When i use Skype for Business to have meetings with people in Africa and Russia, we use webcams mate. Matters to me and any professional who wants a gaming and work laptop in one.
@@Rasputin.Bogard I feel like a professional would get a different laptop anyways because a professional has no need for a 240hz monitor... this computer seems to be purely aimed at gaming so if your getting it for work your doing something wrong.
I feel like something around +95% of all laptop users never use the webcam. For one, it is not uncommon knowledge that webcams can be hacked and be used to spy on. (not sure in 2019 tho). Like, the only reason you would ever use it pragmatically is streaming or video chatting, and who even does that these days? like the one percent?
There are people you can talk to (doctors) about being distracted so easily. The inability to focus, due to something so mundane, is an issue that you can get taken care of and that you shouldn't be ashamed of. Don't let people tell you that you've got the focusing ability of a 5 year old.
You kidding me?! Having no webcam is a GREAT feature. Security nuts love it, and anyone serious about image quality would use their own camera anyways.
ususually today's webcams indicate when they are working with a flashing light, some have a plastic curtain built-in to cover it when you don't need it. There are lots of options, but Asus chose the worst one.
TabalugaDragon if someone needs a laptop to work with it, don’t get a gaming laptop, don’t opt for a gaming laptop. Get a business laptop with good specs, portable and which has a webcam. Don’t complain about gaming laptops not having cameras, they are not built to have cameras.
TabalugaDragon pfff gamers dont need webcams that was a great move by asus to remove it all together go buy your own webcam if u not satisfied or just dont buy the device at all
@@TabalugaDragon there is workplaces where cameras are not allowed,even ones that can be blocked. So a laptop like this will benefit those people who need to go there
I got mine today the 17" and there's one thing to say it handles Microsoft flight simulator 2020 perfectly in ultra settings with 50fps. Stunning graphics amazing laptop!
So? They're also general purpose laptops, that should be able to handle Skype calls. Video calls etc. I'm not paying $3000 for a one trick pony tf. You may not use a camera but there are tons of people who do and who might need one in the future and taking that away is a dumb decision that will charge customers for a standardized config.
"It doesn't include a webcam!" Literally trashtalks every laptop webcam ever. Don't even bother, seriously. They will never match the performance of a dedicated webcam, so they are mostly pointless even when included.
The whole point of a laptop is to have a device that contains everything you'll need for carrying your computing with you. Carrying a dedicated webcam defeats that purpose when the built in is perfectly fine. Do you people even think?
@@isodoubIet well, carrying a webcam isn't bad. They're tiny and produce better quality but for convenience it's not bad but not as good as having it in a laptop.
@@JuicyPolarBear 1. The battery is not affected in any measurable way by the presence of a webcam. 2. Cover it with tape if you're paranoid. I can't _add_ a webcam with tape, though.
1. There's never too much RGB 2. I usually have to cover the webcam with a sticky note on other laptops, so thank you ASUS for removing it, otherwise this sick laptop would look shit
I agree, if you're a professional that needs a webcam you're not going to buy a gaming laptop with low battery life and too much rgb. Just get a good ultrabook for work and a gaming laptop(or desktop even) for gaming.
They are a security nightmare. We all know Intel are rooted at this point. Why would you allow any device to record image or audio from inside your house. _Literally_ a telescreen where NPC watch their two minutes of orange man bad. Shame, shame, shame. #NotMyPresident *We need risc-v based laptop running all free software.* Or at least software that come in source code.
@@philipfry9436 If you are going that far I wouldn't mind the change. For now though we really need is to have better support in Linux on all applications. Been pleasantly surprised lately setting up most windows apps, drivers and peripherals which were plug and play. Setting up Wine still has it's issues with some applications even after doing a complete download sweet of DLL.
You're gonna have to wait for the *entirely original and not at all... borrowed*, Apple Surface Pro XDR Coffee Table Extension™ for only 1799.99. It's gonna be the new revolutionized monitor surface in the shape of a fairly long and smooth object * * Stands sold separately.
