Asus
ROG Zephyrus M GM501GM 15.6" Gaming Notebook PC (GM501GM-EI028T)

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Asus ROG Zephyrus M (GM501)

ELEVATED PERFORMANCE. UNCOMPROMISED MOBILITY.

ROG Zephyrus M picks up where its predecessor, ROG Zephyrus, left off — delivering mighty performance in a minute package. It’s powered by up to an 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 graphics, and features an IPS-level display with a superfast 144Hz refresh rate, lightning-quick 3ms response time, and NVIDIA G-SYNC™ technology. The revolutionary Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) ensures Zephyrus M runs cool and quiet even at high processor loads. ROG-exclusive software lets you switch between integrated and discrete GPU modes — the Optimus power-saving mode gives you impressive battery life, while the G-SYNC mode lets you experience its graphics prowess in all its glory!

Mighty. Mobile. Modern.

A brushed aluminum finish with a Black Titanium and Plasma Copper color scheme give Zephyrus M a modern and sophisticated look that sets it apart from other gaming laptops. ROG engineers found the sweet spot for maximum cooling performance and effective thermal management. They’ve managed to shoehorn the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card, AAS system, and two anti-dust fans into a thin 17.5-19.9mm chassis to ensure Zephyrus M offers exceptional performance during gaming marathons.

ACTIVE AERODYNAMIC SYSTEM (AAS)

The cutting-edge AAS allows Zephyrus M to run cool and quiet without sacrificing performance. Opening the lid reveals an underside vent that leads to a 9mm-high air chamber. Compared to traditional laptop designs, the AAS creates 20% more space for air circulation, increases system air flow by up to 32%, and reduces internal temperatures by up to 20%. A four-quadrant anti-dust design prevents dust particles and dirt from entering the system when the lid is open; while the patented ADC system actively cleans itself by expelling dust particles and dirt through tunnels, preventing build-up in the thermal fins to increase system stability and lifespan. Two high-performance, dual-outlet fans blow air through ultraslim fins, while the unique heat-pipe architecture cools the CPU, GPU, and chipset power components independently.

Perfectly-Machined Cooling Holes

In a perfect example of form following function, Zephyrus M has densely-packed cooling holes above the keyboard to help draw cool air into the system. These neatly-arranged holes above the keyboard are not only functional, but add a modern aesthetic touch to the laptop.

Elevate Your Gaming Experience

Zephyrus M brings gaming desktop-level performance to the gaming laptop scene. It’s powered by an Intel Core i7-8750H processor with 32GB of DDR4 2666MHz dual-channel memory, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics. The innovative AAS ensure additional cooling to cope with demanding gaming marathons. And to house your extensive game library, Zephyrus M features cutting-edge storage, including a 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe® 3.0 x4 SSD and a 1TB Seagate® FireCuda™ SSHD.

In 3DMark 11 (Performance) graphics and Fire Strike benchmark tests, the world’s thinnest gaming laptop with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 delivered amazing performance.

• Tested with: 3DMark 11 and Fire Strike.
• Specifications may vary according to configuration.

ROG-EXCLUSIVE SWITCHABLE GPU SOFTWARE

With Zephyrus M, it’s no longer a trade-off between performance and battery life. It offers switchable GPU mode that lets you choose between the power-saving Optimus or the full-performance Discrete Graphics modes. Optimus mode turns off NVIDIA G-SYNC and lets you enjoy battery life up to 6 hours*; G-SYNC mode unleashes the graphics prowess of Zephyrus M for the best gaming experience ever. These two sides to Zephyrus M are easily-accessed in just a few clicks on the ROG Gaming Center dashboard.

SUPER SMOOTH AND SEAMLESS VISUALS

The ultra-responsive 15.6-inch IPS-level display boasts a 144Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and NVIDIA G-SYNC technology to provide super smooth and seamless visuals. The IPS-level panel has a wide 72% NTSC color gamut that guarantees great contrast and color reproduction for exceptional true-to-life visuals, while wide-view technology ensures colors stay true, even when viewed from angles of up to 178°. It’s time to play the latest AAA games at maxed-out settings without visual tearing, lag, ghosting or obvious stutter!

SEAMLESS GAMEPLAY

NVIDIA G-SYNC technology synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the GPU’s frame rate to make gameplay silky smooth. G-SYNC minimizes perceived stuttering, reduces input lag, and eliminates visual tearing all without affecting system performance. Welcome to the smoothest and fastest gaming experiences yet!

