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.
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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.
- 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
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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.
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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 |