Asus Zephyrus M GM501 Series

Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.45kg, 2.5kg, 2.51kg
Price: 1700, 2399, 2500 euro
Average of 31 scores (from 60 reviews)
Asus Zephyrus M GM501
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.51kg
Price: 2399 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Premiere for Coffee Lake. After Intel's new CPU architecture had its debut in the desktop segment a few months ago, Coffee Lake is now finally available for notebooks. Gamers can look forward to devices such as the ROG Zephyrus M GM501 from Asus, which we have taken a closer look at in this review.
Source: Gadgets Now

Overall, the Asus Zephyrus GM501 is a good laptop with an in ..
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Gadgets Now

Overall, the Asus Zephyrus GM501 is a good laptop with an in ..
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Think Digit

The ASUS ROG GM501 Zephyrus M follows in the footsteps of the GX501. While the older model was definitely priced at a premium owing to its extreme slimness and hardware portfolio, the GM501 isn’t the same. With an aim to make the GX501 more affordable, ASUS did play around with the configuration and change a couple of things. However, a few things have changed over the year since the Zephyrus came out. By incorporating those changes, the GM501 hardly feels like a compromise. There’s competition from other brands in this segment and it’s hard to overlook ASUS’s decision to ship a single RAM module in the Zephyrus M. Most users will not notice the difference in performance, however, when you’re catering to the enthusiast gamer, these things do matter. When you compare the MSI GS65 with the GM501, it ends up being a bit more appealing because of the slightly lower price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 74%
Source: Think Digit

The ASUS ROG GM501 Zephyrus M follows in the footsteps of the GX501. While the older model was definitely priced at a premium owing to its extreme slimness and hardware portfolio, the GM501 isn’t the same. With an aim to make the GX501 more affordable, ASUS did play around with the configuration and change a couple of things. However, a few things have changed over the year since the Zephyrus came out. By incorporating those changes, the GM501 hardly feels like a compromise. There’s competition from other brands in this segment and it’s hard to overlook ASUS’s decision to ship a single RAM module in the Zephyrus M. Most users will not notice the difference in performance, however, when you’re catering to the enthusiast gamer, these things do matter. When you compare the MSI GS65 with the GM501, it ends up being a bit more appealing because of the slightly lower price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 74%
Source: Hexus

Bottom line: there's no such thing as a perfect gaming laptop, but the ROG Zephyrus M GM501 has enough about it to be a genuine contender in the premium 15.6in arena.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2018
Source: Hexus

Bottom line: there's no such thing as a perfect gaming laptop, but the ROG Zephyrus M GM501 has enough about it to be a genuine contender in the premium 15.6in arena.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2018
Source: Toptenreviews

Asus ROG Zephyrus M GM501 Review – Six-core Intel cpu? Check. Nvidia GTX 1070 graphics? Affirmative. IPS panel with 144Hz refresh and G-Sync support? Sir, yes, sir. On paper, Asus’s latest ROG gaming laptop, the Zephyrus M, has all the makings of a high-frame-rate portable powerhouse. But like any laptop, what matters is the detailed implementation. Much more than desktops, integration and engineering make all the difference if you’re going to squeeze the maximum out of any given component in a laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Toptenreviews

Asus ROG Zephyrus M GM501 Review – Six-core Intel cpu? Check. Nvidia GTX 1070 graphics? Affirmative. IPS panel with 144Hz refresh and G-Sync support? Sir, yes, sir. On paper, Asus’s latest ROG gaming laptop, the Zephyrus M, has all the makings of a high-frame-rate portable powerhouse. But like any laptop, what matters is the detailed implementation. Much more than desktops, integration and engineering make all the difference if you’re going to squeeze the maximum out of any given component in a laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Good Gear Guide

The ROG Zephyrus M’s recycled design isn’t as unique as its predecessor’s was at the time, but the gains in performance here leave it a formidable option for gamers nonetheless. It’s still one of the slimmest gaming laptops out there, not to mention one of the best-performing ones. There’s still room for improvement - but the Zephyrus M offers an upgrade where it counts most.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/11/2018
Source: Good Gear Guide

