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Asus Rog Zephyrus S GX531 (15.6-Inch, 2018) Series

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews of Asus Rog Zephyrus S GX531 (15.6-Inch, 2018) Series. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the performance. The portability is also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Asus Rog Zephyrus S GX531 (15.6-Inch, 2018) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Gamescom 2018: Slim is in for Asus' ROG gaming laptops

The new Zephyrus S is crazy thin with bezels to match, and the 17-inch Strix Scar series has the skinniest bezels in its class.

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Sascha Mölck (notebookcheck.net)

Asus RoG Zephyrus S GX531GM (i7-8750H, GTX 1060, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Unusual. 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.

Matte IPS display ; Full-HD resolution ; 144-Hz panel ; NVMe SSD ; Compact metal case ; Moderate weight ; Capability of switching between dedicated and integrated GPU

Max. 24 GB of RAM ; Limited connectivity ; Limited upgradability ; Limited maintainability ; Poor battery life ; Coil whine ; No current graphic drivers

The compact gaming laptop from Asus is able to render every current game smoothly on the matte Full-HD display. Furthermore, the six-core CPU provides enough performance for applications beyond gaming. Temperatures and system noise remain on a...

Jan, 2019

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Expert review by : Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)

Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531GS (i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, FHD) Laptop Review

One step forward, two steps back. 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...

compact case ; moderate weight ; graphics switching ; metal surfaces ; RGB illumination ; elegant design ; thin bezels ; PCIe-SSD ; 144 Hz display

input devices take some getting used to ; high noise development under load ; part of the working memory is onboard ; mediocre connection options ; only a single slot for storage ; limited maintenance ; small battery

The ROG Zephyrus S GX531GS is a perfect example of manufacturers going too far in their current obsession for making slim notebooks. Yes, from a marketing point of view it might be nice if you can say that you offer the slimmest high-end notebook in...

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Matt Hanson (techradar.com)

Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX review

A 15-inch powerhouse

Powerful ; Slim design ; Great performance ; Innovative cooling

Very expensive ; Screen isn't HDR ; Might be overkill for some

The Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX is a stunning 15-inch gaming laptop that has the svelte design of an ultrabook, but packs powerful gaming components.

Jun, 2019

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Expert review by : Kevin Lee (techradar.com)

Hands on: Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 review

Two steps forward, one step back

15-inch gaming laptop in a 14-inch shell ; Sturdier overall build quality ; Lightest, thinnest gaming laptop in its class

Graphics max out with Nvidia GTX 1070 Max-Q ; Battery size and capacity hasn’t increased

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.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Adrian Willings (pocket-lint.com)

Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 with Nvidia RTX review: A slim gaming machine with ray tracing smarts

The pinnacle Asus ROG gaming laptop. The RTX graphics is a joy to use - but limited battery life, noisy fans and a high price are limitations.

Fast boot speeds ; Impressive specs ; Lightweight and stylish design ; Comfortable to use for working or gaming ; Adjustable screen visuals to suit every situation

Gets hot during heavy gaming sessions ; Very noisy fans under load ; Some issues with dropped frame rates ; Incredibly expensive

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.

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : Adrian Willings (pocket-lint.com)