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ASUS ROG Strix GL502
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Engadget Review
The Strix is an excellent mid-range gaming laptop. It may not have a premium build, and it suffers from middling battery life, but it has more than enough power to handle any game you might care to throw at it. Even in virtual reality.
It's among the first virtual reality–capable gaming notebooks we've tested.
Sean BuckleyDecember 15, 2016
Pros
- Fast and powerful
- Lightweight for its size
- VR ready
Cons
- Disappointingbattery life
- Finicky trackpad
- Distractingbright orange accents
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ASUS ROG Strix GL502
- Critic Reviews (9)
- 80AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE9 ReviewsAnandTech70The ASUS ROG Strix GL502VS Review: Mainstream GTXIf you are in the market for a 15.6-inch gaming notebook, the space is very competitive. ASUS needs to address some of the build quality to really stand out in this space.Laptop Magazine70Asus ROG Strix (GL50VS-DB71) ReviewThe Asus ROG Strix offers a good mix of power and portability, but suffers from poor battery life.TechRadar90Asus ROG Strix GL502 reviewAsus' first Strix-branded laptop is a Full HD gaming rock star complete with an amazing screen and booming speakers to bring the noise.Computer Shopper70Asus Republic of Gamers Strix GL502VT-DS74 ReviewTrim and light for a GTX 970M gamer (it's just 4.4 pounds), the 15-inch Strix GL502VT is a snappy performer that's also above-average in screen quality, battery life, and audio output. We'd just like a better, cooler chassis.Gadget Review80ASUS ROG Strix GL502VT Gaming Laptop ReviewIts slim profile makes it a prime choice for anyone who ... needs something they can pop open at the airport or a cafe ... but still keep their graphics settings above the bare minimum the next time they want to squeeze in a round of Overwatch between meetings or their next class.Mobile Tech Review90Asus ROG Strix GL502VSThe Strix GL502VS is a pricey piece since it has powerful AAA game-ready internals, but I'd say it's fairly priced and is significantly less expensive than much of the competition with similar (or slightly lesser) graphics capabilities. Recommended.Legit Reviews90ASUS ROG Strix GL502 Gaming Notebook Review – GLThe ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VS plays the latest game titles in Full HD with ease thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GPU and Intel Core i7-6700HQ Quad-Core processor!PC Authority80Review: Asus ROG Strix GL502 Gaming LaptopIt's hard not to recommend a gaming laptop that won't break your wallet or your back.HotHardware80ASUS ROG Strix GL502VT-GS74 Gaming Laptop Review RIt will be interesting to see how ASUS balances its gaming brands going forward. In the meantime, the marriage between ROG and Strix is off to a solid start with the ROG Strix GL502VT-DH74.
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Key Specs
TYPE
Gaming
SCREEN SIZE
15.622
SCREEN RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
BUNDLED OS
Windows
CPU FAMILY
Core i7
SYSTEM RAM
81
POINTING DEVICE
Trackpad
VIDEO OUTPUTS
DisplayPort
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
Up to 620
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