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Asus GL503 Series

Asus STRIX GL503GE-RS71 SCAR EditionProcessor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H, Intel Kaby Lake i5-7300HQ, Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.226kg, 2.23kg, 2.3kg, 2.4kg, 2.5kg, 2.6kg
Price: 1100, 1299, 1300, 1600, 1700, 2000 euro
Average Score: 79.26% - good
Average of 22 scores (from 39 reviews)
price: 78%, performance: 88%, features: 61%, display: 84%, mobility: 70%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 81%

 

Asus GL503VD-DB74

Specifications

Asus GL503VD-DB74Notebook: Asus GL503VD-DB74
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 4096 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.226kg
Price: 1299 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 2 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

83.8% Asus ROG GL503VD-DB74 (7700HQ, GTX 1050) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Another year, another refresh. The new Asus GL503VD represents a slight aesthetic redesign of Asus' highly-revered ROG line. Some will appreciate the simpler, less "gamery" redesign, but not much else has changed. The GTX 1050 still makes for a decent (if noisy) entry-level gaming experience.
70% Asus ROG Strix GL503 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Asus Rog Strix G503 fails to set itself apart from the crowd of entry-level gaming laptops in any meaningful way, from price to power, despite strong battery life and a beautiful screen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Asus ROG Strix GL503 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Asus Rog Strix G503 fails to set itself apart from the crowd of entry-level gaming laptops in any meaningful way, from price to power, despite strong battery life and a beautiful screen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

Обзор игрового ноутбука ASUS ROG Strix GL503VD: в ожидании лучших времен
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent hardware; nice display; great built quality; good cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/26/2018
Обзор игрового ноутбука ASUS ROG Strix GL503VD: в ожидании лучших времен
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent hardware; nice display; great built quality; good cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/26/2018
Review Notebook Gaming: ASUS ROG STRIX GL503VD
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; powerful hardware; high performance; excellent display; good connectivity. Negative: Overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2018
Review Notebook Gaming: ASUS ROG STRIX GL503VD
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; powerful hardware; high performance; excellent display; good connectivity. Negative: Overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2018

 

Asus Strix GL503VD-DB71

Specifications

Asus Strix GL503VD-DB71Notebook: Asus Strix GL503VD-DB71
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 4096 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.23kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 66.67% - average

Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Asus ROG Strix GL503 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Asus Rog Strix G503 fails to set itself apart from the crowd of entry-level gaming laptops in any meaningful way, from price to power, despite strong battery life and a beautiful screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Asus ROG Strix GL503 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Asus Rog Strix G503 fails to set itself apart from the crowd of entry-level gaming laptops in any meaningful way, from price to power, despite strong battery life and a beautiful screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Asus ROG Strix GL503 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
But if looks are important to you and you want the best screen in the price range, sticking to the Strix's GTX 1050 GPU isn't a bad choice. Just use a mouse instead of that unpleasant touchpad, and think about upgrading the storage drive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

Asus Strix GL503VM-DB74 Hero Edition

The Asus Strix GL503VM-DB74 Hero Edition has been designed for MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) gamers. The mid-range gaming laptop comes with a Nvidia GTX 1060 graphics card and a 120 Hz display. Will MOBA gamers be happy with performance, features, and price?

Design and Connectivity

While other Republic of Gamers (ROG) laptops features red and copper accents, the Asus Strix GL503VM-DB74 Hero Edition uses black and white colors and has so-called “Maya” pattern on the lid and the keyboard side. Matthew Buzzi from uk.pcmag.com finds the design is restrained compared with some other gaming laptops, but he still finds it somewhat tacky. According to uk.pcmag.com the plastics chassis feels solid. The laptop weighs at 2.54 kg (5.6 lb) and measures at 38.35 x 26.16 x 2.29 cm (15.1 x 10.3 x 0.9 inch). uk.pcmag.com says that it is not especially portable and recommends to take a look at more expensive Max-Q designs like the Origin PC EVO15-S and Asus' own ROG Zephyrus if you want a truly thin and light gaming laptop. Networking is possible via Ethernet, 802.11ac, and Bluetooth 4.2. Connectivity includes one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port, four USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a mini DisplayPort, an HDMI port, a RJ-45 Ethernet jack, a 2-in-1 card reader, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a 3.5 mm combo jack.

