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Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 Series

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GXR-AZ044RProcessor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H, Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.095kg, 2.1kg
Price: 1900, 2100, 2300, 2500, 3000, 3300 euro
Average Score: 84.07% - good
Average of 22 scores (from 56 reviews)
price: 73%, performance: 91%, features: 71%, display: 88%, mobility: 69%, workmanship: 91%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 78%

 

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GS

Specifications

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GSNotebook: Asus Zephyrus S GX531GS
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 1900 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 10 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Asus ROG Zephyrus S
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Zephyrus S is among the most portable gaming laptops you can buy, but short battery life means you can't stray far from an outlet. On the charger, though, it's an attractive and capable high-end machine.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 review: Thin and stylish gaming prowess
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
The Zephyrus S GX531 is the pinnacle of the Asus ROG laptop line-up. It's beautiful and a joy to use – but the battery life means it's barely a portable machine and the asking price is fairly massive too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Hands on: Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Zephyrus S looks to be better built and smaller than its predecessor in every way, but we’re uncertain about the sacrifices it has made to get here.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/20/2018
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus S Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Zephyrus S manages to pack strong performance, a silky-smooth display and immersive audio, all in a superthin chassis.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Hands on: Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Zephyrus S looks to be better built and smaller than its predecessor in every way, but we’re uncertain about the sacrifices it has made to get here.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/29/2018
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus S Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Zephyrus S manages to pack strong performance, a silky-smooth display and immersive audio, all in a superthin chassis.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Asus ROG Zephyrus S
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Zephyrus S is an even slimmer 2018 take on an already-sleek machine, pushing the gaming laptop to new levels of lean. It's spendy, though, so you have to be committed to maximum portability to swallow the trade-offs.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2018
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 initial review: The world’s thinnest gaming laptop... for now
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
The Zephyrus S GX531 is the pinnacle of the Asus ROG laptop line-up. It's not necessarily the best gaming laptop ever – some compromises will have been made, after all, to claim the title of "thinnest" – but it's an excellent balance of features, specs and design aesthetics.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 08/16/2018
Hands on: Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Zephyrus S looks to be better built and smaller than its predecessor in every way, but we’re uncertain about the sacrifices it has made to get here.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2018
Asus Zephyrus S GX531 (i7-8570H, GTX 1060 or 1070 Max-Q) – what to expect
Source: Ultrabook Review English Archive.org version
Each have their pros and cons: the MSI GS65 is more affordable than the competition, lighter as well, performs well with games and gets an excellent keyboard, but is not that well built. The Razer Blade 15 is excellently made, but is expensive, gets a rather unusual keyboard layout and doesn’t perform as well as the others. The Gigabyte Aero 15x is the best ultraportable gaming laptop of the moment, with simple looks, great build quality, solid performance and a huge battery, but is not available all around the world.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/13/2018

 

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GM

Specifications

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GMNotebook: Asus Zephyrus S GX531GM
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 2100 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 86.5% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 26 reviews)

 

