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ASUS ROG Zephyrus S Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 144Hz IPS-Type Full HD, GeForce RTX 2080, Intel Core i7-8750H CPU, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe Nvme SSD, Aura Sync RGB, Windows 10 Pro - GX531GX-XS74

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Model Name ROG Zephyrus S GX531
Screen Size 15.6 Inches
Color Black
Hard Disk Size 512 GB
CPU Model Core i7
Ram Memory Installed Size 16 GB
Operating System Windows 10 Pro
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Graphics Coprocessor NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

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  • Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 8GB (base: 990 MHz, Boost: 1230 MHz; TDP: 90W)
  • Intel Core i7-8750H Hexa-Core processor
  • 15.6” 144Hz 3ms IPS-Type full HD (1920x1080) Display
  • 16GB 2666Hz DDR4 | 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD | Windows 10 Professional
  • 0.62” thin, 4.6 lbs ultraportable military-grade magnesium alloy body gaming laptop with premium metal cover
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus S Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 144Hz IPS-Type Full HD, GeForce RTX 2080, Intel Core i7-8750H CPU, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe Nvme SSD, Aura Sync RGB, Windows 10 Pro - GX531GX-XS74

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 144Hz IPS-Type Full HD, GeForce RTX 2080, Intel Core i7-8750H CPU, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe Nvme SSD, Aura Sync RGB, Windows 10 Pro - GX531GX-XS74


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    The all new ROG Zephyrus s gaming Laptop is redefining ultra-slim gaming laptops yet again with innovative engineering to cool Its 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and up to GeForce RTX 2080 with MAX-Q design, so you can immerse yourself in its no-compromise 144Hz/3ms Display.

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    ROG Zephyrus S GX531

    GX531GX

    The ROG Zephyrus S is redefining ultra-slim gaming laptops yet again with innovative engineering to cool its 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and up to GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q design, so you can immerse yourself in its no-compromise 144Hz/3ms display.

    Up your Game with GeForce RTX

    RTX

    Powered by the NVIDIA Turing GPU architecture and the revolutionary RTX platform, RTX graphics cards bring together real-time ray tracing, artificial intelligence, and programmable shading to your favorite ROG devices.

    Silky-Smooth 144hz Display

    144hz

    Super-narrow bezels draw you deeper into the action on the 144Hz IPS-level display. The high refresh rate makes gameplay smoother and lowers input lag, while the 3ms gray-to-gray response time produces sharper visuals with no blurring.

    Extra Gaming Features

    ROG Zephyrus S puts audio at the forefront with dual speakers aimed right at you.

    Amp up your Audio

    ROG Zephyrus S puts audio at the forefront with dual speakers aimed right at you. The resulting output is louder, with more bass and range that help you hear every sound.

    I/O

    Expansive Connections

    ROG Zephyrus S has all the connectivity needed for gaming on the go. Type-C (USB-C) ports are available at USB 3.1 Gen 2 and Gen 1 speeds, while Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 2.0 ports are perfect for a gamepad and mouse.

    Comprehensive Cooling Coverage

    Cooling

    The Zephyrus S automatically adjusts fan speeds based on CPU and GPU temperatures, and you can quickly toggle between three modes with a convenient function shortcut. With upgraded 12v fans and anti-dust tunnels, the cooling system on the Zephyrus S is prepared to tackle the latest games with ease.

    AURA SYNC Beyond the Keyboard

    RGB

    The AURA SYNC keyboard ensures precise input in the heat of battle with n-key rollover and up to 20 million keypress durability. You can customize the backlight colors and effects to suit your style, and another configurable RGB zone illuminates the AAS intake at the back for ambient lighting.

