ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. Microsoft Surface

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and Microsoft Surface. 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

Microsoft Surface Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and Microsoft Surface
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. Microsoft Surface Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Microsoft Surface
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Off black Platinum
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Microsoft Surface
Screen Size (Type) 16" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Microsoft Surface
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Microsoft Surface
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
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) Microsoft Surface
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Microsoft Surface
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
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 -
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Microsoft Surface
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Microsoft Surface
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Microsoft Surface
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 39 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Microsoft Surface
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, 1.7mm travel distance Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Microsoft Surface
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/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Microsoft Surface
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Microsoft Surface
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password Fast charging
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number K8006W -
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