Pros & Cons
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- Well priced.
- Nice gaming-specific design features.
- Nvidia G-Sync for smoother 3D graphics.
- Varied port selection.
- Plenty of storage and a speedy solid-state boot drive.
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- Big and bulky.
- Small keyboard for such a large laptop.
- Anti-glare coating on display mutes images.
Asus ROG G752VT-DH72 Specs
| Graphics Memory | 3072 |
| Graphics Processor | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M |
| Native Display Resolution | 1920 by 1080 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Optical Drive | DVD+/-RW (Plus Minus) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6700HQ |
| Processor Speed | 2.6 |
| RAM (as Tested) | 16 |
| Screen Size | 17.3 |
| Tested Battery Life (Hours:Minutes) | 2:51 |
| Weight | 8.8 |
| Wireless Networking | 802.11ac (2.4+5.0 GHz Dual-band) |
The Asus ROG G752VT-DH72 ($1,799 as tested) is a powerful midrange gaming laptop featuring an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of memory, and an Nvidia GeForce GTX970M graphics card. It can run visually demanding games at playable frame rates, even at higher settings. The physical design is meant to enhance your gaming experience, with extras like a backlit, anti-ghosting keyboard and a dust-resistant cooling system. The 1080p display isn't bad, though a bit muted from its anti-glare coating. There's also a 128GB solid-state boot drive, along with a 1TB hard drive for more storage. That said, the MSI GT72 Dominator Pro G-1438 offers superior performance, more ports, and a Blu-ray player. It remains our Editors' Choice for midrange gaming laptops, but the Asus ROG G752VT-DH72 delivers solid performance at a relatively affordable price.
Design and Features
The G752VT-DH72 is large and bulky. At 1.5 by 16.4 by 12.7 inches (HWD) and 8.8 pounds, it takes up a lot of desk space and isn't the most travel-friendly system, though it isn't heavy as you might expect. The metal lid resembles the hood of a muscle car, and the big, copper hinge and bold vents on the rear complete the powerful, industrial look. The design might not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you're looking for a flashy statement, this laptop delivers. The dimensions are similar to that of other 17-inch gaming laptops, like the MSI G-1438 and the Asus ROG G751JY-DH72X, though the Aorus X7 Pro is slimmer and much lighter at 0.9 by 17 by 12 inches and 6.75 pounds.
View All The physical design includes gaming-related enhancements as well. The large vents on the back are part of a dust-release, thermal-fan cooling system, which aims to keep the laptop cooler while playing demanding games. The dual-fan system pushes dust into a dedicated internal corridor, keeping it away from the components, while cooling modules for the CPU and the GPU direct the hot air out the rear vents.
The touchpad on the ROG G752VT-DH72 is roomy and responsive, though the keyboard seems small as a result, and it's located rather far up the laptop from where your hands rest. The keys themselves feel good for typing. The keyboard also has backlighting and anti-ghosting, with 30-key rollover, a feature often found on expensive USB gaming keyboards, which prevents input logjams during fast-paced gameplay. There are also five dedicated macro keys on the top left, to which you can designate customized commands.
