Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 - 2023

Every part of the new Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is superb but the top-end model is very, very expensive.

As a multi-purpose laptop that's fairly portable and lightweight on one side, but at the same time capable of dealing with any of the most demanding workloads and games available today, the ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604VY is hardly matched by any other laptop out there. That's especially the case for this i9 + RTX 4090 + miniLED display variant reviewed here, but this unusual mix of features comes with a hefty, hefty price tag.

For those who need big performance in a gaming laptop that's still kind of portable, the 2023 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 packs a range of updated Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUs along with a brilliant new Mini LED display.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is the first RTX 40-Series gaming laptop we've had our hands on. It's easy to see how next generation components absolutely trounce their predecessors, and this 2023 machine sings because of it. This is an industry leading device - for the moment. With Razer and Alienware poised to launch their own competitors, though, it remains to be seen whether this stunning performance can hold up to its peers.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 paired with an RTX 4090 is a powerful gaming package, complete with a fantastic, Mini-LED display and power to spare - even in 4K. However, the price is steep and there are a few small niggles which require ironing out.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) delivers incredible speed thanks to Nvidia’s latest graphics core. And elsewhere you get a robust, light chassis and one of the best gaming laptop displays ever – but forthcoming rigs will be faster, and in several areas the M16 is too ordinary.

No shortage of gaming grunt, and the miniLED screen is amazing – but this slim, sturdy notebook will almost certainly be outpaced by beefier competitors.