•  Date Published: 15 Jan 2019
    • Intel Core i7-7700HQ
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5)
    • 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 8GB DDR4
    • 2.80 kg (6.2 lbs)

    Review

    ASUS FX73 in-depth review

    The ASUS FX753VD or you can also call it the ROG Strix GL753VD (more on that later) is what appears to be one of the most affordable 17-inch GTX 1050-powered laptops. The GL753VE is another commonly found configuration with GTX 1050 Ti that we reviewed a couple of months ago. In any case, our opinion of the notebook isn't deviating too much from our initial thoughts on the ASUS ROG Strix GL553VE (15-inch version) and the GL753VE. It offers excellent keyboard, good IPS panel for a little bit extra cash compared to its competitors and a bit disappointing build quality. We are starting to get worried because it's becoming a trend for ASUS' ROG gaming lineup while the similarly-priced competitors impress with above average build quality. Take the Lenovo Legion Y520 and Dell's Inspiron 7567[...]

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    Pros

    • Excellent keyboard
    • Extra I/O
    • Bright IPS panel with high contrast, wide sRGB coverage and good color accuracy out of the box
    • The panel doesn't use PWM for regulating screen brightness
    • The chassis remains cool even under heavy workload

    Cons

    • A bit hefty
    • The internals get a bit hot during heavy workload
    • Wobbly and jumpy touchpad
    • Unsatisfactory build quality in some key areas