NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6 - ROG Boost up to 1445 MHz at 150W (125W + 25W with Dynamic Boost)
MUX switch - GPU MUX switch lets the GPU communicate directly with the display, increasing performance and decreasing latency
Latest 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H Processor - 24M Cache, up to 5.0GHz, 14 cores (6 P-cores and 8 E-cores)
240Hz 3ms 15.6" Quad HD (2560 x 1440) IPS Type Display with 100% DCI-P3
32GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD, Windows 11 Pro
ROG Intelligent Cooling - Liquid Metal Conductonaut Extreme, Arc Flow fans, and 0dB Ambient Cooling
Full Connectivity - Wi-Fi 6E with RangeBoost, Bluetooth 5.2, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack, 1x 2.5 Gbps LAN
Per Key RGB Keyboard, RGB light bar, RGB Logo
ROG Keystone II, Swappable Armor Caps, ROG Easy Upgrade Design
3D AI Noise Canceling Microphone, Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos
90 WHr Battery - supports 100W USB-C fast charging
Overview
Specs
Reviews
Learn more about the ASUS G533ZX-XS96
Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
ROG Strix SCAR 15
Model
G533ZX-XS96
Part Number
90NR08E2-M00390
Quick Info
Color
Off Black
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i9-12900H (Up to 5.00 GHz)
Screen
15.6" 2K 240 Hz IPS
Memory
32 GB DDR5
Storage
1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU ROG Boost: 1445MHz* at 150W (1395MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 125W+25W Dynamic Boost)
Pros: - It is very powerful, and when it functions is more than capable of doing what I expected.
- It is the first "gaming laptop" I've ever owned, so I don't have a baseline to compare to but wow does it say quiet and cool.
- I really liked Keystone, I'm sure there may have been better alternatives, but for my job, I'm required to get up and go at a moment's notice, so it was just a small perk of knowing my computer locked the second I walked away with the Keystone, not something I'd pay extra for tho.
Cons: - uhh, wanting to reliably use it as a laptop.. without anything going wrong with the screen...
- Awful backlight-bleed with a very cloudy spot in the center of the screen that is when a dark image is displayed, even if the room isn't very dark. - I read that it may be a result of damage, most likely from improper handling while being shipped - but Idk I'm not an expert
- Getting Bluetooth headphones to work is a pain, but that's probably a software issue.
- Paid for expedited / 2-day shipping but when I contacted support about exchanging for a new one (again I do like this laptop, very much) I was told it could be exchanged...just have to send it back, then wait around 10 days for them to process the return before they ship a replacement, but that's not necessarily related to the product itself.
Overall Review: - Had very high hopes and expectations as this cost more than my desktop, so I even opted for the 2k screen. It runs like a beast (picture quality...well...see the pictures) and runs games while connected to a 4k external monitor. Unfortunately, the only reason I elected to spend so much on a laptop is that I need something portable, so this is a dealbreaker.
To summarize, I got this to be a laptop expecting it to manage most games and work and have a decent display. Again, it functions like a beast, when using an external monitor. The pictures attached to my review are from the first few days of owning it, with little to no actual use and no alteration of the stock settings.
Manufacturer Response:
Dear Valued Customer,
We are terribly sorry that your unit had a backlight bleed. We would love to have this issue resolved for you. Please send us an email at customerloyalty@asus.com and link this review for reference as well as your case number (N2205016828). We will try to find a quick resolution for your case. Thank you for your review as it helps us develop ASUS Support channels.
Thank you for choosing ASUS.
Best Regards,
Tijean,
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
Verified Owner
Gaming Beast3/20/2022 5:33:32 AM
Pros: - Smaller and more portable than I expected.
- Build quality feels top notch.
- Replaced my RTX 3080/ i9 gaming desktop with this due to some plans to move in the future and I honestly don't feel any performance difference and if anything, this laptop feels faster.
Overall Review: - I recommend this laptop as its blazing fast and screams quality.
