Asus Zephyrus GX501GI-XS74

SKU#9104

$2,499.00

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15.6" 144Hz FHD w/G-SYNC

Intel® Coffee Lake i7-8750H

NVIDIA® 1080 Max Q VR Ready

Up to 24GB RAM

512GB NVMe

2+ Hours / 5 lbs

Description

Details

DEFINING ULTRA-SLIM GAMING

WORLD’S SLIMMEST GAMING LAPTOP WITH NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1080

ROG Zephyrus is a revolutionary gaming laptop born from ROG’s persistent dedication to innovation. Despite being thinner than all previous ROG laptops, it has the hardware to rival high-end gaming desktops: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics with Max-Q design, an 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, a 144Hz IPS panel with an ultra-fast 3ms response time, and Windows 10 Pro. ROG slimmed the body to a mere 16.9-17.9mm while maintaining powerful cooling and unbeatable acoustic efficiency thanks to a clever new air-flow design: Active Aerodynamic System. The sleek chassis also includes an RGB keyboard that will feel familiar to gamers who typically play on desktop PCs.

DESIGN

SLIM AND SLEEK

ROG Zephyrus takes thin-and-light gaming laptops to a whole new level. It has a slim profile just 16.9-17.9mm thin and weighs only 2.2kg, but that doesn’t stop it from packing the latest 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics with Max-Q design — an innovative approach to designing the world’s thinnest, fastest, and quietest gaming laptops. An innovative hinge and fan module help keep the high-end GPU cool, resulting in a gaming laptop that’s portable enough to carry with you anywhere yet potent enough to compete with powerful gaming desktops.

16.9 - 17.9MM

HEIGHT

2.2KG

WEIGHT

ACTIVE AERODYNAMIC SYSTEM (AAS)

PLAY IT COOL

ROG Zephyrus is armed with an exclusive Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) that breaks all the rules. AAS combines intelligent design with innovative technologies to give gamers what they want: an ultra-slim laptop that runs cooler and quieter without sacrificing performance. When the laptop is opened, a portion of the bottom flexes to create 20% more open space for air circulation. Along with our unique AeroAccelerator technology, this gap improves airflow by 32% and reduces temperatures by 20% compared to conventional cooling. You can game for hours on end with impeccable stability and no throttling. ROG Zephyrus offers the highest level of performance in the smallest chassis.

INCREASE

20%

AIR FLOW SPACE

INCREASE

32%

SYSTEM AIR FLOW

REDUCE

20%

SYSTEM TEMPERATURE

NO THROTTLING

SYSTEM STABILITY

ACTIVE AERODYNAMIC SYSTEM (AAS)

BREATHE DEEPLY

ROG-exclusive Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) includes several enhancements to make the cooler more effective, improving internal airflow and allowing the fan to spin slower and quieter while maintaining low temperatures. The patented trapezoid-cut lets air flow freely from the rear exhaust vents, improving thermal efficiency compared to standard laptop lids. We also adjusted the shape of the intake to reduce noise levels further and make the acoustic profile less obtrusive. Zephyrus runs cool enough to avoid throttling and quiet enough to enjoy your game.

CAPABILITIES

ULTIMATE GAMING PERFORMANCE

ROG Zephyrus is all about bringing innovative technologies and incredible gaming performance to an ultra-slim, portable, and stylish gaming laptop. The 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics (Max-Q) let the machine go toe-to-toe with the most hardcore gaming laptops — and even high-end desktops. Break all the rules with a true game-changer.

WINDOWS 10 PRO

2.4GHZ

CPU

1227MHZ

GPU

5GHZ

VRAM

2666MHZ

DRAM

PERFORMANCE

3DMARK PERFORMANCE

In 3DMark 11 (Performance) graphics and Fire Strike benchmark tests, ROG Zephyrus with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 with Max-Q design delivered amazing gaming performance.

* Tested with: 3DMark 11 (Performance) Graphics / Fire Strike (GPU Scores).

SSD

ROG HYPERDRIVE FOR BLAZING-FAST STORAGE SPEEDS

ROG Zephyrus features an extraordinary 1TB HyperDrive SSD based on the latest NVM Express™ (NVMe) and PCI Express® technologies. With ultra-fast access times and blistering transfer rates, the M.2 drive loads games, apps, and other data at warp speed. Its copious capacity has ample storage for everything you need.

* Source from CrystalDiskMark 6.0.0.

* Actual specification may vary according to configuration.

UP TO

1 TB

SSD

SEQUENTIAL

3288

READ

SEQUENTIAL

1774

WRITE

510

READ

416

WRITE

VR READY

ULTIMATE VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCES

Take the plunge into virtual reality. With NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics (Max-Q), ROG Zephyrus delivers smooth, stutter-free VR performance with frame rates exceeding 90FPS. Plug-and-play compatibility with leading VR headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive let you easily enjoy fully immersive VR environments. ROG Zephyrus is also certified by Microsoft for Windows Mixed Reality Basic applications, so you can use it with the ASUS Windows Mixed Reality headset. It’s time to explore a whole new world of games and experiences.