@@dhoelath6648 no, i'm waiting for the apple xdr ultra plant container for only 3999€ with all soil and plants compatibility. They said the starter pack with the iSoil will only cost 999€
@@noneofyourbuisness7 I was thinking that too! I mean with laptops you can game and have fun, ewwww. With stands you can turn them in different directions and tilt them, much more fun!
Webcams for gaming laptops imo are pointless. They always have power hungry parts that make battery life to short to bring to places like a bussiness trip or your job which are the olny places i would see people ever using a webcam.
It also reduces cost I guess. I also think they were right not to include a seperate webcame since most people will just end up throwing it away since they either don't need it or want a better one. It would just be a waste of money and materials.
Jesus Christ man 2 in-video ads as well as 5 ads through TH-cam. Seriously everything else in this video was great, great information, great presentation, even great shots. But that just killed it for me :/
@@mikedoan5214 Buddy I have a Lenovo P50 as my office workstation. At that level of power consumption, these things are less "laptops" and more "slimline ITX computers with built-in monitors and keyboards." I can barely get one hour if I rev up my P50 for _office_ workloads. You don't expect to game on that Scar III without the power brick next to you.
Who would use this laptop on the job? If you have a job that requires web conferencing more than likely they will supply you with a laptop. But sometimes you will need a webcam for a video interview.
@@lakertein I bought a webcam in Amazon for an interview and returned it a week later... I'm not ashamed to do it again if in 5 years I'll need it again
I have a Strix Scar III but with an i7 9750h, rtx 2060, 16gb ram, 256gb nvme, 1tb sshd and a 144hz Panel. Paid 1700€ (~1850$), and I absolutely love it. Rocks Warzone with 120-140fps, normal Multiplayer with 150+ fps, forza motorsport 7 maxed out with 150+ fps, and it handles litteraly everything you do with it on a dayly Basis with ease.
Nice I got the same specs, but with 2tb SSD and for 1300$. It's one month used with a 1 year accidental warranty (Asus replaces it with a new laptop if it's dropped). I negotiated the heck out of it on eBay and took my time buying it so it looked like i wasn't really interested :)
Linus is probably one of the 2% of people who would complain about the lack of a webcam. As I understand, Linus is a heavy webcam user, but very very few people ever use one.
@@oreoj7346 because it's super uncomfortable. I don't videochat often, but when I do, I do it for like an hour. Holding phone in my hands for an hour may become a torture, as hands get tired of it pretty quickly. Not to mention that I can barely see the person I am talking to, a laptop is much better for videochat all around.
TabalugaDragon you must have scrawny arms if holding a phone for an hour is tiring for you lmao. if not, just get a stand for the phone? or an external usb webcam? the majority has spoken
I agree. Who even likes those """gamer"""" aesthetics? I wish Razer would let us Europeans get our hands on their Mercury White computers, so that we can get rid of that glowing logo.
It would have been nice to have function keys on the keyboard. This pretty much rules it out for me as a dev machine. Otherwise, the machine looks good. Thanks for the review.
I don’t think you guys realize what function keys are. The “FN” key is not a function key, it’s a modifier key. Function keys are F1, F2, F3, etc., usually up to F12. Having these available without a modifier key speeds up programming workflows. Lots of editors and debug tools use function keys for, well, functionality.
Josh Martin It’s still a compromise. If you want to see a counter-example, look at the keyboard layout for a Thinkpad X1 Extreme. You’ll see that it has a dedicated row of keys for F1-F12 in addition to the media keys. This speeds up the time it takes to use development tools. Think of it like using a multitool versus separate screwdrivers; having dedicated tools is always faster, but it takes up more space.
@@TabalugaDragon the amount of people that actually use webcams on laptops is very low. maybe some more executive type people that run a business do, but majority hardcore gamers do not use webcams. Saying "speak just for yourself" is contradicting your previous statement. you said "yes we do".
