Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell XPS 15 9520 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU). 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.

Dell XPS 15 9520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 15 9520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful intel performance

solid build quality

good battery life

advanced thermal design

high base price

heavier than competitors

no full-size usb port

limited color options

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 15 9520 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.44 cm x 23.014 cm x 1.854 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm
Weight 1.92 kg 2 kg
Colour Silver Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 145 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, Eyesafe technology 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
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 78.5 degrees IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge 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
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Model Number - N3003W
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