ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor speed

full hd display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Off black Platinum grey | Midnight blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1366 x 768 (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% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz -
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Fixed focus
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
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 M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, 1.7mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number K8006W -
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