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Design in the style of ROG Zephyrus. 16-thread Ryzen 7 processor. High TDP RTX 4050 graphics card. DDR5 memory. RGB keyboard backlight. Fast charging. High-quality display (144 Hz, 100% sRGB, G-Sync).
Typelaptoplaptop
Screen
Screen size15.6 "16 "
Screen typeIPSIPS
Surface treatmentmatteanti-glare
Screen resolution1920x1080 (16:9)1920x1200 (16:10)
Response time7 ms
Refresh rate144 Hz165 Hz
Brightness250 nt250 nt
Contrast1000 :11000 :1
Colour gamut (sRGB)100 %100 %
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)75 %75 %
Colour gamut (NTSC)72 %
AMD compatibilityAMD FreeSync
NVIDIA G-Sync
CPU
SeriesRyzen 7Ryzen 7
Model7735HS7735HS
Code nameRembrandt R (Zen 3+)Rembrandt R (Zen 3+)
Processor cores88
Total threads1616
CPU speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
TurboBoost / TurboCore frequency4.75 GHz4.75 GHz
CPU TDP35 W54 W
3DMark0613391 score(s)13372 score(s)
Passmark CPU Mark24239 score(s)24689 score(s)
SuperPI 1M7.8 с7.8 с
RAM
RAM16 GB16 GB
Max. RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed4800 MHz4800 MHz
Slots22
Graphics card
Graphics card typededicateddedicated
Graphics card seriesNVIDIA GeForceAMD Radeon
Graphics card modelRTX 4050RX 7600S
Video memory6 GB8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
GPU TDP140 W95 W
Advanced Optimus
VR
3DMark0651372 points46893 points
3DMark Vantage P85660 points79339 points
Storage
Drive typeSSD M.2 NVMeSSD M.2 NVMe
Drive capacity512 GB1024 GB
M.2 drive interfacePCI-E 4.0 4xPCI-E 4.0 4x
M.2 drive size22x80 mm22x80 mm
Additional M.2 connector1
Addittional M.2 connectors interfacePCI-E 4.0 4x
Additional M.2 drive size22x80 mm
Connections
Connection ports
HDMI
v 2.1
HDMI
v 2.1
Card reader
USB 3.2 gen122
USB C 3.2 gen21 pc1 pc
USB411
Alternate Mode
Monitors connection33
LAN (RJ-45)1 Gbps1 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetoothv 5.2v 5.2
Multimedia
Webcam1280x720 (HD)1280x720 (HD)
Camera shutter
Speakers22
Audio decodersDolby AtmosDolby Atmos
Security
kensington / Noble lock
kensington / Noble lock
Keyboard
BacklightRGBwhite
Key designisland typeisland type
Num block
Additional keys44
Input devicetouchpadtouchpad
Battery
Battery capacity5845 mAh
Battery capacity90 W*h90 W*h
Battery voltage15.4 V
Operating time13.6 h
Powered by USB-C (Power Delivery)
Power Delivery100 W
Fast charge
Charging time50% in 30 min50% in 30 min
Power supply Included240 W240 W
General
Preinstalled OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
MIL-STD-810 Military Standard
Materialaluminium / plasticaluminium / plastic
Dimensions (WxDxT)354x251x25 mm355x252x22 mm
Weight2.2 kg2.2 kg
Color
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Screen size

Diagonal size of laptop display.

The larger the screen, the more convenient the laptop for watching high-definition movies, modern games, working with large-format graphic materials, etc. Large screens are especially important for multimedia and gaming models. On the other hand, the diagonal of the display directly affects the size and cost of the entire device. So if portability is key, it makes sense to pay attention to relatively small solutions; especially since most modern laptops have video outputs like HDMI or DisplayPort and allow connection of large-format external monitors.

In light of all this, the actual maximum for laptops these days is 17"(17.3"); however larger devices (18") reappeared at the beginning of 2023. The standard option for general purpose laptops is 15"(15.6"), less often 16", a diagonal of 13"(13.3") or 14" is considered small by the standards of such And smaller screens can be found mainly in specific compact varieties of laptops — ultrabooks, 2 in 1, transformers, netbooks; among such devices there are solutions for 12 ", 11" and even 10" or less.

