


The FX504’s 15.6” display feels luxurious, especially if you’re used to a smaller 13.3” laptop screen. Our Overstroke technology shifts the actuation point higher in that 1.8 mm stroke, so your presses register faster for better response in games. Their 1.8 mm of travel delivers satisfying key presses, and the 62g of force needed to press each key down fully represents just the right balance between firmness and comfort. For example, the arrow cluster, which I use all the time, is slightly offset, and easy to find by feel. You end up with lots of keys squeezed into the chassis as a result, but our clever configuration makes the design easy to navigate. The FX504’s desktop-like layout is complete with a number pad on the right side. As a bonus, the “W” key has a raised dot on it for quick realignment without needing to look away from the action.Īnother nice touch is a strategically-placed bulge on the space bar that gives my thumb a wider area to strike during fast-paced gaming sessions. The WASD keys are further emphasized by an extra ring of light, making it easier to locate them in the dark. In my experience, a quick glance down always helps me re-adjust.

Further, the keys are backlit, which is great for gaming at night, and a useful feature in games with too many controls to keep track of. The keyboard switches are designed to hold up well to wear their 20 million-press lifespan exceeds industry standards for laptops. I can attest that, even after occasional dings and drops, the chassis still looks brand new. Its plastic chassis is lightweight, yet sturdy enough to protect the internals and display from the rigors of daily travel. The model I tested out for this article is the FX504GD-ES51, which boasts an Intel Core i5-8300H, a GTX 1050 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 1TB FireCuda SSHD for just $799 USD. A multitude of storage options, including 16GB of Intel Optane memory and PCIe-based SSDs in a range of capacities, allows you to choose the speed and capacity that makes the most sense for you, but even the least-expensive models boast Seagate FireCuda solid-state hybrid drives that load games much faster than standard mechanical disks.īeing part of our TUF Gaming family, the FX504 is designed for durability. Most importantly, it comes armed with NVIDIA GeForce discrete graphics capable of running all your favorite titles.

The FX504 features an eighth-generation Intel processor up to a six-core Core i7-8750H and can be configured with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM. The TUF Gaming FX504 gaming laptop is designed to balance price and performance, and key to achieving that goal is offering a range of configurations that allow you to better tailor your laptop to your specific needs. And with better gaming performance than you might expect. You’re assuming an entry point of at least $1,000, right? Nope, think lower. We offer a wide range of enthusiast-friendly options that fit into almost any budget, including TUF Gaming FX504, which packs in Intel’s 8th Gen Core i-series and NVIDIA GeForce discrete graphics. Yeah, you, the one who’s dying for a sweet gaming laptop, but just can’t justify the $2,500+ price tag of beasts like the ROG G703.