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    Customer Reviews
    3.7 out of 5 stars
    38
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    304
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    97
    4.2 out of 5 stars
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    3.9 out of 5 stars
    145
    Price
    $3,499.99 $1,899.99 $1,499.00 $2,899.99 $3,399.00
    Display
    15.6" FHD, 72% NTSC,Anti-Glare 15.6" FHD, 72% NTSC,Anti-Glare 15.6" FHD, 72% NTSC,Anti-Glare 17.3" FHD, 72% NTSC,Anti-Glare 15.6" FHD, 72% NTSC,Anti-Glare 17.3" FHD, 72% NTSC,Anti-Glare
    Refresh Rate
    144Hz, 3ms 144Hz, 3ms 144Hz, 3ms 144Hz, 3ms 144Hz, 3ms 144Hz, 3ms
    Processor
    Intel Core i7-8750H Processor Intel Core i7-8750H Processor Intel Core i7-8750H Processor Intel Core i7-8750H Processor Intel Core i7-8750H Processor Intel Core i7-8750H Processor
    RAM & Speed
    16GB DDR4 2666MHz 16GB DDR4 2666MHz 16GB DDR4 2666MHz 16GB DDR4 2666MHz 16GB DDR4 2666MHz 16GB DDR4 2666MHz
    Graphics
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
    Storage
    PCIE NVME 512G M.2 SSD PCIE NVME 512G M.2 SSD PCIE NVME 512G M.2 SSD PCIE NVME 512G M.2 SSD PCIE NVME 512G M.2 SSD PCIE NVME 1TB M.2 SSD
    Keyboard
    Illuminated Chiclet 4-Zone RGB Illuminated Chiclet 4-Zone RGB Illuminated Chiclet 4-Zone RGB Illuminated Chiclet 4-Zone RGB Illuminated Chiclet 4-Zone RGB Illuminated Chiclet Per-KeyRGB
    Cooling System
    Active Aerodynamic System(AAS) Active Aerodynamic System(AAS) 2x 12V Anti-Dust Fans 2x 12V Anti-Dust Fans 2x 12V Anti-Dust Fans 2x 12V Anti-Dust Fans
    Operation System
    Windows 10 Pro (64bit) Windows 10 (64bit) Windows 10 (64bit) Windows 10 (64bit) Windows 10 (64bit) Windows 10 Pro (64bit)
    AURA Sync. Feature
    Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Thickness
    0.6 inches 0.6 inches 1 inches 0.98 inches 1 inches 0.74 inches
    Best For
    Ultraslim Ultraslim MOBA FPS FPS Extreme

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    3.7 out of 5 stars
    3.7 out of 5
    38 global ratings

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    Customers like the appearance, performance, portability, and thickness of the notebook computer. For example, they mention that the screen is amazing, beautiful, and elegantly designed. That said, they appreciate the portability and say it's easy to carry.

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    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the laptop. They mention that the screen is amazing, beautiful, and elegantly designed. The laptop is great for gaming and creating, with a non-ostentatious touch. The 144 Hz refresh rate and deep black level make everything look beautiful.

    "...Screen (5/5): The screen is bright, crisp, and quick. The 144 Hz. refresh rate and deep black level makes everything look beautiful...." Read more

    "...I see complaints about bleed here and there but, really, this screen is amazing...." Read more

    "Great gaming laptop. Absolutely love it...." Read more

    "good gaming system..." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the laptop. They mention that it is a simple yet useful device that works great.

    "...Screen (5/5): The screen is bright, crisp, and quick. The 144 Hz. refresh rate and deep black level makes everything look beautiful...." Read more

    "...Pros: Wicked fast. So fast that I really don't care that I am running windows. Hashcat benchmarks at 27G MD5/sec, 8M MD5crypt/sec, and 49G (!)..." Read more

    "Arrived in a timely manner and was packaged well. So far, everything works great and it is performing exceptionally." Read more

    "slim and light laptop with good performance!..." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers find the laptop easy to carry. They mention it's a slim and light laptop with good performance.

    "...EXTREMELY thin and light for such a huge powerhouse.Screen (5/5): The screen is bright, crisp, and quick. The 144 Hz...." Read more

    "...While still being thin and light, it's easy to carry without breaking the back and still managing to pack a punch...." Read more

    "slim and light laptop with good performance!..." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the thickness of the laptop. They mention that it's thin and light, making it easy to carry.

    "...EXTREMELY thin and light for such a huge powerhouse.Screen (5/5): The screen is bright, crisp, and quick. The 144 Hz...." Read more

    "...While still being thin and light, it's easy to carry without breaking the back and still managing to pack a punch...." Read more

