AMD, which had no mobile GPUs against the RTX 30 series and had a not good presence on the notebook PC, finally released the mobile GPU "Radeon RX 6000m" series.I touched the first notebook, ASUS ROG STRIX G15 ADVANTAGE EDITION!
Gaming PC with the latest AMD RX 6800m GPU with the market first
$ 1,550 ~
Processing performance ★★★★★
Has an amazing battery
Comfortable keyboard
300Hz drive ultra -high -speed display (optional)
Some people feel that it looks bad
The bezel at the bottom of the screen is big
The power adapter is big
HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4, no webcam
I wrote earlier that PC manufacturers who do not have AMD -equipped models do not understand the feelings of the buyers, but with the appearance of the AMD latest mobile GPU "RX 6000M Series" three products, I strengthened their thoughts.ASUS ROG Strix G15 ADVANTAGE EDITION has a built -in flagship model of the highest Mobile CPU and AMD's latest notebook PC GPU.It has already shown a similar or more explosive speed performance as a similar Intel/NVIDIA -equipped notebook.
Although it is so powerful, the battery drive time is surprising.
No matter what you do, you will definitely be impressed if you are looking for a 15 -inch gaming notebook PC that can handle a cool face.
I will write one important point before the detailed explanation, but the Advantage Edition is different from the standard Strix G15 released this year.The standard version is AMD CPU x NVIDIA GPU, while the ADVANTAGE version has a difference between CPU and GPU.Also, instead of calling it an Advantage, it supports the AMD ADVANTAGE platform, so it is Advantage Edition.
In order to declare Advantage, the notebook PC manufacturer must clear the following specification requirements.
・ CPUs and GPUs are aligned with AMD
・ The display is brightness of 300 Nito IPS or organic EL (TN or VA panel is not allowed)
・ Support FreeSync Premium
It is similar to Intel's EVO platform, but it is specialized on gaming notebook PCs, so it is a landmark of high quality products around the game.If all the AMD ADVANTAGE compatible notes are like this G15 ADVANTAGE level, I feel like I can't wait too much.
Powerful machine that looks not a pervert
If you can't keep up with the recent gamer fashion, you may feel just like G15 ADVANTAGE.The RGB backlight enters the lower part of the front, the key shines, and a detachable face plate is included, so it has a gaming PC -like feeling, but other places are clean.The panel is sturdy and the touchpad is moderate size.The cooling efficiency is also very good.
The AMD Advantage program requires that the temperature around the WASD key is less than 40 ° C during the game.In that regard, G15 ADVANTAGE has a large temperature control because the cooling fan and the vapor chamber for heat dissipation are large.The infrared sensor is installed everywhere inside the system, so there is no need to worry about heat and moisture.Well, when the load is the maximum load, the fans will sound and they will be barred with the games in the room, but if you are so noticeable and troubled, you can use it in silent mode (it does not completely disappear, but it will be suppressed.)
The response that bounces when you press the key is just right.The key stroke is a deep 2mm.On the right is a convenient multimedia key.The basic design is the same as the standard model, but it seems that ASUS Easter eggs are installed near the AMD logo when closed.
One unfortunate thing is that the bezel at the bottom of the screen is disproportionate.Speaking of edgy in the upper and lower target, it is an edgy, but for a moment?Will be.The weight is about 5 pounds (about 2.26 kg), which is standard in this size.
Explosive speed display
The screen is 15.6-inch, can be selected from two, 2560 x 1440 & 165Hz, and ultra-high-speed refresh rate 300Hz & 1920 x 1080 (the latter of reviews).Since the brightness is up to 335 Nito, the 300 Nito line that AMD wants is cleared.If it was close to 400 Nito, it was a little easier to use even in the sun, but if you say luxury, it will not be drilled.
The G15 is a mat display, so it doesn't feel like a glossy display pops out.But the shit doesn't get in the way.
The most important thing is that those who are addicted to e -sports are 300Hz, but they can't be delayed even if they aim at "CS: Go" or "Overwatch".There is only that difference.Well, if you are self -sufficient, the color range is slightly wider for 165 Hz, which has a high resolution, so I feel like choosing it by considering the overall balance.