The ROG Zephyrus M’s recycled design isn’t as unique as its predecessor’s was at the time, but the gains in performance here leave it a formidable option for gamers nonetheless. It’s still one of the slimmest gaming laptops out there, not to mention one of the best-performing ones. There’s still room for improvement - but the Zephyrus M offers an upgrade where it counts most.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/11/2018
Source: Hardware Zone

ASUS this week announced its second ROG Zephyrus notebook, joining the one-of-a-kind ROG Zephyrus (GX501) under the Zephyrus brand. The ROG Zephyrus M (GM501) is equipped with the latest six-core Intel Core i7-8750H (2.2GHz, 9MB L3 cache) processor, so it’s shooting for the same high-performance market as before.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2018
Source: Hardware Zone

ASUS this week announced its second ROG Zephyrus notebook, joining the one-of-a-kind ROG Zephyrus (GX501) under the Zephyrus brand. The ROG Zephyrus M (GM501) is equipped with the latest six-core Intel Core i7-8750H (2.2GHz, 9MB L3 cache) processor, so it’s shooting for the same high-performance market as before.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2018
Source: Unbox

That pretty much does it for this quick look at the Asus Republic of Gamers Zephyrus M gaming notebook, otherwise known as the GM501. The notebook we got to tinker with a short amount of time has been priced at Php 149,995 though there is a configuration that comes with a GTX 1060 and a slight bump down in SSD storage for Php 119,995. You should be able to check out this sexy gaming notebook at select Asus and Republic of Gamers Concept Stores very soon. If you are in the market for a high-end mobile gaming machine, definitely check this one out.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/04/2018
Source: Unbox

That pretty much does it for this quick look at the Asus Republic of Gamers Zephyrus M gaming notebook, otherwise known as the GM501. The notebook we got to tinker with a short amount of time has been priced at Php 149,995 though there is a configuration that comes with a GTX 1060 and a slight bump down in SSD storage for Php 119,995. You should be able to check out this sexy gaming notebook at select Asus and Republic of Gamers Concept Stores very soon. If you are in the market for a high-end mobile gaming machine, definitely check this one out.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/04/2018
Source: CNet

Asus adds Intel's powerful new six-core Core i7 CPU to the slim Zephyrus gaming laptop, while fixing some of the original's design quirks and even lowering the price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag

The Asus ROG Zephyrus M GM501 delivers excellent graphics and overall performance in an innovative chassis, but suffers from short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet

Asus adds Intel's powerful new six-core Core i7 CPU to the slim Zephyrus gaming laptop, while fixing some of the original's design quirks and even lowering the price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag

The Asus ROG Zephyrus M GM501 delivers excellent graphics and overall performance in an innovative chassis, but suffers from short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Asus ROG Zephyrus M Schneller geht's kaum Asus ROG Zephyrus M Schneller geht's kaumSource: PC Go - 12/18

Comparison, , Long, Date: 12/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 92% features: 100% display: 80% mobility: 80%
Source: PC Go - 12/18

Comparison, , Long, Date: 12/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 92% features: 100% display: 80% mobility: 80%
Source: HardwareLuxx

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2018
Source: HardwareLuxx

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2018
Source: PCtipp.ch

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PCtipp.ch

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Chip.de

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2018
Source: Chip.de

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2018
Source: Smart World

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 80% features: 90% display: 85% mobility: 60%
Source: Smart World

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 80% features: 90% display: 85% mobility: 60%
Source: Techzilla.it

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 85% performance: 90% display: 85% mobility: 75% workmanship: 100%
Source: Techzilla.it

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 85% performance: 90% display: 85% mobility: 75% workmanship: 100%
Source: XGN

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: XGN

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet France

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: CNet France

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: 01Net

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 90% mobility: 80%
Source: 01Net

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 90% mobility: 80%
Source: Portables4Gamers

Positive: Slim size; nice cameras; fast system; great display; solid workmanship. Negative: Noisy under loads; low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/30/2018
Source: Portables4Gamers

Positive: Slim size; nice cameras; fast system; great display; solid workmanship. Negative: Noisy under loads; low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/30/2018
Source: Portables4Gamers

