Asus's Zephyrus line of gaming laptops are often some of the most innovative in the industry and the new Zephyrus S carries the distinction as the thinnest gaming laptop available. Serving as the most compact laptop in the Zephyrus line, this computer is no slouch in terms of performance. Available in two different models, both leverage top of the line graphics chips and will come equipped with Intel’s Core i7-8750H six-core processor.
The impressive internals are further complemented by the amazing exterior of the Zephyrus S. Comprised of aluminium, magnesium and plastic, the laptop strikes an impressive balance between rugged design and lightweight portability. The screen comes in at 15.6-inches and features a maximum resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 with a 144Hz refresh rate. The keyboard is also entirely backlit with four RGB zones.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Thin Performance Gaming Laptops
- The trend of thin performance gaming laptops presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create sleek and powerful gaming machines that cater to the needs of gamers on the go.
- Top of the Line Graphics Chips
- The trend of using top of the line graphics chips in gaming laptops opens up opportunities for chip manufacturers to develop cutting-edge GPU technologies that deliver exceptional gaming performance.
- Rugged Design and Lightweight Portability
- The trend of combining rugged design with lightweight portability in gaming laptops creates opportunities for materials and design companies to innovate in creating durable, yet portable, gaming machines.
Who This Affects Most
- Gaming Laptop Manufacturing
- The gaming laptop manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by focusing on designing and producing thin and powerful gaming laptops that meet the demands of gamers.
- Graphics Chip Manufacturing
- Graphics chip manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of using top of the line graphics chips in gaming laptops by developing advanced GPUs that offer superior gaming performance and visual capabilities.
- Materials and Design Industry
- The materials and design industry has the chance to disrupt the market by creating innovative materials and design concepts that enable gaming laptops to have a perfect balance between ruggedness and lightweight portability.
