Asus G550JK

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

4
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Cheaper than rivals.
Reasonable gaming speeds.
Blu-ray drive.

Cons:

More gaming power available elsewhere.
Rivals are slimmer and lighter.

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Last revision on April 8, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Cheaper than rivals
Reasonable gaming speeds
Blu-ray drive
Slim, light, good-looking exterior
Great screen

Reviewers Didn't Like

More gaming power available elsewhere
Rivals are slimmer and lighter
Poor battery life
Muffled, muddy speakers
No budget for an SSD

Expert reviews and ratings

The Asus is a strong, smart machine with a great screen and comfortable keyboard, but the concentration on design means that more gaming grunt is available elsewhere – and sometimes for less cash. If performance is priority, then competitors have more bang per buck. If you're searching for a gaming notebook that's got power and looks, it's a good option.

By PCAdvisor on September 09, 2014

There's been a shift in gaming laptops, with bulky, expensive systems being challenged by leaner, cheaper laptops . The Asus G550JK is the latest to impress thanks to a good-looking chassis and full-HD screen. (Also see: Best gaming laptops 2014 .) The...

By PC Advisor on September 09, 2014

This laptop won't play games at top settings, but it offers good compromise between performance, price and ease of use. If you want a laptop for all occasions, not just gaming, it's a good option.Next, take a look at the best games of 2014 or read some...

By Trusted Reviews on July 31, 2014

The Asus G550JK offers plenty of CPU and graphics power under its hood, but it's not just gamers who should consider it. If you want a powerful laptop for doing work and being creative, and you want something that won't stand out too much, but also...

By Good Gear Guide on July 11, 2014

The ‘Republic Of Gamers' tag doesn't sit completely comfortably with the ASUS G550JK, given its mid-range graphics card. But that doesn't change the fact that it's a very well built, quite attractive notebook with specifications that will handle most...

By Gizmodo on June 20, 2014