•  Date Published: 08 Dec 2017
  • Intel Core i7-7700HQ
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB GDDR5)
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS + G-Sync
  • 2000GB SSD
  • 32GB DDR4, 2400 MHz
  • 2.34 kg (5.2 lbs)

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 1TB PCIe SSD + 1TB SATA SSD
  • M.2 Slot
  • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe (M key) 
  • RAM
  • 32GB DDR4, 2400 MHz
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Body Material
  • Aluminum/ Plastic
  • Dimensions
  • 390 x 266 x 30 mm (15.35" x 10.47" x 1.18")
  • Weight
  • 2.34 kg (5.2 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 3x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • HDMI
  • 1
  • Mini DisplayPort
  • Card Reader
  • SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac
  • Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • Audio jack
  • combo audio/microphone jack
  • Features
  • Web camera
  • HD webcam
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
  • Security Lock slot

Portability

ASUS ROG GL502VS
15.35" x 10.47" x 1.18" Dimensions
2.34 kg (5.2 lbs) Weight
Average 15.6-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) -11% Weight

Review

ASUS ROG GL502VS in-depth review

Shortly after the release of the original ASUS ROG GL502 with GTX 970M, which was featured in our full review a few months back, the company has released a refreshed version of the device with much faster GPU on board - the GTX 1070 with 8GB of GDDR5. However, there's one key selling point that's missing from the last generation - the price.While the previous model was one of the most affordable GTX 970M-powered solutions on the market, the GTX 1070 variant isn't exactly "budget-friendly" but still holds up to the competition in terms of pricing. It's also a much more sensible alternative to the beefy ASUS ROG G752VS. What's more, the ASUS ROG GL502VS is one of the few 15-inch GTX 1070 options on the market and we are quite eager to see how the cooling system handles all that deman[...]

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Pros

  • Refreshing design for a gaming machine
  • Decent overall build
  • Excellent IPS panel with G-Sync support
  • Powerful hardware in a relatively small form factor and size
  • Supports PCIe NVMe SSDs
  • Brings various connectivity options including mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 3 via USB Type-C

Cons

  • Noticeable coil whine under load
  • Some units ship witn an M.2 SATA SSD instead of PCIe NVMe drive
  • The screen uses PWM from 0 to 99% screen brightness (Health-Guard profile eliminates that)
  • The touchpad and keyboard aren't convincing enough for a notebook at this price range
  • No integrated graphics and thus lowered battery endurance
  • Somehow crippled GTX 1070 performance