Reviews

85.3% Asus RoG Zephyrus S GX531GM (i7-8750H, GTX 1060, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Asus wraps the technology of the Zephyrus S in a thin and compact case. The hardware is able to render every current game smoothly on the matte 144-Hz IPS display. The possibilities to upgrade the device are very limited.
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus S review: A big laptop that you’ll want to make room for
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
There's no denying the Zephyrus S is supremely powerful - that's its main selling point and it comes in at a cheaper price point than both the XPS 15 and the MacBook Pro too. For the price, it's a solid choice if you're willing to deal with a few drawbacks.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus S review: A big laptop that you’ll want to make room for
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
There's no denying the Zephyrus S is supremely powerful - that's its main selling point and it comes in at a cheaper price point than both the XPS 15 and the MacBook Pro too. For the price, it's a solid choice if you're willing to deal with a few drawbacks.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S (GX531) Review
Source: Yugatech English Archive.org version
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S one hell of a sleek thin-and-light gaming notebook. It has a functional but beautiful design, hardware that can please both gamers and creatives, and portability that all desktop gaming PCs secretly envy. You do have to get past the keyboard & trackpad setup and somewhat lacking I/O, but once you do, you’re definitely in for a lot.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2019
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S (GX531) Review
Source: Yugatech English Archive.org version
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S one hell of a sleek thin-and-light gaming notebook. It has a functional but beautiful design, hardware that can please both gamers and creatives, and portability that all desktop gaming PCs secretly envy. You do have to get past the keyboard & trackpad setup and somewhat lacking I/O, but once you do, you’re definitely in for a lot.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2019
Asus Republic of Gamers Zephyrus S GX531 gaming notebook is the world’s slimmest gaming notebook
Source: Hitech Century English Archive.org version
Gaming notebooks aren’t usually considered to be the slimmest offerings around the block by virtue of their design that requires beefy graphics and the immense amounts of cooling needed to keep them ticking along nicely but the spanking new Asus Republic of Gamers Zephyrus S GX531 bucks that trend as it is not only a throughbred gaming laptop that can take on the best of them in the proverbial ring but it’s also, at this point in time, one of the thinnest gaming rigs on the planet.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/13/2018
Asus Republic of Gamers Zephyrus S GX531 gaming notebook is the world’s slimmest gaming notebook
Source: Hitech Century English Archive.org version
Gaming notebooks aren’t usually considered to be the slimmest offerings around the block by virtue of their design that requires beefy graphics and the immense amounts of cooling needed to keep them ticking along nicely but the spanking new Asus Republic of Gamers Zephyrus S GX531 bucks that trend as it is not only a throughbred gaming laptop that can take on the best of them in the proverbial ring but it’s also, at this point in time, one of the thinnest gaming rigs on the planet.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/13/2018
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 Quick Review: The World’s Thinnest Gaming Notebook
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
Well, unfortunately, pricing for this notebook has not yet been divulged to us by the company just yet but it should be available by October and will come bundled with an Asus ROG Impact Mouse.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2018
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 Quick Review: The World’s Thinnest Gaming Notebook
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
Well, unfortunately, pricing for this notebook has not yet been divulged to us by the company just yet but it should be available by October and will come bundled with an Asus ROG Impact Mouse.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2018
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S Hands On: Pushing Through The Ultra-Slim Limits
Source: Lowyat.net English Archive.org version
While there hasn’t been any major updates in the Zephyrus S compared to its predecessors, the smaller (and dare we say, perfect) form factor has definitely renewed our interest in the series. However, there are also a few important questions left unanswered, such as battery life. But if there’s a chance to discover that the Zephyrus S is the perfect mobile gaming machine, then we’d like to take that chance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2018
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S Hands On: Pushing Through The Ultra-Slim Limits
Source: Lowyat.net English Archive.org version
While there hasn’t been any major updates in the Zephyrus S compared to its predecessors, the smaller (and dare we say, perfect) form factor has definitely renewed our interest in the series. However, there are also a few important questions left unanswered, such as battery life. But if there’s a chance to discover that the Zephyrus S is the perfect mobile gaming machine, then we’d like to take that chance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2018
Asus ROG Zephyrus S
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Zephyrus S is an even slimmer 2018 take on an already-sleek machine, pushing the gaming laptop to new levels of lean. It's spendy, though, so you have to be committed to maximum portability to swallow the trade-offs.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2018
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 initial review: The world’s thinnest gaming laptop... for now
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
The Zephyrus S GX531 is the pinnacle of the Asus ROG laptop line-up. It's not necessarily the best gaming laptop ever – some compromises will have been made, after all, to claim the title of "thinnest" – but it's an excellent balance of features, specs and design aesthetics.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 08/16/2018
Asus ROG Zephyrus S review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The battle for the best gaming laptop rages on and Asus has a serious contender in the new ROG Zephyrus S.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/16/2018
Asus ROG Zephyrus S
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Zephyrus S is an even slimmer 2018 take on an already-sleek machine, pushing the gaming laptop to new levels of lean. It's spendy, though, so you have to be committed to maximum portability to swallow the trade-offs.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2018
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 initial review: The world’s thinnest gaming laptop... for now
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
The Zephyrus S GX531 is the pinnacle of the Asus ROG laptop line-up. It's not necessarily the best gaming laptop ever – some compromises will have been made, after all, to claim the title of "thinnest" – but it's an excellent balance of features, specs and design aesthetics.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 08/16/2018
Asus ROG Zephyrus S review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The battle for the best gaming laptop rages on and Asus has a serious contender in the new ROG Zephyrus S.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/16/2018
Hands on: Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Zephyrus S looks to be better built and smaller than its predecessor in every way, but we’re uncertain about the sacrifices it has made to get here.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2018
Hands on: Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Zephyrus S looks to be better built and smaller than its predecessor in every way, but we’re uncertain about the sacrifices it has made to get here.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2018