Input Devices

The Asus Aura RGB gaming keyboard features a key travel of 1.8 mm. N-key rollover ensures fast, precise response. Asus specifies that the keycaps are curved 0.25 mm deep. uk.pcmag.com thinks that the typing experience is comfortable and satisfying, and the key travel feels good for gaming. Lori Grunin from www.cnet.com likes the keyboard a lot, both for playing and typing. She found it very comfortable and responsive, with no rollover issues, but complains that she could not find a NumLock indicator. www.firstpost.com summarizes, “The keys have good travel, respond uniformly and accurately to taps and there was no wobble to the keys.” www.hardwarezone.com.sg evaluates the keyboard is very decent with some appreciable tactile feedback and travel. www.gadgetsnow.com finds the RGB keyboard is laid out well and feels great to touch. The keyboard light can be customized in four zones. The Hero Edition uses a Clickpad with integrated buttons. www.firstpost.com finds the trackpad is good and tracks precisely. www.gadgetsnow.com thinks the trackpad is easy to use and pretty standard one that comes with most gaming laptops at this price.

Display

The Asus Strix GL503VM-DB74 Hero Edition features a 15.6-inch display with an aspect ratio of 16:9, FHD resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) and a 120 Hz refresh rate. It uses the IPS technology. The anti-glare panel covers 94 % of sRGB, but the display is cool the entire gamut is shifted according to www.cnet.com. In contrast, www.firstpost.com reports an sRGB rating of only about 86 percent. They measured a maximum brightness of 250 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 825:1 after calibration. Thanks to the higher refresh rate games look and feel smoother. www.gadgetsnow.com writes that the response time is 3 ms and the viewing angles are excellent especially in first person shooter games.

Hardware and Performance

This model comes with a 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor and 16 GB of RAM, while newer ROG Strix Hero Edition family laptops already feature 8th Intel Core i processors (i7 8750HQ or i5 8300HQ) according to Asus' website. uk.pcmag.com got a PCMark 8 Work Conventional test result of 3420, which is about on par with their results for the MSI GP62X Leopard Pro and the Lenovo Legion Y520. www.firstpost.com reports that the CPU performance is about 10-15 percent lower than what they’ve seen on similarly specced machines. www.hardwarezone.com.sg got a PCMark 10 Extended (Overall) score of 5300 and a Productivity Score of 6528. The Nvidia GTX 1060 has been designed for 1080p gaming. uk.pcmag.com says that most titles should run smoothly, but you might have to reduce details in more demanding games to to maintain 60 frames per second (fps). They report the following results: 5144 in 3Mark Fire Strike Extreme, 68 fps in Heaven (1080p, ultra, AA 4X), and 73 fps in Valley (1080p, ultra, AA 4X). Rise of the Tomb Raider ran at a 57.5 fps average at the “Very High” preset in www.firstpost.com’s tests. This is comparable to Notebookcheck’s results for the GTX 1060 (min: 51, avg: 61, max: 68.8). The 256 GB boot SSD ensures short boot times and swift program starts. A 1 TB hybrid drive expands the storage capacity. www.hardwarezone.com.sg calls the 1TB 5400rpm secondary hybrid drive agonizingly slow.

Battery Life

uk.pcmag.com reports a battery life of 3 hours and 1 minute in their rundown test. www.hardwarezone.com.sg measured the battery life with PCMark 8’s Home benchmark. They had the keyboard backlighting disabled and display set at 50 percent brightness and conclude that the battery performance is disappointing. Moreover, they report that G-Sync is automatically disabled when the laptop is running on battery. www.gadgetsnow.com confirms that the battery can easily last for three hours of normal use without being plugged in, but they find that this is surprisingly good.

Temperature and System Noise

www.firstpost.com says that load (CPU) temperatures easily touched 91 degrees Celsius and conclude that the lower CPU performance they've observed (see above) could be caused by thermal throttling. They report that the fans get loud during gaming, but heat was directed away from the keyboard and palm rest, making extended gaming sessions very comfortable. www.hardwarezone.com.sg finds that the fans never get excessively loud when running the laptop at full load, although it’s certainly noticeable. www.hardwarezone.com.sg assumes that the thermal efficiency controls and air cooling are working as claimed. They measured GPU and CPU temperatures of 84 and 83 degrees Celsius, respectively after looping the 3DMark Fire Strike stress test for 15 minutes. www.gadgetsnow.com did not face any heating issues even after spending a lot of hours playing quite a few games at a stretch.

