ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

slim, attractive design

good thermal management

versatile connectivity options

premium price tag

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

sharp full hd display

solid build quality

efficient thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14.5" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, four woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number KR007T 71G
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