uses right and left channels to record a wider soundscape for live music or other immersive experiences. Omnidirectional mode picks up sound from all directions equally for clearer group conference calls.
AI Noise-Cancelation
CARDIOID
SREREO
OMNI
Lighter. Slimmer. More Portable

Game, stream, and code anywhere. Ultrafast Thunderbolt™ 4 lets you connect conveniently on the fly to the latest devices, like powerful external GPUs or docking stations. Type-C charging lets you top off your charge from portable power packs, so you can stop scrambling for a socket when your battery gets low. Unplug and unwind with up to 10 hours of battery life. Get a solid connection even in crowded networks with WiFi 6E.

*Battery tests conducted by ASUS using the default video playback scenario.
Test configuration: ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZW, QHD 165Hz LCD panel, Intel® Core™ i9-12900H, GeForce RTX 3070Ti, 1TB PCIe® 4.0 x4 SSD.
Test settings: WiFi enabled without connecting Access Point, the display brightness set to 150 nits.

Expansive
90Wh
battery
50% in 30 mins
Fast Charging
technology
Versatile
Thunderbolt™ 4
with Type-C charging
Up to
10 hours
video playback

WiFi 6E

Ultrafast WiFi 6E (802.11ax) lets you game reliably at LAN speeds wherever compatible connections are available. Network connectivity is faster and more efficient, which is especially useful in crowded spaces where traffic is high. WiFi 6E also boasts an updated Target Wake Time mechanism that extends battery life and a new WPA3 security standard that improves wireless protection. *Unless otherwise stated, claimed WiFi speeds are based on theoretical performance. Actual performance may vary in real-world situations.

Thunderbolt™ 4

With 4X the throughput of USB 3.1, Thunderbolt™ 4 offers fast connectivity to the latest devices. Recharge from power packs with Type-C charging, so you can stay up on the go. Hook up an external GPU to amp up your graphics power for Ultra HD gaming or 3D rendering. Support for DisplayPort 1.4 lets you connect two 4K displays at 60Hz, or one 8K UHD TV or monitor for immersive visuals.

Integrated Webcam

Our integrated webcam makes it more convenient to stream and create content on the go. Using a blend of IR and 3DNR technology, this camera combo reduces noise and increases fidelity. Windows Hello support makes logging into your laptop a breeze, even in low light scenarios.
A Stroke Of Genius

Maintain a low profile with a new Stealth Type keyboard that keeps keystrokes under 30dB. Input complex commands at speed with N-key rollover that ensures every press is registered, and Overstroke technology that lowers each key’s actuation point for effortless input. Navigation is also smoother and easier with a touchpad that’s more accurate and 20% larger than the previous generation, putting precision navigation at your fingertips.

*30dB as tested internally by ASUS, noise level may differ by product usage.

 
Stealth Type
keyboard
 
1.7mm
travel distance
 
Overstroke
technology

Bigger Glass Touchpad

Power
HDMI 2.0b
RJ45
USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0
3.5mm Audio Jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
MicroSD (UHS-II)​
Comprehensive Connectivity
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
① Power
② HDMI 2.0b
③ RJ45
④ USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
⑤ USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with Thunderbolt 4
⑥ USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0
⑦ 3.5mm Audio Jack
⑧ MicroSD (213MB/s)
⑨ USB 3.2 Gen 2

A variety of I/O ports keep you connected and let you stay productive no matter where you are. The ultra-versatile Thunderbolt™ 4 port with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0 is joined by two USB 3.2 Type-A ports for a gaming mouse, gamepad, and other accessories. A microSD slot makes it easy for creators to shoot, edit, and process massive images and videos anywhere.

Unified System Tuning and Personalization
Armoury Crate
ROG Armoury Crate unifies system and lighting controls to put essential settings at your fingertips in a single utility. You can easily define and customize Scenario Profiles that automatically make adjustments when you launch your favorite titles.

* Interface may vary by version.
GameVisual
ROG GameVisual software offers six expertly tuned graphic modes designed to optimize your visual experience for specific game genres. First Person Shooter (FPS) mode, for example, enhances visibility in dark environments, allowing you to get the drop on any enemies lurking in the shadows. Use GameVisual to get the best experience for every game in your library.
Scenario Profiles
Automatic switching between Silent, Performance, and Turbo modes is just the beginning for Scenario Profiles. You can also define application-specific preferences for other vital system settings, like the lighting configuration, whether the Windows key or touchpad are enabled. Armoury Crate makes adjustments in an instant to best fit the task at hand, and you can configure each profile exactly how you want.
Gear up and Game
Game in style with ROG accessories. Navigate precisely with the ROG Chakram Core mouse. Immerse in rich, true-to-life sound with the ROG Delta gaming headset. Top off your charge on the go with up to a 100W PD adapter. Carry it all with you in a durable, RGB-accented 15” ROG Ranger backpack.

*Bundled peripherals may vary according to regions. Please check with local vendors for exact offers.
ROG Backpack
Delta Core Headphone
100W Adapter
Chakram Core Mouse
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