•  Date Published: 09 Dec 2017
  • Intel Core i7-7700HQ
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (4GB GDDR5)
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
  • 1000GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
  • 16GB DDR4, 2133 MHz
  • 2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, 5400 rpm
  • M.2 Slot
  • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe (M key) 
  • RAM
  • 16GB DDR4, 2133 MHz
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Body Material
  • Aluminum, Plastic
  • Dimensions
  • 383 x 255 x 30 mm (15.08" x 10.04" x 1.18")
  • Weight
  • 2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 2.0
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • HDMI
  • 1
  • Card Reader
  • SD, MMC, MS
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5 mm jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD webcam
  • Backlit keyboard
  • 6-zone RGB
  • Microphone
  • Array microphone
  • Speakers
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

Portability

ASUS ROG GL553
15.08" x 10.04" x 1.18" Dimensions
2.50 kg (5.5 lbs) Weight
Average 15.6-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) -17% Weight

Review

ASUS ROG GL553 in-depth review

A few weeks ago we did a review of the ASUS ROG Strix GL553VE gaming laptop with the GTX 1050 Ti on board. But aside from the pricier GTX 1050 Ti configuration, ASUS is offering a more budget-friendly variant with GTX 1050 and we really hope it's just about the same notebook with just a different GPU on board. That's because we liked the GL553VE with the small exception of the price.What you may have already noticed from the headline, the model we are reviewing isn't named ASUS ROG Strix GL553VD but instead carries the simple name FX553VD. Even so, both laptops are absolutely identical spec-wise and pretty close when it comes to user experience. However, the FX553VD tends to be more on the budget side of things and can only be found in some regions. In any case, the gaming and synt[...]

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Pros

  • Excellent keyboard
  • Better battery life than before
  • Bright IPS panel with wide sRGB coverage and high contrast - excellent for gaming and multimedia
  • The cooling system keeps the surface extremely cool even during heavy workload

Cons

  • Not the best build quality in its price range
  • Wobbly touchpad
  • The screen uses PWM from 0 to 99% brightness (our Health-Guard profile fixes that)
  • High inner temperatures during heavy workload, CPU throttling