ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 review: all the power... for all the money

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 gives you all the power you'll need... if you can afford it.

An ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop sitting on a rug
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Our Verdict

Immensely powerful, slick and stylish, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 comes with the latest, greatest Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, a powerful processor, a flashy LED display on the lid and a hefty price tag, but that last one is to be expected. If you can afford it, this will serve as both a gaming and creative powerhouse (just as long as you don't stray too far from an outlet).

For

  • Amazing screen
  • Cool LED display
  • Immense power

Against

  • Louder fans than advertised
  • Battery life isn't great
  • Is the LED display needed?

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16: Key specs

CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H
GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 16GB
RAM: 32GB DDR5
Screen: 16 in WQXGA 240Hz, 2560x1600
Storage: 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD
Ports: 1x 3.5mm audio jack, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP/power delivery), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DP/power delivery)
Dimensions: 35.5 x 24.6 x 1.99-2.23 cm
Weight: 2.1kg

ASUS has been making waves in the gaming laptop scene for years now, and the 2023 model of the Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is no exception. This high-performance laptop is designed to deliver impressive graphics and processing power, all while sporting a sleek and stylish look, including an eye-catching addition to the exterior, in the form of a customisable LED-powered display.

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The Verdict
9

out of 10

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604

Immensely powerful, slick and stylish, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 comes with the latest, greatest Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, a powerful processor, a flashy LED display on the lid and a hefty price tag, but that last one is to be expected. If you can afford it, this will serve as both a gaming and creative powerhouse (just as long as you don't stray too far from an outlet).

Erlingur Einarsson
Tech Reviews Editor

Erlingur is the Tech Reviews Editor on Creative Bloq. Having worked on magazines devoted to Photoshop, films, history, and science for over 15 years, as well as working on Digital Camera World and Top Ten Reviews in more recent times, Erlingur has developed a passion for finding tech that helps people do their job, whatever it may be. He loves putting things to the test and seeing if they're all hyped up to be, to make sure people are getting what they're promised. Still can't get his wifi-only printer to connect to his computer. 

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