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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H vs Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9: Comparison
What is the difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9?
The gap that matters here is vram: ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H 6 GB against Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 8 GB, which puts Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 25% ahead.
Who each one is for
Buy the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H for 16:10 gaming/creator hybrid use, though it is the wrong buy for buyers wanting user-upgradeable RAM. The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 is the one to take for mainstream 1440p gaming with upgrade headroom, though it is not built for Thunderbolt peripheral users. Our rating of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H (7.8/10): this 16-inch Zephyrus pairs a Core i7-11800H with an RTX 30 series GPU and 6GB of VRAM. The 2560 x 1600 IPS panel runs at 165Hz in a 16:10 shape, and the 90Wh battery sits in a 1.9 kg body. Thunderbolt 4 and WiFi 6E suit gaming and creative hybrid use. The 16GB of LPDDR4X is soldered and cannot be expanded, which matters on a 2021 design. Decide whether 16GB will be enough for your projects before buying.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, region sold, laptop class, operating system, cpu brand and sustained power source included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 18 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads asus-rog-zephyrus-m16-gu603h on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H versus lenovo-legion-5i-pro-16irx9 on the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9.
Is the GPU Brand the same on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9?
It is. Both are listed at NVIDIA, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- ASUS
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Lenovo
Series
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- ROG Zephyrus M16
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Legion 5i Pro
Series ID
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- asus-rog-zephyrus-m16-gu603h
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- lenovo-legion-5i-pro-16irx9
SKU Name
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H (Core i7-11800H, RTX 3060, 16GB)
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 (i7-14700HX, RTX 4060, 16GB, 1TB)
Chassis Code
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- GU603H
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 16IRX9
Region Sold
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- Global
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Global
Laptop Class
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- Gaming
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Gaming
Release Year
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 2021
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2024
Operating System
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- Windows 11 Home
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 1.9 kgBest
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2.4 kg
CPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- Intel
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Intel
CPU Model
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- Core i7-11800H
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Core i7-14700HX
CPU Cores
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 8
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 20Best
Sustained Power Source
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- Not Measured
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Not Measured
Power Adapter Wattage
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 200 W
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 300 WBest
GPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- NVIDIA
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- GeForce RTX 3060
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 6 GB-25%
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 8 GB
GPU Max Graphics Power
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 90 W
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 140 W
Graphics Switching
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- Advanced Optimus
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Advanced Optimus
RAM Capacity
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 16 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 16 GB
RAM Type
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- LPDDR4X
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- DDR5
Memory Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- Soldered
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- SO-DIMM
Memory Soldered
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- Yes
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- No
Max RAM Supported
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 16 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 32 GB
RAM Slots
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 0
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2
RAM Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 0
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 0
Storage Slots
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 2
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 1
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 1
Storage Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- M.2 2280
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- M.2 2280
Storage Interface
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay Present
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- No
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- No
Storage Capacity
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 1000 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 1000 GB
Storage Type
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- NVMe SSD
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 16 inches
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 16 inches
Resolution Width
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 2560 px
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2560 px
Resolution Height
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 1600 px
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 1600 px
Refresh Rate
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 165 Hz
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 165 Hz
Panel Type
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- IPS
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- IPS
Touchscreen
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- No
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- No
Battery Capacity
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- 90 WhBest
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 80 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- Thunderbolt 4
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- USB4
WiFi Standard
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
- WiFi 6E
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H if you want the higher refresh rate (165 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Choose Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 if you want the higher VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H | Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS Store | View on ASUS Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603H
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
This 16-inch Zephyrus pairs a Core i7-11800H with an RTX 30 series GPU and 6GB of VRAM.
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The Legion 5i Pro 16 pairs a Core i7-14700HX with a GeForce RTX 40 series GPU with 8GB of VRAM and 16GB of DDR5.