ASUS ROG FX553 (Black)

MPN: FX553VD-FY173T  |  EAN: 4712900622270  |  Model: ROG FX553

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Choosist's Ratings

ASUS ROG FX553 (Black) - FX553VD-FY173T Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Hardcore Gaming
Just Right
Casual Gaming
Very Good
College (Students)
Just Right
Basic Video Editing
Just Right
Simple Music Editing
Just Right
Bookkeeping
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Documents
Just Right
Use in Public Places
Just Right
Short Journeys
Just Right
Use Around the Office
Just Right
Carrying All the Time
Just Right
Carrying Occasionally
Just Right
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Working with Numbers
Outstanding
Gaming Look
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Just Right
Windows
Outstanding

Gaming

A resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, means rich graphics to shoot Zombies or cross the galaxy in detail

Your Asus's i5-7300HQ processor means whilst your thumbs may struggle with Call of Duty or Doom your will not. 

The 8 GB RAM combines nicely with the GPU on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 which hits a 3DMark benchmark score of 6036.5, and the 4 cores CPU hit a Passmark benchmark of 6862

You can have the dark arcade experience without tapping blindly thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. 

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the ROG FX553 provides a good balance of portability and performance. With b/g/n WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.

Videos for fun

Whether you’re vlogging on YouTube, or putting together high-quality family videos, the ROG FX553 can meet your needs.

And when you’ve finished editing, the on-board Memory Card Reader makes it simple to transfer and share your video content with others

Music and Audio

Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities.

The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression.

Book keeping

The 15.6 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows

Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. 

Your Asus's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance

The numeric keypad keyboard really takes the strain out when entering data.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, don't need much, but your i5-7300HQ processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

The ROG FX553 makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n WiFi connectivity.

A sizeable 1000 GB drive allows you to download and manage hundreds of thousands of emails on the ROG FX553.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the ROG FX553 will do just fine.

Battery life is fairly decent

Designed to be carried about, the ROG FX553 can be used everywhere in your home thanks to its 4.5 hours battery life.

The 4.5 hours battery life in the ROG FX553 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

Lightweight and compact, the ROG FX553 boasts 4.5 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.

The 4.5 hours battery life in the ROG FX553 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

Suits your occasional mobility

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.5 kg weight should suit your needs just fine.

Great to use on the go!

The ROG FX553 is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 2.5 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Working in the dark

The light may be low, but the ROG FX553 allows you to work or play around the clock. Make every keystroke count thanks to the 1.

Numeric Key Pad

The quality of keyboard is crucial to data entry, so the ROG FX553 includes a numeric keypad to make your life easier.

Package that suits a Gamer

Not just a pretty face, the ROG FX553 uses ergonomic design to give you a gaming advantage.

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Technical Specifications

ASUS ROG FX553 (Black) - FX553VD-FY173T Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name TN
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i5-7xxx
Processor Model i5-7300HQ
Processor Speed 2.5 GHz
Processor Threads 4
Memory
RAM Size 8 GB
Storage
HDD Capacity 1000 GB
SSD Capacity 128 GB
Storage Total Capacity 1128 GB
Storage Type HDD + SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.0
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
USB 2.0 Ports 1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
Camera
Camera 1
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Keyboard Num-Pad Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Home
Battery
Battery Life 4.5 hours
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 25.5 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 3 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 38.3 cm
Weight 2.5 kg