Zephyrus G14 vs G15 vs M16 vs Duo 16: What's the difference between ROG's Zephyrus laptops?
At ROG, we provide gamers with incredible machines that push the limits of possibility. Our Zephyrus family is the perfect marriage of style, portability, and performance. Inspired by the Greek god of the west wind, Zephyrus laptops are light and airy, with a sense of style and refinement that suits libraries and LAN parties alike.
The Zephyrus G14, G15, M16, and Duo 16 all offer sophisticated and portable designs with serious gaming horsepower. However, there are a few key differences between the models:
- The Zephyrus G14 features a 14-inch display for an ultra-compact form factor. The G15, M16, and Duo 16 feature larger screens, though the 16-inch displays in the M16 and Duo 16 are packed into a 15-inch chassis to retain slim portability.
- The Zephyrus G14, M16 and Duo 16 all offer our Nebula Display, while the Duo 16 also features the Mini LED-based Nebula HDR Display for intense HDR visuals.
- The Zephyrus G14, G15, and Duo 16 all use AMD 6000 series processors, while the Zephyrus M16 uses a 12th-gen Intel processor.
- The Zephyrus G14 features up to an AMD Radeon 6800S GPU for an all-AMD machine.
- The larger machines feature higher-wattage graphics chips for even better performance, with the Zephyrus G15 packing up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 and the M16 and Duo 16 going up to an RTX 3080 Ti.
- The Zephyrus Duo 16 has a second 4K display that rises above the keyboard for multi-monitor gaming and productivity.
Those are the basic differences, but there’s so much more. Let’s dive a bit deeper into each model in the Zephyrus family so that you can pick the right one for you.
The Zephyrus G14: blending gaming prowess with go-anywhere portability
As the smallest member of the lineup, the Zephyrus G14 is the ideal choice for someone who stays on the move. Weighing in at just 1.72kg, this svelte machine will easily fit in even space-conscious bags and backpacks, and is light enough to carry all day. Despite its compact form factor, the G14 boasts a 16:10 QHD Nebula Display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. We consider these the most fundamental features of a modern gaming display, allowing every movie, show, or game to pop right off the screen. And of course, the Zephyrus G14 continues to feature the iconic AniMe Matrix™ display on the rear of the lid, an array of 1,449 Mini LEDs that enables endless creativity with custom animations and status messages.
While most devices this thin and light sacrifice power for size, the G14 is still a gaming machine at heart, so we took great lengths to pack a powerful CPU and GPU in this compact package. Featuring up to an AMD R9 6900HS processor and an AMD Radeon RX 6800S mobile GPU, the G14 can easily deliver high performance in all of the latest AAA and esports titles you’ve been waiting to play. And as an all-AMD machine, the G14 can leverage technologies like Smartshift and Smart Access Memory for an extra performance edge. By dynamically adjusting CPU and GPU power on the fly, and granting the CPU full access to the GPU’s entire VRAM, you’ll get the most out of your machine every single moment you’re gaming.
How did we pack all of this hardware into a 14-inch chassis? It's all thanks to the latest Intelligent Cooling technologies: ROG engineers added liquid metal thermal compound to both the CPU and GPU, and covered half the internal components with a custom vapor chamber that dissipates heat better than conventional heat pipe designs. Paired with our Arc Flow Fans™, we were able to increase the power budget by 25W from the previous generation G14, without increasing chassis size or sacrificing acoustics. If you need a machine that can move with you, the G14 is the clear choice.
| ROG Zephyrus G14 | |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS |
| GPU |
AMD Radeon RX 6800S |
| Display |
QHD 120Hz/3ms 100% DCI-P3 |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR5 4800MHz |
| Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
| I/O |
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C |
| Battery | 76Wh |
| Size |
312 x 227 x 19.5mm (with AniMe Matrix™) |
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The Zephyrus G15: Laser-focused ultraportable gaming
Maybe you like the idea of the G14, but you want a larger display for immersive visuals and even more GPU grunt. The Zephyrus G15 might be the device you’ve been looking for. Powered up in every way, the G15 boasts a larger and faster 15-inch QHD screen with a blistering 240Hz refresh rate, guaranteeing exceptional motion clarity in even the fastest paced games. The G15 is turbocharged under the hood as well, boasting up to a Ryzen 9 6900HS CPU and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. Power, portability, and agility in a sleek chassis that weighs less than 2 kilograms. That’s the promise of the Zephyrus G15.
Perhaps you’re a programmer by day, and gamer by night. The extra real estate on a 15-inch screen can do wonders for your workflow, and the 240Hz QHD panel will make every game you launch an immersive experience. For the video editors and content creators, 100% DCI-P3 coverage means you can trust the color accuracy of your edits, with more than enough horsepower to stream and render the export videos. With support for up to 48GB of next generation blazing fast 4800MHz DDR5 memory and dual M.2 slots, the G15 can chew through any project and has room to easily accommodate your growing game library. If you’re a serious gamer, but you need a machine that you can easily take on the go when you need it, the Zephyrus G15 might just be the laptop for you.
| ROG Zephyrus G15 | |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS AMD Ryzen 9 6800HS |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| Display | QHD 240Hz/3ms 100% DCI-P3 QHD 165Hz/3ms 100% DCI-P3 |
| Memory | Up to 48GB DDR5 4800MHz |
| Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
| I/O | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1x 2.5G LAN RJ45 1x HDMI 2.0b 1x MicroSD card reader 1x 3.5mm audio combo jack 1x Power (DC) input port 1x Kensington Lock |
| Battery | 90Wh |
| Size | 355 x 243.5 x 19.9mm 1.9kg |
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The Zephyrus M16: For the creative gamer
For gamers with hobbies and passions that go beyond gaming into creative pursuits like 3D animation, photography, and filmmaking, the Zephyrus M16 beckons. If you’re a photo editor on the move in need of a color-accurate editing machine, or a video editor who needs to maximize the screen size of your mobile editing station, the M16’s display gives you the canvas you need. We fit a stunning 16-inch QHD display into a chassis that’s more the size of traditional 15-inch laptops by shrinking the bezels down to a nearly rimless 94% screen-to-body ratio. For vivid, standout colors, the screen covers 100% of the cinema-grade DCI-P3 color space. And its buttery-smooth 165Hz refresh rate means that you enjoy fluid animation in games and 3D rendering alike.
