Asus ROG Strix G15 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513IC-BS71-CB)

This model ranked #7 among Laptops priced over $1000 in terms of bang-for-the-buck.

If you've been looking for a cost-effective gaming PC, this laptop has a bit more graphical horsepower which will go a long way to make more games playable as well as improving performance in creative software geared towards graphics and videos.

Other Considerations

Here are a few things about this Laptop which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.

No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this Laptop.$30+

No Number Pad. If you primarily work with numbers, the lack of a number pad on this laptop could be inconvenient. You have the option of using an external number pad to remedy that, especially if you only need it on occasion.$20+

Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $20 on accessories, for a total cost of $1120.

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Photo Editor
Serious Multitasker
Gamer
Graphic Designer
Serious Music Producer

And more!

Compared to other Laptops

Bang for the Buck	65th percentile
Versatility	78th percentile
Power (General Purpose)	78th percentile
Power (Graphical)	84th percentile
Power (Large Files & Multitasking)	95th percentile
Storage Space	84th percentile
Portability	19th percentile
Battery Autonomy	19th percentile
Longevity	46th percentile

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	49th percentile
Versatility	85th percentile
Power (General Purpose)	56th percentile
Power (Graphical)	64th percentile
Power (Large Files & Multitasking)	95th percentile
Storage Space	70th percentile
Portability	46th percentile
Battery Autonomy	18th percentile
Longevity	31th percentile

Specs

Screen

15.6", 1920×1080 (FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

Operating System

Windows 11, Home Edition

CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, 8 cores clocked from 2.9 to 4.2 GHz

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, 4 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Battery

56Wh

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (cm): w35.31 × d25.91 × h2.54

Dimensions (in): w13.9 × d10.2 × h1

Weight (kg): 2.091

Weight (lbs.): 4.61

Features

Backlit
RGB Lighting
Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
Webcam / Front-Facing Camera / Selfie Cam
HDMI
IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.)
Multiple Monitor Support
USB Type-C
USB Type-A
USB 3.2
Ethernet 10
Ethernet 100
Ethernet 1000 (Gigabit)
Built-In Keyboard
3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speakers
Bluetooth 5
Wi-Fi a
Wi-Fi b
Wi-Fi g
Wi-Fi n
Wi-Fi ac
Wi-Fi 6 ax

Maintenance and Upgrades

I do not have much insight to offer regarding this product.

Additional Ressources

Official Product Page Official Product Support Page

Pricing and Current Offers

C$1,299.99 from Best Buy

Condition: New, Availability: Online and In-Stores, Last Verification: 5 hours ago

C$1,099.99 from Best Buy

Condition: Open Box, Availability: Online Only, Last Verification: 5 hours ago

Software Compatibility

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Accessories you might need

LG 8x External DVD Writer (GP65NB60)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$44.

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Other Speedex Wireless Numpad (SPEEDEX 650)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$29.

C$29.99 from Memory Express C$38.89 from Staples

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Samsung 24-inch FHD Monitor with bezel-less design (LS24R35AFHNXZA)

Specs

Screen

24", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), FreeSync, VA or SVA Display

Pricing

Typically sells for C$249. You could save 4% right now.

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Logitech Z407 Bluetooth Computer Speakers with Subwoofer (Z407)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$149.

C$169.99 from Best Buy C$169.99 from Staples C$169.99 from Memory Express

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Screen

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CPU

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GPU

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Memory

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Storage

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Operating System

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Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), FreeSync, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

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GPU

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Memory

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Storage

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CPU

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