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Asus ROG Mothership GZ700 Series

Asus ROG Mothership GZ700GXProcessor: Intel Coffee Lake i9-9980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile
Display: 17.30 inch
Weight: 4.7kg, 4.76kg
Price: 7000 euro
Average Score: 78.68% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 15 reviews)
performance: 97%, features: 73%, display: 81%, mobility: 45%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 72%

 

Asus ROG Mothership GZ700GX-AD032R

Specifications

Asus ROG Mothership GZ700GX-AD032RNotebook: Asus ROG Mothership GZ700GX-AD032R
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i9-9980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 4.7kg
Price: 7000 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 76.67% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 9 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Asus ROG Mothership GZ700
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Mothership convertible gaming laptop works on paper, but given the enormous price tag, it demands too many practical concessions. It's a cool concept PC, but we can recommend it only to those with buckets of cash to burn on a novelty.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
Review – ROG Mothership: The Portable Gaming AIO
Source: NLT English Archive.org version
The Mothership packs all the amazing hardware without compromising the cooling capabilities inside this package. Making it yet another choice for users who require a portable desktop replacement. All in all, comparing the Mothership spec-by-spec by the price will not get you anywhere. One has to know what are their requirements and appreciate the engineering feat the designers have pulled to make it possible. That goes without saying, you will definitely not disappointed if raw power is all you need for your computing needs.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/28/2019
80% Asus ROG Mothership review: Function defines form for future gaming laptops
Source: India Today English Archive.org version
It's sad that Asus isn't selling it commercially in India but I am happy to see that most of the technology on the Mothership could make it to regular ROG laptops in the coming years. And that for me as an enthusiastic gamer is a very great piece of news. Come on Asus, bring this laptop to more of your ROG series laptops for us power-hungry gamers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
ASUS ROG Mothership GZ700GX 4K Review: Worth The Hype?
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
You could argue that the 4K version of the ROG Mothership would be better suited to workstation duties, though there’s plenty of other options that are more suited to that task that are more corporate-looking.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/16/2019
90% Asus ROG Mothership Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Overall, for well-heeled gamers looking for a desktop replacement that can squeeze out just about every bit of performance possible and stay (and look) relatively cool doing it, the Mothership is the system for you.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
ASUS ROG Mothership GZ700GX review: Is this a Surface convertible for gaming?
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
That said, I don't think we should dismiss the Mothership altogether. ASUS clearly doesn't expect to move the Mothership in volume. Perhaps we should view it more as an exploration of what can be done with the traditional clamshell gaming laptop than as a misguided foray on the part of ASUS. And there may even be something in the idea – after all, if there was a 2-in-1 gaming convertible that was slim, light, and could work as a tablet, I'd be pretty interested to see it. Of course, I'm hoping it doesn't cost ten grand too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/09/2019
ASUS ROG Mothership hands-on: A massive convertible you can game on (Updated!)
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
But here's the real kicker. The laptop will cost a mind-boggling S$9,998, a stratospheric figure that excludes the vast majority of gamers. If you just won the lottery, you can buy the ROG Mothership in June, but it feels like ASUS made the device just because it could and not because it actually expects people to flock to it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2019
ASUS ROG Mothership Review
Source: Yugatech English Archive.org version
Overall, the ROG Mothership may not be for everyone, given its PHP 399,995 price tag. But if you’re a creator and a gamer and looking for a very powerful semi-portable gaming computer to invest in, then this is one of the machines we can recommend. It has the top-of-the-line graphics, but it is also paired with the latest processor and crazy-large RAM capacity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2019

Foreign Reviews

Asus ROG Mothership - test gamingowego laptopa z odłączaną klawiaturą. Czy jest warty blisko 30 tys. złotych?
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; nice gaming performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2019

 

Asus ROG Mothership GZ700GX

Specifications

Asus ROG Mothership GZ700GXNotebook: Asus ROG Mothership GZ700GX
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i9-9980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 4.76kg
Price: 7000 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

Price comparison

 

Reviews

84.7% Asus ROG Mothership GZ700GX Laptop Review: Out of this world | Notebookcheck
Due to its particularly innovative products, Asus has often been the center of attention in the past. Now, with the ROG GZ700 and after the watercooled ROG GX700, comes one more unusual gaming laptop. The 17-inch device sets itself apart with a convertible design. However, the price leaves us speechless.

Foreign Reviews

Обзор ноутбука ASUS ROG Mothership (GZ700GX): боярский дескноут
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; excellent display; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/13/2020
Обзор ноутбука ASUS ROG Mothership (GZ700GX): боярский дескноут
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; excellent display; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/13/2020
Đánh giá khả năng chiến game của ASUS ROG MotherShip: "Tàu Mẹ" vượt cảng, chinh phục mọi tựa game khủng trên thị trường
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display; good cooling system. Negative: Average battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/17/2020
Đánh giá khả năng chiến game của ASUS ROG MotherShip: "Tàu Mẹ" vượt cảng, chinh phục mọi tựa game khủng trên thị trường
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display; good cooling system. Negative: Average battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/17/2020
Trải nghiệm laptop gaming mạnh nhất đến từ Asus – ROG Mothership
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high gaming performance. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2019
Trải nghiệm laptop gaming mạnh nhất đến từ Asus – ROG Mothership
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high gaming performance. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2019

 

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.


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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU104 chip with 2,944 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Compared to the desktop variant, the GPU is clocked lower.

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


Intel Coffee Lake:

i9-9980HK: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates eight processor cores clocked at 2.4 - 5 GHz (4.2 GHz with 8 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). Offers an unlocked multiplier that allows overclocking of the CPU.

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


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


4.7 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.

4.76 kg:


78.68%: 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, 2019-12-17 (Update: 2019-12-17)