Surface treatment

Glossy. A glossy surface improves the overall picture quality: other things being equal, the picture on such a screen looks brighter and more colorful than on a matte one. On the other hand, pollution is very noticeable on such a surface, and in bright external lighting, a lot of glare appears on it, which can greatly interfere with viewing. Therefore, instead of the classic gloss, laptops are increasingly using an anti-reflective version of such a coating (see below). Nevertheless, this option still does not lose popularity: it is somewhat cheaper than the “anti-glare”, and in soft, relatively dim lighting, it can even provide a more pleasing image to the eye.

Matte. Matte finish is inexpensive and does not form glare even from fairly bright lighting. On the other hand, the picture on such a screen is noticeably dimmer than on a similar glossy display. However, this moment can be compensated by various design solutions (primarily a good margin of brightness); so this option can be found in all categories of modern laptops — from low-cost models for working with documents to top gaming configurations.

Glossy (anti-glare). A variation on the glossy finish described above, designed to reduce glare from external light sources. Such screens really glare noticeably less than traditional glossy ones (or even do not give glare at all); at the same time, in...terms of image quality, they are at least superior to matte ones. So it is this type of coating that is most popular nowadays.

Screen resolution

The resolution of the screen installed in the laptop — that is, the size of the screen in pixels horizontally and vertically.

Higher resolution, on the one hand, gives a sharper, more detailed image; on the other hand, it increases the cost of the laptop. The latter is connected not only with the cost of the displays themselves, but also with the fact that in order to work effectively at high resolutions, you need the appropriate filling (primarily a graphics card). This is especially true in games; so if you are looking for a laptop with a high-resolution screen that can effectively "run" modern games — you should pay attention not only to the characteristics of the display, but also to other data (the type and parameters of the graphics card, test results, the ability to work with certain games — see everything below). On the other hand, if the device is planned to be used for simple tasks such as working with documents, surfing the Internet and watching videos, you can not pay much attention to the “hardware” parameters: anyway, they are selected so that the laptop is guaranteed to be able to cope with such tasks on full resolution of the "native" screen.

As for specific numbers, the resolution options that are relevant today can be divided into 4 groups: HD (720), Full HD (1080), Quad HD and UltraHD 4K. Here is a mor...e detailed description of them:

— HD (720). This category includes all displays that have a vertical size of less than 1080 pixels. The most popular HD resolution in modern laptops is 1366x768; in devices larger than 15.6 ", 1600x900 is also often found. Other values quite exotic and are rarely used. In general, screens of this standard are now typical mainly for entry-level laptops.

— Full HD (1080). Initially, the Full HD standard provides a frame size of 1920x1080, and it is this resolution that is most often used in laptop screens from this category. However, in addition to this, other resolution options are also included in this format, where the vertical size is at least 1080 pixels, but does not reach 1440 pixels. Examples include 1920x1200 and 2560x1080. In general, Full HD displays provide a good balance between cost, image quality and laptop hardware requirements. Because of this, nowadays they are extremely widespread; matrices of this standard can be found even in low-cost devices, although they are mainly used in more advanced technology.

— Quad HD. A transitional option between the popular Full HD 1080 (see above) and the high-end and expensive UltraHD 4K. The vertical size of such screens starts from 1440 pixels and can reach 2000 pixels. Note that QuadHD resolutions are especially popular in Apple laptops; most often, such devices have 2560x1600 screens, although there are other options.

— Ultra HD 4K. The most advanced standard used in modern laptops. The vertical size of such screens is at least 2160 dots (up to 2400 in some configurations); the classic resolution of a modern UltraHD matrix is 3840x2160, but there are other values. Anyway, a 4K display allows for high image quality, however, it costs accordingly — including due to the corresponding requirements for a graphics adapter; in addition, to work with high resolutions, it can be more convenient to connect an external monitor to the laptop. Thus, such screens are used relatively rarely, and mainly among premium laptops.

Response time

Screen response time to a control signal — in other words, the time between the receipt of such a signal on the matrix and the switching of pixels to a given mode.

Theoretically, the lower the response time, the better the screen handles with dynamic scenes, the higher the frame rate on it can be achieved. At the same time, it is worth noting that almost all modern matrices have sufficient response speed to effectively process the classic frame rate of 60 Hz — and, recall, it is quite enough for most cases. So paying attention to this parameter makes sense, first of all, if you are purchasing an advanced gaming model, the screen of which operates at a frame rate of more than 60 Hz. In other cases, the response time is often not indicated at all.