Foreign Reviews

93% Đánh giá laptop chuyên game siêu mỏng ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531
Source: Techtimes.vn VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 92% workmanship: 96% ergonomy: 94%
93% Đánh giá laptop chuyên game siêu mỏng ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531
Source: Techtimes.vn VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 92% workmanship: 96% ergonomy: 94%
Cận cảnh Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531: laptop gaming mỏng nhất thế giới, đồ hoạ GTX 1060
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size; elegant design; powerful hardware; nice gaming performance; high portability.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/21/2018
Cận cảnh Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531: laptop gaming mỏng nhất thế giới, đồ hoạ GTX 1060
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size; elegant design; powerful hardware; nice gaming performance; high portability.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/21/2018
Đánh giá ROG Zephyrus S - laptop gaming mỏng nhất thế giới
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice gaming performance; light weight. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/20/2018
Đánh giá ROG Zephyrus S - laptop gaming mỏng nhất thế giới
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice gaming performance; light weight. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/20/2018
ASUS anunţă ROG Zephyrus S, cel mai subţire laptop de gaming din lume
Source: Go4it.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: High mobility; nice gaming performance; slim size; powerful hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2018
ASUS anunţă ROG Zephyrus S, cel mai subţire laptop de gaming din lume
Source: Go4it.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: High mobility; nice gaming performance; slim size; powerful hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2018

 

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GS

Specifications

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GSNotebook: Asus Zephyrus S GX531GS
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.095kg
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Reviews

83.8% Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531GS (i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, FHD) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
After the GX501 that was only mobile to a limited extent in favor of incorporating G-Sync, the brand-new GX531 is able to score with Nvidia's Optimus graphics switching. Find out in this extensive review why the overall evaluation is still worse than its predecessor's. Update: CPU and GPU Turbo mode benchmarks added.

 

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GM-ES037T

The Asus Zephyrus S GX531GM-ES037T is a slim gaming laptop of the ROG ZEPHYRUS series which has redefined the category of ultra-slim gaming notebooks. The ZEPHYRUS S is precision-machined from metal and highly robust. It is 2100g light and measures just 15.75 mm at its thickest point. This makes it the most mobile ROG gaming notebook ever.  The Asus Zephyrus S GX531GM-ES037T takes off with the GeForce RTX™ 2080 featuring Max-Q Design, the Core i7 8750H/2.2GHz, Win 10 Home 64-Bit, 16 GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD NVMe and its frameless 144Hz/3ms NanoEdge display, innovative AAS cooling system, state-of-the-art hardware and advanced design standards. The exclusive ROG Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) automatically raises the rear of the chassis by 5 mm when the display is opened. Combined with the special fans, five heat pipes, four copper heatsinks and a self-cleaning feature, it delivers high-performance cooling with efficient heat dissipation, optimized ventilation and a 22% larger cooling circuit compared to traditional cooling solutions. The ROG Zephyrus S passed strict internal quality checks, including several drops from a height of 76 cm. This makes it durable enough to deal with everyday hazards. It also meets the demanding MIL-STD-810G standards for withstanding vibration, shock, height and extreme environmental conditions.