VERY HIGH

10.6

AVERAGE QUALITY

11642

FRAMES TESTED

FRAMES BELOW 90FPS

FRAMES CPU BOUND

GAMING CENTER

STREAMING-FRIENDLY FEATURES

ROG Zephyrus comes with a host of streaming-friendly features, so you can share and broadcast your gaming sessions to friends or a larger audience. Sonic Studio Perfect Voice stabilizes the overall volume of outgoing and incoming voice communication while also reducing background noise. Casting Enhancer improves your voice clarity during streaming and recording, and the laptop’s built-in array microphone filters out ambient noise for even clearer vocal recording. To power your broadcasts, ROG Zephyrus comes with a lifetime XSplit license. You can use XSplit Gamecaster in ROG Gaming Center to record and broadcast sessions. An in-game overlay allows easy streaming and recording — and lets you to make in-game annotations to highlight what’s happening. You can also interact with your audience while broadcasting on Twitch.

GAMING CENTER

ROG GAMING CENTER

Access ROG Gaming Center without interrupting your game using the Android or iOS app on your smartphone or tablet. They’re free to download from Google Play™ and the App Store! ROG Gaming Center gives you access to all the functions you need on a single dashboard — find system information, configure AURA SYNC and RGB lighting, adjust audio settings, or record gameplay. In addition, ROG GameFirst technology optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming.

AUDIO

INCREDIBLY IMMERSIVE SOUND

ROG Zephyrus uses Smart Amp technology to boost audio output by up to 80% over the previous generation. In most cases when pushing the volume to the limit, speakers can break down easily because of excess heat and excursion. The technology protects speakers by setting thermal and excursion thresholds, and monitoring variations due to loading and temperature influence.

Technical Specification

Details

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Display
Display:	15.6" FHD (1920x1080), matte, 144Hz, 3ms(GtG), G-SYNC* *IPS-level

Processor
Processor: Chipset:	Intel® Core™ i7-8750H 2.2GHz (Turbo up to 3.9GHz) Mobile Intel® HM370 Express Chipsets

Hard Drive & Optical Drive
Standard Hard Drive: Standard Optical Drive:	512GB PCIE (NVMe) ROG HyperDrive SSD(Upgradeable) No Optical Drive (External Options Available)

Graphics
Graphics Controller:	NVIDIA® GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X with Max Q Technology

Memory
Standard Memory: Number of SODIMMS:	16GB DDR4 2666MHz (one slot installed w/ 8GB) + [8GB on board] (Upgradeable - 24GB Max) One SODIMM Socket

Audio Features
Audio Features:	(TBA)

Network
Network / Communication:	10/100/1000 Mbps INTEL 9560 Gigabit WIFI 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2

Slots / Interface
Input / Output Ports: Input / Output Ports:	N/A N/A 1 x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack 1 x HDMI 1 x Thunderbolt 2 x USB Type-A 3.1 (Gen.1) 2 x USB Type-A 3.1 (Gen.2) 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 (Gen2)

Power System
Battery:	4-cell Li-ion, 50WHrs, 4S1P 230W AC Adapters Output : 19.5V DC, 11.8A, 230W Input : 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

Cooling
Standard Cooling: Optional Cooling:	Copper CPU Heatsink IC Diamond Thermal Compound

Size & Weight
Size: Weight:	14.9"(W) x 10.3"(D) x 0.7"(H) 5 lbs with 4 Cell Battery

Keyboard / Point Device
Keyboard: Point Device:	Anti-Ghosting (30-key Rollover) + ROG Macro Keys Illuminated Chiclet Integrated Touchpad with Scrolling Function

Additional Features
Extra Features:	Built-in HD Web Camera \| USB 3.0 to RJ45 cable \| Palmrest

Operating System
Standard OS:	Windows® 10 Professional (64-bit) (some custom drivers may be downloaded and not supplied with the system)

Warranty

Warranty

Warranty

Manufacturer Warranty:

ASUS 1-year Limited International* Hardware Warranty

1 Year Accidental Damage Protection. (Must be registered in 60 days of order. North American Only. With 1-way free shipping.
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24/7 ASUS Telephone Technical Support
Free two-way standard shipping when sending laptops in for standard warranty repair
On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
XOTIC PC Technical Support provided on models customized with Operating System
1 Year XOTIC PC Warranty provided on customized components
Additional Warranty Options Available
*International warranties apply to select counties, please contact ASUS customer service for details
Return Policy & Warranty Terms and Conditions (More Info)

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