The ASUS ROG G751JY-WH71(WX) is a 2015 17.3-inch gaming laptop that received critical praise for its snappy boot times, intimidating gaming performance, backlit gaming keyboard, sharp Full HD IPS display and excellent heat management and cooling system. Critics also praised the stylish F-22 Raptor-inspired design and that the machine not only has an SSD but also a 1TB HDD for additional storage. Reviewers were critical of mild bloatware and average sound quality, and the noiseless and cool operation is only made possible by a bulkier design than many competitors. Overall the ASUS ROG G751JY-WH71(WX) outperforms the competition with ease when it comes to everything except raw portability.
Another impressive contender to the gaming scene the ASUS ROG G751JY-WH71(WX) is engineered to outperform its competitors. From the ground up ASUS handpicked every component to ensure deeply immersive gaming with crisp clear audio and a sharp FHD IPS display. With its near instant bootup and loading times thanks to the included SSD users won’t waste valuable time waiting for games or apps to run. Have a lot of media files to store in addition to your games? No problem. The included 1TB HDD will give you more than enough space for all your files. The red backlight behind the keyboard is both stylish and convenient for late night game sessions and the chassis is designed based on the F22 Raptor fighter jet.
Pros
- Excellent performance and value for money
- Quality IPS display and comfortable keyboard
- Fast boot times
- Runs cool and quiet
- Stylish design
Cons
- Mild bloatware
- Larger than than most competitors
- Older processor
Bottom Line
The ASUS ROG G751JY-VS71(WX) outperforms most of its competition at an outstanding price and looks great doing it.
- Weight: 8.4 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4720HQ 2.6GHz
- Display Size: 17.3 inch
- RAM: 16GB DDR3L
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M
Critic Reviews
- Laptopmag.com July 17, 2015
The Asus G751JY combines stunning good looks and excellent gaming performance, thanks to Nvidia's G-Sync technology.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i7-4720HQ 2.6GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Discrete |
| Graphics Memory | 4GB Dedicated |
| RAM | 16GB DDR3L |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Home |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs |
| Battery Life | 6.5 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 128 SSD |
| Hard Drive 2 | 1024 HDD 7200 |
| Display Size | 17.3 inch |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Technology | LED backlight | In-plane switching | NVIDIA G-SYNC | Anti-glare |
| Connectivity | 4x USB 3.0 | Thunderbolt | HDMI | VGA | Gigabit Ethernet | Dual Band AC WiFi | Bluetooth 4.0 | SPDIF |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | Subwoofer | ASUS SonicMaster |
| Webcam | 1.2MP |
| Additional Features | MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card | Backlit keyboard | ASUS TurboMaster technology |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 12.5 x 16.4 x 1.7 |
| Warranty | 1 year international warranty |
