Asus just rolled out the world’s slimmest gaming laptop with GTX 1070 graphics
ROG Zephyrus M (GM501)
After Intel revealed its new wave of eighth-generation processors earlier this week, Asus dropped a few spring goodies itself. The tasty morsels include a refreshed Republic of Gamers G703 laptop with a Core i9 processor and a GeForce GTX 1080 discrete graphics chip, the new ROG Huracan (G21) desktop, and loads more.
According to Asus, its new the ROG Zephyrus M (GM501) is the world’s slimmest gaming laptop packing a discrete GeForce GTX 1070 graphics chip (non-Max-Q at that), and Intel’s new Core i7-8750H processor. The company adds that this model is also the first of its kind to include an IPS panel supporting a 144Hz refresh rate and a three-millisecond gray-to-gray response time. There’s even software enabling gamers to switch GPU modes.
So let’s get this spec party started, shall we?
Laptops
We’ll kick off the Asus ROG spring bonanza with the company’s two 15.6-inch Zephyrus-branded laptops along with the refreshed G703 model:
Zephyrus M
Zephyrus
G703
Model number:
GM501
GX501
G703
Screen size:
15.6 inches
15.6 inches
17.3 inches
Screen type:
IPS with G-SYNC
IPS with G-SYNC
IPS with G-SYNC
Screen resolution:
1,920 x 1,080 @ 144Hz
1,920 x 1,080 @ 144Hz
1,920 x 1,080 @ 144Hz
Processor:
Core i7-8750H
Core i7-8750H
Core i9-8950HK
Graphics:
GTX 1070 (GM501GS)
GTX 1060 (GM501GM)
GTX 1080 Max-Q
GTX 1080
Memory (DDR4):
Up to 32GB @ 2,666MHz
Up to 24GB @ 2,666MHz
Up to 64GB @ 2,666MHz
Storage (SSD):
256GB or 512GB
256GB or 512GB
3x SSDs (512GB max)
Storage (HDD):
1TB (Hybrid)
n/a
Up to 2TB
Sound:
2x 3.5-watt speakers
2x 2-watt speakers
2x 3-watt speakers
Keyboard:
Chiclet backlit
RGB 4 Zones
Chiclet backlit
Chiclet backlit
Connectivity:
Wireless AC (2×2)
Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless AC (2×2)
Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless AC (2×2)
Bluetooth 4.2
Ports:
1x Thunderbolt 3
4x USB-A 3.1 Gen2
1x HDMI 2.0
1x Audio combo
2x USB-A 3.1 Gen1
2x USB-A 3.1 Gen2
1x Thunderbolt 3
1x HDMI 2.0
1x Audio combo
1x Thunderbolt 3
3x USB-A 3.1 Gen1
1x HDMI 2.0
1x Mini DisplayPort
1x Audio combo
1x SD card reader
Battery:
55WHr
50Whr
71WHr
Power adapter:
230 watts (GM501GS)
180 watts (GM501GM)
230 watts
330 watts
Dimensions:
(inches)
15.1 x 10.3 x 0.78
14.9 x 10.3 x 0.70
16.73 x 12.56 x 2.0
Weight:
5.5 pounds
4.97 pounds
10.36 pounds
But wait! There’s more! Asus also updated its Strix Scar and Hero Edition laptops too. Here they are:
Strix Scar Edition
Strix Hero Edition
Screen size:
15.6 inches
15.6 inches
Screen type:
TN
TN
Screen resolution:
1,920 x 1,080 @ 120Hz
1,920 x 1,080 @ 120Hz
Processor:
Core i7-8750HQ
Core i7-8750HQ
Graphics:
GTX 1070
GTX 1050 Ti
Memory (DDR4):
Up to 32GB @ 2,666MHz
Up to 32GB @ 2,666MHz
Storage (SSD):
Up to 512GB
Up to 512GB
Storage (HDD):
Up to 1TB (Hybrid)
Up to 1TB (Hybrid)
Sound:
Sonic Studio
SoundMaster
Sonic Studio
SoundMaster
Keyboard:
Chiclet backlit
Chiclet backlit
Connectivity:
Wireless AC (2×2)
Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless AC (2×2)
Bluetooth 4.1
Ports:
1x USB-C 3.1 Gen1
3x USB-A 3.1 Gen1
1x USB-A 2.0
1x HDMI 1.4
1x Mini DisplayPort
1x Audio combo
1x SD card reader
1x USB-C 3.1 Gen1
3x USB-A 3.1 Gen1
1x USB-A 2.0
1x HDMI 1.4
1x Mini DisplayPort
1x Audio combo
Battery:
64WHr
64WHr
Power adapter:
180 watts
Unknown
Dimensions:
(inches)
16.34 x 11.02 x 0.94
15.12 x 10.31 x 0.94
Weight:
6.72 pounds
5.73 pounds
Desktops
We only have two models in this batch: the Huracan G21 and the Strix GL12. The latter model is the larger desktop of the duo, weighing in at a hefty 24.25 pounds while the Huracan is a lighter 18.29 pounds. Both offer eighth-generation Intel processors for desktops, and up to a GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card. You’ll need to hit the product pages for all the expansion slot info.
Have a look:
Huracan G21
Strix GL12
Processor:
Up to Core i7-8700
Up to Core i7-8700K
Graphics:
Up to GTX 1080
Up to GTX 1080
Memory (DDR4):
Up to 32GB @ 2,666MHz
Up to 64GB @ 2,666MHz
Storage (SSD1):
Up to 512GB
256GB, 512GB
Storage (SSD2):
n/a
128GB to 512GB
Storage (HDD):
Up to 2TB
1TB, 2TB
Optical drive:
DVD burner
DVD burner
Sound:
Realtek ALC1150
Realtek ALC1150
Connectivity:
Wireless AC (optional)
Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless AC (optional)
Bluetooth 5.0
Front ports:
1x SD card reader
1x USB-C 3.1 Gen1
2x USB-A 3.1 Gen2
1x SD card reader
2x USB-A 2.0
2x USB-A 3.1 Gen1
1x Audio combo
Rear ports:
1x 3-in-1 audio jack
1x S/PDIF
1x Ethernet
2x USB-A 3.1 Gen2
4x USB-A 3.1 Gen1
2x USB-A 2.0
2x USB-A 3.1 Gen2
4x USB-A 3.1 Gen1
1x Ethernet
1x Optical S/PDIF
5x Audio jacks
Power:
180W, 230W (GTX 1080)
2x 180-watts
300 watts
500 watts
Dimensions:
(inches)
5.11 x 14.66 x 14.41
7.07 x 15.75 x 17.98
Weight:
18.29 pounds
24.25 pounds
As always, Asus doesn’t provide actual prices or release dates, so you’ll need to hit Amazon, Newegg, and other online and offline retailers for pricing and availability. We did a little hunting of our own and found the ROG Zephyrus M (GM501) at Amazon for $2200.
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