Asus GL502 Series

Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2kg, 2.2kg, 2.24kg, 2.34kg, 2.53kg
Price: 1600, 1700 euro
Average of 10 scores (from 31 reviews)
Asus Strix GL502VM-FY039T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.53kg
Price: 1700 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Powerful and Slim. The Asus GL502VM is a slim, 15.6-inch gaming laptop which can run games smoothly on its matte, FHD screen. The hardware needs a lot of cooling, so the laptop can become noisy.
Source: Gaming Laptops Junky

Well, what can I say. The GL502VM is generally a good machine with the basic parts in place – 3D performance and keyboard. It also relatively smaller and more lightweight and the cooling system’s noise levels are relatively low no matter what. However, it has some noticeable downsides. The thermal performance is not as good as other machines with CPU/GPU reaching higher-then-90C degrees under very high load, connection ports selection is very limited, build quality is not that great for such a price compared to the others and most importantly, you can’t change the keyboard’s color to purple or green. It doesn’t have a Thunderbolt 3 port either.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2016
Source: Gaming Laptops Junky

Well, what can I say. The GL502VM is generally a good machine with the basic parts in place – 3D performance and keyboard. It also relatively smaller and more lightweight and the cooling system’s noise levels are relatively low no matter what. However, it has some noticeable downsides. The thermal performance is not as good as other machines with CPU/GPU reaching higher-then-90C degrees under very high load, connection ports selection is very limited, build quality is not that great for such a price compared to the others and most importantly, you can’t change the keyboard’s color to purple or green. It doesn’t have a Thunderbolt 3 port either.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2016
Source: Laptop Media

ASUS GL502 can stand proud before gamers in almost every aspect that matters – in addition to the awesome appearance, the notebook has pretty powerful hardware in a thin and light form factor. The latter definitely doesn’t make the model fragile, on the contrary – the metal lid protects the screen from random impacts and prevents potential problems when relatively heavy objects are placed on top of the laptop. Good news for the die hard gamers – the notebook keeps stable frame rates even after hours of gaming (although with relatively high surface temperatures). Upgrades are an easy task and the IPS screen screen has great potential which is fulfilled when used with our custom profiles. The Samsung SM951 M.2 NVMe SSD is blazing fast, but keep in mind that there are configurations with LiteOn CV1 on the market and the latter is much, much slower.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/08/2016
Source: Laptop Media

ASUS GL502 can stand proud before gamers in almost every aspect that matters – in addition to the awesome appearance, the notebook has pretty powerful hardware in a thin and light form factor. The latter definitely doesn’t make the model fragile, on the contrary – the metal lid protects the screen from random impacts and prevents potential problems when relatively heavy objects are placed on top of the laptop. Good news for the die hard gamers – the notebook keeps stable frame rates even after hours of gaming (although with relatively high surface temperatures). Upgrades are an easy task and the IPS screen screen has great potential which is fulfilled when used with our custom profiles. The Samsung SM951 M.2 NVMe SSD is blazing fast, but keep in mind that there are configurations with LiteOn CV1 on the market and the latter is much, much slower.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/08/2016
Asus Strix GL502VM-FY035T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Source: Gear Open

ASUS GL502 can stand proud before gamers in almost every aspect that matters – in addition to the awesome appearance, the notebook has pretty powerful hardware in a thin and light form factor. The latter definitely doesn’t make the model fragile, on the contrary – the metal lid protects the screen from random impacts and prevents potential problems when relatively heavy objects are placed on top of the laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/08/2016
Foreign Reviews
Source: Techzilla.it

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Notegear

Positive: Solid workmanship; nice design; powerful hardware; high performance; very good display. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/24/2016
Source: Notegear

Positive: Elegant design; impressive hardware; solid workmanship; excellent display. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/04/2016
Asus Strix GL502VM-FY006T-BE
Specifications

Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Tweakers

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%
Asus Strix GL502VM-DS74
Specifications

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: 2.53kg
Price: 1600 euro
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Kaby Lake gamer. Asus has refreshed its portable GL502VM series with Kaby Lake and... not much else. Don't expect any tangible benefits in gaming performance or even battery life out of this Xotic PC SKU.
Asus Strix GL502VM-FY022T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tweakers

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Asus GL502VS-DS71
Specifications

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: 2.2kg
Price: 1700 euro
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Average Score:
Source: Toptenreviews

And while it’s not the most portable—especially compared to the ultra-thin Razer Blade or upcoming Nvidia Max-Q laptops—it’s small enough for a normal backpack,and light enough to not break your back. Of course, if you insist on more screen real estate, the 17-inch GL702VS is effectively the same laptop in a larger frame.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech For Pennies

ASUS ROG GL502VS-DS71 comes with high price and excellent performance for most gamers I would dare to say. There’s very little the Core i7 processor and GTX 1070 card could not do for you. Even people with Triple A games or resource-intensive software such as Photoshop find the processor and other components enough. The display is also great thanks to the 1080p screen and other goodies. I think this rig can do anything a gamer is looking for – hence I can recommend it no problems!
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Online.com.cn