Aura Sync allows users to customize the gaming keyboard of the ZEPHYRUS S with different RGB lighting effects. In addition, the area of ​​the AAS cooling system can be freely illuminated. With Aura Sync, a user can also synchronize compatible ROG gaming equipment, from the mouse to the headset, and the colour matches them perfectly. The 15.6" wide-view NanoEdge display lets users fully immerse themselves, and with maximum speed at that, because the ZEPHYRUS S has integrated an extremely responsive IPS-based panel. With a 144Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time and 100% sRGB, each game is rendered smoother, more delay-free, more realistic and simply better. To enhance games and entertainment sound, the ZEPHYRUS S has a powerful stereo sound with Smart AMP technology. The audio system allows for sound reproduction with richer bass, a higher dynamic range and high volume. Possible damage to the speakers due to overheating or overloading is automatically prevented. The ZEPHYRUS S provides a total of five USB ports, including the fast USB-3.1 Gen-2 Type-C, all the options to connect gaming equipment, peripherals or external storage media. And with the back HDMI-2.0 port, users can enjoy their games on a compatible TV or an external monitor in 4K/60Hz. In conclusion, the Asus Zephyrus S GX531GM-ES037T is a powerful but very slim gaming laptop. It is suitable for gamers who are looking for the slimmest gaming laptop on the market to bring on the go.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GM-ES037TNotebook: Asus Zephyrus S GX531GM-ES037T
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 2100 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 78% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531GM Review: A Sleek Notebook for Gaming On-the-Go
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
We know that some of you might be saying that the Php 129,995 price tag is steep and that you can build a rig that’s just as powerful for cheaper with all the bells and whistles but what you’re paying for here is all the engineering to make sure everything runs smoothly on a gaming notebook that’s thinner than most out in the market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/07/2019

Foreign Reviews

78% Design-Gaming-Notebook mit vielen Schwächen
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 79% features: 69% display: 99% mobility: 67% ergonomy: 55%

 

