Thomas F Hahn Jr
I purchased this laptop less than a year ago, and when I got it the first impressions were great. It looks amazing, and the RGB is very good, especially on the ROG logo on the back. The laptop is built like a tank, with no flex in the screen and keyboard. I wouldnt be surprised if this thing could survive a couple of drops (although I wouldnt recommend it, as with any laptop). The speakers are great. They are plenty loud, have incredible bass and highs and even put my friends Macbooks speakers to shame. The screen is very good, with bright colors, slim bezels, and deep blacks. The glare reduction makes me comfortable playing anywhere, even with a window at my back. The keyboard and trackpad are both more than good enough for everyday use, and hooking up a mouse along with a few other USB devices is easy because of its 3 USB ports and one USB C port. Now, about 10 months later, I have seen a few problems. Firstly, a few months after purchase, the left speaker of the laptop completely died, but the right one still works flawlessly. Even with one speaker, however, the audio is still loud and clear. Also, the battery life is just awful. I struggle to get more than an hour and 15 minutes off of a full charge, as if the processor and GPU are constantly at 100% power. Looking at other reviews, I didnt see a huge issue with the battery, so Im not sure if it is just my unit. Im currently working to get a replacement due to the speaker, and will update if I ever do. Overall, this is a very good machine, and I would highly recommend it, but be cautious about issues popping up later on.