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Verified Owner
Wi-Fi not working.6/7/2022 11:43:07 AM
Overall Review: Very sad to say, but got the laptop without the Wi-Fi working at all. Drivers are up to date. Unfortunately I just had a hardware issue.
Manufacturer Response:
Dear Anonymous,
It's regrettable to hear about your experience with the WIFI. This is not the kind of experience we want our customers to have. Have you tried to completely re-install the driver from our website? Please attempt the steps from the FAQ below. For further troubleshooting, feel free to reach out to me at customerloyalty@asus.com and provide this link for reference. I'll do my best to provide a quick resolution to your case. Your feedback is important as it helps with improvements to ASUS Support channels.
Thank you for choosing ASUS!
Best Regards,
Jamalie,
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
Troubleshooting - https://www.asus.com/us/support/FAQ/1015073/
Most Powerful laptop on the Market!3/25/2022 1:51:17 PM
Pros: I love the color, good ports, keyboard is awesome, RBG on keyboard is awesome,display is very crisp and beautiful 2K / 240HZ IPS display, has thunderbolt 3/4 port, cooling system and vents are amazing. the Powerful RTX 3080 Ti witj 12th Gen i9 is very impressive you can game ultra smooth high FPS at ultra max settins in 2k and in 1080 its lighting fast!!!! Speakers are really good quality and I pit 4 TB on SSD on this and 64GB of DDR5 memory and you can easily overclock this for amazing performance. BEST LAPTOP I HAVE EVER OWNED. Highly recommend fot gamers and content creators. Ima use it for music prodruction also. games load in seconds under 1-2 mins its amazing!!!
Cons: -no web cam
-no SD card slot
-number keyboard is on the trackpad
-Keystone slot is worthless, would have perfered more USB-C ports or USB
-RGB logo on back and slanted slash logo is retarted, now days gamerd want gaming laptops that look professional and can be used for work and content creation
Overall Review: if your serioud gamer or content creator this is a mobile powerhouse look no further this is the laptop for you and price is great compared to others, If I could afford it I would definately buy an extra one!!
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Verified Owner
Great Little Machine3/24/2022 7:41:07 AM
Pros: Everything I throw at it, it simply just handles.
Cons: None so far
Overall Review: Great choice for a gaming laptop, probably difficult to beat.
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Pros: - It is very powerful, and when it functions is more than capable of doing what I expected. - It is the first "gaming laptop" I've ever owned, so I don't have a baseline to compare to but wow does it say quiet and cool. - I really liked Keystone, I'm sure there may have been better alternatives, but for my job, I'm required to get up and go at a moment's notice, so it was just a small perk of knowing my computer locked the second I walked away with the Keystone, not something I'd pay extra for tho.
Cons: - uhh, wanting to reliably use it as a laptop.. without anything going wrong with the screen... - Awful backlight-bleed with a very cloudy spot in the center of the screen that is when a dark image is displayed, even if the room isn't very dark. - I read that it may be a result of damage, most likely from improper handling while being shipped - but Idk I'm not an expert - Getting Bluetooth headphones to work is a pain, but that's probably a software issue. - Paid for expedited / 2-day shipping but when I contacted support about exchanging for a new one (again I do like this laptop, very much) I was told it could be exchanged...just have to send it back, then wait around 10 days for them to process the return before they ship a replacement, but that's not necessarily related to the product itself.
Overall Review: - Had very high hopes and expectations as this cost more than my desktop, so I even opted for the 2k screen. It runs like a beast (picture quality...well...see the pictures) and runs games while connected to a 4k external monitor. Unfortunately, the only reason I elected to spend so much on a laptop is that I need something portable, so this is a dealbreaker. To summarize, I got this to be a laptop expecting it to manage most games and work and have a decent display. Again, it functions like a beast, when using an external monitor. The pictures attached to my review are from the first few days of owning it, with little to no actual use and no alteration of the stock settings.