ASUS

ROG Zephyrus M16 OLED

A entry-level laptop for everyday users and creators, leading with 16 in.

49/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
16 inCore Ultra 9RTX 408032 GB1000 GBOLED
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Why we rate it

  • NPU
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Above-average refresh rate
  • Below-average peak brightness
Score profile

Where the ROG Zephyrus M16 OLED wins and loses

Scored against the laptops class
DisplayPerformanceMemoryBatteryKeyboard5063387480
Display
50
Performance
63
Memory and storage
38
Battery
74
Keyboard and biometrics
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Screen size16 "
Panel typeOLED
Resolution2560
Refresh rate240 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits

Design and build

Weight1.85 kg

Performance

CPUCore Ultra 9
CPU cores16
CPU threads22
CPU max clock5.1 GHz
GPURTX 4080
GPU VRAM12 GB
NPUYes

Memory and storage

RAM32 GB
Storage1000 GB
Storage typePCIe SSD

Battery

Battery capacity90

Ports

ThunderboltThunderbolt 4

Keyboard and biometrics

Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes

Software

Operating systemWindows 11
Head to head

ROG Zephyrus M16 OLED vs ASUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CR

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayPerformanceMemoryBatteryKeyboard
ROG Zephyrus M16 OLEDASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CR
 ASUSROG Zephyrus M16 OLEDThis pageASUSASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CR
Overall score49 /10049 /100
Size16 "16 "
Weight1.85 kgBetter1.95 kg
RAM32 GB32 GB
Storage1000 GB1000 GB
CPUCore Ultra 9Core Ultra 9
GPURTX 4080RTX 5070Ti
Who it's for

Is the ROG Zephyrus M16 OLED right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the ROG Zephyrus M16 OLED worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.

What stands out on the ROG Zephyrus M16 OLED?

Its npu stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the MacBook Pro 14.2-inch M5?

The MacBook Pro 14.2-inch M5 scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.