ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM). 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 X515EA (BQ012T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver Off black
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Speaker, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
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) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - K8006W
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