High Options
Good construct high quality
Highly effective processor
Efficient cooling
The Asus TUF FX 504 is the most recent addition to the corporate’s arsenal of gaming laptops aside from the Republic of Players (ROG) sequence. Whereas the FX 504 seems like a true-breed gaming machine, it’s considerably positioned as an all-rounder. The Asus FX 504 can been seen as an inexpensive gaming machine that’s well-suited as each day driver as nicely. This machine is constructed to draw hobbyist avid gamers who needs a high-performance system for his or her workplace work too.
There are two fashions within the Asus FX 504 sequence. One with Eighth-generation Intel Core i7-8750 processor; 8GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB storage; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050TI graphics with 4GB GDDR5 VRAM is priced at Rs 90,990. The opposite mannequin prices Rs 72,990 and provides Intel Core i5 8300H processor together with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics with 4GB GDDR5 VRAM. Different specs is analogous aside from some variations within the show specs.
After utilizing or gaming on the Asus TUF FX 504 with Eighth-generation Intel Core i7-8750 processor for a while, right here is our assessment.
Design and show
The Asus TUF FX 504 gaming laptop computer is a strong machine that’s construct to final. Whereas this laptop computer doesn’t belong to the ROG legacy, Asus has added design parts which makes the TUF Gaming seem like a ROG laptop computer. Having mentioned that, this positively doesn’t seem like any typical ROG sequence laptop computer. The design is contemporary and it’s an excellent factor. It’s easy, appears skilled but the design will handle to deliver out the gamer in you. Aside from the Purple color borders of the chiclet keypad together with the Purple backlight, the machine appears easy. Fortunately, there should not gimmicky mild throughout the machine (a key spotlight in every other gaming laptop computer) which often finally ends up as a distraction. We used the premium metal cowl model of the TUF pocket book and the Purple color ‘Asus’ appears improbable. The laptop computer weighs 2.3 kgs which will be known as ‘moveable’ when in comparison with different gaming laptops however after including the load of the charger, its virtually 3kg.
Speaking in regards to the show, the TUF FX 504 gaming laptop computer provides a 15.6-inch inch FHD matte show with a refresh price of 120Hz. Asus claims a 3 milliseconds gray-to-gray (GTG) response time this implies you’ll be able to count on much less ghosting impact. In actual life situation, the show is doable given the value. The viewing angles are respectable with optimum brightness. Nonetheless, you’ll really feel like utilizing the laptop computer on full brightness at all times as a result of at decrease ranges it feels actually uninteresting.
Keyboard and trackpad
That includes a Purple backlit chiclet keypad, the Asus FX 504 feels nice to kind. It encompasses a full-sized keypad with the Num Pad squeezed on the correct. There isn’t any extra key for any modes or multimedia. So, aside from the Purple color highlighted WASD keys and distinctive area bar, there may be little hint within the keypad that it’s a gaming laptop computer. The route keys are positioned barely under, which is an effective factor however its small, so it could not truly assist you. You actually don’t depend on the trackpad of a gaming laptop computer throughout gaming periods. Having mentioned that it’s good for normal day-to-day utilization. There may be additionally two-finger zoom assist which comes useful typically.
Efficiency
The Asus FX504 TUF mannequin that we reviewed provides an Eighth gen Intel Core i7-8750H processor with 8GB DDR4 RAM, mixed 1TB FireCuda SSHD and 128GB PCIE SSD storage. Whereas 8GB of RAM positively sounds much less immediately, the great half is its upgradable and you may increase it to 16GB of reminiscence. Because of the Seagate FireCuda SSHD, the machine positively feels agile and snappy.
Speaking in regards to the Core i7-8750H processor, the efficiency won’t be a problem in any respect. However given the best way Asus has positioned the TUF Gaming laptop computer, it will be attention-grabbing to see how a lot ‘hobbyist avid gamers’ can truly put the Core i7-8750H to check. So, if you wish to get monetary savings, the decrease finish TUF FX 504 model with Core i5 8300H processor will work for common avid gamers and somebody taking a look at a steady and dependable gig. Having mentioned that you simply would possibly miss the snappiness of the GTX 1050TI graphics that’s there on the higher variant, particularly in the long term.
The Core i7-8750H processor handles your common computing wants like a bit of cake. In truth, this doesn’t even want the prowess of a Core i7-8750H processor. So far as gaming is worried, you’ll please a lot of the instances with the efficiency, however typically below demanding multitasking eventualities, this machine would possibly stutter at instances.
Coming to cooling, Asus has deployed its Anti-Mud Cooling(ADC) system with fan overboost. Asus claims that the ADC system expels mud particles by two devoted tunnels on the facet of the followers to stop build-up within the thermal fins. Whereas there are completely different modes for the fan velocity, it’s means too noisy typically. There are cooling pipes inside as nicely to dissipate the warmth however nonetheless the laptop computer stays heat for many a part of common utilization as a result of the fan doesn’t kick in.
Connectivity and audio system
The Asus TUF FX504 provides Gigabit wired together with wi-fi AC choices. There’s Bluetooth as nicely. Connectivity is just not a problem in any respect. There are three USB ports, one HDMI port together with a mixed mic/headphone 3.5mm jack. In fact, there’s no optical disc drive. There’s a 720p webcam which supply respectable photographs. There are two audio system on the perimeters however it doesn’t impress a lot. It’s not loud as such and the standard is common at greatest.
Battery
This laptop computer is backed by a 48Wh battery and don’t count on nice battery life. In truth, gaming laptops aren’t marketed for its battery life. In case you use the machine of full brightness (like we did), then count on round 2.5 hours battery life. In case you set decrease brightness ranges then count on round three hours at max that too initially when the battery is relatively new. It takes round 1.5 hours to completely cost this machine.
Verdict
The Asus TUF FX 504 Gaming laptop computer is a good machine for somebody wanting a piece horse providing flawless efficiency for normal utilization together with the correct prowess for modern-day gaming. The worth is, in fact, one in all its USP. This machine has bought every thing proper however the one weak spot is the show. In fact, the show high quality is just not dangerous in any respect however it’s simply doable after spending Rs 90,990.
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