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| Manufacturer | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Product family | ROG Zephyrus |
| Release date | January 2022 |
| Discontinued | No |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Can be configured with Windows 11 Pro) |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-12700H Intel Core i9-12900H |
| Memory | 16 (8GB on board + 8GB SO-DIMM) or 24 (16GB on board + 8GB SO-DIMM) GB DDR5-4800 Mhz (supports up to 40 GB) |
| Memory slots | 1 user accessible |
| Storage | 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Storage slots | 1 user accessible |
| Removable storage | MicroSD |
| Display | Screen size: 16 inch Panel type: IPS-level Coating: Anti-glare Resolution: 1920 x 1200 or 2560 x 1600 Aspect ratio: 16:10 Refresh rate: 165 Hz Response time: 3 ms sRGB: 100 % Adobe RGB: 75.35 % DCI-P3: 100 % (QHD+ only) VRR: Adaptive-Sync Pantone Validated: Yes Dolby Vision HDR: Yes (QHD+ only) |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop 6 GB GDDR6 120 W w/ ROG Boost Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 120 W w/ ROG Boost Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 16 GB GDDR6 120 W w/ ROG Boost |
| Sound | 2 x 2 W tweeter 2 x 2 W dual-force woofer with Smart Amp Technology Dolby Atmos AI noise-canceling technology Hi-Res certification (for headphone) |
| Camera | Front: 720p HD IR Camera for Windows Hello |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2x2 Bluetooth 5.3 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (support DisplayPort / power delivery) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, support DisplayPort / power delivery) 1 x RJ45 LAN port 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
| Dimensions | W: 13.98 inches (35.5 cm) D: 9.57 inches (24.3 cm) H: 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) to 0.90 inches (2.3 cm) |
| Mass | 4.57 pounds (2.07 kg) |
| Power brick | 240W AC Adapter |
| Battery | 4 cell Li-ion 90 WHr |
| Keyboard | 1-Zone RGB backlit |
| Number pad | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No |
| Facial recognition | Yes |
| Website | ASUS |
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The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) is a high-performance gaming laptop equipped with Intel 12th gen H series mobile processors and Nvidia Geforce RTX 3000 series mobile GPUs. Available configurations vary by store and location.[1]
Primary Hardware
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Processor
The ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) can come with the following processors[1]:
- Intel Core i7-12700H with 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 20 threads, 24 MB cache and a max frequency of 4.7 Ghz.
- Intel Core i9-12900H with 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 20 threads, 24 MB cache and max frequency of 5.0 Ghz.
The i9-12900H in the Zephyrus M16 is capable of maintaining a stable performance with a maximum TDP of 84 watts in Performance mode and 99 watts in Turbo mode. During battery operation, the power is limited to 40 watts, resulting in a performance drop.[2]
In CPU benchmarks, the i9-12900H performs about 20% faster than its predecessor, the i9-11900H, and slightly outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H in multi-core tests.[3]
Benchmarks:
- Cinebench R23:
- i9-12900H: ~15870 pts (multi-core), ~1871 pts (single-core)[4]
Graphics
In addition to the integrated Intel UHD Graphics, the ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) ships with the following discrete GPUs[1]:
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU with 6 GB GDDR6 memory, 1475 MHz boost clock, and 120 W Total Graphics Power (TGP) with ROG Boost.
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 120 W TGP with ROG Boost.
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR6 memory, 1175 MHz boost clock, and 120 W TGP with ROG Boost.
