UAE Price
AED 999
India Price
₹24,990
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Laptop · ASUS · 2017
The Asus Strix GL703GM-DS74 (GL703 Series) 512GB / 16GB is ASUS's 2017 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 23.9 x 414 x 279.4 ( = 0.94 x 16.3 x 11 in) display, the Intel Core i7-8750H 6c/12t 6 x 2.2 - 4.1 GHz, Coffee Lake-H chipset. At AED 999 in the UAE and ₹24,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Asus Strix GL703GM-DS74 excels with its Intel Core i7-8750H and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile with 6GB GDDR5 VRAM, delivering strong 1080p gaming and creative workload performance. The 16GB DDR4 RAM ensures smooth multitasking, and the 74Wh battery supports 4–5 hours under moderate load. It’s built for gamers and content creators who need dedicated GPU power without premium pricing. However, thermals throttle under sustained loads, capping GPU clocks after 20–30 minutes, and the 512GB SSD lacks PCIe speeds, slowing large file transfers. Weight at 2.87kg makes it bulky for daily carry. In UAE at AED 999, it’s good value because the GTX 1060 still outperforms modern integrated graphics in older titles. In India at ₹24990, it’s overpriced—newer laptops with RTX 3050 or Ryzen 7 5800H offer better efficiency and storage at similar cost. Buy only if you need a legacy GPU at rock-bottom prices.
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| Battery | 74 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4-cell |
| Camera | Webcam: HD |
| Connections | 5 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 1 x Microphone-in/Headphone-out jack , Card Reader: Multi-format |
| Networking | Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless-AC 9560 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 23.9 x 414 x 279.4 ( = 0.94 x 16.3 x 11 in) |
| Weight | 2.872 kg ( = 101.31 oz / 6.33 pounds), Power Supply: 608 g ( = 21.45 oz / 1.34 pounds) |
| Display | 17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, Chi Mei CMN1747 M173JJE-G32, TN LED, glossy: no |
| Graphics adapter | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile - 6 GB VRAM, Core: 1404 MHz, RAM: 8000 MHz, GDDR5, 398.11 |
| Memory | 16 GB , PC4-21300 DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | Intel HM370 |
| Soundcard | Intel Cannon Lake-H/S - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech) |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo 3.5 W, Keyboard: chiclet, Asus ROG Gaming Center, ROG Aura Core, ROG Game Visual, Sonic Radar 3, Sonic Studio 3, Asus Hello, Asus Live Update, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Asus homepageAsus notebook section |
| Price | 1600 USD |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8750H 6c/12t 6 x 2.2 - 4.1 GHz, Coffee Lake-H |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the ROG Strix GL703 (2017).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to its outdated hardware and lack of software support, despite its low price. Only consider it if you need a basic gaming or media laptop for light tasks and don't require modern performance.
The Asus Strix GL703GM-DS74 is priced at AED 999 in the UAE. It is available through select second-hand and refurbished electronics retailers.
The Asus Strix GL703GM-DS74 is priced at ₹24990 in India. It can be found through online marketplaces and refurbished laptop sellers.
The laptop features a basic 720p HD webcam with standard performance for video calls. Image quality is adequate in good lighting but lacks detail and low-light capability.
The battery lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours under light usage like web browsing or media playback. Gaming or heavy tasks reduce this to under 2 hours.
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