Sound

www.firstpost.com finds that the sound has some body to it and doesn’t seem tinny, yet it is not loud enough to make movie watching fun. www.gadgetsnow.com finds the audio quality on the Hero is not really the best and while it is undoubtedly a loud laptop, there is a sense of something missing with the audio of the Hero.

Summary

The 1080p resolution of the 120 Hz panel goes well with the graphics performance of the GTX 1060. The high refresh rate makes games appear smoother. The keyboard is decent. Unfortunately, this model still uses a 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor. www.hardwarezone.com.sg calls the battery life disappointing and www.hardwarezone.com.sg finds that the secondary hybrid drive is slow. The ASUS GL503VM stands out for its excellent build quality and design for www.firstpost.com. uk.pcmag.com summarizes, “The Strix Hero Edition is a solid midrange gaming laptop”.  Alternatives include the MSI GP63 Leopard 8RE (i7-8750H, GTX 1060, FHD) Xotic PC Edition, the Dell G5 15 5587 (i5-8300H, GTX 1060 Max-Q, SSD, IPS), and the Schenker XMG Apex 15 (Clevo N950TP6). As of 07-16-2018 amazon.com lists the GL503VM-DB74 for $1,442.97 and the GL503VD-UH73 (smaller 128 GB SSD) for $1,185.40. In Europe amazon.de offers the ASUS ROG STRIX Hero Edition GL503VM-GZ081 (90NB0GI4-M03540) with Intel Core i5-7300HQ and 8 GB of DDR 4 RAM (vs. Core i7-7700HQ and 16 GB in the Strix GL503VM-DB74 Hero Edition) for EUR 1.122,30 at the time of writing. In view of the competitition, the prices appear to be quite fair.

Sources

  • https://store.asus.com/us/item/201710AM100000001/A47070-ASUS+ROG+Strix+GL503VM-DB74+Hero+Edition+15-inch+120Hz+Gaming+Laptop,+GTX+1060+6GB,+Core+i7+2.8+GHz,+16GB+DDR4,+256GB+SSD+++1TB+HDD,+Windows+10
  • https://www.asus.com/us/Laptops/ROG-Strix-Hero-Edition/specifications/
  • http://uk.pcmag.com/asus-rog-strix-hero-edition-gl503vm/93890/review/asus-rog-strix-hero-edition-gl503vm
  • https://www.cnet.com/reviews/asus-rog-strix-gl503v-review/
  • https://www.firstpost.com/tech/reviews/asus-rog-strix-hero-edition-gl503vm-gaming-laptop-review-an-elegant-beast-4360217.html
  • https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-asus-rog-strix-gl503-review-scar-and-hero-editions#
  • https://www.gadgetsnow.com/reviews/asus-rog-strix-hero-edition-review/articleshow/62207840.cms
Press Review by Martina Osztovits

Specifications

Asus Strix GL503VM-DB74 Hero EditionNotebook: Asus Strix GL503VM-DB74 Hero Edition
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 1700 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 76.8% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Asus ROG Strix Hero Edition (GL503VM)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Asus Strix Hero Edition is an all-around capable midrange laptop made for MOBA gamers, delivering 60fps HD gaming at 120Hz without busting your budget.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
78% Asus ROG Strix Hero Edition (GL503VM) review:
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
A likeable general-purpose gaming laptop that can handle work and play equally well, as long as you don't need to run off the battery for more than 2.5 hours.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
86% ASUS ROG Strix Hero Edition GL503VM gaming laptop review: An elegant beast
Source: Tech2 English Archive.org version
For a more full-fledged gaming experience, do consider the MSI GE73VR 7RF Raider. It’s a larger, more expensive, more powerful laptop that costs Rs 30,000 more than the Hero, but it’s also a true desktop replacement. If the size turns you off, the Hero is too good to pass up on.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 85% display: 85% mobility: 65% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 85%
80% ASUS ROG Strix GL503 review - The Scar and Hero editions
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
All in all, the Scar Edition is a nicely balanced gaming notebook in its segment despite the issues mentioned above. But it does come at a premium at S$3,498. The alternative is the much more affordable Hero Edition (comparatively speaking) at S$2,698, and might be the better buy if you are an esports-type of gamer, where less hardware demanding games like CS:GO and DOTA 2 are what you live by and will live by for the next couple of years.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% performance: 85% mobility: 75% workmanship: 80%
70% Asus ROG Strix Hero edition review: The working class hero
Source: Gadgets Now English Archive.org version
The ROG Strix Hero Edition starts at a price point of Rs 92,990 and it is a competitive category with rivals like Dell, HP and MSI all having decent offerings. So, Asus does have a battle on its hands. However, with the Hero Edition it does have a capable challenger to take on the competition. It has a beautiful display, delivers solid performance and has an impressive battery life. Asus is trying to widen its customer base with its latest offering and the Strix Hero edition will certainly help it in doing so.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