You might test the Schenker XMG NEO 15. I have the former model with a GTX 1060. The mechanical keyboard is fantastic. The actual model comes with RTX 2070. A max‘ed setup with 64 GB fast Samsung RAM and a three year pickup&return support will cost €2.495.
Nice review as always. Tbh no webcam is nice, I never use it and I have one for my desktop, so not paying for them to engineer a solution for that is nice.
"not paying for them to engineer a solution for that is nice." You put a hole on the top bezel, run a wire down to the MB. They spend more effort engineering crap that nobody needs like that keystone.
Just want to add some of my input to this model/s. I have an Asus Strix G531GD Specs Intel i5 9300H 120hz Screen GTX 1050 1T NVMe PCI + SSD 1T (upgraded it) 32G RAM (upgraded it) Pros 1. Good Price and VERY POWERFUL 2. It is freakishly fast with i5 9300H + Turbo mode ON 3. It is GOOD for gaming (CSGO,COD,OVERWATCH, etc) for it's model 4. Photo editing (Photoshop) 5 Rendering (Sketchup, Blender, etc) 6. Multitasking with 2 more screens ( I have total of 3 screens 1 via HDMI + USB) 7. RGB lights look so awesome (neck turning feature by the way) Cons 1. The laptop sometimes go as much as 90-93 DEG when GAMING. Other application 50-70 DEG. 2. 45 watts Battery Overall This is an entry level laptop that packs a powerful punch. Less expensive and reliable (had it 9 months and counting). Simply upgrade your RAM and SSD( I wouldn't recommend internal HDD, just buy external instead for this for storage) and you are good to go. Though the heat may vary depending on your location when using it for GAMING but for other application it truly OK and you can just use a laptop cooler for better cooling. The 45Watts isn't that bad at all(silent mode in Armory Crate + low settings) up to 4-5 hrs when using it for watching movies or typing and NOT gaming. So simply plug it to a power supply(DUH!). I don't like webcams so good it doesn't have one. Hope this helps :)
I'm planning to get this model with i7, 1tb ssd, 16gb ram and rtx 2070. Can i add more sdd or hdd storage into it? And for ram memory slot. Is it only single or dual channel?
It's pretty damn close to what you'd have to pay for a desktop similarly kitted out actually. I remember something like $2000 for my mini itx 1080 8600k build a while back. (all told with monitor and keyboard etc). This is a killer deal.
@@vannhannguyen7287 and then the newborns firstborn. and then the newborn of each firstborn for the next 20 years or so. oh and if it breaks and you want to repair it.. it will cost the second born of the second newborn from the first firstborn
It seems too good to be true because it is. If you click the links in the description, you won't even find this model listed; the ones available are i7's with up to 16GB of RAM, and that's even the ones that are more than $2,400 (and that's in USD on top of all that). I can only imagine how much the model showcased in this video would be in CAD if/when it actually starts getting listed. (I never understand where they get these prices. 😕)
Great review. Have to say that ASUS quality is excellent and my G73JH from 2010 is still going strong. Next for me is going to be the ROG GL731 17" with the 144hz but hopefully they'll bring out a 17" 240hz display
I just paid 3500 USD for a Razer 240hz blade 15; with a 2080 max-q and 16gb of ram. It's expensive because I bought it while traveling in UK. ASUS is making incredibly priced product!
@Puppet - Tech keeps getting better, what do you expect? Do you think the first laptop he ever loved should remain the best one forever? @Smash - This is not meant to be a desktop replacement, it's meant to be a powerful laptop.
I just got mine. Its the previous model and I have to say I am incredibly impressed. Ive had a couple gaming laptops before but nothing has ever performed like this one does.
Some people take their portable machines places, actually do video calls, and prefer not to carry around yet another thing in their bag and have more wires coming out of the side. These kinds of laptops CAN double as work machines.