ULTIMATE VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCES

Take the plunge into virtual reality. With NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics, Zephyrus M delivers smooth, stutter-free VR performance at up to 90fps. Plug-and-play compatibility with leading VR headsets lets you easily enjoy fully immersive VR environments. It’s time to play with a whole new perspective.

• GeForce GTX 1060 or better is required for smooth VR experiences.

BIGGER IS BETTER

Zephyrus M is compatible with large ROG G-SYNC monitors via DisplayPort™ over USB Type-C™ (USB-C™) and HDMI port. Game on a bigger scale and at even higher refresh rates.

LIGHT IT UP WITH AURA SYNC

Outshine the competition with Aura Sync! Light up Zephyrus M with customizable RGB LEDs and sync it up with Aura Sync-enabled accessories like gaming mice, headsets, keyboards, and other peripherals. Aura Sync offers several unique preset lighting modes, including color cycle, music synchronization, and CPU temperature; you can even program your own color scheme to reflect your own style.

FASTER AND MORE STABLE WI-FI

The Intel Wireless-AC 9560 adapter provides Zephyrus M with Bluetooth® 4.2 support and 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi that surpasses Gigabit Ethernet speeds. Enjoy a maximum throughput of up to 1.73Gbps on the 160MHz channel — that’s 5x faster than 802.11n 40MHz channel (300Mbps) and 2x faster than 802.11ac (867Mbps). Multi-user, multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO) technology lets you connect to more devices more efficiently and easily.

SMART-AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGY

Smart-amplifier technology monitors the audio output and makes real-time adjustments, so you can pump up the volume without worrying about damaging the cones — and that makes output up to 250% louder than before, with increased dynamic range and bass. Audio is an integral part of the gaming experience — and Zephyrus M ensures you hear every precise detail!

PUSHING THE LIMITS OF SOUND

Sonic Studio III audio-effects station has an intelligent routing feature made for streaming. The new routing feature ports streams to different outputs giving you full control over who hears what. With Sonic Studio III, you now can share your exciting in-game moments without worrying about frivolous DCMA takedown requests. Sonic Studio III also comes with app-level preferences for instant audio profiles, and improved noise filtering for conversations with total clarity!

Thunderbolt 3: Fastest and the most versatile connection

Zephyrus M comes with Intel Thunderbolt 3, enabling a total of 40Gbps of bandwidth for data and display-signal streams, combined. Onboard Intel Thunderbolt 3 technology enables a total of up to 40Gbps bandwidth for data and display-signal streams, combined. Its USB-C connector makes it the most advanced and versatile port available — providing single-cable docking and connections to up to two UHD displays. With Thunderbolt 3, Zephyrus M opens up a world of possibilities, all via a single output.

Get Ready with ROG Gaming Center

Summon ROG Gaming Center with a single press of a hotkey to see a comprehensive dashboard with loads of useful information, including both CPU and GPU frequencies and temperatures — and use the control panel to make adjustments in real time. ROG GameFirst, Aura Sync, Aura Core, Sonic Studio III, Sonic Radar III, as well as XSplit Gamecaster, can also be accessed through ROG Gaming Center. ROG Gaming Center is even available as an Android app, so you can keep all the controls close at hand.

GameFirst V

ROG GameFirst V technology maximizes throughput for your game! It prioritizes network packets for increased bandwidth for online gaming and streaming. The new multi-gate teaming function combines up to four gateways to ensure the very best online gaming experience.

GameVisual

ROG GameVisual software provides seven preset modes for different game genres, plus loads of exciting multimedia and customization settings. ROG software engineers have fine-tuned each setting to deliver visual excellence that perfectly complements the game genre. First Person Shooter (FPS) mode, for example, enhances visibility in dark environments — so you’ll see details denied to your enemies, for a clearer shot with every pull of the trigger!

Aura Core

With Aura RGB, it’s easy to customize the colors of the ROG Zephyrus M keyboard’s backlit keys, as well as the four zoned areas. Explore nine fun and fascinating illumination effects, such as Breathing, Color Cycle or Rainbow mode. Create individual key colors for every game to master its controls and even customize the front logo to match your mood or style.

Xsplit Gamecaster

A lifetime subscription to XSplit Gamecaster Standard allows you to live stream and broadcast directly to internet streaming platforms, or make recordings for easy sharing online. It allows you to make in-game annotations to highlight what’s happening on screen. You can even interact with your audience while broadcasting on Twitch.

iOS & Android App

Keep ROG Gaming Center at hand with the ROG app on your smartphone or tablet — free from Google Play™ and the App Store!