Asus FX504GD Reviews & Tests

Starter gamer. Asus has made its inexpensive FX series even more affordable by reducing the battery capacity, GPU power, and number of ports. The end result is definitely easier on the wallet, but the TN display and primary HDD drag down the system.

2.5-inch SATA III + M.2 NVMe slot ; support for Intel Optane memory ; relatively low core temperatures ; no pulse-width modulation ; steady CPU performance ; inexpensive

budget TN panel; narrow color space ; strange CPU Turbo Boost behavior ; soft trackpad prone to fingerprints ; matte panel is slightly grainy ; no USB Type-C or SD reader ; more difficult serviceability ; poor internal speakers ; short battery life

We welcome cheaper and more affordable gaming notebooks so long as they preserve core features and offer a balanced experience. Cut too many corners and the drawbacks can become distracting. For $700 USD, the FX504 sacrifices display quality and...