Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book S and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV). 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.

Samsung Galaxy Book S Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book S based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery life

fanless for silent operation

lte connectivity available

solid state drive storage

limited hardware upgradeability

average display brightness

no dedicated graphics

fewer port options

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

efficient multitasking capabilities

above-average price

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book S and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.52 cm x 20.32 cm x 1.18 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 961 g 2 kg
Colour Mercury grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 16" - IPS
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 - 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Colour Support 16 million colours -
Features - Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Colour Gamut, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound - Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, WCDMA, FDD LTE, TDD LTE -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 25 hours -
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1
Headphone output
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou -
SAR Value 1.256 W/kg (body) -
Model Number - N3009W
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