Asus ROG GL502VT-BSI7N27 15.6″ Gaming Laptop (GeForce GTX 970M, Intel Core i7, 12GB RAM, 1TB HDD)

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The GL502VT-BSI7N27 is the cheapest model in the Asus ROG Strix gaming notebook series. This 15.6-incher usually sells for less than $1,000. It features the high-end Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M video card, powerful 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad-core processor, a large system memory size of 12GB, and a traditional 1-Terabyte hard drive.

Sub-1,000-dollar price tags in the full-blown gaming notebook category are considered to be quite cheap. Of course, there are some trade offs of the GL502VT-BSI7N27 in comparison to pricier Asus ROG Strix models. The most important one is a lack of IPS display technology, so you won’t be having as wide viewing angles as on the IPS equipped configurations. Furthermore, the included GeForce GTX 970M graphics card has 3GB of video memory instead of 6GB, but that doesn’t affect performance of the system and games much. With the GTX 970M 3GB you’ll be able to play all modern PC games, with maximal detail settings in many of them. What does matter for loading games and overall system responsiveness is type of storage. The provided 1TB traditional HDD at 5,400rpm has a plenty of storage space, but unfortunately it lacks speed of modern solid state drives you can find in many gaming laptop configurations. On the positive side, all GL502VT models feature the 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad-core processor, which is among the fastest laptop CPUs today. 12GB of system memory is enough for the latest games and heavy multitasking.

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Externally, the black chassis with orange accents carries a full-size backlit keyboard with numeric pad and orange colored W,A,S,and D keys (common game navigation keys). There’s also a multi-touch trackpad with integrated click buttons. The keyboard deck is made of plastics, while the lid is aluminum-topped.

The Asus ROG GL502VT-BSI7N27 doesn’t include a built-in DVD burner. Stereo speakers, HD web cam, Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth, three USB 3.0 ports, HDMI video output, combo audio port, and a media card reader are common features for this type of a 15.6″ laptop. In addition, the notebook provides a compact USB-C port and a mini DisplayPort video out.

The official estimation of battery life on this model is “up to 8 hours”.

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Specifications of the Asus ROG GL502VT-BSI7N27

Here are the specs of the Asus ROG GL502VT-BSI7N27 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand Asus
Screen Size 15.6-inch

This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops.
Screen Resolution 1920x1080 pixels Full HD

Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD.
Touchscreen No

This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Other Display Specs TN type

Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles.

Anti-glare coating

Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors.
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i7-6700HQ 6th Gen (older higher-end gaming and pro CPU)
Graphics (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M "Maxwell" 3GB GDDR5 dedicated video card (able to run all games, but may not be smooth on high detail settings in heavy games)
System Memory (RAM) Size 12GB RAM

12GB is greater than the recommended minimum of 8GB and enables very comfortable multitasking during everyday tasks. However, many games and professional software may require 16GB or more.
Data Storage 1000GB (1TB) HDD

1TB is an excellent storage capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage.
DVD Optical Drive None
Keyboard & Input Backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad

The keyboard has backlit keys and a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard.

Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface

The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons.
Speakers & Audio Stereo speakers

As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.

Combo microphone and headphones audio jack

This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.
Camera Front-facing web camera

Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.
Wi-Fi Wireless 802.11AC

The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements.
Ethernet Network Port Yes

This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE) No
Bluetooth Yes

This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
USB Ports 1 x USB-C

A compact type of USB port, commonly found in modern laptops and phones.

3 x USB 3.0

Three full-size USB Type A ports.
Video Output Ports 1 x HDMI

HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs.

1 x mini DisplayPort

DisplayPort is a digital video output port. It is not as widely used as HDMI. The laptop has a compact "mini" version of DisplayPort on its side.
Media Card Reader SD card reader

The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Battery "Up to 8 hours" of battery life
Weight 4.8 pounds
Height 0.9"
Width 15.3"
Depth 10.5"
Windows Version Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home.
Warranty 1-year

A typical laptop warranty.

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