ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i7-10750H, 15.6" 1080p 240Hz, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, RTX 2070 MQ $1249.99 @ Best Buy

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10-29-2020 at 09:32 AM #16

While I'm slightly disappointed this is not a Ryzen version, this machine looks better in every other aspect to the Zephyrus G15. I was just telling my wife that I am going to refrain buying a laptop until after the holidays unless something crazy happens. This is that crazy thing. Luckily, Best Buy's holiday return policy is active so I have until mid January to return it if I need to.

Picking this up tonight. I'll review it tomorrow and post my thoughts in the next few days.

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10-29-2020 at 09:52 AM #17

Here is a review of this exact version: https://youtu.be/jc4LYM6Ucp0

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10-29-2020 at 10:18 AM #18

On the fence....

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10-29-2020 at 11:07 AM #19

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On the fence....

You have until January for returns if you want to give it a shot

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10-29-2020 at 11:29 AM #20

Just like the G14, no webcam.

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10-29-2020 at 11:38 AM #21

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You have until January for returns if you want to give it a shot

Is there any fees when returning an open box?

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10-29-2020 at 11:45 AM #22

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Is there any fees when returning an open box?

Nope, same as anything else.

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10-29-2020 at 11:45 AM #23

Don't be fool about Max-Q. I own this laptop. (price match Best buy, thank OP).. and the 2070 Max-q is a beast. with max-q dynamic, it boost to 105 watt... It easily outperforms my old GS65 with RTX2060. Easy by 20-30fps difference in the games I play. For example RDR2 on the 2060 the best I could get was 30-35fps on high-medium mixture settings.. This one I'm getting 50-55fps on Ultra-high mixture settings!! higher if i go back to high.. The thermal are great. CPU is liquid metal paste from factory. with some Undervolt, i getting 70-75C on CPU and 80ish on GPU...

Con for some:
No Camera (Not con for me)
8gb of the 16gb ram are soldered (big deal to some)

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10-29-2020 at 11:48 AM #24

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I'm just waiting for the 1660ti version to go on sale. Hopefully it's next

get this instead.. lol.. this one has better GPU of course but also better screen...

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10-29-2020 at 12:48 PM #25

I bought both the G14 and M15 during the summer and after a bit of testing, I ended up keeping the M15. I was happy with my purchase initially, but eventually was frustrated with my choice. While I love the M15 overall, my biggest gripe with it is how often I make mistakes typing. I never had this problem with the G14, and honestly I wish I had paid attention to this minor detail. I find myself constantly hitting the media keys at the top when trying to go for the function keys. It's very annoying. After months of using this thing I still haven't got accustomed to it and can't wait for the day when I buy a new laptop so I can pass this thing down to my son.

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10-29-2020 at 01:05 PM #26

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get this instead.. lol.. this one has better GPU of course but also better screen...

120 hz is good enough for me. I'd rather have a more compact laptop with better battery that I'll occasionally play games with than a desktop replacement.

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10-29-2020 at 01:15 PM #27

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120 hz is good enough for me. I'd rather have a more compact laptop with better battery that I'll occasionally play games with than a desktop replacement.

So then why are you waiting on the M15 gtx version when in reality it looks like you want the g14

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10-29-2020 at 01:28 PM #28

Quote from bosoxx091 :

120 hz is good enough for me. I'd rather have a more compact laptop with better battery that I'll occasionally play games with thanchea desktop replacement.l

Quote from bosoxx091 :

120 hz is good enough for me. I'd rather have a more compact laptop with better battery that I'll occasionally play games with than a desktop replacement.

check this review.. he says the screen on the 1660ti isnt best for color and brightness. same display they use on their TUF series..

https://youtu.be/6stPA74Z1cw?t=500

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10-29-2020 at 01:54 PM #29

Quote from bosoxx091 :

120 hz is good enough for me. I'd rather have a more compact laptop with better battery that I'll occasionally play games with than a desktop replacement.

This is a very compact laptop, not a desktop replacement.

It's less than an inch thick and weighs just over 4 lbs.

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