This obsession of Linus with webcams on Laptops needs to cease!!!! Nobody buys a laptop for their webcam. If anyone really really needs one for their laptop they just buy a high quality full hd with 60fps and all that from logitech anyways.
Why should they have to? Just cause you don't use one doesn't mean everyone else is like you. These laptops aren't cheap and Laptop manufacturers should at least make an attempt to provide a decent camera.
Adrian XenoRay ummmmm this is why i hate people like you. Always over stating apple pricing to make it sound bad. I’ll have you know its only $998 dollars more. Ugh android users
@@MyCatFooed i have a 20% staff discount, and im buying the i7 version instead of the i9. I dont need that i9 anyway. So it will cost me just 1,680 instead. Im not rich enough to buy it otherwise lmao
I've got a Eluktronics Max-17 coming in next week - got some high hopes for it, and from early reviews looks to be the killer gaming laptop of 2020 so far!
@thegeorgezila it was a question to him, not to you..your comment wasnt even their after i posted mine lel and plz read again my text before shitposting me down thxbE
Batbat Patate yeah I know they don’t last well, my strict scar 2 is very solid but the hinges have a tiny bit of wobble now after opening and closing my laptop so many times
Bought this beast in 2019, still working without any issues... Played and completed around 130+ AAA titled games (im a hardcore gamer 😭), im a graphic designer and digital artist so using softwares like photoshop, illustrator, animate etc for looong hours per day.....I also upload videos of my artwork on TH-cam so im using adobe premiere pro, after effects etc for my video editings.....used blender for learning some 3D modelling/animation.....used throughout my college for academic purposes.(used a lot of bioinformatics softwares like vmd, namd, tassel)...used html, css, Java, selenium, sql, postman api....used matlab....currently I'm using it for my professional work related tasks too in 2024.... And I'm playing latest Star Wars Survivor at 90+ FPS at very high settings..... What a beast 😂❤
What I absolutely love about this laptop is it won't get loud at all if the game can handle silent mode. If you press the silent option, it will play pretty powerful games silently.
The i9 with 2070 is even a bad combo . Can't say how many times over a i5/7 with 2080 would be better and it wouldn't even reach 100C and go to 2ghz wow
In 10 years I only used the Webcam for testing a JS library that uses the Webcam to control the website. If I need to use a camera I'll just grab my phone
5:59, Van Darkholme makes an appearance. .... ANNND if you google him (don't unless you're prepared for it)... that picture of him comes up. LTT Keeping it classy.
It would be nice to have a mechanical shutter with a camera, not remove it entirely. Shame on the bottom bezel too. The chassis is plastic? Was hoping for an aluminum magnesium alloy and have it thick enough not to dent from a 3 foot fall. Two sound canceling microphones at top of each side of the display. Unlock dongle should have been a bracelet. Great video as always.
@@walledsand How do you not get it?The laptop is very VERY expensive to a lot of people.So if you can buy this laptop then it means that you can buy a 80$ webcam.
@@SuperBES49 yes yes..... get the stand... because one simple piece of metal with one single purpose.. far outweighs the benefits of another device with thousands of purposes. apple logic in a nutshell...
I built a threadripper 2080ti build on PC part picker for just about $5000.. The 8 core BASE MODEL of the Mac pro is $6000.. It's really easy to build something better than it.
@@georges-leeeugene2905 From 60 to 144 majority can't tell difference when playing (movies are made at 24) so going from 144 anywhere higher won't have any effect on average mortal
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You should do a poll on wether people care about having a webcam, because I certainly don't.
I havent used a webcam ever...
here’s the answer: no.
@Jalau Phones.
When i use Skype for Business to have meetings with people in Africa and Russia, we use webcams mate. Matters to me and any professional who wants a gaming and work laptop in one.
@@Rasputin.Bogard I feel like a professional would get a different laptop anyways because a professional has no need for a 240hz monitor... this computer seems to be purely aimed at gaming so if your getting it for work your doing something wrong.
Getting rid of the webcam (and mic) was a good thing, even if something bundled in the box would've been nice.
I feel like something around +95% of all laptop users never use the webcam. For one, it is not uncommon knowledge that webcams can be hacked and be used to spy on. (not sure in 2019 tho).
Like, the only reason you would ever use it pragmatically is streaming or video chatting, and who even does that these days? like the one percent?
@TheGamerX Nope. I used to turn on webcams all the time (with permission) and no light lit up
@@MGSsancho on a laptop? Barely any of them do.
@@MGSsancho 1 second ago . many laptops don't have a slide cover .
YEAH FUCK WEBCAMS #NSA
Strix Scar III: has no webcam
NSA: 😩😡👊💦
😤🌚 I wanted to spy on those gamer boys 🤤🤤🤤🤤
it has a webcam but its external and included in the laptops box with a stand.
😂😂
This new generation you can synic your smartphone Selfie camera for your video call conferencing no issues for no webcam.
Thank you for saving me from pain of seeing the ugly face of myself. Asus you are a saver.
Jezza simp
Be honest did you put that "ugly face" to get "you are pretty" compliments
Your right! You are ugly!
5:20
Who else got so distracted reading the screen that they didnt hear a thing linus said and had to watch it back
sssssaaaaaame
Same
I got more distracted by the gachi at 6:00
Snommit
I read and listened at the same time, by creating a mental wall in my head separating the text & voice.
There are people you can talk to (doctors) about being distracted so easily. The inability to focus, due to something so mundane, is an issue that you can get taken care of and that you shouldn't be ashamed of. Don't let people tell you that you've got the focusing ability of a 5 year old.
I wish they can make more 240Hz display so I can afford 144Hz ones.
Doesn't make any sense
NuKe Volticity ???
You can get 144hz displays really cheap nowadays already. I've seen some at around 130€
I've had three 144hz monitors for 4 and a half years now. It's preeeetty great.
240 likes lol
I usually put tape on the webcam so this is perfect for me.
Same here lol but I took mine out and left it on my mini-tab since I don't really use my laptop for Internet use.
Same
Cause the fbi be watching me through it
@Your Mother Hubbard
If you do not have a VPN when on an unsecured network, someone can hack into the webcam and record whatever you are doing.
What a joke, you guys have camera? 😐
Choose wisely,
2 Apple Pro stand or Asus Strix Scar III.
Apple pro stand
Definitely ^^^
I'll take 2 Apple pro stands
Well it is Apple.
Bro really?? Of course the apple stand
You kidding me?! Having no webcam is a GREAT feature. Security nuts love it, and anyone serious about image quality would use their own camera anyways.
ususually today's webcams indicate when they are working with a flashing light, some have a plastic curtain built-in to cover it when you don't need it. There are lots of options, but Asus chose the worst one.
@jvalex18 Tape works 100% on the webcam but not 100% on the internal microphone that all webcams come with.
TabalugaDragon if someone needs a laptop to work with it, don’t get a gaming laptop, don’t opt for a gaming laptop. Get a business laptop with good specs, portable and which has a webcam. Don’t complain about gaming laptops not having cameras, they are not built to have cameras.
TabalugaDragon pfff gamers dont need webcams that was a great move by asus to remove it all together go buy your own webcam if u not satisfied or just dont buy the device at all
@@TabalugaDragon there is workplaces where cameras are not allowed,even ones that can be blocked. So a laptop like this will benefit those people who need to go there
When webcams are worst then our smartphones front facing camera, ya I dont think we need them... 🤔
I got mine today the 17" and there's one thing to say it handles Microsoft flight simulator 2020 perfectly in ultra settings with 50fps. Stunning graphics amazing laptop!
@w00lfy - thank you, this is what I wanted to hear! Definitely buying it :D
You guys need to get over the webcam thing. These are gaming laptops.
So? They're also general purpose laptops, that should be able to handle Skype calls. Video calls etc. I'm not paying $3000 for a one trick pony tf. You may not use a camera but there are tons of people who do and who might need one in the future and taking that away is a dumb decision that will charge customers for a standardized config.
BeliveInUrself This is a $2k laptop, they should’ve at least did something optional.
@@anotherks7297 Nah.
@@blackprince3577 If you are that serious about webcams, you can always get a separate one. They don't even cost much.
Black Prince “One trick pony”. Heh. Funny
1:17 Did Linus really say a computer had too much RGB lighting?
Blink twice if you're ok Linus.
He said "Over the top RGB".
@@stefenryn same difference
@@stefenryn same shit. different pile.
Remember Linus, you can always reach out if you need help. SOS. BLINK SOS!
He always states that he doesn't like too much lighting
Having no webcam is perfect for me.
@hacker jacker NO THIS IS PATRICK!
hacker jacker not this time
Perfect for what?! 🤔
Cant goon omegle.🙁😂
Yes and if any streamers need camera they will obviously buy dedicated expensive camera
"It doesn't include a webcam!"
Literally trashtalks every laptop webcam ever. Don't even bother, seriously. They will never match the performance of a dedicated webcam, so they are mostly pointless even when included.
The whole point of a laptop is to have a device that contains everything you'll need for carrying your computing with you. Carrying a dedicated webcam defeats that purpose when the built in is perfectly fine. Do you people even think?
@@isodoubIet well, carrying a webcam isn't bad. They're tiny and produce better quality but for convenience it's not bad but not as good as having it in a laptop.
@@JuicyPolarBear It's one more tiny item to carry and lose. And why? There's zero to be gained in removing it.
@@isodoubIet better battery and some ppl are paranoid
@@JuicyPolarBear 1. The battery is not affected in any measurable way by the presence of a webcam.
2. Cover it with tape if you're paranoid. I can't _add_ a webcam with tape, though.
1. There's never too much RGB
2. I usually have to cover the webcam with a sticky note on other laptops, so thank you ASUS for removing it, otherwise this sick laptop would look shit
Why do you have to cover a webcam up with a sticky note?
@@FlyboyHelosim security reasons lol
@@zeIIax I thought that was probably the case.
@@FlyboyHelosim so i dont accidentally see my ugly ass face
Glad someone finally had the balls to remove the webcam on a gaming laptop, useless and detrimental for 95% of people who don't use it.
I agree, if you're a professional that needs a webcam you're not going to buy a gaming laptop with low battery life and too much rgb. Just get a good ultrabook for work and a gaming laptop(or desktop even) for gaming.
They are a security nightmare. We all know Intel are rooted at this point. Why would you allow any device to record image or audio from inside your house. _Literally_ a telescreen where NPC watch their two minutes of orange man bad. Shame, shame, shame. #NotMyPresident
*We need risc-v based laptop running all free software.* Or at least software that come in source code.
I have a smartphone for all my Webcam needs.... My Webcam has been taped up for 3 years 😂😂😂
Didn't last year a laptop made it separate o3o if it's already separate might as well sell it separate as well
@@philipfry9436 If you are going that far I wouldn't mind the change. For now though we really need is to have better support in Linux on all applications. Been pleasantly surprised lately setting up most windows apps, drivers and peripherals which were plug and play. Setting up Wine still has it's issues with some applications even after doing a complete download sweet of DLL.
This is extremely tempting
But I could also buy two apple pro stand with the money.
Decision, decision...
You're gonna have to wait for the *entirely original and not at all... borrowed*, Apple Surface Pro XDR Coffee Table Extension™ for only 1799.99. It's gonna be the new revolutionized monitor surface in the shape of a fairly long and smooth object *
* Stands sold separately.
@@dhoelath6648 no, i'm waiting for the apple xdr ultra plant container for only 3999€ with all soil and plants compatibility. They said the starter pack with the iSoil will only cost 999€
You just won the internet, well done.
