Asus ROG Zephyrus M (Black)

MPN: GM501GS-XS74  |  EAN: 0889349958612  |  Model: Rog Zephyrus M

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Asus ROG Zephyrus M (Black) - GM501GS-XS74 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Pro Video Editing
Very Good
Amateur Photo Editing
Outstanding
Casual Gaming
Outstanding
Hardcore Gaming
Outstanding
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Just Right
Basic Video Editing
Very Good
Pro Graphic Design
Outstanding
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Pro Music Production
Very Good
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Outstanding
Back-end Development
Very Good
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Carrying All the Time
Just Right
Carrying Occasionally
Just Right
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Working with Numbers
Outstanding
Gaming Look
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Outstanding

Professional Video Production

A multi-core Intel Core i7-8750H sits at the heart of the Rog Zephyrus M, providing plenty of raw processing power for editing 4K high definition video. With a total storage capacity of 1256 GB, the Rog Zephyrus M ensures you have plenty of space to store your footage.

Great for photo editing

Resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels means you can work in greater detail

Running editing programs such as photoshop is possible due to the inclusion of 16 GB of RAM and the 6 cores-core processor.

Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 17150.5 .

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Gaming

Basic games might need more than basic hardware. The Rog Zephyrus M is a good choice for casual gamers, offering enough CPU power, RAM and storage to get the job done – hardcore gamers may need something a little meatier though.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.6 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.

All about the Films!

With a high resolution Advanced screen the excellent Rog Zephyrus M was built to allow you enjoy movies, serials and animation. And with a HDMI port, you can connect the laptop to your TV or projector for an even more cinematic experience.

Videos for fun

Whether you’re vlogging on YouTube, or putting together high-quality family videos, the Rog Zephyrus M can meet your needs.

Give your Images the professional touch

The on-board Memory size of 16 GB and the quad-core Intel Core i7-8750H processor on this laptop allows you to quickly convert high ppi image formats and rapidly iterate through your concepts.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card offers extra power for rendering your creative work on to your spacious 15.6 inches display. 

The screen built with IPS technology gives you vivid colours and great viewing angles whilst the 1920 x 1080 pixels resolutions provides the necessary detail.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Music and Audio

The Rog Zephyrus M provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 1256 GB. Also, the Intel Core i7-8750H processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Its all about the Beats

With its wide selection of ports the Rog Zephyrus M sits at the heart of your music production workflow. And with a total storage capacity of 1256 GB hard drive, you’ve got plenty of space to store work in progress

Book keeping

The 15.6 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows

Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. 

Your Asus 's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance

The numeric keypad keyboard really takes the strain out when entering data.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether you’re coding HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks like AJAX, Angular or JQUERY the Rog Zephyrus M is a very capable option. It's 6 cores core CPU and 16 GB of RAM helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on its high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various dev environments. The Rog Zephyrus M sports an Intel Core i7-8750H , (a processor with 6 cores) plus a healthy 16 GB of RAM to power your VMs and dev tools.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Modern productivity apps like Office 365 and Google G Suite are relatively lightweight – but it never hurts to have some power under the hood. The Rog Zephyrus M packs a decent Intel Core i7-8750H processor and 16 GB RAM so this is machine that will last.

Surf the web at speed thanks to the Rog Zephyrus M’s speedy b/g/n/ac WiFi interface.

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the Rog Zephyrus M can comfortably handle. It also comes with of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 2.2 GHz processor is ideal. With 2.5 hours battery life, you can stay connected between charges.

Suits your occasional mobility

The Rog Zephyrus M is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 2.5 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Great to use on the go!

The Rog Zephyrus M is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 2.5 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Working in the dark

The lights may be low, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work. The Rog Zephyrus M’s built-in 1 allows you to type accurately – even in the dark

Presentations

When delivering presentations, you need to be sure you can connect to the meeting room projector or screen. The 1 offers several different display ports to make sure everyone can see your slideshow.

Numeric Key Pad

Working with numbers is important to you, so we've made sure this laptop comes a full featured keyboard. 

Package that suits a Gamer

Not just a pretty face, the Rog Zephyrus M uses ergonomic design to give you a gaming advantage.

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Product Description

Thinner and more streamlined than most gaming laptops, this packs an amazing amount of power. As soon as you've stopped marveling at the chassis and take the extra step of opening this bad boy up, you'll be blown away by the sleek and large screen. Not only is the 15.6-inch IPS-level display ultra responsive, but it's also got the graphics power to back it up. The processor and RAM combine with the display to ensure that you can get down to some serious gaming, and even the latest AAA chart-toppers will run smoothly on this Asus without in-game setting adjustments, lag, or color bleed. You'll even be ready to get your VR on! ROG GameVisual software means you can have presets for your best games or for watching films, while the backlights on the keyboard can be changed to suit your playing style (there's even a breathing or rainbow effect for added flair). Perfect for gaming and streaming wherever you are, this is a solid and powerful laptop that will only make you a better gamer.

Technical Specifications

Asus ROG Zephyrus M (Black) - GM501GS-XS74 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display Brightness 300 cd/m²
Display Contrast Ratio 800:1
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 6 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7-8xxx
Processor Model Intel Core i7-8750H
Processor Speed 2.20 GHz
Processor Threads 12
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Speed 2666 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
Solid State Hybrid Drive Capacity 1000
SSD Capacity 256 GB
Storage Total Capacity 1256 GB
Storage Type SSHD+SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
VR Ready Yes
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.2
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 2.0
Microphone 1
USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C Port 4
Camera
Camera 1
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Keyboard Num-Pad Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Pro
Battery
Battery Life 2.5 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 26.2 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 1.7 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 1.9 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 38.4 cm
Weight 2.45 kg