Asus ROG Strix Scar II GL704, a small 17-incher
The new big brother to the company's 15-inch Strix Scar II GL504 has the thinnest screen bezels in its class -- for the moment -- which lets the 17-inch display fit into the same footprint as a traditional 15-inch model.
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 slims even more
Asus shaved a few millimeters off the height of the new Zephyrus, along with adding a better display -- it has just as fast a response time as the other models, but without the big, heavy side bezels.
17 inches and thin
While the new Strix Scar II may be bigger, it's still pretty svelted for a laptop of its size.
Asus ROG Zephyrus S software
All the new ROG systems going forward will have the updated control center software.
Asus ROG Strix Scar II GL704 keyboard
It has the same keyboard as the 15-inch model, with a full numeric keypad. But it seems oddly small in the bigger body.
Asus ROG Strix Scar II GL704 left-side ports
Three USB Type-A connections join Mini DisplayPort, HDMI Gigabit Ethernet and a combo mic/headphone jack on the left side.
Asus ROG Strix Scar II GL704 left-side profile
Asus ROG Strix Scar II GL704 right-side ports
USB-C (3.1 Gen 2) and USB Type-A connections join the SD card slot on the left.
Asus ROG Zephyrus S clickpad
The clickpad on the right side can take a little getting used to for some.
Asus ROG Zephyrus S back
Usually you don't find any connectors on the back of thin laptops, but the Zephyrus S makes room for HDMI.
Asus ROG Strix Scar II GL704 size
Even though it's relatively small for a 17-inch laptop, it's still a heavy handful at more than 6 pounds.
Asus ROG Strix Scar II GL704 WASD
The WASD keys are visually distinct and feel a bit stiffer than the rest of the keys; good for in-game movement, but odd-feeling for typing.
Asus ROG Strix Scar II GL704 vents
It has an updated, more efficient cooling system with better heat dissipation for the heat sinks. It also still has a lot of vents.
Asus ROG Zephyrus S ports
On the left side you'll find USB Type-A and USB-C connectors as well as a combo mic/headphone jack.
Asus ROG Zephyrus S right side
A DisplayPort-compatible USB-C connection and another Type-A occupy the right side. You can see the forward hinge design here as well.
Asus ROG Zephyrus S gets a lift
Like the other Zephyrus models, the S incorporates Asus' Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) design which lifts the rear to add more ventilation when in use.
Asus ROG Zephyrus S keyboard
The S uses the forward-keyboard design of the original model, with a virtual numeric keypad in the right-side clickpad. This layout leaves a lot of room over the heat-generating components for fans and ventilation.
Asus ROG Zephyrus S
Enjoy the detail shots in caption-free silence from here on.