[Review] Asus ROG Strix G15 G513IE-PH74 | (Almost) Perfect!

Recently, ASUS released the 2022 version of ROG Strix G15 laptops aiming at those gamers looking for a reasonably-priced computer for both gaming and productivity purposes packed with high-end AMD processors along with powerful dedicated NVIDIA graphics cards.

With that in mind, let's begin analyzing one of the most compelling models within said lineup as we gear up to review the ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513IE-PH74. A highly praised gaming laptop that boasts a surprisingly good price when compared to other similar 15-inch gaming laptops.

In a nutshell, the G513IE-PH74 packs quite a punch thanks to its powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H processor, lightweight design, and impressive 300 Hz refresh rate. However, today we set out to dig deep into this laptop and figure out everything there is to know about this particular model. 

Like other gaming laptops from the series, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513IE-PH74 wears a durable plastic dark grayish chassis with the ASUS ROG Strix logo on the lid and a cheerful Aura Sync Light Bar underneath the keyboard that you can customize to fit your taste.

Moreover, it weighs 4.63 pounds with just 0.81 inches of thickness, so you'll be able to carry it with you easily. As for its cooling features, it comes with a dual-fan system with up to 4% less noise than the previous generation, which will avoid overheating while playing demanding games.

As stated by several customers, one of the laptop's most compelling features is its 300 Hz 15.6-inch display that will exceed your expectation from day one as it boasts a highly-accurate color gamut of up to 100% of sRGB standard to play fast-paced games and work on creative tasks more precisely.

You might be wondering what all of this actually means. If that's the case, then you should know that most gaming laptops tend to offer a 140 Hz refresh rate. The refresh rate is the number of times per second that a display can update with new images. So, a higher refresh rate means a smoother image. Combine this with high color accuracy, and you've got yourself an exceptional gaming experience. 

Also, you can stream multimedia content in high definition (Full HD) from wider viewing angles and without reflections, thanks to its anti-glare treatment and IPS technology.

To be honest, we would've liked to see this laptop offer a higher resolution. Having said that, you can always opt to use an external monitor if you want to play your games on a 4K resolution. Additionally, the fact that it doesn't come with a higher resolution benefits its gaming performance since the GPU doesn't have to work as hard to display images, meaning smoother overall gameplay. 

And although it doesn't have a dedicated numeric pad, the chiclet keyboard delivers a pleasant feeling when typing and playing games for hours, especially in dark rooms, as it features a 4-zone customizable RGB lightning.

Last but not least, the multi-gesture touchpad is fast and comfortable enough to navigate through Windows 11 user interface with ease.

Moving onto the key components of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513IE-PH74. This laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H chipset which features 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 12 MB cache memory, reaching a burst frequency up to 4.2 GHz via AMD's Turbo Core technology. 

There's also a 16 GB DDR4 RAM which you'll be able to upgrade up to 32 GB if needed. 

In just a few words, this hardware provides great power when it comes to working on heavy tasks such as 3D rendering, photo/video editing, graphic design, front & back-end web development, and running virtual machines, as well as lighter ones, including streaming, spreadsheet editing, video conference calls, and more.

I believe the technical term for a laptop with this set of key specs is a powerhouse laptop. AKA: the laptop most gamers dream of.

Once you get to the battleground, the mid-tier 4 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card will be your main ally as you face your enemies while playing in high definition modern AAA titles such as Ghostwire: Tokyo, Cyberpunk 2077, Vampire Bloodhunt, and Rainbow Six Extraction, amongst others.

However, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM-ES74 packed with a GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, could be a better option for you if you prefer an even more powerful graphics card in order to play most AAA games with Ray Tracing enabled and on a bigger screen (17.3-inch).

Regarding the storage, it packs a respectable 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD unit that has a lightning-fast performance on everything from rendering videos to uploading files and everything in between.

As far as connectivity is concerned, we've got some exciting features, including three full-sized USB-A 3.2 inputs and a single USB-C port supporting DisplayPort, Power Delivery, and G-Sync for connecting external monitors, charging the battery, and playing without tearing and stuttering, respectively.

Furthermore, it has an HDMI 2.0b output for 4K monitors, a 3.5 mm audio jack for headphones and microphones, and a decent 2-speaker system with Dolby Atmos support.

Last but not least, it comes with Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 6 wireless standards (previously known as Wi-Fi 802.11ax), to ensure a steadier and faster internet connection when using your peripherals, surfing the web, and playing online.

It's a fairly accommodating connectivity suite though we're lacking an SD card reader. 

When it comes to the battery life of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513IE-PH74, it's pretty decent for a gaming laptop as the 56 Wh built-in lithium battery offers up to 8 hours of mixed usage and 4-5 hours of gaming. These are numbers that are not common to see in the average gaming laptop.

The ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513IE-PH74 reviewed today is a sturdy, eye-catching, and cost-effective laptop with decent performance not only for AAA gaming but also for demanding day-to-day tasks, packed with balanced connectivity solutions as well.

Amongst its bests features, we appreciate its ultrafast 300 Hz refresh rate as well as an efficient cooling system to manage heavy workloads and a customizable keyboard that will immerse you in the ultimate gaming experience at a very reasonable price point.

Ultimately, it's a high-end gaming laptop that packs quite a few interesting features, and one that we're sure won't disappoint.

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