Asus ROG Strix GL553VD-DS71 i7 15.6 inch Black

MPN: GL553VD-DS71  |  EAN: 0889349602775  |  Model: Rog Strix

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Asus ROG Strix GL553VD-DS71 i7 15.6 inch Black - GL553VD-DS71 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Hardcore Gaming
Just Right
Casual Gaming
Very Good
College (Students)
Just Right
Simple Music Editing
Just Right
Pro Music Production
Just Right
Bookkeeping
Just Right
Back-end Development
Just Right
Documents
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Just Right
Use Around the Office
Just Right
Use in Public Places
Just Right
Carrying All the Time
Just Right
Carrying Occasionally
Just Right
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Working with Numbers
Outstanding
Funky Look
Outstanding
Gaming Look
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding

Gaming

Basic games might need more than basic hardware. The Rog Strix is a good choice for casual gamers, offering enough CPU power, RAM and storage to get the job done – hardcore gamers may need something a little meatier though.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.6 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.

Music and Audio

The Rog Strix provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 1000 GB. Also, the Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Its all about the Beats

When you need crystal clear audio and plenty of grunt for processing and encoding, the Rog Strix can handle everything you throw at it. A selection of ports allow you to connect instruments and devices, while the 2.8 GHz takes care of the actual production work.

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 's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance

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

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

Emulating a full-blown virtual server environment requires plenty of grunt. The Rog Strix uses a Intel Core i7-7700HQ CPU and 16 GB RAM to power multiple VMs and your dev tools simultaneously.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the Rog Strix

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

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the Rog Strix can comfortably handle. It also comes with of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

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

Battery life is fairly decent

With its 5 hours battery life, the Rog Strix offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.

For anyone who works on the road, or outside the office, portability is everything. With a battery life of 5 hours, the Rog Strix can go the distance for you while working on the move.

Lightweight and compact, the Rog Strix boasts 5 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.

The 5 hours battery life in the Rog Strix can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

Suits your occasional mobility

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The Rog Strix works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Great to use on the go!

The Rog Strix 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 5.5 lbs weight is enough to get the job done.

Working in the dark

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Numeric Key Pad

When you spend all day typing, the quality of keyboard makes a big difference. The Rog Strix includes a numeric keypad to simplify the process of entering numbers into spreadsheets. And with a backlit keyboard, you can keep working long after the sun goes down too.

Very stylized look

It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices.

Package that suits a Gamer

It oozes style while offering a combo of form and function that suits the needs of a serious gamer.

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Product Description

Gamers beware: You'll never want to stop playing once you get a taste of this Asus. With its all-black appearance and deep, red accents, you'll fall madly in love with the look of this laptop. Not only does it look like it's from the future with its RGB backlit scissor-switch keys and four separate lighting zones, but it also runs like an absolute beast. With an inbuilt HDD for reliable speeds and plenty of storage, gameplay is a complete breeze as your gaming experience won't be hindered by lag or a lack of space. What's more, the 7th-Generation (Kaby Lake) Core i7 processor works fluidly with the latest GTX 1050 graphics, making the visuals intense, all-consuming and vibrant. Defeat opponents, live in a tiny world and explore the secret crevasses of a world you're unfamiliar with on a sleek 15.6-inch screen that's Full HD. Once you delve into the powers of this laptop, you won't ever want to leave.

Technical Specifications

Asus ROG Strix GL553VD-DS71 i7 15.6 inch Black - GL553VD-DS71 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 i7
Processor Model Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Processor Speed 2.8 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
Storage Total Capacity 1000 GB
Storage Type HDD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Burner
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.1
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
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 5 hours
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 25.5 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 3 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 38.3 cm
Weight 2.5 kg