•  Date Published: 31 Jan 2017
    • Intel Core i7-6700HQ
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB GDDR5)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
    • 256GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
    • 16GB DDR4
    • 2.20 kg (4.9 lbs)
    ASUS FX502VM (6th Gen Intel Core)

    ASUS FX502VM (6th Gen Intel Core)

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    ASUS FX502VM (6th Gen Intel Core) in-depth review

    Looking for a powerful gaming laptop without the need to dive deep into your pocket? Well, look no further than the ASUS FX502 because this - what should have been a ROG-branded laptop - offers an exceptionally fast GTX 1060 GPU paired with quad-core Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor for almost half the price of other similarly configured machines. But, of course, as with every other notebook with an impressive price/performance ratio, you will have to make a few sacrifices along the way.For instance, the display uses a TN panel with overall poor viewing experience and the build quality may not suit everybody. On second thought, the latter doesn't seem to be all that bad but in fact, it usefs generally the same design concept and materials as its more expensive ROG-branded GL502VS sib[...]

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    Pros

    • Thin and portable
    • Somehow decent build quality
    • Excellent price/performance ratio (Intel Core i7-6700HQ + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB GDDR5))
    • The panel doesn't use PWM for regulating screen brightness

    Cons

    • Unreliable cooling system
    • Subpar screen quality due to the nature of TN panels
    • Jumpy touchpad
    • Below average battery life
    • Only one RAM slot availalbe for upgrade

    DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080, TN

    • Name
    • AUO B156HTN03.8
    • Diagonal
    • 15.6"
    • Pixel density
    • 141.21 ppi
    • Brightness
    • 221 cd/m2
    • sRGB
    • 51%
    • PWM frequency
    • No PWM (Flicker-Free)
    • Panel Type
    • TN
    • Resolution
    • 1920 x 1080
    • Becomes "Retina" from
    • 24 inches (62 cm)
    • Contrast
    • 310:1
    • dE Color Checker
    • 6.6 4.3
    • PWM Rating
    • 10.0: (safe)

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