Positive: Comfortable keyboard; slim size; light weight; beautiful design; powerful hardware; high gaming performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/05/2018
Source: Portables4Gamers

Positive: Comfortable keyboard; slim size; light weight; beautiful design; powerful hardware; high gaming performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/05/2018
Source: 3DNews.ru

Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; nice ergonomy; good display. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/03/2018
Source: 3DNews.ru

Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; nice ergonomy; good display. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/03/2018
Source: Ixbt

Positive: Stylish design; comfortable keyboard; high performance. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/19/2018
Source: Ixbt

Positive: Stylish design; comfortable keyboard; high performance. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/19/2018
Source: Notebook.cz

Positive: Nice display; solid workmanship; elegant design; high performance; good cooling system. Negative: Noisy under loads; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/24/2018
Source: Notebook.cz

Positive: Nice display; solid workmanship; elegant design; high performance; good cooling system. Negative: Noisy under loads; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/24/2018
Source: VNReview

Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/19/2018
Source: VNReview

Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/19/2018
Source: Tweak.dk

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tweak.dk

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Asus Zephyrus M GM501GS-90NR0031-M00420
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.51kg
Price: 2500 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: The Mobile Indian

Overall, the gaming laptop from Asus is equipped with some top-of-the-line features and hardware. The body is quite sturdy and the 144Hz refresh rate makes it a delightful experience to play games at high frame rates. You will not get disappointed with the performance of this gaming laptop, though might worry about the battery backup. That said, if you are looking for a serious gaming machine and there is no price constraint then this laptop can be considered as an option for you.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/24/2018
Source: NDTV Gadgets

Overall, the Asus ROG Zephyrus M offers good value compared to the competition. It has a clever cooling solution that’s backed up by solid specifications and very good gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: eTeknix

So £2000 is clearly quite a lot of money to spend on a laptop. Consider, however, what you are getting with the GM501GS. Not only are you getting Intel’s latest 8th-generation processor, but you’re also provided with a Nvidia 1070 graphics card. On top of all that as well you’re getting a fantastic hard drive system and what is perhaps the best-looking laptop currently available on the market. I really can’t stress enough just how fantastic this laptop is on every level. It’s just a slight disappointment that when unplugged, it does seem to gobble up the battery life really rapidly.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/30/2018
Asus Zephyrus M GM501GS-EI004T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.45kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Hardware Zone

The Zephyrus M may be faster than an equivalent Max-Q notebook, but I don't think it's fast enough to make up for its lack in mobility. It doesn't seem to have made up its mind as to what it wants to be. It's slim, but it's also quite large and heavy, so it's not really pushing its advantage in this area either. Furthermore, the 55Wh battery doesn't seem enough for the laptop, and battery life is pretty poor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/05/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tech.de

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Putoinformatico

Positive: Large screen; nice display; good hardware; nice connectivity; backlit keys.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/01/2018
Source: Mega Obzor

Positive: High mobility; nice gaming performance; compact size; light weight; backlit keys; great display; fast charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/04/2018
Asus Zephyrus M GM501GM-EI005T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 1700 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Pricecompare
Reviews
Source: Tech Nave

However, if you are keen on a slightly cheaper laptop, the Acer Helios 300 equipped with the Intel Core i7 chipset which is priced at RM5199 is definitely worth considering since it comes equipped with almost the same specs. But other than that, I could not find anything that is a concern to me. For more information regarding the ASUS Zephyrus M, check out their official website and for more reviews, tech news and updates like these, stay tuned to.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/02/2019
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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 Mobile: Pascal based high-end mobile graphics card based on a cut down GP104 (like the GTX 1080) and GDDR5 graphics memory. Successor to the GTX 980M with a 10 Watts higher TDP. Similar to the desktop GTX 1070 performance wise, but with more shaders and lower clock speeds.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q: Efficient high end graphics card for thin and light laptops based on the same GP106 chip as the normal GTX 1060 for laptops but at slower clock speeds. Offers a approx. 15% lower performance but 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++).
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.45 kg:
2.51 kg:
With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.
82.44%: 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.