ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

fast processing speeds

advanced cooling system

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

affordable price

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Eclipse grey Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
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 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
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 (GU603ZU) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete 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, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number N3003W -
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