ASUS FX503 – specs, features, configurations and prices

Today we are going to take a quick look at the ASUS FX503 – a budget gaming notebook that is deprived of ASUS’ ROG branding but features excellent hardware for a casual gamer. At its basis, the FX503 is the direct successor to the FX502VM featuring some updates and improvements.

In terms of design, the FX503 has gone a little bit to the heavy side with its 2.5 kg (4.9 lbs) which is a bit over the average for a 15.6-inch notebook. Nonetheless, carrying should not be a hassle as the side profile measures just 24 mm (0.94″) making it quite compact.

Under the hood of the FX503, we can find rather powerful hardware. It can be configured with up to a quad-core Core i7-7700HQ from Intel’s 7th generation and as for the GPU, you can choose from the NVIDIA GTX 1050 or 1060 and their different models depending on memory. This way you can customize your laptop to become a serious gaming device or a casual all-rounder. One neat feature is the easy-access panel on the back of the laptop. By removing only a single screw, you gain access to the RAM modules and storage slots for easy upgrading.

The FX503’s speakers are powered by ICEpower technology to deliver immersive crisp and clear audio during gaming sessions or movie nights. There is also an illuminated keyboard to aid usage during the nights and its 1.8mm key travel should deliver enough tactile feedback to ensure comfortable typing.

Connectivity options on the FX503 are fairly complete with one major exception. You get three USB 3.0 Type-A ports, an HDMI that supports HDMI 2.0 standard, LAN port, SD card reader and a combo audio jack but a USB Type-C port is nowhere to be found. Truly odd for a device from late 2017. No, seriously – ASUS what were you thinking? A Type-C port is present in other budget gaming notebooks for some time now. Dual antenna Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 4.1 are luckily in place.

With a starting price of just $779.00, FX503 is one appealing budget gaming solution. You can check out the full specifications and available configurations of the ASUS FX503 in our Laptops Specs system below:

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