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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop vs MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES

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  • 37differ
  • 62identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop has 100 cd/m² more display brightness than the MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES (500 cd/m² vs 400 cd/m²). The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop has 120 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop has 8 more processor cores than the MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES (16 vs 8). Only the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop has anti-glare screen. Only the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop has card reader integrated.

  • Colour name
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:Eclipce Grey
    • Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:Platinum Gray
  • Market positioning
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:Gaming
    • Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:Business
  • Display resolution
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:2560 x 1600 pixels
    • Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:2880 x 1800 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:WQXGA
    • Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:2.8K
  • Anti-glare screen
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:Yes
    • Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:No
  • Display brightness
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:500 cd/m²
    • Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:400 cd/m²
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:240 Hz
    • Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:120 Hz
  • Processor family
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:Intel Core Ultra 9
    • Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:Intel Core Ultra 7

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158 specifications
Design2 differ
Colour nameDiffersEclipce GreyPlatinum Gray
Market positioningDiffersGamingBusiness
Introduction yearKnown for one2026Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic, Metal
Original brand nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI
Display5 differ
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1600 pixels2880 x 1800 pixels
HD typeDiffersWQXGA2.8K
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screenDiffersYesNo
Display brightnessDiffers500 cd/m²400 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one1100 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers240 Hz120 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayHDR True Black 600
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 9Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor modelDiffers386H355
Processor coresDiffers168
Processor threadsDiffers168
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Efficient coresDiffers80
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.7 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyDiffers1600 MHz1700 MHz
Processor cacheDiffers18 MB12 MB
Maximum turbo powerDiffers80 W55 W
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCBGA2540
Neural processor unit (NPU)3 differ
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDiffersDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNNOpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up toKnown for one99 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
NPU performance up toDiffers50 TOPs49 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers77 TOPs40 TOPs
Copilot+ PCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one8533 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR7Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Graphics Power (TGP)Known for one115 WUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ray tracing accelerationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby AtmosDTS Audio Processing
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Privacy cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Privacy typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrivacy shutter
Networkidentical
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKiller Wi-Fi 7 BE1775
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityDiffers12
Keyboard2 differ
Keyboard backlit colourDiffersRGBWhite
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for one1-zone RGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageDiffersPortugueseSpanish
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers; McAfee 30 days free trialUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers90 Wh81 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging time (50%)Known for one30 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source284 g
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one250 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one12.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Face recognitionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows HelloKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.85 kg1.59 kg
WidthDiffers354 mm357.7 mm
DepthDiffers246 mm254.3 mm
Height (front)Differs1.49 cm1.19 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.64 cm1.39 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one568 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one98 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one345 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.51 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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