The RTX 3070 Ti in the Zephyrus M16 is slightly below average in performance compared to other laptops with the same GPU, primarily due to its 120 W TGP limit. However, it still outperforms the previous generation RTX 3070 by 38%.[5]
Benchmarks:
- 3DMark Fire Strike:
- RTX 3070 Ti: ~24618 pts[6]
Memory
The ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) supports up to 40 GB DDR5-4800 Mhz memory. It comes with either 16 GB (8GB on board + 8GB SO-DIMM) or 24 GB (16GB on board + 8GB SO-DIMM) configurations.[1]
The test unit reviewed by NotebookCheck was equipped with 32 GB of RAM, consisting of 16 GB soldered and a 16 GB Samsung DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM.[7]
Storage
The ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) can ship with either a 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.[1]
The test unit reviewed by NotebookCheck was equipped with a Micron 3400 1TB SSD, which performed decently in benchmarks but was not as fast as the Samsung SSDs used in previous models.[8]
Benchmarks:
- CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6:
- Micron 3400 1TB: ~6585 MB/s (read), ~4887 MB/s (write)[9]
Input Devices
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Keyboard
The ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) features a backlit chiclet keyboard with 1-Zone RGB lighting.[1]
Touchpad
The touchpad specifications are not detailed in the manufacturer information.[1]
Webcam
The ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) is equipped with a 720p HD IR Camera for Windows Hello.[1]
Output Devices
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Display
The ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) offers two display options[1]:
- 16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200, WUXGA) IPS-level anti-glare display, 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe, 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, Adaptive-Sync, Pantone Validated, MUX Switch + Optimus.
- 16-inch QHD+ 16:10 (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) IPS-level anti-glare display, 100% DCI-P3, 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, Adaptive-Sync, Pantone Validated, MUX Switch + Optimus, Dolby Vision HDR.
The QHD+ display in the test unit reviewed by NotebookCheck is a BOE panel, which is slightly brighter than the previous AU Optronics panel, reaching up to 481 nits. It has a contrast ratio of 2367:1 and covers 92.8% of the DCI-P3 color space.[10]
Audio
The ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) features Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification for headphones, and a built-in array microphone. It includes 2x 2W tweeters and 2x 2W dual-force woofers with Smart Amp Technology.[1]
The speakers are relatively loud and offer balanced mids and highs, with some bass presence, although they cannot replace external speakers.[11]
Connectivity
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WiFi
The ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) is equipped with Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2x2.[1]
The Intel AX211 module used in the Zephyrus M16 supports 6-GHz networks and offers significantly improved transfer rates compared to the previous MediaTek module.[12]
Benchmarks:
- iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz: ~1596 MBit/s[13]
Bluetooth
The laptop includes Bluetooth 5.3, although the version may change with OS updates.[1]
USB
The ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) includes the following USB ports[1]:
- 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (support DisplayPort / power delivery)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (support DisplayPort / power delivery)
Display Outputs
The laptop includes 1 x HDMI 2.1 and supports DisplayPort through its USB-C ports.[1]
Case
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The ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) has dimensions of 35.5 x 24.3 x 1.99 ~ 2.29 cm (13.98" x 9.57" x 0.78" ~ 0.90") and weighs 2.075 Kg (4.57 lbs).[1][14]
Energy Management
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Power Consumption
The Zephyrus M16 has a variable idle power consumption, which can be quite high, but it is efficient during gaming, consuming around 144 W.[15]
Battery Life
The ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) is powered by a 90 WHr, 4-cell Li-ion battery.[1]
In WiFi browsing tests, the battery lasts between 5 hours at full brightness and around 7.5 hours at 150 nits.[16]
Software
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The ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) ships with Windows 11 Home, with an option to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro.[1]
The Asus Armoury Crate software allows users to adjust various settings, including performance modes (Quiet, Performance, and Turbo) and manual power limits.[17]
Accessories & Warranty
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The ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) comes with a 240W AC Adapter.[1]
Community Reception
Relevant Links
- ASUS Sentiment: 0 (neutral)
- NoteBookCheck Sentiment: 7 (positive)
- UltrabookReview Sentiment: 6 (slightly positive)
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 "ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) Specifications". ASUS. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
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- ↑ "Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 laptop review: A well-rounded gaming package". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
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- ↑ "Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 laptop review: A well-rounded gaming package". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
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- ↑ "Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 laptop review: A well-rounded gaming package". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ↑ "Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 laptop review: A well-rounded gaming package". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ↑ "Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 laptop review: A well-rounded gaming package". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ↑ "Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 laptop review: A well-rounded gaming package". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ↑ "Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 laptop review: A well-rounded gaming package". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ↑ "Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 laptop review: A well-rounded gaming package". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ↑ "Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 laptop review: A well-rounded gaming package". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ↑ "Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 laptop review: A well-rounded gaming package". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2024-07-19.