Asus ROG Strix GL502VM(-DB71/-DB74) 15.6″ Gaming Notebook (Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB, FHD, i7-6700HQ, 16GB RAM)

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The Asus ROG Strix GL502VM, including the best selling GL502VM-DB71 and GL502VM-DB74 models, is powerful yet sleek 15.6-inch gaming notebook series. The centerpiece of the notebook is the latest Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB video card. Carrying almost the same specs as the desktop GTX 1060 6GB version, the GPU inside the GL502VM is fully capable of running all modern games on high-quality to “ultra” HQ graphics detail settings and Full HD resolution. Getting a laptop with even more powerful GTX 1070 and 1080 is advised if you’re into gaming on Ultra HD 4K resolution and multi-monitor setups. Otherwise, the 1060 is all that most laptop gamers need. To further improve game rendering smoothness, Asus has included Nvidia’s G-Sync display refresh rate syncing technology.

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In other aspects, the GL502VM is a prime example of a thin-and-light gaming laptop. The notebook weighs in at 4.9 pounds and is 0.9″ thick. It has an aluminum display lid and plastic base part, all with orange accents. The 15.6″ display sports Full HD resolution, IPS technology for wide viewing angles. There’s also a backlit keyboard and an advanced cooling system in comparison to the standard laptops. Besides the GTX 1060, under the hood the Asus ROG Strix GL502VM packs the 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad-core processor, among the fastest on the market. It’s paired with 16GB of RAM, which can satisfy multitasking needs of average and demanding users. Finally, storage space is capacious too. The GL502VM-DB71 model (around $1,400) ships with a 1-Terabyte hard drive at 7,200rpm. For those demanding faster storage, the 1,600-dollar GL502VM-DB74 adds a 256GB solid state drive alongside the 1TB HDD.

The battery is bigger than those in standard laptops. It is rated at 64 WHr and claimed to be capable of providing “up to 5 hours” of battery life. That’s a great battery life, considering the powerful components inside the Strix.

Other notebook necessities, like stereo speakers, a webcam (720p), Wi-Fi and Ethernet LAN network interfaces, Bluetooth, HDMI out, combo audio jack, three USB (30.0) ports, and a media card reader (microSD), are present. Additionally, the Asus ROG Strix GL502VM(-DB71/-DB74) provides the new-generation USB-C 3.1 port, and a mini DisplayPort video output.

For those looking to save money on the Asus ROG Strix 15.6″ series, the PC makers also offers basically the same laptop with the older Nvidia GeForce 970M series video card and lower pricing. It’s the Asus ROG Strix GL502VT.

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Specifications of the Asus ROG Strix GL502VM(-DB71/-DB74)

Here are the specs of the Asus ROG Strix GL502VM(-DB71/-DB74) 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 IPS type

Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens.

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 1060 6GB dedicated video card (able to run all games, but may not be smooth on high detail settings in heavy games)
System Memory (RAM) Size 16GB RAM

16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM.
Data Storage 1000GB (1TB) HDD

1TB is an excellent storage capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage.

1000GB (1TB) HDD + 256GB SSD

This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion 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 MicroSD card reader

The laptop has a slot for MicroSD memory cards. These are small SD cards commonly used in smartphones.
Other Features Nvidia G-Sync technology
Battery "Up to 5 hours" of battery life

64 WHr capacity
Weight 4.9 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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