Đánh giá Asus ROG Strix GL503: Thiết kế đẹp, cấu hình khủng, bàn phím LED RGB,...
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; excellent display; powerful hardware; support VR mode; comfortable keyboard; light weight. Negative: Plastic case; noisy under loads; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/12/2017

 

Asus Strix GL503VS-EI012T

Specifications

Asus Strix GL503VS-EI012TNotebook: Asus Strix GL503VS-EI012T
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 87.5% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR Edition (GL503VS) review – immersive gaming with 144 Hz display and GTX 1070 on the go
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
With all being said, it’s really hard to recommend any other 15-inch GTX 1070-powered laptop. For just about the same price, you can get the Alienware 15 R3 and the Predator 15 (G9-593) but we doubt that you will get the same set of features and advantages as the ROG GL503VS offers. And if you are wondering whether or not the extra cash is worth over the previous generation GL502VS, our answer is yes. Definitely!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/21/2018
90% ASUS RoG Strix GL503VS Scar Review
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
Those components heavily tax the battery, though, with the Scar lasting less than 2 hours when playing movies and only 1 hour and 22 minutes in PCMark 8’s Home benchmark. The system is also set to use passive cooling when on battery power (which curbs performance rather than engaging fans), so this isn’t a system you’ll be able to game on without being attached to power. That said, if you are OK with a very portable 2.5kg gaming rig and 144Hz screen combo, then this powerful device is one of the best gaming laptops we’ve tested under
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 100%
80% Asus ROG Strix GL503 Scar Edition Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Strix GL503 Scar Edition is extremely expensive, and its value proposition all comes down to the 144Hz G-Sync screen. A lot of gamers swear by variable or at least high refresh rates and loudly proclaim that they could never go back to a normal 60Hz monitor. We aren't quite as militant, and maybe that has to do with the relatively low immersiveness you get with a 15.6-inch laptop screen, but it's still a luxury we could get used to. If you spend a lot of time in competitive esports, you'll get more mileage out of such a laptop. If you're used to it on your desktop and want the same experience on the go, you don't have many other options.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% display: 80% workmanship: 90%
80% ASUS ROG Strix GL503 review - The Scar and Hero editions
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
All in all, the Scar Edition is a nicely balanced gaming notebook in its segment despite the issues mentioned above. But it does come at a premium at S$3,498. The alternative is the much more affordable Hero Edition (comparatively speaking) at S$2,698, and might be the better buy if you are an esports-type of gamer, where less hardware demanding games like CS:GO and DOTA 2 are what you live by and will live by for the next couple of years.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% performance: 85% mobility: 75% workmanship: 80%

Foreign Reviews

100% Asus ROG Strix GL503VS-EI012T - Reviews
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%

 

Asus Strix GL503VD-FY126T

Specifications

Asus Strix GL503VD-FY126TNotebook: Asus Strix GL503VD-FY126T
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 4096 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 87% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

