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Asus G55 Series

Asus G55VWProcessor: unknown, Intel Core i7 3610QM, Intel Core i7 3720QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 3.7kg, 3.8kg, 3.9kg
Price: 1200, 1300, 1400, 1579, 1600 euro
Average Score: 88.5% - very good
Average of 4 scores (from 9 reviews)
price: 68%, performance: 87%, features: 87%, display: 93%, mobility: 56%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 90%

 

Asus G55VW-S1020V

Specifications

Asus G55VW-S1020VNotebook: Asus G55VW-S1020V
Processor: Intel Core i7 3610QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.8kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Reviews

87% Review Asus G55VW-S1020V Notebook | Notebookcheck
Ivy Bridge meets Kepler. The latest revision of Asus' popular 15.6-inch Republic of Gamers laptop, now known as the G55VW, is large and heavy enough to belong in the desktop replacement category. However, this tradeoff in weight is compensated by an also large and very efficient cooling solution.

 

Asus G55VW-S1073V

Specifications

Asus G55VW-S1073VNotebook: Asus G55VW-S1073V
Processor: Intel Core i7 3610QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.8kg
Price: 1579 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section
 G55VW-S1073V (Model)

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Average Score: 83.5% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

73% Asus G55VW-S1073V
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 68% performance: 71% features: 94% display: 96% mobility: 29% ergonomy: 89%
94% ASUS G55VW-S1073V
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 94% performance: 95% display: 100% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%

 

Asus G55VW-S1024V

Specifications

Asus G55VW-S1024VNotebook: Asus G55VW-S1024V
Processor: Intel Core i7 3610QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.7kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

Asus G55VW-S1024V
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/26/2012
Rating: performance: 90% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50%

 

Asus G55VW-DS71

Specifications

Asus G55VW-DS71Notebook: Asus G55VW-DS71
Processor: Intel Core i7 3610QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.9kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

Ревю на ASUS G55 (с 32 GB RAM)
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; Super fast video; Great display; USB 3.0 and Mini Display Port / Thunderbolt ports. Negative: Very Heavy; Relatively noisy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2012
뛰어난 비주얼과 혁신적인 냉각 시스템의 조화 - 에이수스 G55VW 게이밍 (외형편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/16/2012

 

Asus G55VW-ES71

Specifications

Asus G55VW-ES71Notebook: Asus G55VW-ES71
Processor: Intel Core i7 3720QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 3.8kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Reviews

Asus G55 VW review – a powerful gaming laptop, in a slightly more compact body
Source: Mikes Quarter English Archive.org version
While not the most powerful gaming laptop out there, the Asus G55VW does pack a solid punch for the money, in a compact body. Built on the new Intel Ivy Bridge and Nvidia Kepler architectures, it provides enough power to run even the latest games at ease, although in some cases you’ll have to trim down a bit the details. But like I said in the beginning, if you want the more portable option, there are compromises you’ll have to live with.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2012

 

Asus G55VW-S1129V

Specifications

Asus G55VW-S1129VNotebook: Asus G55VW-S1129V
Processor: Intel Core i7 3610QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.7kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 100% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

100% ASUS ROG G55VW-S1129V
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/09/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%

 

Asus G55VW

Specifications

Asus G55VWNotebook: Asus G55VW
Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 3.8kg
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

Price comparison

 

Foreign Reviews

ASUS G55VW: обзор игрового ноутбука с объемным изображением
Source: F1CD RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; excellent expandability; stylish design; screen with a frequency of 120 Hz to show the 3D-image.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2012

 

Comment

Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M:

High-end graphics solution as part of the 600M series and the slowest enthusiast GTX model.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

3610QM:

An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.3 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU running at 650-1100 MHz on a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.

3720QM: An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU running at 650-1250 MHz on a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.

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» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


3.7 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.

3.9 kg:


88.5%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Asus G55VW-S1129V
GeForce GTX 660M, Core i7 3610QM
Asus G55VW-ES71
GeForce GTX 660M, Core i7 3720QM
Asus G55VW-DS71
GeForce GTX 660M, Core i7 3610QM
Asus G55VW-S1024V
GeForce GTX 660M, Core i7 3610QM

Devices with the same GPU and/or Screen Size

Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-59-377745
GeForce GTX 660M, Core i5 3230M, 2.8 kg
MSI GE60-i560M247
GeForce GTX 660M, Core i5 3230M, 2.4 kg
MSI GE60-0ND-257US
GeForce GTX 660M, Core i7 3630QM, 2.4 kg
MSI GE60-I760M287
GeForce GTX 660M, Core i7 3630QM, 2.4 kg
Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-20994HU
GeForce GTX 660M, Core i7 3610QM, 2.8 kg
Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-59-335956
GeForce GTX 660M, Core i7 3610QM, 2.8 kg
Gigabyte P2542G
GeForce GTX 660M, Core i7 3610QM, 2.662 kg
Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-M772BUK
GeForce GTX 660M, Core i5 3210M, 2.8 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Asus Vivobook 16X K3605ZC, i5-12500H
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i5-12500H, 16.00", 1.8 kg
Asus Vivobook 16X K3605ZU, i5-12500H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i5-12500H, 16.00", 1.8 kg
Asus Zenbook S 16 UM5606WA-RK052W
Radeon 880M, Strix Halo/Point (Zen 5/5c, Ryzen AI 300) Ryzen AI 9 365, 16.00", 1.5 kg
Asus ProArt P16 H7606WI
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Strix Halo/Point (Zen 5/5c, Ryzen AI 300) Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 16.00", 1.811 kg
Asus ProArt PX13 HN7306
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Strix Halo/Point (Zen 5/5c, Ryzen AI 300) Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 13.30", 1.389 kg
Asus ExpertBook B3 B3604CVF
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile, Raptor Lake-U i7-1355U, 16.00", 1.98 kg
Asus ExpertBook B5 B5404CVF
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile, Raptor Lake-U i7-1355U, 14.00", 1.67 kg
Asus VivoBook 16X K3605ZF, i5-12450H
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile, Alder Lake-P i5-12450H, 16.00", 1.8 kg
Asus Vivobook S16 S5606M
Arc 8-Core, Meteor Lake-H Ultra 7 155H, 16.00", 1.5578 kg
Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED N6506, Ultra 5 125H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Meteor Lake-H Ultra 5 125H, 15.60", 1.8 kg
Asus Zenbook S16 UM5606
Radeon 890M, Strix Halo/Point (Zen 5/5c, Ryzen AI 300) Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 16.00", 1.516 kg
Asus Zenbook Duo OLED UX8406MA, Ultra 7
Arc 8-Core, Meteor Lake-H Ultra 7 155H, 14.00", 1.65 kg
Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED N6506, RTX 4050
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, Meteor Lake-H Ultra 7 155H, 15.60", 1.8 kg
Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED Snapdragon
Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS, Snapdragon X SD X Elite X1E-78-100, 15.60", 1.431 kg
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q533
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU, Meteor Lake-H Ultra 7 155H, 15.60", 1.9 kg
Asus VivoBook 16X K3605ZF
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile, Alder Lake-P i7-12650H, 16.00", 1.8 kg
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 K6501ZM
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i7-12650H, 15.60", 2.1 kg
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Stefan Hinum, 2012-05-11 (Update: 2012-05-26)