Refresh rate

The frame rate supported by the laptop screen. In fact, in this case we are talking about the maximum frequency; the actual frame rate may be lower than this value, depending on the content being displayed — but not higher.

Theoretically, the higher the frame rate, the smoother the movement on the screen will look, the less moving objects will be blurred. In fact, the situation is such that even in relatively modest modern laptops, 60 Hz matrices are installed — in general, this is quite enough for the human eye, since a further increase in speed ( 90 Hz and higher) does not significantly improve the visible “picture”. However, in high-end gaming and multimedia models designed for demanding users, higher values — 120 Hz, 144 Hz, 165 Hz and even higher, namely 240 Hz and 300 Hz.

Colour gamut (NTSC)

The colour gamut of the laptop matrix according to the NTSC colour model.

Colour gamut describes the range of colours that can be displayed on the screen. It is indicated as a percentage, but not relative to the entire variety of visible colours, but relative to the conditional colour space (colour model). This is due to the fact that no modern screen is able to display all the colours visible to humans. However, the larger the colour gamut, the wider the screen's capabilities, the better its colour reproduction.

Specifically, NTSC is one of the first colour models created back in 1953 for colour television. It is not used in the production of modern LCD matrices, but is used to describe and compare them. NTSC covers a wider range of colours than sRGB, which is standard in computer technology; therefore, even a small number of percentages in this case corresponds to a fairly wide coverage. For example, a value of 72% or more in NTSC is already considered a good value for use in design and graphics. At the same time, the same NTSC figures on different screens may correspond to different sRGB figures; so if accurate colour reproduction is decisive for you, these details should be clarified before buying.

Also note that among individual monitors, it is easier to find a screen with a wide colour gamut; while it will also cost less than a laptop with similar display characteristics. So choosing a laptop with a h...igh-end screen makes sense mainly when portability is as important to you as high-quality colour reproduction.

AMD compatibility

The laptop supports AMD FreeSync technology and its more advanced varieties (FreeSync Premium, FreeSync Premium Pro). Here are more details about them:

– AMD FreeSync. This function is found only in models equipped with discrete AMD graphics cards. It serves to match the frame rate of the screen and the frame rate of the incoming signal so that the frequencies match. This allows you to avoid flickering, jerking and other image defects that occur due to signal desynchronization. This function is especially useful for games where the frame rate of the video signal can “float” depending on the load on the graphics core; in fact, most laptops with FreeSync are specifically gaming laptops.

– AMD FreeSync Premium. An intermediate option between the core AMD FreeSync technology and the advanced FreeSync Premium Pro implementation. The Premium version does not have HDR support (unlike Pro), but it works at the same frame rate (at least 120 fps at a resolution of 1920x1080) and uses LFC low frame rate compensation technology.

– FreeSync Premium Pro. The most advanced version of FreeSync technology, formerly known as AMD FreeSync 2 HDR. As the original name suggests, one of the highlights of this edition is HDR support. FreeSync Premium Pro claims a frame rate of at least 120 fps at Full HD resolution, as well as a low frame rate compensation (LFC) function. According to the creators, FreeSync Premium Pro works espec...ially well in games; and many modern games are initially created to work with this technology.

NVIDIA video cards use a similar technology called G-Sync.

NVIDIA G-Sync

Laptop support for NVIDIA G-Sync technology.

This feature is only found on models equipped with discrete NVIDIA graphics cards. It is used to match the frame rate of the screen and the frame rate of the signal arriving at it — so that these frequencies match. This avoids flickering, twitching, and other image artifacts that can occur due to out-of-sync. This feature is especially useful for games where the frame rate of the video signal can "float" depending on the load on the graphics core; in fact, most laptops with G-Sync are specifically for gaming.

A similar solution for AMD video cards is called FreeSync.

CPU TDP

The amount of heat generated by the processor during normal operation. This parameter determines the requirements for the cooling system necessary for the normal operation of the processor, therefore it is sometimes called TDP - thermal design power, literally “thermal (cooling) system power”. Simply put, if the processor has a heat dissipation of 60 W, it needs a cooling system that can remove at least this amount of heat. Accordingly, the lower the TDP, the lower the requirements for the cooling system.
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