The ASUS FX502VM-AS73 is a bestselling gaming laptop that has received positive reviews for its fast Intel processor, dedicated 10-series NVIDIA graphics, brilliant Full-HD display and for its great price. Some reviewers have mentioned that the keyboard layout is a bit weird and that the trackpad can be prone to misclicks. Another criticism is the fact that the ASUS FX502VM-AS73 offers subpar battery life, however this is not uncommon for gaming laptops with their power hungry hardware. Lastly, some noted that under load it can run a little too hot for their liking.
Pros
- Dedicated NVIDIA graphics
- Powerful Intel i7 CPU
- Attractive price
- Great Full-HD display
- SSD and HDD combo
Cons
- Battery life
- Tiny SSD
- 5400rpm hard drive is slow
- Odd arrow keys layout
- TN panel offers narrow viewing angles
- Poor cooling system
Bottom Line
The ASUS FX502VM-AS73 offers great gaming hardware for a great price, though the small SSD is not ideal for installing all of your favorite games and the keyboard layout is not ideal for those games that require the arrow keys.
- Weight: 4.9 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8GHz
- Display Size: 15.6 inch
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Score Summary
Critic Reviews
- NotebookCheck March 5, 2017
The FX502VM offers nearly everything that comes with the GL502VM without significantly impacting performance. The SKU with the lowest-end TN display, however, should be avoided due to its very poor contrast.
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Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Discrete |
| Graphics Memory | 3GB GDDR5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Home |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs |
| Battery Life | 4 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 1000 HDD 5400 |
| Hard Drive 2 | 128 SSD |
| Display Size | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Technology | LED backlight |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi | 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack | 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert | 1x HDMI | 1x mini Display Port | 3x USB 3.0 |
| Webcam | Integrated webcam |
| Additional Features | SD card reader |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 15.4 x 10.5 x 0.9 |
| Warranty | 1 Year International Warranty |