List of The Best AMD Ryzen Gaming Laptops: Quick Review Specifications
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We don’t see a lot of AMD Ryzen Gaming Laptops, but a lot of us do want one. So the big question is, where are they? At the moment, they are rare, but we expect more laptops with their Ryzen mobile APU’s.
Since the day of its release, AMD Ryzen processors including the Ryzen Threadripper are giving a fierce competition to Intel’s coffee lake and X-series processors. Thanks to its impressive overclocking compatibility they provide, gamers are showing love for them. Many PC builders do prefer AMD Ryzen over Intel for their builds with specific overclocking and budget requirements. However, unlike Intel, AMD Ryzen processors are yet to be featured in the gaming notebooks & laptops and gamers, and AMD fans are eagerly waiting for it to happen.
The good news is, the wait is finally over as ASUS has revealed the very first gaming laptop featuring a Ryzen 7 1700. The laptop is named Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC WB 74. Today, we present you a quick review of this very first AMD Ryzen gaming laptop, consisting of all important technical details and specifications. Have a look here:
The laptop is arguably the first gaming laptop which houses an AMD Ryzen 7 processor. You can still overclock the laptop using Ryzen Master. The Radeon 580 used on this is a 4 GB version, and the screen comes with a 60 Hz refresh rate. It also comes with an Anti-Glare Display and comes with AMD FreeSync software.
The gaming keyboard houses a ROG standard “Red-backlit Gaming Keyboard” with 1.6mm of Key Travel. Plus, a set of 3x USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI 1.4, plus a Mini DisplayPort, an RJ45 LAN Jack, standard Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack, and a USB Card Reader that supports SD& MMC cards.
The four cell Lithium-ion battery is rated at 76 Watt-hours that should give you enough juice while playing games on the go. The 16 GB DDR4 RAM runs @ 2400 MHz and is configured in dual-channel mode. See below for a more in-depth specification list:
General
Packaged Quantity
1
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Manufacturer
Asus
Processor / Chipset
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 1700 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3.7 GHz
Number of Cores
8-core
64-bit Computing
Yes
Chipset Type
AMD B350
RAM
Memory Speed
2400 MHz
Configuration Features
1 x 16 GB
Installed Size
16 GB
Max Supported Size
32 GB
Technology
DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor
SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty
2
Empty Slots
1
Display
LCD Backlight Technology
LED backlight
Widescreen Display
Yes
Image Aspect Ratio
16:9
Monitor Features
FreeSync Technology, WideView, Zero Bright Dot, matte
Type
LED
Diagonal Size (metric)
43.9 cm
Display Resolution Abbreviation
Full HD
Hard Drive
Type
SSD
SSD Form Factor
M.2
Capacity
256 GB
Hard Drive (2nd)
Type
HDD
Interface
Serial ATA
Capacity
1 TB
Spindle Speed
5400 rpm
Storage Interface:
Interface
Serial ATA-600
Optical Storage
Drive Type
no optical drive
Type
none
Audio
Video System Features
VR-Ready
Sound
Stereo speakers, array microphone
Video Output
Discrete Graphics Processor
Yes
Graphics Processor
AMD Radeon RX 580
Graphics Processor Series
AMD Radeon RX
Video System Features
VR-Ready
Video Memory Installed Size
4 GB
Input
Type
keyboard, touchpad
Features
anti-ghosting
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wired Protocol
Ethernet
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader
Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
Card Reader
Type
the card reader
Supported Flash Memory
MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Battery
Capacity
76 Wh
Cells
4-cell
Technology
lithium polymer
AC Adapter
Input
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output
280 Watt, 19.5 V, 14.36 A
Miscellaneous
Color
black metallic
Features
Hyper Cool Duo-Copper cooling system
Compliant Standards
BSMI, CCC, ERP 2013, FCC, TUV, UL, WEEE
Included Accessories
power adapter
Dimensions & Weight:
Width
16.3 in
Depth
11 in
Height
1.3 in
Weight
7.1 lbs
Service & Support Details
Type
accidental damage coverage, limited warranty
Full Contract Period
1 year
Conclusion:
We hope this quick review will help you understand everything about this AMD Ryzen gaming laptop by ASUS. Currently, it is the only laptop revealed featuring a processor from AMD Ryzen Series. However, we expect other brands to follow Asus’s lead soon. Make sure you subscribe to us as we will cover up those new laptops too. If you have any query or suggestions, feel free to contact us or simply comment below. See you until next the post!
