ASUS GL502 - GTX1060

Hi,

I just got this laptop and I did a quick video unboxing it. The thing is beautiful and the weight is good for a gaming laptop. I hope to test out some games with it soon. Let me know if you have any questions about it. Thank you!

 

gave you a watch. good vid, though i prefer a narrative to music

 

Can you disable the red highlights?

 

I have been waiting for this model (GL502vm) for a long time. Still no info on the release date for EU/Nordic countries though
I tried out the VT-model and the only thing bugging me right now is the choice of colours and the overall design.. I was ok with the design until I actually got to see a real gl502 model.
The specs / thermal / weight / build quality - everything is perfect EXCEPT the damn design. The orange WASD keys + other colored parts are ridiculously bright making it a very indiscreet gaming laptop.

Which is sadly killing it for me

Nice of you sharing the video though!

 

Is it thunderbolt 3? Is there a lightning symbol on the case next to the usbc port?

Do a battery life test after downclocking everything and post results for basic web browsing.

Is it hdmi 2.0 or 1.4? do you have a 4k monitor you can test?

What are the bios options?

use hwinfo64 and tell us what model lcd screen is installed

 

Yes, you can adjust the red lighting on the keyboard.

 

Thank you!

 

Yes it has thunderbolt 3. It gets around 2-3 hours of doing just basic stuff. It has a HDMI 1.4 and I don't have a 4k monitor

 

When you do that, is the laptop all black? Or is there still some red somewhere?

EDIT: Ah, never mind. I saw in your video that the red areas remain rend.

 

Thanks for the video. How is the build quality and the thermals while gaming ?

 

2-3 hours is awful !!!. That's less than half of last generation's GL502, when it had nvidia optimus.

have you tried any underclock undervolt apps to squeeze out more battery life?

Since this is hdmi 1.4, I'll bet there's a bios method to disable gsync and enable optimus to get double battery life.
It would be so nice if there were a software switch

 

My last Gigabyte laptop had both HDMI2.0 port and Optimus support, so I think that the fact that this laptop has HDMI 1.4 is irrelevant for Optimus switching.

 

well crap that was dumb.
they should have put in hdmi 2.0 in the GL502vm then.

hdmi 2.0, optimus/gsync switching would be perfect

 

So it has gsync correct?

 

It's not too bad...Most of it is of plastic build and you can push down a bit near the keyboard. It's fine though, I don't really like the trackpad but you should use a mouse anyway. Also, it does leave fingerprint marks on the laptop.

 

Yes, it has G-Sync

 

Sorry for bringing up Thunderbolt 3 again.
I am currently quite confused whether the GL502VM actually supports Thunderbolt 3...

There is no mention of it in the device's specifications ( https://www.asus.com/us/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/ROG-GL502VM/specifications/) or the English manual.
But there are reviews and shops that include Thunderbolt 3:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Strix-GL502VS-Notebook-Review.171567.0.html
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/product-asus-rog-strix-gl502
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834234299
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-ROG-GL502VM-DB71-HID2-i7-6700HQ-2-6-3-5GHz/dp/B01KQZUGQ6
http://www.monkeyswithlaptops.com/s...tel-core-i7-6700hq-16gb-ddr4-1tb-7200rpm-hdd/

Then there are reviews that state that the GL502VM in fact does *not* support Thunderbolt:

http://www.gaminglaptopsjunky.com/asus-gl502vm-review-gtx-1060-i7/

@ John D Nguyen:
Can you verify 100% that your device supports Thunderbolt 3 and is not just offering the basic USB Type C?

Thank you very much for any clarification
(Thunderbolt 3 is one of my main criterions for choosing my next notebook as I want to use an external GPU down the line)

 

Hey guys ,
Nice unboxing and awesome thread.
I wonder why there are so few reviews for the GL502VM?
I got the GL502VM (GTX 1060) a few weeks back, previously had the GL502VT (GTX 970M) which I had to return due to a defective keyboard.

Here is my short review of the GL502VM
The GL502VM breezes through any task that I throw at it, and the power it provides is just insane for the form factor.
Having said that, as most reviews seem to indicate the laptop definitely weighs more than 2.2Kg (actually weighs around 2.5Kg, what's with the false advertising Asus?).
Build quality seems good but isn't at the same level as a Macbook or an XPS. Personally I don't like the orange highlights much, I would have liked a more professional looking design.
The display on this laptop is excellent, awesome viewing angles and contrast. The bezels on this things is huge though.
The keyboard is excellent. The mousepad is good on Windows and not so great on Linux.
Don't have any thunderbolt devices to check if the laptop supports it, but there is a thunderbolt driver available on the Asus website.

Due to the lack of optimus the battery life is pretty horrible IMO at 3hrs of normal use (I was getting around 5-6hrs on the GL502VT). I tried asking Asus if it would be possible to manually switch to the Intel GPU in a future bios update, they said it wasn't possible. Asus choosing G-sync over battery life is a bad decision IMO, why would anyone who values portability get a device with such a poor battery life?
Linux support isn't great. The laptop gets very hot & loud on linux, even while performing light tasks like web browsing and text editing. I faced some sleep issues too on Linux.

 

Hehe let me triple check when I get back home. I have a thunderbolt to hdmi adapter and it fits so, i'm not sure why the Asus website is not mentioning it.

 

you probably have just a regular usb-c hdmi adapter. It's thunderbolt 3 compatible because it fits the port, but it's not true thunderbolt

 

That's what I think as well.
I have just cancelled my pre-order for this device just to be on the safe side...

 

Can you please clarify what panel it uses? I've looked everywhere and no mention if it is TN or IPS.

I know the VS model is IPS based on a review I read but then again that is a 4k panel.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Strix-GL502VS-Notebook-Review.171567.0.html

Thanks

 

i dunno why you canceled.

it has a thunderbolt port. I'm just saying his hdmi dongle is just regular usb 3.1 type c.