This review will largely compare the new model against the previous model of the Zephyrus, as I haven't had much time to acquaint myself with the newer version. I'll update this review if I encounter anything worth mentioning while getting used to the new model. I know that it's a bit of "appeal to authority", but my credentials in writing this review are that I work professionally as a software developer and have a degree in Computer Engineering (just so you know I'm not talking nonsense).Pros:* High performance machine in a *very* small form factor. This is the main selling point of this laptop.* New eight gen i7 processor means 6 hardware cores instead of 4 compared to the previous generation. This doesn't really impact gaming performance that much (benchmarks I've seen floating around have shown around 10%-30% better 1% FPS lows), but it's definitely an improvement for power-users who use virtual machines frequently* Improved screen (144Hz vs. 120Hz); also, anecdotally, it appears that the color reproduction on the new model's panel is better* Rearranged keyboard layout, finally adding a Print Screen key (which was a huge omission from the previous model)* The screen hinges now allow it to move further back, which although it may seem like not a big deal is definitely an improvement in usability* The insanely bright red LEDs that shine out the back of the closing bottom portion are finally disableable in software! These things can blind someone sitting opposite you (seriously, it's insane), so this actually warrants being on the list of Pros.Cons:* Price (obviously)* The construction of the hinged bottom portion still feels weak: it flexes easily, and is definitely the lowest-quality-feeling part of the build* Fans are (anecdotally) louder than the previous model, and spin up more readily* If it's anything like the previous model, the top exterior panel will scratch extremely easily. I take pretty good care of my computers, and my older model is very badly scratched despite very infrequently being in my padded laptop bag. Asus, if you're listening, please improve the scratch resistance of the chassis.* The backbleed on the panel is pretty bad in the bottom-left corner of my unit. Compared to my last-gen unit, the bleed is overall improved, but the bottom left corner is particularly bad (noticeable even when displaying colors - not just blacks)* The driver situation after reformatting has thus far been subpar. Asus' website doesn't distinguish between models very well (GI? VSK? VIK? None of these match the model printed on the sticker on the bottom, but by process of elimination I can presume the most recently added - GI - is the correct one). Some of the drivers, such as the touchpad driver, fail to install because Asus didn't bundle the necessary dependencies (Visual C++ 2013 redistributable). There doesn't seem to be a way to reinstall the Aura software, and when I installed the generic one on their Aura landing page, it just crashes and uploads a memory dump to their website (without my confirmation, and where you can see all the other memdumps of users who have had their Aura software crash!) My experience with Asus has always been great hardware and substandard software, but this is a whole new level.Inconsequential:* The color of the band around the chamfer has changed, from a bronze to a rose-gold* The hotkeys have been rearranged on the keyboard* The grille (where the keyboard would normally be) picks up dirt extremely easily, with no obvious way to clean it. This doesn't really affect performance or anything, but it makes the laptop look dirty (because it is).* The placement of the keyboard and touchpad are "weird". Personally, I prefer them, but you definitely catch people's attention when you take it out in a meeting.I've attached some photos of the previous model (left) and current model (right) in some 3DMark benchmarks.Overall, I would very much recommend this laptop to those who can stomach the nearly $3000 price.