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Model Number:
GU603ZW-M16.I93070T
Product SKU:
6494637
Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s):
DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing
Backlit Keyboard:
Yes
Battery Type:
Lithium-ion
Brightness:
500 nits
Cooling System:
Air
ENERGY STAR Certified:
No
EPEAT Qualified:
No
Ethernet Card:
10/100/1000/2500
Front Facing Camera Video Resolution:
720p
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Graphics Type:
Dedicated
Headphone Jack:
Yes
Media Card Reader:
Yes
Number of M_2 Slots:
2
Operating System:
Windows 11 Home
Operating System Architecture:
64-bit
Optical Drive Type:
None
Processor Model:
Intel 12th Generation Core i9
Processor Model Number:
Intel Core i9 12900H
Product Depth:
9.57
Product Height:
0.78
Product Weight:
4.41 pounds
Product Width:
13.98
Refresh Rate:
165Hz
Screen Resolution:
2560 x 1600
Screen Size:
16
Solid State Drive Capacity:
1000 gigabytes
Solid State Drive Interface:
PCIe 4.0
Storage Type:
SSD
System Memory (RAM):
16 gigabytes
System Memory RAM Expandable To:
40 gigabytes
System Memory RAM Speed:
4800 megahertz
Total Storage Capacity:
1000 gigabytes
Touch Screen:
No
Type of Memory (RAM):
DDR5
Video Memory:
8 megabytes
Video Memory Type:
Dedicated
Wireless Networking:
Wireless-AX
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Model: ASUS - ROG Zephyrus 16" WQXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i9 - 16GB DDR5 Memory - NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti - 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD - Off Black
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I recently got a open box rog strix scar 15 with same specs but 240hz qhd and 32gb ram for $1500 after tax. Wondering if i should get this instead due to being lighter weight
I recently got a open box rog strix scar 15 with same specs but 240hz qhd and 32gb ram for $1500 after tax. Wondering if i should get this instead due to being lighter weight
Scar 15 has a good amount of GPU performance advantage over this. And I don't think that is a lot heavier than this, around 0.5-0.6 lbs. I would keep the Scar 15 for its better performance with a smaller weight hike.
I own this and have enjoyed it. Battery life is so-so, like many gaming laptops. Performance is good and I really like the display and windows hello webcam.
I9-12900h vs i7-12700h is not really worth price premium. I'm only commenting on CPU, just because it's i9, doesn't make it as substantial leap from i5 to i7.
For portability and content creation, this one is better. Is lighter and the screen in this one is 100% DCI-P3 while the Legion is 73% DCI-P3.
i'm actually planning on using it mostly for content creation (photoshop, some video rendering, so i will increase RAM 100%) and some machine learning (although when i need power i just run things on the cloud).
Portability is not THAT important, but helps.
I9-12900h vs i7-12700h is not really worth price premium. I'm only commenting on CPU, just because it's i9, doesn't make it as substantial leap from i5 to i7.
Fight me in the comments.
Simply put, you are paying $200 more for a bigger SSD (1 TB vs. 512 GB), slightly better battery life when normal multitasking (6 hour vs. 5 hours), and lower weight and size. The M16 is 4.59 lbs laptop only and 6.22 lbs with 240W power brick. The Legion 5i Pro is a heftier 5.65 lbs laptop only and 7.94 lbs with 300W power brick. The 5i pro has a higher 150W versus 120W power spec. The M16 is 0.78"x13.98"x9.57"and the 5i Pro is 0.78-1.05"x14.17"x10.4" (it fattens out towards the back so max thickness is 1.05").
Source: Compared Jarrod's Tech YT blog where he does separate reviews on both laptops.
Edit: I misread his review, the 5i pro does have 150W for the 3070 ti which makes more sense given the larger, heavier, 300W power brick. Fixed above.
Last edited by Mysticalize September 1, 2022 at 05:39 AM.
Simply put, you are paying $200 more for a bigger SSD (1 TB vs. 512 GB), slightly better battery life when normal multitasking (6 hour vs. 5 hours), and lower weight and size. The M16 is 4.59 lbs laptop only and 6.22 lbs with 240W power brick. The Legion 5i Pro is a heftier 5.65 lbs laptop only and 7.94 lbs with 300W power brick. Both have 120W power spec for the 3070 Ti. The M16 is 0.78"x13.98"x9.57"and the 5i Pro is 0.78-1.05"x14.17"x10.4" (it fattens out towards the back so max thickness is 1.05").
Source: Compared Jarrod's Tech YT blog where he does separate reviews on both laptops.
BAITED. Just kidding, but thanks for chiming in with more in depth information.
Not commenting on other specs, just trying to educate anyone unaware of the minor incremental improvement of i9-12900h.
BAITED. Just kidding, but thanks for chiming in with more in depth information.
Not commenting on other specs, just trying to educate anyone unaware of the minor incremental improvement of i9-12900h.
Totally agree. In fact, in the reviews I saw, the 12700h from the 5i Pro was actually slightly faster than the 12900h. The beefier, heavier, chassis of the Legion probably translated into better cooling.
My interest was legitimately piqued in these two deals, and I might just have to spring for one of them...
I recently got a open box rog strix scar 15 with same specs but 240hz qhd and 32gb ram for $1500 after tax. Wondering if i should get this instead due to being lighter weight
Depends if you like 16:10 or 16:9. I'd rather have this.
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Totally agree. In fact, in the reviews I saw, the 12700h from the 5i Pro was actually slightly faster than the 12900h. The beefier, heavier, chassis of the Legion probably translated into better cooling.
My interest was legitimately piqued in these two deals, and I might just have to spring for one of them...
For what it's worth, one additional note that some might find as an advantage on the Lenovo laptop, both of its RAM slots are upgradable. The Asus has one RAM slot soldered in and the other is the only one that can be upgraded.
I can also confirm that the Lenovo can actually max out at 64GB, not the 32GB that's listed on its product spec page. I upgraded with a Corsair 64GB kit with no issues on the Lenovo.
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For portability and content creation, this one is better. Is lighter and the screen in this one is 100% DCI-P3 while the Legion is 73% DCI-P3.
Fight me in the comments.
For portability and content creation, this one is better. Is lighter and the screen in this one is 100% DCI-P3 while the Legion is 73% DCI-P3.
Portability is not THAT important, but helps.
Fight me in the comments.
Source: Compared Jarrod's Tech YT blog where he does separate reviews on both laptops.
Edit: I misread his review, the 5i pro does have 150W for the 3070 ti which makes more sense given the larger, heavier, 300W power brick. Fixed above.
Source: Compared Jarrod's Tech YT blog where he does separate reviews on both laptops.
Not commenting on other specs, just trying to educate anyone unaware of the minor incremental improvement of i9-12900h.
Not commenting on other specs, just trying to educate anyone unaware of the minor incremental improvement of i9-12900h.
Totally agree. In fact, in the reviews I saw, the 12700h from the 5i Pro was actually slightly faster than the 12900h. The beefier, heavier, chassis of the Legion probably translated into better cooling.
My interest was legitimately piqued in these two deals, and I might just have to spring for one of them...
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank airecoos
Totally agree. In fact, in the reviews I saw, the 12700h from the 5i Pro was actually slightly faster than the 12900h. The beefier, heavier, chassis of the Legion probably translated into better cooling.
My interest was legitimately piqued in these two deals, and I might just have to spring for one of them...
I can also confirm that the Lenovo can actually max out at 64GB, not the 32GB that's listed on its product spec page. I upgraded with a Corsair 64GB kit with no issues on the Lenovo.
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