ASUS Unveils the ROG Zephyrus; Redefines Slim Gaming Laptops

Gaming and portability doesn’t usually come together. At least, that’s our belief when it comes to our market since we prefer playing games at its ideal, intended form – on the desktop. While, yes, gaming laptops did try to bridge the terms, but they still have not lived up to our expectations. Heck, you’ll still suffer back pains if you did try that, and we don’t really recommend that. However, with NVIDIA’s new Max-Q standard, ASUS crafts a super classy and thin laptop that’s equipped with a GeForce GTX 1080. Enter Zephyrus.

Gaming and portability doesn’t usually come together. At least, that’s our belief when it comes to our market since we prefer playing games at its ideal, intended form – on the desktop. While, yes, gaming laptops did try to bridge the terms, but they still have not lived up to our expectations. Heck, you’ll still suffer back pains if you did try that, and we don’t really recommend that. However, with NVIDIA’s new Max-Q standard, ASUS crafts a super classy and thin laptop that’s equipped with a GeForce GTX 1080. Enter Zephyrus.

First out of COMPUTEX, ASUS ROG’s Zephyrus is a breakthrough in design innovation with its ultra-slim profile with 16.9mm at its thinnest point. Think about that. What’s it packing, you ask? For starters, it comes with an i7-7700HQ, that super sweet GTX 1080, a 15.6 FHD 120Hz G-SYNC display, up to 24GB of DDR4 memory and 1TB of M.2 storage.

Oooh boy it does not end there. ASUS is also equipping the Zephyrus with an AURA RGB-enabled keyboard that comes with 30-key rollover and integrates a 10-key function that you can activate with a hotkey. Definitely something you’d want for tight gaming sessions and RGB needs.

ASUS also designs the Zephyrus with its exclusive Active Aerodynamic System, which incorporates the unique AeroAccelerator technology for superb speed and efficiency of airflow. The fan’s 3D-curved surface cover and accelerator guides enhance airflow and move heat away from the components more efficiently. When Zephyrus is opened, a portion of the bottom of the chassis flexes to increase the airflow volume by 20 percent and further increase air circulation. AAS maximizes system stability as well as gaming and thermal performance, and it allows full utilization of the CPU and GPU, so gamers can engage in marathon sessions without fear of interruption.

When it comes to the price, the Zephyrus will start at Php149,995 for the GTX 1070 variant and will shoot up to 179,995 for the GTX 1080 master race. That’s relatively more affordable than other gaming laptops that can cost you an arm and a leg, or a car if you would.

ASUS ROG GX501 Zephyrus Specifications
Processor	Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ
Operating system	Windows 10 Home
Display	15.6” Full HD (1920 x 1080) wide-view panel with anti-glare 120Hz refresh rate with NVIDIA G-SYNC™
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 8GB DDR5X or GTX1070 8GB DDR5
Chipset	Intel® HM175
Memory & storage	DDR4 2400MHz (up to 24GB) M.2 PCIe® x4 256/512GB/1TB  SSD
Wireless	802.11ac Wi-Fi Bluetooth®
Connectivity	1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ with Thunderbolt™ 3 4 x USB 3.1 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x 3.5mm headphone and mic combo jack
Camera	Built-in HD camera and array mic
Keyboard	ASUS Aura RGB backlit chiclet keyboard with 30-key rollover; 1.4mm key travel
Battery	4 cell, 50Wh
Size	37.9 x 26.2 x 1.69cm (W x D x H)
Weight	2.2 kg (with battery)