ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) vs. LG gram 14Z90R

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) and LG gram 14Z90R. 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

LG gram 14Z90R Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 14Z90R based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery

high-resolution display

robust processing power

fast ssd storage

higher price range

limited gaming performance

no dedicated gpu

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) and LG gram 14Z90R
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) vs. LG gram 14Z90R Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) LG gram 14Z90R
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm 21.1 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2 kg 999 g
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy
Colour Eclipse grey Obsidian black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) LG gram 14Z90R
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - 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 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 99% DCI-P3, 95% DCI-P3
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, 60 Hz refresh rate
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) LG gram 14Z90R
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Cache 24 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) LG gram 14Z90R
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6000 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) LG gram 14Z90R
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) LG gram 14Z90R
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Face recognition, IR camera
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) LG gram 14Z90R
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 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) LG gram 14Z90R
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 28.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) LG gram 14Z90R
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) LG gram 14Z90R
Type Keyboard, touchpad Touchpad, 101 keys keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) LG gram 14Z90R
Slots - 2 x SSD (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
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (supports DisplayPort)
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) LG gram 14Z90R
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), LG On Screen Display 3, Alexa, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite, PCmover Professional, LG PC Manuals, LG Update & Recovery, LG Glance by Mirametrix, New Wallpaper, Intel Unison, Dolby Atmos sound, LG Lively Theme, LG Display Extension, LG Security Guard, Sync on Mobile, LG Smart Assistant 2.0
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) LG gram 14Z90R
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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 LED indicator
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810H
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number N3003W K.AA78A1
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