Positive: Nice display; beautiful design; high gaming performance; good connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/21/2017
Asus Strix GL502VM-FY163T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Large screen; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/02/2017
Asus Strix GL502VM-FY110T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Alt om Data

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 30% performance: 80%
Asus Strix GL502VM-FY198T
Specifications

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: 2.24kg
Price: 1700 euro
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Notegear

Positive: Large screen; nice design; high performance; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2017
Source: Notegear

Positive: Nice design; good hardware; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/05/2017
Asus Strix GL502VT-FW038T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Large screen; powerful hardware; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/28/2017
Asus Strix GL502VMK
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Ixbt

Positive: Stylish design; nice display; good ergonomy; high performance; compact size.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/12/2017
Asus GL502VM-FY377T
The Asus GL502VM-FY377T is a high-performance gaming laptop. A user can enjoy the latest games with a compact and lightweight format. It features unparalleled performance with the 7th generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor and the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with Microsoft DirectX 12 support. The latest hardware is capable of providing powerful and efficient performance for hardcore gaming sessions, live streaming, video editing and other multitasking productivity scenarios. With a profile of 2.3 cm and a weight of just 2.2 kg, the ROG Strix GL502 is an ultraportable device that user can transport comfortably in any backpack or shoulder bag. Users can enjoy their games while waiting for a flight, relax in a cafeteria or compete in a LAN party with the ROG Strix GL502. As for material, the cover of the laptop is made of aluminum, whereas the chassis is made of plastic. The ROG Strix GL502 incorporates a gum-type gaming keyboard with very comfortable and precise scissor-type keys with red backlighting. The keyboard also includes a clearly differentiated WASD area. The anti-ghosting keys guarantee the registration of up to 30 presses in an instant and correct way, even if users press them all at the same time. The ROG G502 incorporates the Nvidia G-SYNC technology, which eliminates delays and jerks that often accompany V-Sync. Nvidia G-SYNC synchronizes the refresh rate of the screen with the GPU to eliminate choppy images and reduce jerks and delays. Hence, users can enjoy perfect action without affecting system performance. To pair the G-SYNC technology, the gaming laptop includes a 15.6-inch panel with very fast response time and exceptional color fidelity from any angle. The laptop features the Hyper-Cool Duo-Copper cooling system which incorporates copper heat pipes and a system with two independent fans that separately cool the CPU and GPU. This design promotes a more efficient cooling that guarantees the stability needed for more intense gaming marathons. As for memory, the ROG Strix GL502 includes 12 GB of DDR4 RAM, the most advanced memory standard. With expanded capacity, faster memory and reduced power consumption, the laptop is capable of delivering enhanced gaming experience. For storage, it features a high-speed 128 GB SSD drive and also a 1 TB HDD SATA drive, so the user has all the space they need. For software, the ROG Gaming Center control center is provided which improves gaming experience by providing system information, the ability to configure key shortcuts, audio settings and game recording from a simple interface. Thanks to network traffic optimization, the ASUS GameFirst III technology provides faster online gaming without delays. Its intuitive interface allows a user to choose between 4 priority modes, which are Optimization, Game, Streaming and File Sharing. Hands-on article by Jagadisa RajarathnamSpecifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 94% features: 100% mobility: 70% workmanship: 100%
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Large screen; decent hardware; good price; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/31/2017
Source: Everyeye.it

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%
Asus GL502VS-FY313T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.34kg
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Big screen; powerful hardware; light weight; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/29/2018
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Large screen; powerful hardware; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/10/2018
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Large screen; light weight; powerful processor; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/03/2017
Source: Putoinformatico

Positive: Large screen; good hardware; nice performance; decent connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/10/2017
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Large screen; light weight; powerful hardware; excellent display; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/09/2017
Asus GL502VS-GZ226T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.34kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Big screen; decent hardware; high gaming performance; high mobility; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/11/2018
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Excellent display; high mobility; nice gaming performance; big screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/27/2018
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/25/2018
Comment
Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Incorporated, a Taiwanese multinational company, produces motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, PDAs, computer monitors, notebook computers, servers, networking products, mobile phones, computer cases, computer components, and computer cooling systems. The company's 2007 revenues reached US$6.9 billion. ASUS also produces components for other manufacturers. The Eee PC initiated the netbook boom in 2008.
In the notebook sector, Asus had a global market share of about 11% from 2014-2016, making it the fourth largest laptop manufacturer. In the smartphone sector, Asus is not among the Top 5 and has only a small market share (as of 2016).
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.
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 970M:
Second fastest high-end graphics card based on the Maxwell GM204 chip from the GeForce GTX 900M series.
» 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.
6700HQ: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.
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.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2 kg:
This weight is typical for very old and big tablets, subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 11-13 inch display-diagonal; nowadays, rather typical for 15 inch laptops.
2.53 kg:
In former years, this weight was representative for laptops with a 14-16 inch display-diagonal. Nowadays, 17 inch laptops weigh less than that.
84.83%: This rating should be considered to be average. This is because the proportion of notebooks which have a higher rating is approximately equal to the proportion which have a lower rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.