Asus Rog G73jh Gaming Laptop User Manual
Posted By admin On 11.01.20Ratings Breakdown (1-10)
- Software & Support
- 8
- Upgrade Capabilities
- 9
- Usability
- 10
- Design
- 9
- Performance
- 8
- Features
- 9
- Price/Value Rating
- 9
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- Total Score:
- 8.86
- Rating 1 to 10, top score 10
Overview
Pros
- Great build quality
- Very functional design
- Excellent display
Cons
- Limited multitouch features
- No onboard RAID
- Not as fast as G73JH
Quick Take
The ASUS G73JW is a formidable 17.3-inch gaming notebook equipped with a quad-core Iprocessor and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics card.
The ASUS G73JW is a new 17.3″ gaming notebook powered by the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics card. Earlier this year we reviewed the ATI Radeon 5870 equipped G73JH, so now we have the chance to see how NVIDIA’s GPU stacks up. Read our full in-depth review to see how well the ASUS G73JW-A1 with the NVIDIA GTX 460M performs.
Our ASUS G73JW-A1 Specifications:
- 17.3-inch 1080p (1920×1080) display with LED backlighting
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Intel Core i7-740QM processor (1.73GHz/2.93GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB L3 cache)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M with 1.5GB GDDR5 Memory
- 8GB DDR3-1066 RAM (4x2GB)
- Two 500GB 7200RPM hard drives (Seagate Momentus 7200.4/ST9500420AS) (Non-RAID)
- Atheros AR9285 802.11n Wireless LAN adapter
- Built-in Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
- Blu-ray reader/8X DVD Super Multi drive
- Two-year limited warranty (one year on battery pack) with one year of accidental damage protection
- 8-cell battery pack (14.8V, 5200mAh, 75Wh)
- Weight: 8.79 pounds
- Dimensions: 16.3″ (W) x 12.6″ (D) x 1.8″ (H)
- MSRP: $1,745
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Special thanks go out to GenTech for loaning us this ASUS G73JW
Build and Design
At first glance the ASUS G73JW looks like a slightly bulkier than average gaming notebook because of its large posterior. The depth is slightly greater than that of the 17-inch Alienware m17x, but it is for a very good reason. ASUS went above and beyond to create a superior cooling system for the G73JW which uses two large exhaust grills located on the back edge of the notebook to exhaust the heat from the GPU and CPU. In testing this design worked out very well, making it hard for us to really think of the bigger backend as a con.
The overall design of the ASUS G73 is very stealth-like with a matte-black exterior with only relatively small ASUS logo printed on the screen cover. Not counting the LCD-surface itself, the G73 has no glossy surface located anywhere on the exterior or interior of the notebook. If you plan on taking this system to a large gaming event with bright overhead lighting, as long as you position the screen just right, you won’t see any glare bouncing off glossy plastic.
The interior does include some custom blue LED-lighting, but none of it was bright enough to be overly apparent or annoying. The four quick-access buttons above the keyboard are backlit with LED’s as well as the trim underneath the screen. Under normal lighting conditions the lighting under the screen was barely visible and in a dark room didn’t seem to increase visibility around the notebook. Keyboard illumination was not a problem though, as the entire keyboard was backlit with white LEDs. The brightness level was adjustable and ranged from a strong level to weak enough that viewing it in a dark room wouldn’t hurt your vision.
The ASUS G73-series has excellent fit and finish and feels very strong. Panel gaps around the notebook were even from side to side and all plastic sections were flush with each other. The screen cover gave great protection for the LCD, which has no distortion even as heavy pressure was applied from the back. The screen hinges felt strong and kept the screen in position with very little wobble. Once the screen was in the desired position there was no play in the hinge mechanism. The palmrest had no flex under strong pressure, although the keyboard did show some sag in the area located above the optical drive. It wasn’t severe enough to be noticed under normal typing conditions, but was still enough to be mentioned.
