Asus ROG GU501GM-BI7N8
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Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)
Reviews for the Asus ROG GU501GM-BI7N8
Whistle while you work. Wrapped in an attractive and slim package, the Asus ROG GU501GM is a competent gaming machine that effectively marries style and power. Unfortunately, CPU stability and fan noise present major problems in an otherwise excellent, if expensive, laptop.
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Asus ROG GU501 delivers gaming graphics in a sleek package with solid audio, but the display is too dim.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Asus ROG GU501 delivers gaming graphics in a sleek package with solid audio, but the display is too dim.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Portables4Gamers FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High gaming performance; great built quality; comfortable keyboard. Negative: Poor display; no SD card reader; low autonomy; noisy under charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/14/2018
Source: Portables4Gamers FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; nice display; solid workmanship. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/11/2018
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Model: The Asus ROG GU501GM-BI7N8 is a gaming laptop that delivers mighty performance in a minute package. It’s powered by up to an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics and features an IPS-level display with a superfast 120 Hz refresh rate. The design of the laptop features a brushed aluminium finish with a Black Titanium and Plasma Copper color scheme giving the GU501 a modern and sophisticated look that sets it apart from other gaming laptops. ROG engineers managed to shoehorn the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card and two anti-dust fans into a thin 17 mm chassis to ensure the GU501 offers exceptional performance during gaming marathons. The GU501 has its cooling holes above the keyboard to help draw cool air into the system. They are not only functional but add a modern aesthetic touch to the laptop. The Asus ROG GU501GM-BI7N8 is powered by an Intel Core i7-8750H processor with 16 GB of DDR4 2666MHz dual-channel memory, and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics. And to house an extensive game library, the GU501 features dual storage, including a 128 GB SSD and a 1 TB Seagate FireCuda SSHD.
The ultra-responsive 15.6-inch IPS display boasts a 120 Hz refresh rate. The IPS panel has a wide 72% NTSC color gamut that guarantees great contrast and color reproduction for exceptional true-to-life visuals, while wide-view technology ensures colors stay true, even when viewed from angles of up to 178°. The gaming laptop stands out a lot with Aura Sync. Users can light up the GU501 with customizable RGB LEDs and sync it up with Aura Sync-enabled accessories like gaming mice, headsets, keyboards, and other peripherals. Aura Sync offers several unique preset lighting modes, including color cycle, music synchronization, and CPU temperature. As for connectivity, it has an Intel Wireless-AC 9560 adapter supporting Bluetooth 4.2 and 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which surpasses Gigabit Ethernet speeds. Users can enjoy a maximum throughput of up to 1.73 Gbps on the 160 MHz channel. Multi-user, multiple input, multiple outputs (MU-MIMO) technologies let users connect to more devices more efficiently and easily. For audio, the laptop features Sonic Studio III audio-effects station and Smart-amplifier technology. Smart-amplifier technology monitors the audio output and makes real-time adjustments, so users can pump up the volume without worrying about damaging the cones. Sonic Studio III audio-effects station has an intelligent routing feature made for streaming. The new routing feature ports streams to different outputs to give full control over who hears what. As a conclusion, the Asus ROG GU501GM-BI7N8 delivers gaming graphics in a slim package with great audio. It is targeted at gamers who need a slim and good-looking device for gaming on the go.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
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.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
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.
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.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.
81.63%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.