ASUS GL503 ROG Strix – Great Editing and Gaming Laptop?
Source: Manila Shaker English Archive.org version
Overall, this is a decent gaming and editing laptop. It comes with beautiful design, great display and battery, the audio is also pretty loud. But we think the price is too much for this one. What do you think?
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/28/2018
ASUS ROG Strix GL503 Review: Gateway To PC Gaming?
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
The ROG Strix GL503 is a pretty decent entry to ASUS’ gaming series, but the lower than expected GPU severely limits your options when it comes to playing games. Sure, you’ll be able to play most games in the market fairly well in medium settings, but with a sticker price of Php 69,995 many gamers are expecting more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/18/2018
ASUS ROG Strix GL503 Review
Source: Yugatech English Archive.org version
The ASUS ROG Strix GL503 is a sleek, gamer-centric laptop that will suit the needs of most. As of the present, it’s capable of getting respectable frame rates in graphically demanding AAA games, at medium to high settings. A few years down the line though? Your investment may start to struggle given the fact that game requirements increase every year, and this laptop only packs a GTX 1050.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2017
ASUS ROG Strix GL503 Quick Review: Middlin’ Mid-range Gaming Machine
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
ASUS officially took the wraps off of their ROG Strix GL503 notebook back in May during COMPUTEX, with the Taiwanese company announcing availability of the new machines during the recently concluded ROG Masters in Manila. The Strix GL503 differs from ASUS’ other offerings by providing eSports afficionados with a gaming notebook that has enough oomph for competitive play while still being portable enough to chuck inside a backpack.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/16/2017

Foreign Reviews

87% Kompakt, portable und gut!
Source: Tech.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 87%

 

Asus GL503VD Hero Edition

Specifications

Asus GL503VD Hero EditionNotebook: Asus GL503VD Hero Edition
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Review Asus ROG GL503VD Hero Edition – Berubah Total!
Source: Pemmzchannel ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; good cooling system; great built quality.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2018

 

Asus Strix GL503VS-DH74 Scar Edition

Specifications

Asus Strix GL503VS-DH74 Scar EditionNotebook: Asus Strix GL503VS-DH74 Scar Edition
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% ASUS GL503VS-DH74 Review
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
Our laptop zero-point is the Asus GL502VS-DS71, with an Intel Core i7-7700HQ. 8GB GTX 1070, and 16GB of DDR6-2600. All game tests are performed at 1080p at the highest graphical profile.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Обзор игрового ноутбука Asus ROG Strix GL503VS Scar Edition
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; nice display; good ergonomy; high performance. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/05/2018

 

Asus Strix GL503VM-GZ128T Hero Edition

Specifications

Asus Strix GL503VM-GZ128T Hero EditionNotebook: Asus Strix GL503VM-GZ128T Hero Edition
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7300HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Reviews

ASUS ROG STRIX HERO EDITION GL503VM Gaming Notebook Review
Source: eTeknix English Archive.org version
The storage performance is pretty decent, fast enough to get you into your bigger games in a reasonable time, but not so fast you can’t read the loading screen tips, ha! The USB performance was under what we hoped for though, but it does seem to be a solvable driver issue and something we expect to be an easy fix with a patch. The inclusion of some punchy speakers, the LED lit keyboard, and comprehensive connectivity all sweeten the deal though. Overall, the Hero isn’t cheap, but it’s very competitive in terms of features and a good return on your investment.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/31/2017

 

Asus GL503VM-ED091T Strix Scar Edition

Specifications

Asus GL503VM-ED091T Strix Scar EditionNotebook: Asus GL503VM-ED091T Strix Scar Edition
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Reviews

This Asus laptop has power and style, but is it worth the money?
Source: Reviewed.com English Archive.org version
Battery life is disappointing, so you'll want to keep your eyes peeled for an outlet or take the power brick with you. In addition to poor battery life, the cooling system is super loud under demanding loads. The noise doesn't bother me much, but it could be distracting in a classroom environment. The starting price is also pretty steep. Nitpicks aside, if you've got the money for it, the Scar is a nicely balanced laptop for the right buyer.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/19/2018

 

Asus GL503VS-EI011T Strix Scar Edition

Specifications

Asus GL503VS-EI011T Strix Scar EditionNotebook: Asus GL503VS-EI011T Strix Scar Edition
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 2000 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 87.25% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

