ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX). 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 S17 (GX701LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

innovative cooling system

premium build quality

excellent audio output

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

average battery life

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, portable design

excellent thermal management

robust connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2 kg
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery System password, ErgoLift
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number HG051T K8001W
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