Asus Zephyrus GX501GI-XS74

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.