 Hi, this is LaptopMedia and maybe you've already come across our detailed review of the ASUS Republic of Gamers Strix GL702 VS. Today we'll be taking a look at 5 specific reasons to buy or skip out on this laptop. We're presented with an amazing IPS panel with a wide sRGB coverage, high contrast, G-Sync and a 75Hz refresh rate. What's more, if you have some extra cash to spend you can opt for the 120Hz model for an even better gaming experience. In addition, our custom profiles will provide better visibility in low-light scenes and also better color reproduction if needed. Probably the greatest merit of the notebook is that it's PWM-free, making it safe to use for long periods of time. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on POSTWITH Modulation. It is quite disappointing that the laptop incorporates mainly plastic in its construction since only the lid is aluminum. Considering the price tag, we expected a more optimal choice of materials. Despite the relatively huge battery capacity of 76Wh, the results from our endurance tests were mediocre at best. The poor battery life is due to the lack of Nvidia Optimus support because G-Sync technology isn't compatible with it. All this means is you can expect to play for no longer than just over an hour away from the plug. During our graphics test, the GPU didn't reach its base frequency of 1443MHz and instead ran at around 1189MHz at a rather high temperature of around 81°C. This can be considered as thermal throttling and is definitely a huge red flag for anyone who values peak performance. The laptops in the same price range that are worthy competitors are the Acer Predator 17, the MSI GE73 Raider and HP Omen 17 to name a few. Well, that's it from us for today. Keep up to date with the latest on mobile computing at laptop media and as always, see you next time.