ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 Comparison

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ROG Zephyrus M16 and ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401, two laptops by ASUS. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 was introduced to market in May 2021 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 was launched in January 2021. There is only 4 months difference between ROG Zephyrus M16 and ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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ROG Zephyrus M16 and ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 are members of ASUS's ROG Zephyrus series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2025 GA403	January 2025	14.0"	311 x 220 x 15.9-18.3 mm	1.57 kg (3.46 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2025 GU605	January 2025	16.0"	354 x 246 x 14.9-17.4 mm	1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 GA605	June 2024	16.0"	354 x 246 x 16.2-17.2 mm	1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 GU605	January 2024	16.0"	354 x 246 x 16.2-17.2 mm	1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2024 GA403	January 2024	14.0"	311 x 220 x 15.9-16.3 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023	January 2023	14.0"	312 x 227 x 19.5-20.5 mm	1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2023	January 2023	16.0"	355 x 243 x 19.9-22.3 mm	2 kg (4.41 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 2023	January 2023	16.0"	355 x 246 x 21.1-22.9 mm	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 Key Specs

Launched in May 2021
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 11800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
355 x 243 x 19.9 mm (13.98 x 9.57 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS
GPU: GeForce GTX 1660 TI Mobile
8GB Ram
324 x 220 x 19.9 mm (12.76 x 8.66 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ROG Zephyrus M16 and ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 over ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~86% vs ~75.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.2 mm vs 7.1 mm	1.9 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 92.4%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Adobe RGB Profile	75.3% vs 67.7%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 320 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	3 ms vs 31 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	8.2 TFLOPS vs 4.884 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	48 GB vs 32 GB	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	80 dB vs 77.2 dB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 over ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16

Weight	1.60 kg vs 1.90 kg	0.3 kg lighter
Noise Level	52.7 dB vs 56 dB	Less fan noise
Screen PPI	157 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU

Common Strengths of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Surface Area	863 cm2 (133.8 inches2)	713 cm2 (110.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~86%	~75.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.2 mm	~7.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black, Silver

Comparison of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 External Dimensions

Weight

ROG Zephyrus M16 weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs), whereas the ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 weighs 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 1.90 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.08 kg

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 1.60 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 19.90 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.33 mm

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 19.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 11800H Intel Core i9 11900H	AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
Base Frequency	1.9-2.3 GHz	2.8 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	8	8
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	24 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (32 EU)	Radeon RX Vega 8
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1563	1407
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	8909	7144
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1504	1345
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	12182	10473

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 11800H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB	GeForce GTX 1660 TI Mobile GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
Base Clock Frequency	735 MHz	1455 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1035 MHz	1590 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	75 W	50 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	5.299 TFLOPS	4.884 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2560	1536
TMUs	80	96
ROPs	32	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a FLOPS value of 8.2 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 ' has a FLOPS value of 4.884 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 24GB 32GB 48GB	8GB 16GB 24GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	48 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ROG Zephyrus M16 and the ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	90 Wh	76 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	140 / 240 / 280 W	180 W
AC Adapter Weight	550 gramm	545 gramm

Moreover, the ROG Zephyrus M16 boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401's76 Wh.

Battery Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 90 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 73.72 Wh

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 76 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.93 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the ROG Zephyrus M16 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. ROG Zephyrus M16 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ROG Zephyrus M16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 features a higher pixel density with 157 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 142 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 167 PPI

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 157 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ROG Zephyrus M16 and ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 offer the same refresh rate of 144 Hz.

Furthermore, the ROG Zephyrus M16 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The ROG Zephyrus M16 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 500 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 407 nits

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 320 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ROG Zephyrus M16 and ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ROG Zephyrus M16 and ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
ROG Zephyrus M16 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ROG Zephyrus M16 and ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
ROG Zephyrus M16 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ROG Zephyrus M16 and ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes