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QWER

Keyboard

A full set o' connections

Asus ROG Strix Hero Edition GL503V

Arranged for VR

Asus ROG Strix Hero Edition GL503V

Screen

Asus ROG Strix Hero Edition GL503V

Touchpad

Lap feel

Asus ROG Strix Hero Edition GL503V

I really wanted the logo to light up

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Asus ROG Strix Hero Edition GL503V

Asus ROG Strix Hero Edition GL503V

Asus ROG Strix Hero Edition GL503V

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The one obvious MOBA-customized feature of the Hero Edition are the highlighted QWER keys rather than WASD. That only really matters if you look down at your keyboard when you're supposed to be using them.

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Overall, the keyboard is comfortable to use, laid out well for touch typing and gaming, and responsive.

Caption by Lori Grunin / Photo by Sarah Tew/CNET

On one side there's an SD card slot, USB-C connector (not Thunderbolt/fast data) and two USB Type-A.

Caption by Lori Grunin / Photo by Sarah Tew/CNET

/ Photo by Sarah Tew/CNET

The other side has a Mini DisplayPort connector, HDMI and two USB Type-A ports -- the Type-A next to the HDMI is convenient for a headset, and that leaves connections on either side for the sensor.

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/ Photo by Sarah Tew/CNET

The display is a 120Hz, TN-WVA (wide viewing angle) which is good for gaming.

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/ Photo by Sarah Tew/CNET

The touchpad is unusually good for a gaming laptop.

Caption by Lori Grunin / Photo by Sarah Tew/CNET

It's a bit unweildy to use in your lap, unless you've got a really big lap.

Caption by Lori Grunin / Photo by Sarah Tew/CNET

/ Photo by Sarah Tew/CNET

But it doesn't. It's a metallic red, though, which does look like it's glowing under certain lighting conditions.

Caption by Lori Grunin / Photo by Sarah Tew/CNET

/ Photo by Sarah Tew/CNET

/ Photo by Sarah Tew/CNET

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Asus ROG Strix Hero Edition looks surprisingly low-key

Published: March 13, 2018 4:00 AM PDT

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