Asus ROG G501 review – GearOpen.com

Gaming PCs have come a long way from the stuff of hardcore hobbyists and builders to the stuff of the masses. Smaller, faster and more efficient components have made capable gaming laptops commonplace. The heavy, bulky gaming laptops of the past have given way to sleek, portable designs with an emphasis on style as well as performance.

When it comes to gaming, graphics are king, and manufacturers are moving toward Ultra HD screens. The Asus Republic of Gaming G501 is one such laptop following the trend and positions itself alongside machines like theRazer Blade 2015, sporting a 4K resolution that, unfortunately, adds little to the gaming experience.

If you really want to tell your friends you’re running a 4K gaming rig, then the G501’s entry-level $1,699 (about £1,083, AU$2,122) price is very appealing. But if you want to show off any Ultra HD content, problems arise. In fact, any 4K content is simply too much to handle for basically any laptop at this point, no matter the price point, and the G501 is no exception. In many ways, this is a clear illustration of why 4K laptops don’t make sense.
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