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GX-ES036R

You would think that gaming laptops could not get any slimmer than they already are but Asus continues to achieve the impossible and proves us otherwise by introducing the next Zephyrus model in its line – the Asus Zephyrus S GX531. The Asus Zephyrus S GX531 repaints the picture of ultra-thin gaming laptops with its impossibly thin design, which can only be achieved by framing the edges with super-narrow bezels. The super narrow bezels create an impeccable outlook in terms of appearance and undeterred gaming experience. The shrinking in size enables this gaming powerhouse to be carried wherever and whenever users go with perfect ease without taking too much unnecessary space. The Zephyrus S GX531 can fit inside smaller bags and provide more space on a desktop surface for flexible hand movements. These compulsory quality-of-life features tailored for professional gamers are much sought and appreciated among the Republic of Gamers community. Its surreal thinness belie its true potential – the Zephyrus S GX531 is loaded with tremendous engine power with the help of the GeForce RTX 2080 GPU and the latest Intel Core i7 processor. It certainly puzzles the mind how something so compact and thin can fit these vital high-end components, but it delivers much justice in terms of gameplay performance. High refreshing rate equals to a smooth gameplay experience, which can be a deciding factor in important make-or-break moments. On top of its 240 Hz IPS-level display, the 3 ms gray-to-gray response time emulates sharper and more distinct visuals with the highest quality of resolution possible. It is interesting to note that opting for a HDR display instead can extend battery life through Panel Self Refresh and Static Display Refresh Rate Switch technologies, which effectively cut down power consumption by up to 13 percent. Switching to the HDR display does not mean that users have to compromise brilliant graphics in favor of longer battery life. The HDR display is capable of emulating more vivid and vibrant colors while correctly grading black and white colors via local dimming. High-end gaming laptops could not peak in performance were it not for its hardworking cooling system. The Zephyrus S GX531 comes bolstered with a stellar cooling system of its own. The innovative implementation of the Active Aerodynamics System (AAS) technology opens up additional vents to provide more airflow up to 22 percent. The AAS cooling system also has a handy dandy self-cleaning thermal module, which eject dust and debris from clogging up the internal components of the laptop. Thermal heat is siphoned out from four outlets through the continuous diligent work of sleek dual 12 Volt fans. The Zephyrus S GX531’s cooling system seems to keep on expanding with each explored territory of its own. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GX-ES036RNotebook: Asus Zephyrus S GX531GX-ES036R
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 3300 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 83.33% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
In the Zephyrus S GX531GX, Asus has made one of the most desirable gaming laptops we've seen. Its svelte looks and light design, combined with some of the very best gaming components on the market right now, offer one of the finest mobile gaming experiences we’ve ever enjoyed.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/30/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX review and benchmarks (i7-8750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q)
Source: Ultrabook Review English Archive.org version
The Zephyrus S GX531 is a niche product within an already small niche, and that's because Asus chose to sacrifice on practicality and portability in order to favor cooling and performance. As a result, this laptop performs better than the other RTX 2080 Max-Q 15-inch gaming ultraportables on the market and keeps the components at slightly lower temperatures, but unless you keep it plugged in and on a desk, you'll struggle with its ergonomics, shallow keyboard, and rather short battery life. Down below we'll explain how we reached this conclusion.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 with Nvidia RTX review: A slim gaming machine with ray tracing smarts
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
The Zephyrus S GX531 is the pinnacle of the Asus ROG laptop line-up, which shows in its balance of features, specs and design aesthetics.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
2019 Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX701 GX/GW and GX531 GX/GW gaming laptops
Source: Ultrabook Review English Archive.org version
All in all, I expect the 2019 Zephyrus GX701 to turn some heads and attract quite a few potential buyers if the final products actually deliver at the performance, thermals and noise levels. This is not going to be a cheap-laptop by any means, but ultraportable gaming laptops have never been cheap, and those with a 17-inch screen squeezed inside a compact shell are even harder to come by and there’s no wonder will demand a premium. In fact, there’s only the MSI GS75 Stealth Thin you could consider instead, for the time being. The 15-inch GX531 on the other hand pales in the more competitive niche of 15-inch ultraportables, and its multiple quirks and lacks compared to the 17-inch variant sure don’t help its cause.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 01/22/2019

Foreign Reviews

Review ASUS ROG GX531GV: Laptop Gaming yang Ringan, Tipis dan Powerful
Source: Pemmzchannel ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High mobility; slim size; light weight; elegant design; nice gaming performance. Negative: Low autonomy; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2019

 

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GX

Specifications

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GXNotebook: Asus Zephyrus S GX531GX
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 3000 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 8 reviews)

 

Reviews

81.5% Asus Zephyrus S GX531GX (i7-8750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
The thinnest 15.6-inch laptop with RTX 2080 Max-Q graphics is a visual delight. For $2500, however, the Asus Zephyrus S GX531 could have at least included per-key RGB lighting and Thunderbolt 3.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S (GX531-GX) Gaming Laptop Review
Source: eTeknix English Archive.org version
ASUS appears to be clearly marketing this specific model of the Zephyrus S for the hardcore professional. As such, this is more likely to be in the hands of an IT professional than a gaming enthusiast. A factor that is represented in the somewhat vertical price tag. Such prices are, however, in the nature of performance laptops. You want a top-level portable performance? Expect it to cost you! Despite it all, however, if you are after a laptop for both work and play, it’s hard to come up with examples better than this that tick as many boxes.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/01/2019
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S (GX531-GX) Gaming Laptop Review
Source: eTeknix English Archive.org version
ASUS appears to be clearly marketing this specific model of the Zephyrus S for the hardcore professional. As such, this is more likely to be in the hands of an IT professional than a gaming enthusiast. A factor that is represented in the somewhat vertical price tag. Such prices are, however, in the nature of performance laptops. You want a top-level portable performance? Expect it to cost you! Despite it all, however, if you are after a laptop for both work and play, it’s hard to come up with examples better than this that tick as many boxes.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/01/2019

