Testseek.co.uk have collected 84 expert reviews of the Asus GX502GW ROG Zephyrus S and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus GX502GW ROG Zephyrus S.
May 2019
(86%)
84 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(81%)
344 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Design and aesthetics to suit all needs
Exceptionally strong performance in both work and play
One of the few laptops featuring an Intel 9th-gen processor
The processor
Graphics card and huge amount of RAM really compliment each other well
1TB of NVM
Sleek for a gaming laptop
Up to a 240Hz refresh rate
Choice of Optimus or G-Sync modes
Core i7-9750H and GeForce RTX 2070
Excelling gaming performance at native res
Decent keyboard and trackpad
Solid keyboard
Stellar performance
Hi-res audio quality
Thin design
Clean durable build
Great gaming performance
Sturdily built
Compact and light
Practical design
Fast and quiet keyboard
Good 144 Hz screen with switchable Optimus/GSync profiles
Delivers excellent performance
Proper battery life this time around
Fair priced for what it is
The editors didn't like
When working hard
This gets hot and noisy
Neutral
A price tag that will only appeal (or be possible) for a very limited customer base
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S (GX502GW) Laptop Review
No built-in webcam
Fan noise is off-putting
Disappointing battery life
Lacks support for Thunderbolt 3
Lacks webcam
Fairly short battery life
Loud fans
RAM soldered down
No webcam
Better control over the multiple LEDs would be nice
No cardreader or Thunderbolt 3
Biometrics
You might want to upgrade the SSD and add 32 GB of RAM
The fans need to get loud to cope with the components in Turbo mode
So has Asus done enough to usurp Razer? In many ways, yes. It's bigger than the Blade, but not by so much that it makes a huge difference day to day. Its performance is equally stellar and it's cheaper, too. The only downside is that it isn't as sleek, an...
Sleek for a gaming laptop, Up to a 240Hz refresh rate, Choice of Optimus or G-Sync modes, Core i7-9750H and GeForce RTX 2070, Excelling gaming performance at native res, Decent keyboard and trackpad
No built-in webcam, Fan noise is off-putting, Disappointing battery life, Lacks support for Thunderbolt 3
The Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502 is another interesting option in an increasingly competitive market of high-end 15.6in gaming laptops.Priced at £2,300, highlights include a Core i7-9750H processor, regular GeForce RTX 2070 graphics, 32GB of DDR4 memory...
Published: 2019-07-01, Author: Mike , review by: eteknix.com
Design and aesthetics to suit all needs, Exceptionally strong performance in both work and play, One of the few laptops featuring an Intel 9th-gen processor, The processor, graphics card and huge amount of RAM really compliment each other well, 1TB of NVM
When working hard, this gets hot and noisy, Neutral, A price tag that will only appeal (or be possible) for a very limited customer base, ASUS ROG Zephyrus S (GX502GW) Laptop Review,
ASUS appears to be clearly marketing this specific model of the Zephyrus S for the hardcore professional. It does, however, strike a very strong balance between the working professional and the gaming enthusiast.There is very little argument that this lap...
Sacrifices must be made in this tight form factor, and the Zephyrus GX502 makes ample, smart decisions to walk that razor's edge between practicality, performance, and power...
sturdily built, compact and light, practical design, fast and quiet keyboard, good 144 Hz screen with switchable Optimus/GSync profiles, delivers excellent performance, proper battery life this time around, fair priced for what it is
better control over the multiple LEDs would be nice, no cardreader or Thunderbolt 3, biometrics, you might want to upgrade the SSD and add 32 GB of RAM, the fans need to get loud to cope with the components in Turbo mode, speakers still just about average
The Zephyrus S GX502GW is a major step-up from the early-2019 Zephyrus S GX531 lineup. It still offers plenty of performance in an even smaller, lighter and sturdier package, but this time it's a standard, practical form-factor, with a smarter choice in m...
The GX502 is an excellent gaming laptop if you are gunning for portability and performance. While it's not all that appropriate to use in public, due to the noise level, it's a machine that will let you play the top games even away from home.Also, the mod...