Users looking to upgrade the G73-series notebook will find the process to be particularly easy through a single panel on the bottom of the chassis. Underneath the cover you gain access to three RAM slots, both hard drive bays, and the wireless card. Considering the configuration this notebook included from the factory, the only useful upgrade we imagine some users doing is swapping out the hard drives for solid state drives (SSDs). Even then, you may decide that the high-capacity hard drives are worth keeping even if it means slower game loads compared to SSDs.
Screen and Speakers
The ASUS G73JW has a beautiful 17.3-inch 16:9 display with a resolution of 1920×1080. It is a glare or glossy style display so you do have some reflections to deal with, but it is nowhere near as bad as all-glass displays which have another glossy layer on top of an already glossy LCD. Color vibrancy and contrast were excellent, with exceptionally good black levels. We measured an average brightness of 160nit and a contrast ratio of 909:1 with our Gossen Mavo light meter. Viewing angles were above average, with colors staying true to about 20 degrees of vertical movement forward or back. Horizontal viewing angles were better with the screen staying visible until about 75 degrees, where reflections off the screen overpowered what it was displaying.
The onboard speakers work pretty well for a gaming rig, but fall short compared to similarly sized multimedia oriented notebooks. The speakers are of average size located just above the keyboard, hidden by a mesh cover that extends below the screen. The notebook also features a subwoofer mounted on the bottom which helped add to the low-end and midrange. They work well for listening to in-game audio, playing music, or watching a movie, although you can still get higher quality audio from headphones or an external stereo. In our tests they adequately filled a medium sized office with sound at max volume.
Keyboard and Touchpad
The ASUS G73JW features a spacious full-size keyboard with numberpad and still has plenty of space left over thanks to its wide 17.3-inch chassis. The keyboard is comfortable to type on for extended periods of time and with its built-in backlit it was easy to use under night or day conditions. The keyboard is a Chiclet or island-style design which increases the spacing between each key which in some cases can reduce typing errors. Individual key action was smooth and quiet, requiring very little pressure to activate a key.
The G73JW has a large Synaptics touchpad that is very responsive. The touchpad is larger than average and very easy to use in games or when navigating webpages. Multi-touch features were limited to just pinch-zoom in the control panel, so don’t expect twp-finger scrolling or other advanced features. The matte touchpad surface is easy to slide across even with a moist finger and wide enough that you don’t have to frequently double-back for more room. The touchpad buttons have shallow feedback and give off a quiet click when pressed.
Ports and Features
Users looking for a lot of cool features will enjoy the port selection on the G73JW. ASUS includes three USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, Ethernet, VGA and HDMI-out, and a SDHC-card reader. The new configurations also sports a Blu-ray reader and DVD-burner combo drive to enjoy newer high-definition movies. The only item missing in my opinion is an eSATA port, which still offer better transfer speeds than USB 3.0, and has greater aftermarket support.
Front: Activity lights
Asus Rog Gaming Laptop
Rear: Battery, Kensington lock slot
Left: LAN, USB 2.0, optical drive, USB 2.0, audio jacks
Right: SDHC-card slot, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI-out, VGA-out, DC-power input
Ratings Breakdown (1-10)
- Software & Support
- 8
- Upgrade Capabilities
- 8
- Usability
- 8
- Design
- 10
- Performance
- 10
- Features
- 8
- Total Score:
- 8.67
- Rating 1 to 10, top score 10
Overview
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Beautiful screen
- Strong build quality
Cons
- Poor touchpad buttons
- Few input/output ports
Asus Rog G73jh Specs
Quick Take
A phenomenal gaming notebook and a fantastic value.
The G73 is the latest gaming notebook in ASUS’ successful G-series product line. This 17.3-inch monster has a Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and the most powerful mobile video card available, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870. Read on for our take.
Special thanks go out to Justin at XoticPC.com for sending us this unit.
