Asus GL552JX-CN154H
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Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)
Reviews for the Asus GL552JX-CN154H
Gaming with limits. The Asus slogan for the new 15-inch ROG device is "Gaming Without Limits", which is unfortunately not the case because of the GeForce GTX 950M. If the limited performance is sufficient for you, you get a well-balanced multimedia notebook with an SSD, great input devices and a convincing display for 1,200 Euros (~$1354), which is, however, not without some flaws.
Source: Think Digit
Archive.org versionAll things considered, the ROG GL552JX offers a well-balanced set of features and performance at its selling price – which is rather attractive. It's not the best gaming laptop out there, but at its offer price it's a recommendation worthy deal for sure, if you're looking to have a gaming laptop that dresses the part as well.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/10/2016
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Gadgets Now
Archive.org versionThe Asus ROG GL552 doesn't scream as fast as some of its Republic of Gamers siblings, and the cheaper build quality feels flimsier, but it's still capable of punching through the latest games with relative ease. Still, it's mighty expensive at £1199.99, the plastic chassis doesn't scream quality to us and the abysmal battery life will keep you tethered to a wall. It’s a hard sell as there are cheaper, much more powerful portable options out there.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/17/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Laptop Media
Archive.org versionAs expected, buying the more expensive notebook here, the Lenovo Y50, will bring you better performance and overall user experience due to the excellent build quality, design and superb sound. On the contrary, the GL552 excels in other important areas like screen quality and cooling system which is a big deal to consider when you add up the price tag. But keep in mind that the screen quality comes at a price as our tests indicate the presence of PWM (screen flickering) across all brightness levels except 100%. The same applies for the Lenovo Y50, but the frequency of the emitted light there is 21.6 kHz and can be considered way less harmful to your eyes.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/21/2015
Foreign Reviews
Source: Ferra.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Comfortable keyboard; good design; productivity enough for most modern games; quiet and efficient cooling system; decent standard battery life. Negative: High price; poor display; noisy touchpad; poor speakers.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 07/25/2015
Source: Laptopkalauz
HU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/04/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 100%
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Model: The Asus GL552JX-CN154H is a solid gaming laptop with impressive hardware and compactness. Overall design is edgy yet not over the top. The lid is textured and features a brushed metal inlay and the Asus branding. The dark-grey colour scheme is accentuated by red highlights. The Asus GL552JX-CN154H comes with a comfortable keyboard with superior response. Asus also opted to make upgrades easy with a slide-off panel. Depending on the model, the Windows 8.1 system comes with a beautiful 15.6 inch 16:9 HD, Full HD or IPS FHD panel, but either option will serve gamers well.
There are two processor options; an Intel Core i7-4720HQ or an Intel Core i5-4200H processor support by DDR3L 1600MHz RAM up to 16 GB in total. Graphics on the Asus GL552JX-CN154H is a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M with either 2 or 4 GB VRAM. There is a huge selection of internal storage devices ranging from 1 TB HDD to 256 GB SSD in M.2 format. Other features include an optical drive, a card reader, Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 ports, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI out and Mini-DisplayPort. There is also an HD webcam and the audio quality is good with the built-in SonicMaster speakers. The Asus GL552JX-CN154H comes with a 4-cell battery rated at 3200 mAh.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M: Mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GTX 900M series, based on the Maxwell architecture.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» 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.
4720HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
15.60":
15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.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.
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.
75.88%: 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.
