ASUS M70AD Pro Reviews

At the end of the day, any computer system purchase comes down to how well a system meets your specific needs. If you're looking for a high-end gaming system, as we said, you should look elsewhere because this Asus makes no claim to be one. If you're looking for a general-purpose productivity PC, we think the M70AD-US003S is a bit overpriced—not because of its UPS and NFC extras, but because its Core i7 CPU and 16GB of memory are overkill for Microsoft Office. Asus answers that objection with the M70AD-US005S, a Core i5 model with 8GB of RAM, tagged at around $800 and available online for under $750.But if you're looking for a well-balanced, good-performing desktop, can live with rather limited expansion room, and have any interest in its NFC and wireless charging capabilities, the M70AD is certainly a system worth a closer look.

The Asus M70AD-US003S is a multimedia tower that includes an admirable amount of forward-looking technology, while retaining the features that keep veteran PC users returning to traditional form factors.

The Asus M70AD is a small and powerful desktop that’s affordably priced relative to competitors. While it doesn’t blow away the alternatives in any category, it excels by carefully avoiding any serious pitfalls, while offering some intriguing extras. Our only real complaint is the inclusion of just two USB 3.0 ports. Surprisingly, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 video card is one of the M70AD’s greatest strengths. Similarly priced towers from Acer, Dell and HP use a GT 640 or GT 645. Both cards are substantially slower than the GTX 650. The Dell XPS 8700, Acer Predator and Lenovo Erazer all offer variants with a more powerful video card, like a GTX 760, but pricing on such configurations starts around $200 more. The Asus M70AD hits the sweet spot of price and performance. The M70AD does exactly what a multimedia desktop should do; a decent amount of everything. The system handles web browsing, gaming and productivity with equal vigor, and while it’s not the absolute best option for any particular task, it’s always competent. Families looking for a single computer that everyone can enjoy should put the ASUS M70AD at the top of your list.