ZenBook Pro 15 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 15 has been crafted to make it faster, more powerful and more amazing than the previous generation — including its latest 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 hexa-core processor, gaming-grade NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti graphics, and its Harman Kardon-certified audio system. And every detail of its finish makes ZenBook Pro 15 more beautiful than ever — including its precision-engineered solid-aluminum unibody and stunning 4K UHD NanoEdge display. The new ZenBook Pro 15 is not just better: it's the best.
Beauty
Enduring elegance, timeless style
The understated luxury and refined profile of ZenBook Pro 15 belies the power inside. Its precision-crafted solid-aluminum unibody with its iconic Zen-inspired spun-metal finish features elegant Rose Gold diamond-cut edges that perfectly complement the gorgeous new Deep Dive Blue color scheme. At just 18.9mm thin, with a travel-friendly weight of only 1.86kg, ZenBook Pro 15 is a gorgeous powerhouse that you can take anywhere.
18.9mm
thin
1.86kg
light
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Sleek and elegant design
ZenBook Pro 15 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 ultrafine 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 rose gold shine. The result is a breathtakingly exquisite laptop that offers the perfect combination of portability and productivity.
40steps
spun-metal finish
Unibody
all-metal finish
Diamond-cut
with Rose Gold highlights
Performance
Supreme performance
ZenBook Pro 15 features up to an 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 hexa-core processor with 16GB of DDR4 RAM and gaming-grade NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti. Its astonishing processing power shames most desktops, and its ultrafast up to 1TB PCIe® x4 SSD storage delivers 3000MB/s read speeds for superb responsiveness*.
* Specification may vary by model.
Windows 10 Pro
Up to
Core™i9
8th Gen Intel® hexa-core CPU
Up to
GTX1050 Ti
gaming-grade graphics
Up to
1TB
PCIe® x4 SSD
Up to
16GB
DDR4 RAM
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The world's fastest PCIe SSD technology
ZenBook Pro 15 can be specified with up to a 1TB PCIe® 3.0 x4 SSD with up to 3Gbps read speeds and 1.7Gbps write speeds — easily outperforming the PCIe x2 and SATA 3 SSDs used in other laptops.
* Actual performance may vary according to usage and other factors.
Read Speed*
1.5X
faster than PCIe x2
5.8X
faster than SATA 3 SSD
PCIe x4
3000MB/s
PCIe x2
2000MB/s
SATA 3
520MB/s
Write Speed*
1.8X
faster than PCIe x2
5X
faster than SATA 3 SSD
PCIe x4
1700MB/s
PCIe x2
900MB/s
SATA 3
330MB/s
CPU
Unstoppable computing
ZenBook Pro 15 is available with a 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-8950HK hexa-core processor. It offers 29% better performance, versus the previous generation, and can also boost its operating frequency to 4.5GHz. This amazing processor ensures that ZenBook Pro 15 has the power to match both your imagination and your creativity.
* As measured by SYSmark* 2014 SE comparing 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-8950HK vs. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7820HK.
1.29X
faster
Boost to
4.5GHz
frequency
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The power of six
The incredible 8th Generation Intel Core i9 processor has six separate cores and a Turbo Boost frequency of up to 4.5GHz, making it one of the most powerful processors we've ever put in a laptop. It's built for pure speed, capable of outgunning some of its rivals by up to 7%*.
* In Cinebench R15 tests, ZenBook Pro 15 performed 1.07x faster than a rival laptop powered by an Intel® Core™ i9-8950HK processor, and 1.30x faster than the previous ZenBook Pro model with an Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor.
1.07X
faster than MacBook Pro® 15” 2018*
1.30X
faster than the previous model*
GPU
Gaming-grade graphics
ZenBook Pro 15 uses up to the latest gaming-grade NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti graphics and 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 or 4K UHD video playback, and flawless gaming visuals. Whether you're a designer, a developer or a gamer, you'll get the best possible graphics performance with ZenBook Pro 15.
1.8X
faster than GeForce® GTX 960M
Up to
4GB
GDDR5
Cooling System
Less heat, more power
Heat is the enemy of performance. ZenBook Pro 15 stays cool at all times with its highly efficient dual-fan cooling system that incorporates three heat pipes. Even though the new ZenBook Pro 15 is more powerful than ever, this advanced cooling design ensures that it stays cool for maximum performance, anytime and anywhere.
* One heat pipe is located on top of the motherboard underneath the keyboard, and is not visible when the base of the laptop is opened.
Dual-Fan
cooling system
3
heat pipes
Replay
NanoEdge Touchscreen
Thinner edges, more display
The 15.6-inch NanoEdge multi-touch display on ZenBook Pro 15 is truly remarkable. Along with 4K UHD resolution and 178° wide-view technology, it features an incredibly thin bezel along all four edges of the screen. This superslim NanoEdge bezel provides a screen-to-body ratio of 83% — so you see more display and less frame. The projected capacitive touch technology of the NanoEdge display has 10-point multitouch support, so you can use multi-finger gestures for totally intuitive navigation and control. It also supports the ASUS Pen for ultra-precise sketching, writing or annotating.
15.6”
4K UHD display
83%
screen-to-body ratio
178°
viewing angle
ASUS Pen
supported
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NanoEdge display
Fitting a 15.6-inch display into a frame size that's typical of a 14-inch laptop isn't easy — but the NanoEdge bezel makes it possible. This super-slim bezel measures at its narrowest point, giving ZenBook Pro 15 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 15 we managed to solve the problem, to ensure that the camera sits in its traditional position despite the thinner bezel.
