ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no SSD standard

basic display quality

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

fast processing speeds

advanced cooling system

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm
Weight 2 kg 2 kg
Colour Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top) Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
CPU Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features ASUS Smart Gesture technology, chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included ASUS Splendid, ASUS USB Charger+, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ASUS WebStorage Sync Agent, McAfee Internet Security (Trial), ASUS GiftBox, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage), ICEsound, ASUS Smart Gesture -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift
Model Number - N3003W
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