    "slim and light laptop with good performance!..." Read more

    Amazing laptop! Benchmark from hashcat in photo.
    4 Stars
    Amazing laptop! Benchmark from hashcat in photo.
    Cons: Limited linux support at this time. Which is understandable since it's brand new hardware. I am pretty sure that I could get this working with a little effort. I am even more sure that it'll be supported fully out of the box with popular distros in a few months or less. I'd have paid a few hundred more for a thunderbolt3 port or two. The USBC ports appear to be just that, USB. All of my usability complaints are related to windows 10. I am not saying "Windows sucks", it just isn't what I am used to. It does seem to have issues with driver signing and CUDA, which is a PITA but not really the laptop's fault. I just boot w/o driver signing and it works.Pros: Wicked fast. So fast that I really don't care that I am running windows. Hashcat benchmarks at 27G MD5/sec, 8M MD5crypt/sec, and 49G (!) NTLM/sec. that's at 63 deg C. This drives an Oculus Rift with some effort (fans), and I have only wittnessed heat induced framerate drops once, and the system had other apps running alongside the game (Gorn). I did some research and determined that this is 50% faster than the fastest computer in the world in June of 2001, which drew megawatts of power and filled a computer center. I don't mind the keyboard/trackpad arrangement but I also have used many awful keyboards across my nearly 40 years of using computers. The same goes for the screen. I see complaints about bleed here and there but, really, this screen is amazing. After some time getting it setup and getting used to windows I can honestly say that I am about 90% happy with it given what I paid. One more observation. For CUDA workloads this is 50% slower and 15% hotter than a Tesla V100 under real world workloads. It's also 1/4-1/3 cheaper than a V100 and runs right out of the box w/o suffering the indignity of installing the V100 in a suitable computer. I almost want to build a cluster of these laptops for teh lulz.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019
    Style: 144Hz | i7-8750H | RTX 2080 | 512GVerified Purchase
    Design (5/5): Mechanically, this laptop is beautiful and elegantly designed. The bottom air vent that opens when the screen lid opens which was a pleasant surprise! Something so simple, yet useful. The RGB/AURA lighting works as intended and is a nice, non-ostentatious touch. EXTREMELY thin and light for such a huge powerhouse.

    Screen (5/5): The screen is bright, crisp, and quick. The 144 Hz. refresh rate and deep black level makes everything look beautiful.

    GPU (5/5): The RTX 2080 handles everything I can throw at it and just keeps churning, but that's to be expected.

    Cooling (5/5): Under full load, bench, and stress tests, the LT increases RPM fan speed as needed. Very quiet considering the amount of power it is using

    Usefulness (5/5) : Both my GF and I travel and frequently work from home. This LT, in combination with my desktop, allows us to never miss out on productivity and fun. Whether it is gaming, rendering 3D images or any other CAD, it's a seamless transition.

    I highly recommend!

    Worthwhile mentions: All of the included ASUS software is extremely easy for the end user to navigate. Giving you as much control as you can handle.
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
    Style: 144Hz | i7-8750H | RTX 2080 | 512GVerified Purchase
    I'm not a hardcore gamer but having lived with a Dell E6410 for the last 10 years I knew I wanted to upgrade once that system could no longer even play World of Warships.. So I researched around and decided on this system from Asus. I do like Asus products to being with, they always seem well made to me. I decided to go with the RX 2080 GPU so as to get as many years out of this thing going forward as I possibly can, obviously the GPU blows away anything I'm trying to use it for now. I'm not an expert so I just plugged and played World of Warships with max'ed out settings and was getting 75 fps on average, good enough for me to be impressed. My only regret is that there wasn't a larger SSD drive configuration with either 1TB or 2TB at the time I bought the laptop, those were not options on the item at the time.
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
    Style: 144Hz | i7-8750H | RTX 2080 | 512GVerified Purchase
    ASUS has the worst support, and Microsoft Windows 10 is terrible. I thought that updating to Windows 10 2004 would be a good idea, but that was a bad idea. Now I can not get back to the previous version, and there are a couple of games that can not run on 2004 -- resulting in a blue screen BSOD. I reinstalled Windows 10, using the "local" option, so not from the internet, but it's 2004 somehow. There are no options in the settings to roll back and MyAsus also provides no guidance. ASUS support TERRIBLE (and so is Microsoft). Crappy, spending this much money on a laptop that isn't usable.
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2019
    Style: 144Hz | i7-8750H | RTX 2080 | 512GVerified Purchase
    If you want no compromises for gaming (or really and GPU/CPU intensive) task, this one is for you.
    While still being thin and light, it's easy to carry without breaking the back and still managing to pack a punch.
    Asus seems to have solved the thermal throttling issue that would plague most other configurations with an i7-8750H and 2080 RTX MaxQ thanks to the unique cooling design that takes in air above and below the laptop surfaces, and ejecting heat to the back and sides.

