•  Date Published: 10 Nov 2017
    • Intel Core i7-7700HQ
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5)
    • 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz, IPS
    • 1000GB SSD + 2000GB HDD
    • 32GB DDR4, 2400MHz
    • 2.90 kg (6.4 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1TB SSD + 2TB HDD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x PCIe NVMe M.2 slot (2280, M-key)  See photo
    • RAM
    • 32GB DDR4, 2400MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum (Aluminum lid, plastic base and interior)
    • Dimensions
    • 415 x 280 x 24 mm (16.34" x 11.02" x 0.94")
    • Weight
    • 2.90 kg (6.4 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 4x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 2.0
    • Mini DisplayPort
    • Card Reader
    • SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac (2x2)
    • Bluetooth
    • 4.2
    • Audio jack
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo audio jack
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • HD (720p)
    • Backlit keyboard
    • 4-zone RGB
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 3.5W
    • Security Lock slot
    • 12V fans
    • Smart AMP
    • N-key rollover
    • Overstroke technology

    Portability

    ASUS ROG GL703VM
    16.34" x 11.02" x 0.94" Dimensions
    2.90 kg (6.4 lbs) Weight
    Average 17.3-inch laptop
    2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) -1% Weight

    Review

    ASUS ROG GL703VM in-depth review

    Long months after the initial release of the GTX 1000-series GPUs and only just now, ASUS has released its GTX 1060-powered gaming laptop. That's, of course, if we don't count the similarly priced for that time, ASUS FX502VM, which was a total disaster. But apparently, the OEM aims to right all wrongs with its significantly more advanced ROG GL703VM.The laptop comes as a direct competitor to the Acer Predator Helios 300 (17-inch), although considerably more expensive and* more reasonably priced than Dell's Inspiron 7577 and HP's 1060 version of the Omen 17 (2017). And with an asking price just around the Lenovo Legion Y720, the ASUS ROG Strix GL703VM borrows some distinctive design features from the ASUS ROG Zephyrus and offers everything the competitors do - up to Intel's Core i7-[...]

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    Pros

    • Thin and light for a 17-inch gaming laptop
    • Good keyboard for typing
    • Optional 120 Hz IPS panel with G-Sync
    • Even the standard 60 Hz IPS panel offers excellent image quality
    • Keeps the hardware running at full throttle even under extreme workload

    Cons

    • Suboptimal materials, flexible base unit
    • Bad touchpad
    • G-Sync limited to selected configurations
    • High inner and outer temperatures under load
    • Extremely short battery life