Foreign Reviews

83% Recensione ASUS ROG Zephyrus S
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 65% features: 95% display: 80% mobility: 65% workmanship: 90%
83% Recensione ASUS ROG Zephyrus S
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 65% features: 95% display: 80% mobility: 65% workmanship: 90%
87% ROG Zephyrus S GX531 Recensione: Una Rtx 2080 In Un Portatile Molto Sottile
Source: Everyeye.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 87%
87% ROG Zephyrus S GX531 Recensione: Una Rtx 2080 In Un Portatile Molto Sottile
Source: Everyeye.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 87%
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531 GX: sottile e con GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; high gaming performance; compact size; long battery life. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/30/2019
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531 GX: sottile e con GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; high gaming performance; compact size; long battery life. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/30/2019

 

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GW-ES035R

Specifications

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GW-ES035RNotebook: Asus Zephyrus S GX531GW-ES035R
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 2300 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW gaming laptop review: Where power and sound meet
Source: Gadgets Now English Archive.org version
The Asus S Zephyrus GX531GW is an unconventional-looking, slim and sturdy gaming laptop the likes of which are few in the market. While the fan noise is one issue, the gaming laptop comes with technologies like AAS, Sonic Studio, Sonic Radar III etc. and offers a smooth gaming experience. The battery life of the laptop is also optimum (about two-and-a-half hours) if you are using the laptop for the purpose of browsing, watching videos etc. For users who would like a more conventional Asus device, they could check out the G series laptops by the company.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW review: Speedy GeForce RTX graphics
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
At S$3,698, the Zephyrus S GX531GW is a good S$500 more expensive than its predecessor, but it makes up for that with significantly better performance. Previously, you could only get the Zephyrus S with a GeForce GTX 1060 locally, but you can now get the newest model with up to a GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, a huge step up. There's much to like about the Zephyrus S now, and I think the more powerful specifications and better battery life have transformed it into quite a winner.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%

Foreign Reviews

Review: Asus ROG Zephyrus S (GX531GW)
Source: El chapuzas Informatico Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight; high portability; big screen; elegant design; powerful hardware; excellent display; nice ergonomy; great connectivity. Negative: High price; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2019

 

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GXR-AZ044R

Specifications

Asus Zephyrus S GX531GXR-AZ044RNotebook: Asus Zephyrus S GX531GXR-AZ044R
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 2500 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 95% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

95% ASUS Zephyrus S GX531GXR High-End-Notebook
Source: Basic Tutorials German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 80% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%

 

Comment

Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q: Efficient high end graphics card for thin and light laptops based on the same GP104 chip as the normal GTX 1070 for laptops but at slower clock speeds. Offers a approx. 15% lower performance but much lower power consumption.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile: The mobile GTX 1060 is based on the GP106 chip and offer 1280 shaders. Compared to the identically named desktop version it features a slightly lower clock rate. Games in Full HD and maximum details should run fluently on the card.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU104 chip with 2,944 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Runs at reduced clock speeds compared to a laptop RTX 2080 to achieve a much lower power consumption.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU106 chip with 2,304 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Offers reduced clock speeds to achieve a much lower power consumption.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Coffee Lake:

i7-8750H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.2 - 4.1 GHz (4 GHz with 4 cores, 3.9 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).

i7-9750H: A high-performance hexa-core processor of the Coffee Lake product family designed for the larger laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.6 - 4.5 GHz (4 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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84.07%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Stefan Hinum, 2019-01-24 (Update: 2019-01-24)