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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022)
ManufacturerASUS
Product familyROG Zephyrus
Release dateJanuary 2022;
4 years ago
 (2022-01)
DiscontinuedNo
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
(Can be configured with Windows 11 Pro)
CPUIntel Core i7-12700H
Intel Core i9-12900H
Memory16 (8GB on board + 8GB SO-DIMM) or 24 (16GB on board + 8GB SO-DIMM) GB DDR5-4800 Mhz (supports up to 40 GB)
Memory slots1 user accessible
Storage512 GB or 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Storage slots1 user accessible
Removable storageMicroSD
DisplayScreen 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)
GraphicsNvidia 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
Sound2 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)
CameraFront: 720p HD IR Camera for Windows Hello
ConnectivityWi-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
DimensionsW: 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)
Mass4.57 pounds (2.07 kg)
Power brick240W AC Adapter
Battery4 cell Li-ion 90 WHr
Keyboard1-Zone RGB backlit
Number padNo
Fingerprint readerNo
Facial recognitionYes
WebsiteASUS

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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]:

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]:

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

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References

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