ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315). 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 ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) 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

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

good connectivity options

average display quality

mediocre battery life

limited graphics performance

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 36.29 cm x 23.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.78 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Off black Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Athlon Silver 7120U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 2 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - 3D Triple-level Cell (TLC) - Apacer
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, 1.7mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Interfaces 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
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number K8006W 24P
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