ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

sharp display resolution

strong processor performance

good battery life

affordable price

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

fewer connectivity options

average build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 29.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Off black Two-coat high bake paint finish, thixomolding (cover and keyboard frame), pale rose gold (base) | Natural silver (base), two-coat high bake paint finish, thixomolding (cover and keyboard frame)
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 16" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache AMD Freesync Technology
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
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 HP Wide Vision
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 43 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time - Typical usage: up to 10 hours
Video playback: up to 9.75 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, 1.7mm travel distance Gesture function, precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Plus
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP Connection Optimizer, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Adobe (1 month trial), HEVC Media Extension
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password HP Fast Charge
Compliant Standards - RED
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number K8006W be0034na
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