ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4). 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 ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

good keyboard feel

ample connectivity options

average display quality

mediocre battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Off black Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 - 300 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, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 36 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, 1.7mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
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 ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number K8006W -
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