ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

versatile connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

strong overall performance

decent connectivity options

competitive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

modest graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour - Quiet blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 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 - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Glossy, Pantone Validated, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, four woofers, array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Input AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Type Mouse, keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ASUS ROG backpack, ASUS ROG Impact Gaming Mouse Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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 System password, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards - SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Repairability Index - 7.5 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number K8055T L1030W
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