    Observation so far (a week into ownership) with regards to power management is that the 230 watt power brick or the power management system (windows firmware ) maybe inadequate for this particular configuration. While gaming on 1080p in Ultra settings on BF5 (ray tracing enabled), the battery will discharge below 90% and continue to do so even after quitting all intensive tasks and simply browsing or idling. The battery only begins to recharge after at least 30 minutes of idle activity. I do use a USB-c hub and plugging in an additional type C power source rectified the discharge problem.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019
    Style: 144Hz | i7-8750H | RTX 2080 | 512GVerified Purchase
    Cons: Limited linux support at this time. Which is understandable since it's brand new hardware. I am pretty sure that I could get this working with a little effort. I am even more sure that it'll be supported fully out of the box with popular distros in a few months or less. I'd have paid a few hundred more for a thunderbolt3 port or two. The USBC ports appear to be just that, USB. All of my usability complaints are related to windows 10. I am not saying "Windows sucks", it just isn't what I am used to. It does seem to have issues with driver signing and CUDA, which is a PITA but not really the laptop's fault. I just boot w/o driver signing and it works.

    Pros: Wicked fast. So fast that I really don't care that I am running windows. Hashcat benchmarks at 27G MD5/sec, 8M MD5crypt/sec, and 49G (!) NTLM/sec. that's at 63 deg C. This drives an Oculus Rift with some effort (fans), and I have only wittnessed heat induced framerate drops once, and the system had other apps running alongside the game (Gorn). I did some research and determined that this is 50% faster than the fastest computer in the world in June of 2001, which drew megawatts of power and filled a computer center. I don't mind the keyboard/trackpad arrangement but I also have used many awful keyboards across my nearly 40 years of using computers. The same goes for the screen. I see complaints about bleed here and there but, really, this screen is amazing. After some time getting it setup and getting used to windows I can honestly say that I am about 90% happy with it given what I paid. One more observation. For CUDA workloads this is 50% slower and 15% hotter than a Tesla V100 under real world workloads. It's also 1/4-1/3 cheaper than a V100 and runs right out of the box w/o suffering the indignity of installing the V100 in a suitable computer. I almost want to build a cluster of these laptops for teh lulz.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing laptop! Benchmark from hashcat in photo.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019
    Cons: Limited linux support at this time. Which is understandable since it's brand new hardware. I am pretty sure that I could get this working with a little effort. I am even more sure that it'll be supported fully out of the box with popular distros in a few months or less. I'd have paid a few hundred more for a thunderbolt3 port or two. The USBC ports appear to be just that, USB. All of my usability complaints are related to windows 10. I am not saying "Windows sucks", it just isn't what I am used to. It does seem to have issues with driver signing and CUDA, which is a PITA but not really the laptop's fault. I just boot w/o driver signing and it works.

    Pros: Wicked fast. So fast that I really don't care that I am running windows. Hashcat benchmarks at 27G MD5/sec, 8M MD5crypt/sec, and 49G (!) NTLM/sec. that's at 63 deg C. This drives an Oculus Rift with some effort (fans), and I have only wittnessed heat induced framerate drops once, and the system had other apps running alongside the game (Gorn). I did some research and determined that this is 50% faster than the fastest computer in the world in June of 2001, which drew megawatts of power and filled a computer center. I don't mind the keyboard/trackpad arrangement but I also have used many awful keyboards across my nearly 40 years of using computers. The same goes for the screen. I see complaints about bleed here and there but, really, this screen is amazing. After some time getting it setup and getting used to windows I can honestly say that I am about 90% happy with it given what I paid. One more observation. For CUDA workloads this is 50% slower and 15% hotter than a Tesla V100 under real world workloads. It's also 1/4-1/3 cheaper than a V100 and runs right out of the box w/o suffering the indignity of installing the V100 in a suitable computer. I almost want to build a cluster of these laptops for teh lulz.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019
    Style: 144Hz | i7-8750H | RTX 2080 | 512GVerified Purchase
    I used this laptop for gamin and programming. I don't like that home and end works thru fn, not convenient when programming.
    if it used for programming it's ok, not so noisy, however when you play game it's too noisy! need to use headset
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019
    Style: 144Hz | i7-8750H | RTX 2080 | 512GVerified Purchase
    Arrived in a timely manner and was packaged well. So far, everything works great and it is performing exceptionally.
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020
    Style: 144Hz | i7-8750H | RTX 2080 | 512GVerified Purchase
    Great gaming laptop. Absolutely love it. Only knock is the battery life but who doesn't keep their charger in while playing games for hours so I could care less about the battery
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