Our review of the Asus ROG Strix G17 G713RS-LL007W
Big power in game and creation provided by the laptop creator gamer Asus ROG Strix G17 G713RS-LL007W capable of running recent games thanks to its high-end NVIDIA Ampere GeForce RTX 3080 ray tracing graphics card which also accelerates multimedia processing like the large amount of 32 GB RAM and the AMD Octo Core Ryzen 9 processor Powerful 6900HX while fast 1TB SSD storage bolsters responsiveness. This versatile laptop designed to play and create, which runs on Windows 11, has a 17-inch IPS 2.5K High Definition anti-reflective screen with DCI-P3 colors much more faithful than the average which improves fluidity in games with its 240Hz frequency. , an RGB backlit keyboard or even connectivity with Wi-Fi ax and USB-C (but without Thunderbolt).
Best known price: 2499€
Features of the Asus ROG Strix G17 G713RS-LL007W
| Screen(s) | 17.3’’ WQHD 2.5K LED IPS 240Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 bords fins (2560×1440, antireflet/mat) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Rembrandt (8 cœurs, 3.3 GHz) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5 4800 MHz (64 GB), 2 slots (occupied) |
| Graphic card | NVIDIA Ampere GeForce RTX 3080 8GB dedicated GDDR6 (1595MHz boost, 150W TDP), processor-integrated Radeon 680M and NVIDIA Optimus |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4) + 1 free M.2 slot |
| connectors | 2 USB 3.2 (Gen1) + 2 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2), HDMI 2.0b |
| Network | Wi-Fi 6E ax (2×2), Bluetooth 5.2 + Ethernet Gigabit (2.5 Gbps) |
| Backlit Keyboard | Yes, Aura Sync 4-zone RGB per key |
| Numeric keypad | Oui |
| Windows Hello | – |
| Audio system | 2 Dolby Atmos speakers |
| Operating system | Windows 11 64 bits |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 7 hours / Li-Ion 4 cells 90Whr |
| Poids / Dimensions (mm) | 2.9 Kg / 395 x 282 x 23.4-28.3 |
The Asus ROG Strix G17 G713RS-LL007W against the competition
The Asus ROG Strix G17 G713RS-LL007W is currently showing in promotion at Asus France and offers a configuration/price ratio interesting for its category where it is one of the only ones to offer such a large amount of RAM with such a recent and powerful processor and graphics card without forgetting such a high frequency screen with such faithful colors.
If this Asus ROG Strix G17 G713RS-LL007W does not meet all your criteria, you will find on our guide PC portable gamer other configurations to play with a similar budget. For the same budget, choose the model with the most powerful graphics card, it will have the most impact on performance.
Chassis, connectors, screen of the Asus ROG Strix G17 G713RS-LL007W
Cooled by ROG Intelligent Cooling technology using 2 Arc Flow fans (84 curved blades), liquid metal thermal paste, heat pipes and 4 air vents, this versatile multimedia laptop targeting gamers and creatives sports a gamer appearance with its dark design with angular lines and touches of color welcoming part of the connectors at the back.
This versatile multimedia creator gamer laptop is well equipped in terms of connectivity with its 2 USB-C (however not Thunderbolt), its Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6E ax wireless modules (newer and more efficient than Wi-Fi ac) to communicate and connect remotely, its HDMI video output useful for easily connecting it to a TV or a monitor for example, its Ethernet and audio ports without forgetting its 2 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) guaranteeing transfers made up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 if you connect USB 3.0 peripherals.
The chiclet keyboard can of course be backlit, which is practical for better discerning its keys in the dark.
Thanks to its DCI-P3 and IPS specifications, the screen displays much more faithful colors than the average with important viewing angles, both horizontal and vertical. In addition, it is suitable for High Definition content such as videos thanks to its 2.5K definition higher than Full HD and its 16: 9 format, something to appeal to creators.
Gamers will be delighted that the screen adopts a low latency of 3ms associated with a frequency of 240Hz higher than the standard 60Hz because it thus enhances fluidity in games. As it is anti-reflective, the screen also offers better visibility than a glossy screen in a bright environment (eg outdoors) while being more restful for the eyes in prolonged use.
Performance, autonomy of the Asus ROG Strix G17 G713RS-LL007W
The Asus ROG Strix G17 G713RS-LL007W targets those looking for a versatile large format laptop PC powerful in gaming and creation equipped with recent components.
With this creative gaming laptop, you can play the most recent and resource-intensive 3D titles because it embeds the dedicated high-end GeForce RTX 3080 ray tracing NVIDIA Ampere graphics card, one of the most powerful GPUs of the moment. And this even though 2.5K requires more graphics calculations than Full HD, which induces a lower number of fps.
It turns out that the GeForce RTX 3080 is not activated all the time. It is in fact requested by NVIDIA Optimus technology automatically and in real time, depending on the tasks performed.
Optimus makes sure to promote autonomy and therefore favors maximum operation on the energy-efficient Radeon 680M solution integrated into the processor while its benefits are much more modest in comparison.
On the autonomy side, expect about 7 hours of battery operation in light use.
Still, the GeForce RTX 3080 is therefore activated by Optimus to perform graphics processing that is too heavy for the Radeon 680M, one or the other of course allowing you to view photos and videos.
In addition to gamers, the GeForce RTX 3080 will interest creators because it speeds up multimedia processing in software that takes advantage of GPU computing power, such as Adobe Premiere / Photoshop or Sony Vegas.
The Radeon 680M is directly housed in the processor, an AMD Octo Core APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) Rembrandt Ryzen 9 6900HX which delivers overall power capable of satisfying the most demanding users, especially since it is associated with a large amount of 32 GB RAM.
Best known price: 2499€
The power provided is out of all proportion to that provided by the vast majority of models on the market.
This core, which obviously supports the GeForce RTX 3080 very well in games, will particularly appeal to creators. Because it provides much faster processing with a Quad/Hexa Core and 8/16 GB DDR4/5, the difference being very strong under demanding work in CPU and RAM resources exploiting multicore, for example in video editing, 3D rendering or Photo editing.
The storage is up to par, entrusted to a 1 TB SSD, a comfortable capacity capable of accommodating multiple games, software and files including personal creations.
In addition, an SSD is more resistant to shocks than a hard drive, more energy efficient, quieter and much faster.
In concrete terms, thanks to the SSD, for example, it reaches online game cards faster and we obtain much faster game/software launches, processing and starts/stops.
More generally, the SSD guarantees much better responsiveness and fluidity on a daily basis than a simple hard drive.
Finally, expect heat and noise from this powerful multimedia versatile creator gaming laptop which is clearly not the most easily transportable due to its weight and large format. A 17 inch is however comfortable for mainly sedentary use (eg at home)
If necessary to contain the temperatures, this computer can be added to a ventilated support (remember to check the dimensions carefully!).