100% Review: Asus ROG Strix GL503 Scar Edition gaming laptop
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
Though it costs a tidy sum, if gaming is your number 1 priority, then you need to take a look at the GL503 Scar.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% Asus ROG Strix Scar Edition review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
This has all the firepower you’d ever need in a gaming laptop – from its performance and speed down to its sound – as long as you’re plugged in.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
70% Asus GL503 Strix Edition review: A robust and reliable gaming laptop
Source: Gadgets Now English Archive.org version
The GL503 Scar Edition is a laptop that will attract a lot of gamers despite its price. The laptop starts at Rs 1,54,990 but has a lot going for it. It's a powerful laptop with an impressive display. Although the sound output could've been better but overall this is a very good gaming laptop. Add to it the fact that it's compact and easy to carry around works in its favour. A solid performer that looks good as well. Not much more you can ask for in a gaming laptop, can you? There is intense competition in the gaming laptops now and those looking for alternatives can look at the HP Omen series or Asus's Hero Edition.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Ревю на ASUS ROG Strix SCAR Edition (GL503VS) – поглъщащ гейминг със 144 Hz дисплей и GTX 1070
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Компактен, мощен, елегантен и поглъщащ. Това са основните качества на ASUS ROG GL503VS. Лаптопът блести в толкова много отношения и има толкова малко забележки, че повечето потребители ще се влюбят.
Positive: Solid workmanship; slim size and light weight; nice display; decent connectivity; good speakers. Negative: Uncomfortable keyboard; overheats while using; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/07/2018

Foreign Reviews

89% مراجعة لحاسب الألعاب المحمول Asus ROG Strix GL503VS
Source: Unlimited Tech →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 89%

 

Asus GL503VM-GZ098T Strix Hero Edition

Specifications

Asus GL503VM-GZ098T Strix Hero EditionNotebook: Asus GL503VM-GZ098T Strix Hero Edition
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

70% Asus ROG Strix Hero Edition (GL503VM)
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Review Notebook Gaming: ASUS ROG STRIX GL503VM Hero Edition
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; nice display; good connectivity; decent ergonomy. Negative: Overheats while using; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/28/2018

 

Asus GL503VD-FY005

Specifications

Asus GL503VD-FY005Notebook: Asus GL503VD-FY005
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7300HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

ASUS GL503 teszt – a legjobb belépőszintű gamer laptop
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; nice gaming performance; good connectivity; decent cooling system; attractive design; nice display. Negative: Weak hardware; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/15/2018

 

Asus STRIX GL503GE-RS71 SCAR Edition

Specifications

Asus STRIX GL503GE-RS71 SCAR EditionNotebook: Asus STRIX GL503GE-RS71 SCAR Edition
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

Ревю на ASUS ROG GL503GE SCAR Edition – GTX 1050 Ti в лаптоп от най-висок клас
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; solid workmanship; excellent display; good cooling system; nice connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2018

 

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 1050 Mobile: Mainstream graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture and successor to the GeForce GTX 960M. Is manufactured in a 14nm process at Samsung and the technical specifications are very similar to the desktop version.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile: Mainstream graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture and successor to the GeForce GTX 965M. Is manufactured in a 14nm process at Samsung and the technical specifications are very similar to the desktop version.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile: The mobile GTX 1060 is based on the GP106 chip and offer 1280 shaders. Compared to the identically named desktop version it features a slightly lower clock rate. Games in Full HD and maximum details should run fluently on the card.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile: Pascal based high-end mobile graphics card based on a cut down GP104 (like the GTX 1080) and GDDR5 graphics memory. Successor to the GTX 980M with a 10 Watts higher TDP. Similar to the desktop GTX 1070 performance wise, but with more shaders and lower clock speeds.

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


Intel Kaby Lake:

i7-7700HQ: Quad-core notebook processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Besides four CPU cores (including Hyper Threading), the chips also integrates the HD Graphics 630 GPU and is manufactured in an improved 14 nm process.

i5-7300HQ: Quad-core notebook processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture running at 2.5 - 3.5 GHz without Hyper Threading (which is supported by the faster i7 CPUs). The chip also integrates the HD Graphics 630 GPU clocked at 350 - 1000 MHz and is manufactured in a 14 nm process (improved compared to Skylake).

Intel Coffee Lake:

i7-8750H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.2 - 4.1 GHz (4 GHz with 4 cores, 3.9 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).

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


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


2.226 kg:

2.6 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


79.26%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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

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Stefan Hinum, 2017-12-11 (Update: 2017-12-11)