Ports and attached functions are only required
Contrary to the performance that exceeds expectations, the functions around the port and work are slightly weak.Thunderbolt 4 No support.Ports are mainly hard on the back.There is also a full -size HDMI port on the back, but it's 2, not HDMI 2.1.There are two USB 3.2 Type-A dedicated ports on the left side, but it is a mystery specification with only one USB-C port on the back, so there is no one on the right side, so it is even more strange.To do.
As the same as the ASUS gaming notebook PC, G15 ADVANTAGE has no webcam.It would be nice if you knew it and bought it, but if you buy it without knowing it, it seems to be in a hurry when you call a video call.
Well, as for the sound, the G15 speakers are powerful enough, and you can experience the average heavy bass in the game.In addition, it is a nice point that a high-speed connection environment can be secured both wired and wireless because it is compatible with Wi-Fi 6 with built-in Ethernet jack.
Performance that blows foam in the competition
If you've been following the performance of team red (AMD) for the past two years, the performance of G15 ADVANTAGE may not be surprising now, but it is still astonishing.Compared to competing notes with Intel & NVIDIA while playing games, Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU and Radeon RX 6800M GPU (AMD latest mobile GPU "RX 6000M series" flagship model) usually expands the same or exceeded numbers.I am.
For example, when "Shadow of the Tomb Raider" is played with full HD x maximum setting, the MSI GP66 Leopard with built -in MSI GP66 Leopard, built -in Intel Core i7 10870H CPU x NVIDIA RTX 3070, was 109 fps.The GP66 is leading, but it's not that big, especially because this title is optimized for a slightly more optimized NVIDIA card, so it's enough.
Also, in this benchmark, all the G15 ADVANTAGEs are set to "Performance mode" and compared them, so I think that the FPS will rise more compared to a more powerful "turbo" mode (and the sound of the fan).
As a result of playing "Far Cry" with full HD x Ultra settings, the GP66 was 120fps and the G15 ADVANTAGE was 98 fps.Although it is a solid number, it has lost a small margin to RTX 3070.Conversely, in "Metro EXODUS", G15 ADVANTAGE won 80fps and GP66 won G15.AMD's new mobile GPU has another strength that cannot be overlooked (see the next section), and considering that, it is not a bad result.
When I proceeded to the task processing benchmark, this was the easy victory on the G15 ADVANTAGE side.If you convert 4K video to 1080p and compare it with HandBrake, GP66 is 7 minutes and 19 seconds, and G15 ADVantage is only 6 minutes and 55 seconds.Even on a bench that compares the GPU rendering speed with Blender, the G15 ADVantage expanded in 5 minutes 23 seconds, while the GP66 took 6 minutes 39 seconds.That's why AMD Advantage's strengths stand out only when used for work other than games.
The battery is unreasonable
The strength I touched earlier was the battery drive time.AMD CPU and GPU maximize power efficiency, which is thanks to that.When I checked the video streaming test, it took 8 hours 22 minutes.It's almost twice as much as GP66 (4 hours 35 minutes), and it's still one hour longer than the same specifications Razer Blade 15 Advanced (7 hours 10 minutes).G15 is a much better companion for those who are looking for tough notes that can be used for both work and games without turning on the power.
price
The worrisome price starts at $ 1550 (about 169,800 yen) for Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU / RADEON RX 6800M GPU / RAM8GB / 1TB NVME SSD.In the United States, it is only available for large home appliance chains BEST BUY.G15 ADVANTAGE is the strongest class on a 15 -inch gaming notebook PC that can be bought in this price range.
Some people may buy a little more expensive because the web camera is not built -in, but Razer Blade 15, which is the same specifications of G15 ADVANTAGE, costs $ 2,000, so if there is only this difference, 1 web camera 1.You can buy two or two.Even if you buy a game, you can still change.
There is only one reason to hesitate to buy at this time.From the end of summer to autumn, AMD ADVANTAGE -compatible gaming notebook PCs are planning to appear one after another, so I would like to see how various AMD CPU & GPUs will be reborn.Such a person is patient until HP, MSI, and other competitors appear.
buy?
You can't make a final call until the launch price of Japan comes out, but if you can achieve a very different price from the G15 standard model, G15 ADVANTAGE is a perfect gaming notebook PC for everyone who emphasizes performance.
