Lenovo 14w (81MQ) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) 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.

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

compact and portable

decent battery life

includes windows 10 pro

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

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 Lenovo 14w (81MQ) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm
Weight 1.54 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Mineral grey | Black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare 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 Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
CPU AMD A6 9220C / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1666 MHz -
Rated Speed 1666 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Codec DA7219 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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 (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - N3003W
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