Flagship horsepower for gaming and creating alike comes courtesy of an Intel processor, up to the Core i9-12900H CPU. This potent chip uses a blend of performance and efficiency cores to give you the snappy, responsive power you need for editing alongside the sheer multi-threaded muscle you need for quick exports and renders. Since many of today’s most popular creative apps can take advantage of GPU resources, the M16’s graphics options go all the way up to a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU. Of course, this top-of-the-line chip serves up exceptional gaming experiences, too.
With up to a 2TB NVMe SSD, a second slot to add another drive, and support for up to 48GB of DDR5 RAM, the M16 can pull double duty as a full fledged mobile gaming machine or editing workstation without breaking a sweat. As with the G15, liquid metal thermal compound, six heatpipes, and Arc Flow Fans keep the machine running cool and quiet in any scenario. Finally, the M16 gives you the full range of wired and wireless connectivity options you need for your gaming and creation setup with features like a Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port and Wi-Fi 6E.
| ROG Zephyrus M16 | |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9-12900H Intel Core i7-12700H |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti |
| Display | QHD 165Hz/3ms 100% DCI-P3 Full HD 165Hz/3ms 100% sRGB |
| Memory | Up to 48GB DDR5 4800MHz |
| Storage | Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
| I/O | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1x 2.5G LAN RJ45 1x HDMI 2.0b 1x MicroSD card reader 1x 3.5mm audio combo jack 1x Power (DC) input port 1x Kensington Lock |
| Battery | 90Wh |
| Size | 355 x 243.5 x 19.9mm 1.9kg |
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The Zephyrus Duo 16: For those who need it all
Multiple displays enhance a myriad of tasks. Maybe you’re a Twitch streamer, and you need to keep an eye on your chat and streaming app. Maybe you’re a game developer, musician, or 3D animator, and you need additional space to arrange the controls and menus of your favorite apps. Or maybe you like to put your game on one screen and your squad’s video chat app on the other.
With the Zephyrus Duo 16, you can take the multitasking power of a second screen no matter where you go. This boundary-shattering device boasts not one, but two displays, starting with multiple groundbreaking options for the main 16-inch panel. Whether you opt for the mind-blowing Nebula HDR Display with Mini LED technology or the Dual Spec Panel for high resolution and refresh gaming, you're sure to be immersed in your games like never before.
Then, the secondary display amps this machine up even further: A 14-inch 3840x1100 touchscreen panel that gave the Duo 16 its name, ROG ScreenPad Plus unlocks flexibility and multitasking potential unheard of on a laptop. As you stream you can keep your OBS settings, live chat, and stream information all within sight. If you're editing video, you can keep your project libraries, notes, and edit panes visible without sacrificing precious timeline space on your main display. For gamers, resources like wikis, guides, tutorial videos, and crafting recipes can all be kept at the forefront. Windows 11 treats ROG ScreenPad Plus the same way it would handle an external monitor, so drag and drop functions and resizing is seamless. If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could see these pages without alt-tabbing out,” the Zephyrus Duo 16 has entered the chat.
With up to an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX CPU and an NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU with a max TGP of 165W, the Duo 16 is a no-compromises gaming and content creation machine. Paired with dual 2TB NVMe SSDs in a RAID 0 array, with up to 64GB of 4800MHz DDR5 RAM, there is no amount of multitasking or AAA gaming that this machine can’t handle.
The second screen does more than just power up your workflow, thanks to an innovative hinge that slides back while rising to keep the screens flush. Once elevated, the Duo 16 has access to more fresh air than a traditional machine, which allowed us to pack the machine with flagship hardware. Paired with 84-blade Arc Flow Fans and Thermal Grizzly’s cutting-edge Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal, the Zephyrus Duo 16 stays cool and quiet without dropping an ounce of performance. The Duo 16 is the perfect companion for a gamer who accepts no compromises.
| ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 | ||
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| CPU |
AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX |
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| GPU |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
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| Display |
QHD 165Hz/3ms Mini LED 100% DCI-P3 |
QHD 165Hz/3ms Mini LED 100% DCI-P3 |
| Second Display |
4K 60Hz ROG ScreenPad™ Plus |
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| Memory | Up to 64GB DDR5 4800MHz | |
| Storage | Up to 4TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD | |
| I/O |
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C |
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| Battery | 90Wh | |
| Size |
355 x 265.9 x 20.5mm |
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Zephyrus: Lighter, quieter, and more refined machines
High performance gaming laptops don’t need to be large, or heavy, or loud. Inspired by the Greek god of the west wind, the Zephyrus family delivers Olympic-level gaming performance in whisper quiet and portable chassis. If you only need one machine for work and play, and don’t like to make any compromises, your next laptop should be a Zephyrus.
