Asus GL702ZC ROG Strix

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

5
Average:

5
Bad:

0

Pros:

Powerful desktop CPU
Specialized gaming software
Great speakers

Cons:

Slow storage speeds
Runs hot

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Last revision on May 22, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Powerful desktop CPU
Specialized gaming software
Great speakers

Reviewers Didn't Like

Slow storage speeds
Runs hot
Dismal battery life

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Asus offers loads of power, especially in the processor department, and it serves up a desktop-level GPU inside an attractive and ergonomically-pleasing enclosure.In other departments it's far more ordinary, though – which leaves this laptop feeling...

By TechRadar on August 08, 2018

The use of desktop components proves problematic in several areas, while offering little advantage in terms of...

By TopNewReview on May 13, 2018

The gaming notebook from Asus can run smoothly most games at Full HD resolution and with the high graphics settings. Only a few titles require lowering the relostion and/or graphics settings. AMD's FreeSync Technology makes for a smooth gaming...

By NotebookCheck on February 05, 2018

An ideal laptop for those who want to work on the same platform as they play; but does a gaming machine need a CPU this...

By V3.co.uk on January 25, 2018

Get this only if you really need those extra coresThe ROG Strix GL702ZC is a pretty well-built laptop. The speakers are excellent, and the display doesn't annoy you with poor viewing angles or washed out colors. The keyboard also feels good to type on,...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on December 08, 2017

The Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC has a desktop-level CPU and plays most games well, but it gets hot fast and has slow storage...

By LaptopMag on December 01, 2017

The Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC is a mixed bag. On one hand it looks like a regular notebook, but on the other hand it behaves differently, as it is built on desktop grade AMD Ryzen and Polaris hardware. That makes it an excellent performer in tasks that...

By ultrabookreview.com on August 23, 2017

AMD and Nvidia are like the Coke and Pepsi of the graphics chip industry.Both firms produce powerful graphics chips that do the heavy lifting in the latest games and graphics applications. However, in recent years, the balance has tilted towards Nvidia,...

By TheStraitsTimes on February 28, 2018

When the ASUS Strix GL702Z arrived in our office we were intrigued. So often we have Intel based laptops arrive that all have similar specifications that testing them can be a big case of deja vu. With the GL702Z equipped with the Ryzen 7 1700 - a CPU...

By Overclock3D on January 02, 2018

PricingThis is where I let you sit down and wait for the shocking news. Despite beating out ASUS's own monster laptop, the Zephyrus in the number crunching rendering benchmarks, the Ryzen equivalent is about half the price… HALF! At just £1449.99 the...

By eTeknix on December 12, 2017

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