ASUS ZenBook Pro UX550VE-XH71 15.6" Full HD Notebook Computer, Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.80GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5, Windows 10 Professional, Matte Black

Designed to entice. Crafted to perform
ZenBook Pro is designed to entice you with pure, unadulterated power. Power to create your dreams. Power to fuel your imagination. Power to do whatever you want to do, anywhere and everywhere. Every part of ZenBook Pro has been crafted to make it faster, more powerful and more amazing than the previous generation - from its latest 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor to its gaming-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics and quad-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio.

And every detail of its finish makes it even more beautiful than ever before - including its precision-engineered solid-aluminum unibody and stunning 4K UHD NanoEdge display. The new ZenBook Pro is not just better: it's the best.

Beauty

Enduring elegance, timeless style
The elegant finish and refined profile of ZenBook Pro belies the power inside. Its precision-crafted solid-aluminum unibody features brilliant diamond-cut edges and the iconic Zen-inspired spun-metal finish on the lid, with Matte Black sophisticated color - that let you match your professional style. At just 0.74" thin, with a travel-friendly weight of only 3.97 lbs, the ZenBook Pro is a gorgeous powerhouse that you can take anywhere.

Sleek and elegant design
ZenBook Pro is created via a complex process that requires over 40 steps to complete. The unibody is precisely carved from a single block of aluminum and the lid is treated to a multi-stage polishing procedure to create the iconic ultra-fine spun-metal finish that gives it a lustrous, silky sheen. An advanced, computer-controlled machining process is then used to create the elegant diamond-cut edges, which are finely polished to a brilliant silver shine. The result is a breathtakingly exquisite laptop that offers the perfect combination of portability and productivity.

Matte Black
Matte Black is an amazing shade, expressing an outward calm with subtle hints at the awesome power hidden within.

Performance

Supreme performance
The ZenBook Pro features a 7th Generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor with 16GB of DDR4 RAM and gaming-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics. Its astonishing processing power shames most desktops and its ultra-fast up to 512GB PCIe x4 SSD storage delivers 3000MB/s read speeds for superb responsiveness.

Cooling System

Less heat, more power
Heat is the enemy of performance. The ZenBook Pro stays cool at all times with its highly efficient dual-fan cooling system that incorporates two heat pipes. Even though the new ZenBook Pro is more powerful than ever, this advanced cooling design keeps its external temperature 2.35 deg. C cooler than the previous generation - ensuring maximum performance, anytime and anywhere.

CPU

Unstoppable Computing
ZenBook Pro is available with a 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ quad-core processor, which is twice as powerful as a dual-core CPU. It offers 8% better performance, versus the previous generation and also provides the ability to boost operating frequency to 3.8GHz. This amazing processor ensures that ZenBook Pro has the power to match your imagination and creativity.

GPU

Gaming-grade graphics
ZenBook Pro uses up to the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti gaming-grade graphics with up to 4GB of GDDR5 video memory to deliver performance that's nearly twice as fast as a GeForce GTX 960M GPU. This DirectX 12-compatible graphics monster delivers all the horsepower you need for even the most graphics-intensive tasks, such as 3D rendering. Whether you're a designer, a developer or a gamer, you'll get the best possible graphics performance with ZenBook Pro.

NanoEdge display
Fitting a 15.6" display into a frame size that's typical of a 14" laptop isn't easy - but the NanoEdge bezel makes it possible. This super-slim bezel measures just 0.29" at its narrowest point, giving ZenBook Pro an incredible 83% screen-to-body ratio. To create this amazing display, ASUS engineers had to overcome many technical challenges. For example, the best place for the camera is at the top of the display: but some rival thin-bezel designs make this impossible, meaning the camera has to be moved to an awkward location below the screen. For ZenBook Pro we managed to solve the problem, to ensure that the camera sits in in its traditional position despite the thinner bezel.

Full HD Resolution

More detail, more natural colors
With an astonishing resolution - the Full HD NanoEdge display is something to behold. We've engineered the pixels to make sure that everything is pin-sharp - from the finest details in photos and videos to the tiniest text. The ultra-wide 100% sRGB and 72% NTSC color gamut of the display produces incredibly natural-looking colors and 178 deg. wide-view technology ensures a perfect picture even at acute viewing angles.

Audio

Quad-speaker Harman Kardon sound
To equip ZenBook Pro with unsurpassed audio performance, the ASUS Golden Ear team joined forces with audiophile specialists Harman Kardon to produce the next generation of ASUS SonicMaster audio technology. And the results are astonishing. With an array of four separate high-quality speakers powered by two smart amplifiers, ZenBook Pro offers true surround-sound that's 2.5x louder than the previous generation, with a 1.6x-wider frequency response. This unique combination of hardware and ASUS SonicMaster software is how ZenBook Pro delivers the most incredible sound you've ever heard on a laptop.

Smart amplifier: more volume, less distortion
The speakers of ZenBook Pro are driven by smart-amplifier technology that delivers 2.5x louder volume with superb fidelity by intelligently monitoring voice coil movement to prevent distortion and damage. Special algorithms auto-detect the physical limits of the speaker components, allowing them to be driven at peak volumes without risk of damage. The result is distortion-free audio at volume levels that are simply not achievable using traditional amplifier technology.

Immersive audio
Each stereo channel uses a pair of high-quality speakers: one larger woofer that is designed to handle the low-frequency sounds and one smaller tweeter that delivers crystal-clear high frequencies. The end result is a four-speaker stereo system with truly remarkable sound covering a wider range of frequencies than ever before.

Connectivity

Comprehensive connectivity
A comprehensive set of I/O ports - including two USB-C ports, two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports and an HDMI port - offer ultimate, hassle-free connectivity with the ZenBook Pro. And the integrated dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi supports speeds that are up to 6x faster than 802.11n.

Thunderbolt 3

For unlimited possibilities
The two USB-C ports on the ZenBook Pro incorporate the latest Thunderbolt 3 technology for versatile, ultra-fast connections. Along with 40Gbps data transfer speeds - 2x faster than Thunderbolt 2 and 8x faster than USB 3.1 Gen 1 - Thunderbolt 3 supports power delivery and dual 4K UHD external displays, making ZenBook Pro a superb choice for graphics professionals.

Battery

All-day battery
ZenBook Pro uses a high-capacity 73Wh lithium-polymer battery and clever ASUS thermal engineering to provide up to 14 hours of battery life for productivity tasks or up to 10 hours of Full HD video playback. And it includes fast-charge technology that lets you recharge ZenBook Pro up to 60% capacity in just 49 minutes.

Keyboard and Touchpad

No-compromise productivity
A laptop this powerful deserves an exceptional keyboard. The full-size silver-backlit keyboard of the ZenBook Pro offers impressive 0.06" key travel, making typing more comfortable and more accurate. ZenBook Pro also includes a precision touchpad that's cleverly engineered for maximum comfort and accuracy, with a glass covering for smooth control. The touchpad features palm-rejection technology and supports multi-touch gestures and handwriting.

Fingerprint Sensor

One-touch access with Windows Hello
Accessing your ZenBook Pro couldn't be easier or more secure, thanks to Windows Hello technology and the fingerprint sensor built into the touchpad. Now there's no need to type in your password every time to log in - a single touch is all it takes!