Asus ROG GL551

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Pros:

Decent performance and speakers, Sturdy chassis, Comfortable keyboard, Good value

Cons:

Display and touch pad could be much better, Begging for touchscreen capabilities, Dim keyboard backlight

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Last revision on September 27, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Decent performance and speakers, Sturdy chassis, Comfortable keyboard, Good value

Reviewers Didn't Like

Display and touch pad could be much better, Begging for touchscreen capabilities, Dim keyboard backlight

Expert reviews and ratings

The 15.6-inch Asus Republic of Gamers GL551 looks promising in a stealthy or modest way, but proves to be just an average—if very affordable—gaming laptop. Read...

By Computer Shopper on January 16, 2015

Save for the display, the Asus GL551 is a sweet package for its $1,099 price tag. Nothing about this portable rig screams budget machine. In fact, there's much more apparent Republic of Gamers branding, if anything. For the price, the GL551 delivers...

By TechRadar on October 01, 2014

There aren't too many surprises about the Asus GL551. It checks off all the boxes you'd expect from gaming laptops without breaking the bank. Despite the value-packed price, this laptop isn't lacking in power at all. It performs admirably playing just...

By TechRadar AU on September 30, 2014