ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) and ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.5 cm x 28 cm x 2.4 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 3.05 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 94% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features WideView, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache - 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA (8 GB flash) / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Technology - 4-cell
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Output 150 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features 4-zone illumination ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, 4 RGB zones, HyperStrike Pro technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ASUS Aura Sync technology, HyperCool Pro thermal system
SAR Value - 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb)
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