ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3). 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 ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Off black Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 51.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
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 ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, 1.7mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
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 USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint - 216 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number K8006W -
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