Asus Strix GL504GM-ES157T
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Source: 15 Zoll Notebooks Test

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/12/2019
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Model: The Asus Strix GL504GM-ES157T marks the latest generation of the exclusive shooter notebook from ROG Strix, which was designed especially for demanding gamers, competitive gaming and e-sports applications. The outer shell of the gaming laptop is black in colour made of aluminium. At 2.31 kg (5.1 pounds) and 36.07 x 26.16 x 2.54 cm (14.2 x 10.3 x 1 inch), this laptop is the thinnest and lightest mainstream gaming laptop among its competitors. The shooter-optimized keyboard gives its users full control at all times. And the fastest gaming hardware, including an Intel Core i7 processor of the 8th generation and a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics, ensures users the decisive advantage over their opponents. Thanks to the ultra-fast 144 Hz / 3 ms display with ultra-slim NanoEdge screen edges, users will never lose focus and focus even better on their goals. The 15.6-inch FHD panel with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and wide-view technology is anti-reflective. It comes with 144 Hz panel technology and 3 ms response time for ultra-fluid gaming playback free of tearing, lags and jerks. It is the perfect screen for fast shooters and competitive gaming. The screen is also relatively bright at 276 nits.
From the display to the Intel Core i7-8750H processor, from the VR-capable Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 graphics to DDR4 RAM, the GL504 is all about responsiveness, efficiency and performance. The GL504 combines up to a 256 GB PCIe SSD and a 1 TB FireCuda SSHD for extremely high transfer speeds and storage memory. It is equipped with a desktop-inspired anti-ghosting keyboard with WASD markers for gaming and ergonomically rounded buttons. The GL504's lighting bar can be individually illuminated based on zones via the Asus Aura Sync software. The QWER keys in the keyboard are colored transparent, to make them stand out for gamers. Furthermore, the HyperCool Pro cooling system of the laptop with two fans, independent CPU / GPU cooling, anti-dust function and improved thermal, guarantees that everything stays cool in the heat of the battle. The Asus Strix GL504GM-ES157T includes a wide selection of ports. On the left, there's the power input port, a ethernet port, a Mini DisplayPort, an HDMI 2.0 port, two USB 3.1 ports, one USB Type-C port and a headphone/microphone jack. The right side features a Kensington lock slot, a USB 3.1 port and an SD card slot. Overall, the Asus Strix GL504GM-ES157T is a powerful gaming laptop targeted at gamers on the go. It features solid build, great hardware specifications and sleek appearance, which is exactly what gamers on the go need.
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":
15-16 inch is a standard display size for laptops and offers the biggest variety of products.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.2.4 kg:
Usually, old laptops with 14-16 inch display-diagonal weigh as much.
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).
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.