#GL702VS NOTEBOOK FANCONTROL SKIN#
#GL702VS NOTEBOOK FANCONTROL UPGRADE#
#GL702VS NOTEBOOK FANCONTROL PORTABLE#

The pressure point is well-defined and articulate, and key response is firm. While not at the level of other gaming notebooks, the generous 1.6 mm of travel makes typing a breeze. Despite the strong hinge, the display wobbles when the device is moved or knocked. The hinge is well tuned and the display can be opened with one hand to a maximum of 135º. The middle of the back panel is a particular weak spot, and the lid is visibly distorted when pressure is applied to this spot. Creaks can be heard when the lid is depressed or twisted as well. This might be due to the wrap on the display's lid and may not be present in all units. The bezel around the display doesn't fare as well - there are several large gaps along both the top and bottom. The main chassis fits together well with no glaring gaps. Ornamentation is subtle and the gunmetal and black colors are muted. The overall aesthetic is toned down from the typical 'gamer flair' seen in other ROG notebooks. This finish is highly resistant to fingerprints smudges and oils will not readily show, keeping the chassis clean. The rest of the case is made from plastic with a faux-brushed metal finish.

#GL702VS NOTEBOOK FANCONTROL SKIN#

Our review unit features an Xotic PC skin that covers the brushed aluminum finish on the lid. See the section on maintenance below for more details.Īsus has opted for a mix of materials for the chassis. There is no service hatch for upgrades, but the internals are relatively simple to access. The underside is cannot be warped at all. The screen can also be twisted (as is the case with many 17-inch displays), but only slightly. There is some flex in the keyboard deck, but only under intentional pressure. The build quality is on par with what we've come to expect from the ROG line.

The GL702VS can be found on their website for about $1,700 USD. Thanks to Xotic PC for providing our review unit.

In addition to our GL702VS, we'll look at several other high-end gaming notebooks in the same class: the MSI GT72VR, the MSI GT62VR, the Gigabyte P57X v7, the Eurocom Tornado F5, and the lower-specced Asus GL702VM.

#GL702VS NOTEBOOK FANCONTROL PORTABLE#

Top-tier gaming notebooks are no longer the hulking beasts they once were gamers can find very enjoyable experiences in highly portable machines these days. We'll look at how this notebook performs and how it stacks up to the competition and analyze thermal management, maintenance, and several other facets of the laptop to see if it is worthy of a spot on your desk. While smaller than other 17-inch gaming notebooks on the market, it still packs a punch when it comes to AAA titles. The GL702VS is a part of the Strix brand, which Asus uses to denote its thinner and lighter gaming notebooks.

#GL702VS NOTEBOOK FANCONTROL UPGRADE#

An upgrade from the previously review GL702VM, our review model is equipped with the capable Intel Core i7-7700HQ and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070. The brand often places in our Top Ten Gaming Notebooks list due to its excellent performance and stellar build quality, and the GL702VS fits right in. Nowhere is that truer than with their ROG line of premium gaming laptops. Asus is known for building high-end components into quality chassis.

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