ASUS G55VW Pro Reviews

The G55VW is clearly an improvement over the G53SX, and anyone who is in the market for a 15.6-inch gaming laptop should definitely consider it. However, all would-be owners should also be aware that they're getting a 15-inch laptop that is far heavier than average. The difference in weight compared to the 17-inch G75VW is quite small (3.8 kg vs. 4.35 kg). 15-inch laptops are more commonly found in the 2.5 kg to 3 kg span, so that's quite a bit of extra weight to carry around. But, (and in case you skipped to this part right away), the G55VW has an ace up its sleeve in the form of an absolutely brilliant cooling solution. It is quite possible that the G55VW is the only laptop in this category that runs as cool and quiet. Neither has Asus compromised on the hardware. Although you could argue that this is one of few 15-inch laptops that could handle a GTX 675M or HD 7970M without nearly melting, the combination of the new GTX 660M and Core i7-3610QM offer lots of performance at an attractive price point. The new design is appealing compared to the predecessor. Although it is easy to see that the G55VW and the G53SX are from the same series, the inlaid brushed metal highlights gives the new model a more striking appearance. Another plus is that the port selection now features a DisplayPort output and only USB 3.0 compatible USB ports.