The ASUS ROG Zephyrus GM501GS-XS74 15.6-inch high-end gaming laptop has received positive reviews for its first class performance and its graphics switching technology, which allows you to choose between G-SYNC or Optimus for battery preservation purposes. It has a slim design that is both gorgeous and solid, a fast 144Hz Full-HD display, and its memory is upgradable (just in case 16GB of RAM isn’t enough). Most reviewers noted that its speakers drive a good audio performance too. It received criticism for its loud fans under load, however, and for the fact that it suffers from a short battery life. Furthermore, the exclusion of the ethernet input is another downside, restricting you to Wi-Fi only. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus GM501GSVI-XS74 drives an excellent graphics performance and the chassis is nothing short of excellent, but the exclusion of the ethernet cable and the short battery life are its biggest weaknesses.
Pros
- Excellent chassis design
- Great, Fast 144Hz display
- Useful graphics switching technology
- Upgradable memory
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Smooth gaming thank to G-SYNC
- Good speakers
Cons
- Poor battery life
- No ethernet input
- Loud fans
Bottom Line
The exclusion of the Max-Q Nvidia cards means that the fans are noisy and there may be some unwanted heating under load, but the ASUS ROG Zephyrus GM501GS-XS74 is still one serious gaming machine that features Intel’s latest six core i7-8750H.
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- Weight: 5.4 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H 2.20 GHz
- Display Size: 15.6 inch
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
Critic Reviews
- TechRadar July 24, 2017
The Asus ROG Zephyrus sets a high bar for powerful, thin gaming laptops with exceptional performance, whisper quiet operation and a truly innovative design.
Read full review - LaptopMag June 27, 2017
The Asus ROG Zephyrus squeezes a powerful Nvidia 1080 GPU into a thin-and-light chassis, giving you a 5-pound monster you can take anywhere.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8750H 2.20 GHz [View Benchmarks] |
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| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Discrete |
| Graphics Memory | 8GB GDDR5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Pro |
| Weight | 5.4 lbs |
| Battery Life | 4.5 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 1000 HDD 5400 |
| Hard Drive 2 | 256 SSD |
| Display Size | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | 4 x USB 3.0 Type-A | 1 x HDMI 2.0 | 1 x Thunderbolt 3 | |
| Webcam | 720p HD |
| Additional Features | Backlit Keyboard | Virtual Reality Ready |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 15.1 x 10.3 x 0.8 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