ASUS Pen support
ZenBook Pro 15 supports the ASUS Pen, so you can let your creativity flow. ASUS Pen can detect even the most minute pressure variations — in 1,024 steps from 10g all the way up to 300g. It also exceeds the industry accuracy standard, so you can hold it at angles of up to 45° without affecting the quality and placement of the lines you draw. With ASUS Pen — or other active stylus — you can jot down your thoughts, annotate diagrams or sketch out your creative ideas in an intuitive way with a natural, responsive feel.
4K UHD Resolution
More detail, more natural colors
With an astonishing resolution of 3840 by 2160 pixels — 4x more than Full HD — the 4K UHD NanoEdge display is something to behold. We've engineered 282 pixels into every single inch of the screen to make sure that everything is pin-sharp — from the finest details in photos and videos to the tiniest text. The ultrawide 100% Adobe RGB and 95% NTSC color gamut of the display produces incredibly natural-looking colors, with wide range color gamut and color calibration, explore the real world through the screen, and 178° wide-view technology ensures a perfect picture even at acute viewing angles.
* Average tested result: Delta-E < 1.5, +/- 0.5, Full HD panel Delta-E < 2.5, +/- 0.5.
3840X2160
4K UHD
Validated display
100%
Adobe RGB
Delta E < 2
more accurate colors
95%
NTSC
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Immersive 4K UHD display
With 282 pixels per inch, everything is pin-sharp: from the finest details in photos and videos, to the tiniest text fonts. It's a dream come true for anyone who needs the ultimate visual performance, and with the added benefit of super-accurate touch control, it's simply amazing.
Full HD 1080
Ultra HD 4K
Color calibration
Built-in ASUS Calibration technology provides color accuracy tuning and uniformity compensation to make things easy when it's time to recalibrate ZenBook Pro 15's display's brightness and color consistency.
Without color calibration
With color calibration
Audio
Harman Kardon sound
To equip ZenBook Pro 15 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 its large, powerful stereo speakers powered by a smart amplifier, ZenBook Pro 15 delivers sound that's 1.4x 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 15 delivers the most incredible sound you've ever heard on a laptop.
Harman Kardon
certified
1.6X
wider frequency response
1.4X
louder volume
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Smart amplifier: more volume, less distortion
ZenBook Pro 15 uses speakers driven by smart-amplifier technology. This delivers 1.4x 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.
Smart Amplifier Technology
Sound Level
Normal Amplifier
ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 with Smart Amplifier
1.4X
louder
Connectivity
Comprehensive connectivity
A comprehensive set of I/O ports — including two USB-C™ ports, two USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and an HDMI port — give ZenBook Pro 15 the ultimate, hassle-free connectivity. And the integrated dual-band 802.11ac gigabit Wi-Fi supports speeds that are up to 12x faster than 802.11n*.
* Unless otherwise stated, claimed Wi-Fi speeds are based on theoretical performance. Actual performance may vary in real-world situations.
802.11ac
12X
faster than 802.11n*
HDMI
port
2
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
2
Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C™
MicroSD Card Slot
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C™
Audio Jack
MicroSD Card Slot
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 2
DC-Jack
HDMI
Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C™
Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C™
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Unlimited possibilities
The two USB-C™ ports on ZenBook Pro 15 incorporate the latest Thunderbolt™ 3 technology for versatile, ultrafast 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 15 a superb choice for graphics professionals.
2
Thunderbolt™ 3 ports
Up to
40Gbps
data-transfer speeds
Supports
2
4K UHD displays
Faster data transmission
Thunderbolt™ 3
40Gbps
Thunderbolt™ 2
20 Gbps
USB 3.1 Gen 1
5 Gbps
Battery
All-day battery
ZenBook Pro 15 uses a high-capacity 71Wh lithium-polymer battery and clever ASUS thermal engineering to provide up to 9.5 hours of battery life for productivity tasks*. And it includes fast-charge technology that lets you recharge ZenBook Pro 15 up to 60% capacity in just 49 minutes.
* Tested using MobileMark 2014 Productivity mode. Test configuration: Intel® Core™ i7-16G/Full HD panel/GeForce® GTX 1050 4GB graphics.
Up to
9.5hrs
battery life
71Wh
battery capacity
Fast charging
60%
in 49 mins
Keyboard and Touchpad
No-compromise productivity
A laptop this powerful deserves an exceptional keyboard. The backlit keyboard on ZenBook Pro 15 offers impressive 1.5mm key travel, making typing more comfortable and more accurate. ZenBook Pro 15 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.
1.5mm
key travel
silver-backlit keyboard
Fingerprint Sensor
One-touch access with Windows Hello
Accessing your ZenBook Pro 15 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!
fingerprint sensor
Meet Amazon Alexa
Use your voice to control your day
Alexa is a cloud-based voice service that helps you with tasks, entertainment, general information, and more. Using Alexa is as simple as asking a question. Just ask to play music, read the news, control your smart home, tell a joke, and more — Alexa will respond instantly.
* Amazon Alexa availability varies according to country. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.
ZenBook Pro 15 meets the ultra-demanding MIL-STD 810G military standard for reliability and durability, undergoing a punishing test regime that includes extended tests for operation in harsh environments including extreme altitudes, temperatures and humidity. It has also passed ASUS internal laptop tests that far exceed the standards set by the industry.
