ASUS FX502
- Intel Core i5-6300HQ
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB GDDR5)
- 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
- 128GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
- 12GB DDR4
- 2.20 kg (4.9 lbs)
ASUS FX502
Specs
- Display
- HDD/SSD
- 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD, 5400 rpm
- M.2 Slot
- M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slot (2280)
- RAM
- 12GB DDR4
- OS
- Windows 10 Home
- Body Material
- Aluminum, plastic
- Dimensions
- 390 x 266 x 24 mm (15.35" x 10.47" x 0.94")
- Weight
- 2.20 kg (4.9 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 3x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- HDMI
- 1
- Mini DisplayPort
- Card Reader
- SD
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- Audio jack
- combo audio/microphone jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD webcam
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Speakers
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
Portability
Review
ASUS FX502 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[...]
Read the full reviewPros
- 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