ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

efficient multitasking capabilities

above-average price

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

lightweight for portability

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest processing power

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.29 cm 32.53 cm x 21.65 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Eclipse grey Abyss blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - TN
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Colour Gamut, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 4 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Interfaces HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Armoury Crate Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Carbon Footprint - 250 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number N3009W -
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