The 15.6" ZenBook Pro 15 UX550GE Multi-Touch Notebook from Asus is a stylish, lightweight system that's designed for all types of users. Specs-wise, it's equipped with a 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7-8750H 6-core processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, a 512GB PCIe NMVe M.2 SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card. With these specs, this system can easily handle everyday tasks such as browsing the internet, composing and editing documents, streaming online videos, and even playing games. Should you need more storage, you can connect external storage solutions using its USB and Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Its 15.6" display features a 3840 x 2160 4K UHD resolution, wide 178° viewing angles, and thin bezels for clear details and an immersive viewing experience. You can also use its HDMI port to connect a separate display for enhanced multitasking and larger viewing. Moreover, the display supports touch gestures and inputs for increased accessibility. Other integrated features include 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, a microSD card reader, a fingerprint reader, a webcam, speakers, microphones, and backlit keyboard, a combo audio jack. The operating system installed is Windows 10 Pro.
- Design
- The ZenBook Pro 15 features a solid aluminum unibody design with a spun-metal finish. Moreover, it measures just 0.7" thin and weighs 4.1 pounds, so you can easily take it anywhere you go.
- Display
- The 15.6" display on this system features a 3840 x 2160 4K UHS resolution, wide 178° viewing angles, 100% sRGB coverage, 95% NTSC coverage, and 7.8 mm thin bezels for an 83% screen-to-body ratio to deliver a more immersive viewing experience. Moreover, it supports touch inputs and gestures for enhanced efficiency and accessibility.
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series Graphics Card
- NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 10-series graphics cards can deliver up to a 40% increase in performance over the previous generation. Not only are they powerful, they can deliver similar performance to their desktop counterparts with a slight performance difference. This changes mobile gaming, allowing you to max out your game's visuals settings so you can enjoy it at its best. Moreover, this graphics card is VR-ready so you can use it with your favorite VR headset.
- Thunderbolt 3
- Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that utilizes the reversible USB Type-C connector. Doubling the speed of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 3 features a maximum throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also transmits data via USB 3.1 at up to 10 Gb/s, and dual-bandwidth DisplayPort 1.2 allows you to connect up to two 4K displays simultaneously. Additionally, you can daisy chain up to six devices from a single Thunderbolt 3 port.
- Cooling
- To keep things cool, the ZenBook Pro 15 is equipped with an efficient dual-fan cooling system and three heat pipes.
- Audio
- This notebook features hardware and design from the Asus Golden Ear team and audio specialists at Harman Kardon to deliver an impactful listening experience whether you're listening to music, watching movies, or playing games.
- All-Day Battery
- The 71 Wh lithium-polymer battery can last up to 9.5 hours of use. The ZenBook Pro 15 also has fast-charging technology that can charge it up to 60% capacity in just 49 minutes.
