Asus Zephyrus M GM501
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Average of 15 scores (from 26 reviews)
Reviews for the Asus Zephyrus M GM501
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
Archive.org versionOverall, 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
Archive.org versionThe 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
Archive.org versionBottom 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
Archive.org versionAsus 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
Archive.org versionThe 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
Archive.org versionASUS 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
Archive.org versionThat 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
Archive.org versionAsus 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
Archive.org versionThe 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
Source: PC Go - 4/19
Single Review, , Long, Date: 03/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 87%
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
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2018
Source: PCtipp.ch
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2018
Source: Smart World
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 80% features: 90% display: 85% mobility: 60%
Source: Techzilla.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle 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
NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet France
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 90% mobility: 80%
Source: Portables4Gamers
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: 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
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: 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
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: 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
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Stylish design; comfortable keyboard; high performance. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/19/2018
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: 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: XT Mobile
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/19/2018
Source: Tweak.dk
DA→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
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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.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
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.
15.60":
15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.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.
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.
82.38%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
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