Our ASUS G73JH-A2 has the following specifications:
- 17.3-inch 1080p (1920×1080) display with LED backlighting
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Intel Core i7-720QM processor (1.6GHz/2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB L3 cache)
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5 graphics card
- 8GB DDR3-1066 RAM
- Two 500GB 7200RPM hard drives (Seagate Momentus 7200.4/ST9500420AS) (Non-RAID)
- Atheros AR9285 802.11n Wireless LAN adapter
- Built-in Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
- 8X DVD Super Multi drive
- Two-year limited warranty (one year on battery pack) with one year of accidental damage protection
- 8-cell battery pack (14.8V, 5200mAh, 75Wh)
- Weight: 8.5 pounds
- Dimensions: 16.3” (W) x 12.6” (D) x 1.8” (H)
- MSRP: $1,599
The ASUS G73JH is available as a pre-configured notebook only, though some dealers including XoticPC offer limited customization. Those looking for Blu-ray should check out the G73JH-A1 model, which has the same specifications as our test unit plus a Blu-ray drive for $1,699.
Build and Design
The ASUS G73 is has a “stealth” look, with non-traditional shape with angled surfaces and sharp lines that is clearly influenced by modern stealth aircraft. . The protruding rear end is especially aggressive with its angled exhaust vents.
The physical size of the G73 is intimidating, even compared to other 17-inch notebooks. The chassis is actually angled upward 5 degrees, which gives the notebook a more assertive feel and helps with ergonomics. The notebook has a rubberized shell, which has a pleasant touch and adds a measure of durability.
The G73 has strong build quality; it feels very solid (and heavy) when being held. The notebook is constructed entirely of thick and good quality plastic. The chassis is very resistant to twisting and surfaces like the palm rests barely flex under pressure. The lid has excellent support from two large and strong display hinges. The panel itself has ample support and twists less than most 17-inch notebooks. Furthermore, no ripples appear on the display when pressure is applied from behind the screen. Overall, the G73 is impressive in both the build quality and design departments.
Screen and Speakers
The G73JH comes with a 17.3-inch LED-backlit screen with a full HD (1920×1080) resolution. The display has a glossy surface that helps make colors more vibrant, but suffers from reflections as a result. The display is, in a word, beautiful. It is very enjoyable to use for gaming and multimedia. Viewing angles are about average; there is little color shift from side to side. However, colors quickly wash out and darken from above and below.
The display has a high-resolution as well, which is appreciated. With a full HD resolution, it’s easy to view two windows side-by-side without shrinking them too much. The higher resolution also helps bring out the finer details in games and reduces the amount of scrolling necessary while surfing the Web.
The G73 has two stereo speakers located below the display and a small subwoofer. The speakers get reasonably loud and there is measurable bass. For notebook speakers, these are more than acceptable.
Keyboard and Touchpad
The G73 has a full-size keyboard with a separate numeric keypad. The keyboard has a “Chiclet” or island-style keyboard, where the keys are raised above the keyboard surface and have more than usual spacing. The keyboard has a soft, rubbery feel (not a bad thing) and makes typing easy. While some flex is evident when you type and the keyboard could have slightly better support, these two factors do not affect its usability. The tactile feedback is adequate, though could be improved if the keys had a longer throw.
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The G73’s keyboard is backlit and looks good in the dark. We like that the keys have a rubberized non-slip finish, which adds durability and makes them more comfortable to use over extended periods of time. The keyboard’s layout around the number pad is somewhat squashed though all keys are more or less in their expected positions. Overall, we like the keyboard and do not have any major qualms with it.
The extra-large touchpad sits slightly off-center to the left of the chassis to line up with the keyboard. It has a much-appreciated matte surface, which is easy to track on regardless of whether fingers are moist or dry. The right side of the touchpad is a dedicated scroll zone however it required an unusual amount of pressure to use. Windows 10 registry user profile. Unfortunately, the touchpad buttons are subpar. While quiet, they are harder to push down than expected, and we don’t like that they are contained under a single piece of plastic.
Ports and Features
Given its size, the G73 has a relatively limited amount of input and output ports. All descriptions are left to right.
Left Side: Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, optical drive, USB 2.0, microphone and headphone jacks
Right Side: Media card reader, 2x USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, and AC power
Back: Vent, battery, Kensington lock slot, and vent
Front: Status lights