Testseek.com have collected 65 expert reviews of the Asus GL502VS ROG Strix and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus GL502VS ROG Strix.
August 2016
(80%)
65 Reviews
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(70%)
949 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Refreshing design for a gaming machine
Decent overall build
Excellent IPS panel with G-Sync support
Powerful hardware in a relatively small form factor and size
Supports PCIe NVMe SSDs
Brings various connectivity options including mini DisplayPort an
High performance in production applications and games
Relatively compact
Simple design without any frills
Good display
Comprehensive and modern port selection
Pretty frugal for the performance
Excellent maintainability
Nice and well-built chassis
Very good 3D performance
Decent multimedia speakers
Generally good input devices
High-contrast IPS display
Decent WLAN
Great performance
Good display with GSync
Outstanding build quality
Reasonable price
Beautiful GSync IPS display
Strong graphical performance
Relatively affordable
Insanely powerful for a 5.5 lb. 15" gaming laptop. High quality components
Good keyboard and display. NVIDIA GTX 1070 graphics
The 1070 is FAST Well-built gaming laptop
Relatively light
GTX 1070 is perfect for 1080p gaming up to 120 FPS. 1080p 120Hz GSync display complements the GPU. Lightest 15.6inch GTX 1070 laptop available. Attractive price
Fast and powerful
Lightweight for its size
VR ready
The editors didn't like
Noticeable coil whine under load
Some units ship witn an M.2 SATA SSD instead of PCIe NVMe drive
The screen uses PWM from 0 to 99% screen brightness (Health-Guard profile eliminates that)
The touchpad and keyboard aren't convincing enough for a noteboo
Small time of Autonomous work
Low memory bandwidth
Response times might be too slow for ambitious gamers
Creaking sounds from the rear of the chassis under pressure
Gliding capabilities of the touchpad not perfect
No accessories despite the high price
Rather mediocre SSD performance
Only 2 RAM slots
Mediocre battery life
Blue display tint
Large grayscale inaccuracy
Subpar keyboard
Weak battery life
Poor audio quality
Battery life is short. Stereo speakers are anemic
Rather expensive
Loud fan noise
Weak SSD performance. Disappointing keyboard. Plastic construction looks a bit cheap
"Asus has built a very solid machine around an incredible new GPU."...
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Published: 2017-05-22, Author: Alexander , review by: tomshardware.co.uk
Great performance, Good display with GSync, Outstanding build quality, Reasonable price
Mediocre battery life, Blue display tint, Large grayscale inaccuracy
The Asus Strix GL502VS-DS71 offers the performance of the GTX 1070 and the robust build quality of the Strix chassis, all at a reasonable price of $1,700. Review £1621.82 On Amazon MOREBest Gaming Laptops MOREGaming Laptop Previews...
Published: 2016-09-14, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: Asus sent me their GL502VS Gaming laptop, and boy is it incredible. Decent temps, killer performance and a decent price too! Want one? Amazon: Check out our awesome website! Vessel: - Want to get anything nice? Be sure use to use these! Amazon.co.uk :...
Incredible Gaming Performance, Above average cooling capabilities, Excellent application performance, Exceptionally loud audio output, Good color calibration level, Decent keyboard performance, Average weight considering a gaming machine, Regular and mod
Below average camera, Unsatisfactory battery life, Noisy while gaming
All those who want a portable gaming beast with best set of specifications crammed in a rugged design, ASUS ROG Strix 502VS is the machine you're looking for. Although everything is packed neatly inside the laptop, there are a couple of factors to take in...
Incredible Gaming Performance, Above average cooling capabilities, Excellent application performance, Exceptionally loud audio output, Good color calibration level, Decent keyboard performance, Average weight considering a gaming machine, Regular and mode
Below average camera, Unsatisfactory battery life, Noisy while gaming
All those who want a portable gaming beast with best set of specifications crammed in a rugged design, ASUS ROG Strix 502VS is the machine you're looking for. Although everything is packed neatly inside the laptop, there are a couple of factors to take in...
Great G-Sync Display, Lightweight compared to other gaming laptops, High performance gaming and multimedia
Too much orange, Non-premium look and feel
Asus has definitely done a great job with the GL502VS as far as the tech and performance is concerned. The gaming experience is almost hassle-free and the updated drivers ensure that the GTX 1070 offers best-in-class performance for the latest APIs. Howev...
Design, General and Gaming Performance, Display, Sound Quality
Battery Life, Spacing between keys
The ASUS ROG Strix GL502VS is an extremely powerful machine capable of handling even the most demanding games of today. The compact form factor makes it ideal for travels, and its design speaks simplicity with flair, and the level of detail is just astoni...
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Published: 2016-10-11, Author: Kevin , review by: yugatech.com
Impressive graphics, Fast and responsive, Takes on heavy games, Sufficient speakers, Bundled peripherals
Bulky and a bit heavy, Noticeable warming during gameplay, Heavy on the pocket
The ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VS is one beast of a gaming machine although it doesn't come with a bigger 17-inch display and Ultra HD resolution. We totally enjoyed playing on its Full HD display and pair of high-quality stereo speakers. Other than for gaming...
Published: 2016-09-02, Author: John , review by: unbox.ph
As far as gaming notebooks go, the Strix GL502VS doesn't deviate from the normal gaming asthetic. The GL502VS has a metallic chassis with red-orange accents all around, with the trademark Republic Of Gamers logo dominating the lid. While we've seen bigger...
