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alaScore 85

362 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 362 reviews of Asus G74SX. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and design. The screen and price also get good feedback. The sound and battery get negative reviews, while there are some mixed reviews about the energy efficiency and usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Asus G74SX is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Asus G74SX

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Asus G74SX from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the image quality and design. The performance and reliability are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive views about the size and price.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Asus G74SX

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Asus G74SX from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : What Laptop (techradar.com)

Asus G74SX review

 

The price is high, but as a gaming laptop it's peerless

Excellent performance ; Build quality ; Storage space ; Graphics power ; Good screen ; 3D Vision and Blu-ray drive

Heavy ; Design a bit boring

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : Sarah Jacobsson Purewal (techadvisor.co.uk)

Asus G74SX review

 

The Asus G74SX is designed for gamers. Though its simple appearance might not tip you off, its size certainly will. In spite of a few flaws - such as a noisy keyboard and not-noisy-enough speakers - the Asus G74SX is a laptop that packs excellent...

This "mobile" gaming machine really does have everything you need for on-the-go power-computing, even though it weighs almost as much as a lightweight desktop. Asus packs a lot of power into the Asus G74SX, and the system has a fairly svelte body to...

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Laptops.co.uk (laptops.co.uk)

ASUS G74SX

 

The ASUS is the gaming laptop for the more aesthetically pragmatic, though it still packs a punch. It's a well catered for machine in power terms, with a good 3D screen and plenty to recommend it.

Understated and Attractive, Well Powered , Good Screen, Nice Touch Pad

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by : Allan 'Zardon' Campbell (kitguru.net)

Asus G74SX-91013Z 17.3 inch Notebook Review

 

Asus have a reputation for creating great gaming laptops, and today we are revisiting a machine that Asus have a reputation for creating great gaming laptops, and today we are revisiting a machine that has been available for a while now … the Republic...

Great screen quality @ 1080p.

no solid state drive.

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : SKYMTL (hardwarecanucks.com)

ASUS G74SX-A1 Gaming Notebook Review

 

With people increasingly on the go, many have left behind their desktop PCs in favor of the portability which laptops, netbooks and to a lesser extent,

So here we are at the end of our first (and most certainly not last) notebook review and the G74SX has started things off on the right foot.

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Asus G74SX-A2 - Core i7-2630QM 2GHz - 17.3-inch TFT review: Asus G74SX-A2 - Core i7-2630QM 2GHz - 17.3-inch TFT

 

Asus G74SX-A2 - Core i7-2630QM 2GHz - 17.3-inch TFT

The ; packs gamer-friendly components into an understated case, and includes a large 160GB SSD and plenty of RAM.

It's very expensive, while some parts still feel cheap, and higher-end boutique laptops beat it on performance.

Asus has built a very nice sideline over the years with its gaming laptops, including the G74SX, which is a strong, if expensive, quad-core rig that works fine, but looks like it should cost less.

Dec, 2011
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Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

Asus G74SX-A2

 

The Asus G74SX-A2 holds its own against top gaming laptops with its quad-core processor and Nvidia graphics, and its stealthy cooling system kicks in when those components get hot.

Quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia GTX 560M GPU makes for a powerful component combination. Wide-set, backlit keyboard is one of the best available to gamers. Asus' cooling system keeps temperatures low without being noisy. 1080p display and...

Mild speaker hiss. Slightly outgunned by other quad and hex-core systems.

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Sep, 2011
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Asus G74SX-BBK7

 

The G74SX-BBK7 comes with not one, but two 500GB (7,200rpm) hard drives. One acts as the primary drive (C:) were your operating system is stored on and the other acts as a secondary (D:) drive to store any miscellaneous multimedia files or software.

Excelled in gaming with its Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M graphics chip. Powerful Core i7 processor. Backlit keyboard. Great typing and mouse experience. WiMAX. USB 3.0. Huge 1TB of hard drive space

No Blu-ray. No 1080p HD resolution. Battery life leaves something to be desired. Speakers are buzzy

The Asus G74SX-BBK7's huge exterior speaks volumes: Intimidating to the casual consumer, but speaks to the gamer saying, "The bigger I am, the better I game."

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Asus G74SX-BBK8

 

The G74SX-BBK8 has an angular look, with polygonal shapes and sharp angles inspired by the Navy's stealth ship, the Stealth Shadow. Like previous Asus Republic of Gaming models, the G74SX-BBK8 is covered with matte-black rubberized paint, which...

Quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M GPU. Design combines imposing looks with ergonomic comfort. 1TB dual-drive offers lots of storage space. Wide-spaced, backlit keyboard. Asus' cooling system is whisper-quiet

No Blu-ray. No 1080p resolution. Some games choke on highest settings

The Asus G74SX-BBK8 has the menacing look of a gaming machine, and backs it up with competitive performance numbers. On top of all this, its price won't break the bank, making it a solid choice for new gamers.

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Expert review by : Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)

Review Update Asus G74SX Notebook

 

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High quality display; Moderate volume; Keyboard backlight; Very good performance; Matte surfaces; Good manufacturing quality; Large touchpad; Blu-ray drive; Two hard drives; Cool case; 3D presentation; Good audio quality

CPU throttling under load; Unfavorable port locations; Restrained battery life; Meager selection of interfaces; Bulky and heavy; Lots of bloatware; No Optimus

17 inch gaming notebooks such as the Alienware M17x, the DevilTech Fragbook, the MSI GT780R, the Schenker XMG P701 PRO or the Toshiba Qosmio X770.

Oct, 2011
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