Obviously buy the stand bro don’t be a silly goose.
@@noneofyourbuisness7 I was thinking that too! I mean with laptops you can game and have fun, ewwww. With stands you can turn them in different directions and tilt them, much more fun!
no webcam means no one can spy on me through the camera while I'm taking a shit and browsing dark web
"talking shit" it still has mics man lol
NonsensicalVids he said taking a shit
@@NonsensicalSpudz There is a dedicated Mic mute switch on the keyboard.
Need that new 2019 blade review 240hz, 2070, 9750h. Keep up the great works guys.
I have never used webcams since second grade.
Also this is great news for paranoid people.
Webcams for gaming laptops imo are pointless. They always have power hungry parts that make battery life to short to bring to places like a bussiness trip or your job which are the olny places i would see people ever using a webcam.
It also reduces cost I guess.
I also think they were right not to include a seperate webcame since most people will just end up throwing it away since they either don't need it or want a better one.
It would just be a waste of money and materials.
But how will the tech scammers spy on you now?
I am paranoïd and I agree.
I agree. Linus is weirdly obsessed with Webcam placement and quality on Laptops. How many people realistically use it, on a Gaming Laptop no less?
*At **1:12** you can see the character in game mouth the exact words Linus had said.*
nice pair of eyeballs right there
Thanks for pointing that out, Cool editing I missed that
Kevski802 don’t think it was intentional tbh
That was so good 🔥
Jesus Christ man 2 in-video ads as well as 5 ads through TH-cam.
Seriously everything else in this video was great, great information, great presentation, even great shots. But that just killed it for me :/
5:58 Hey buddy, I think you've got the wrong door, the leather club's two blocks down
2018 Linus - YAY RGB
2019 Linus - yeah, that's too much RGB
What a time to be alive.
We found the limit I guess.
it's a laptop, you're supposed to just maximize battery performance
@@mikedoan5214 Buddy I have a Lenovo P50 as my office workstation. At that level of power consumption, these things are less "laptops" and more "slimline ITX computers with built-in monitors and keyboards."
I can barely get one hour if I rev up my P50 for _office_ workloads. You don't expect to game on that Scar III without the power brick next to you.
@@romxxii he's talking about battery life while not gaming
@@mikedoan5214 I assume you can disable the rgb when you aren't gaming. This is especially the case with that gem stone thing lol
nobody:
old people:
linus: i need to use my laptop webcam
I'm guessing you don't have a job? Or just work in a fast food restaurant?
Who would use this laptop on the job? If you have a job that requires web conferencing more than likely they will supply you with a laptop.
But sometimes you will need a webcam for a video interview.
@@lakertein I bought a webcam in Amazon for an interview and returned it a week later... I'm not ashamed to do it again if in 5 years I'll need it again
its such a shitty nitpick complaint too. You could buy BETTER hd usb webcam for like 40 bucks and it would be way better than laptop quality.
@@startedtech Wow, such a good one
You got em there
2:52 There are different profiles though, in the armory crate. You can set the display to vivid, cinema, standart etc...
Yeah i can do that in mine
I've tested this and none of the profiles really help with gradient shimmer at all.
I have a Strix Scar III but with an i7 9750h, rtx 2060, 16gb ram, 256gb nvme, 1tb sshd and a 144hz Panel.
Paid 1700€ (~1850$), and I absolutely love it.
Rocks Warzone with 120-140fps, normal Multiplayer with 150+ fps, forza motorsport 7 maxed out with 150+ fps, and it handles litteraly everything you do with it on a dayly Basis with ease.
Nice I got the same specs, but with 2tb SSD and for 1300$. It's one month used with a 1 year accidental warranty (Asus replaces it with a new laptop if it's dropped).
I negotiated the heck out of it on eBay and took my time buying it so it looked like i wasn't really interested :)
Laptop: Comes with a F*cking 240Hz IPS display.
Linus: "Oh sorry, but it doesn't have a webcam... deal breaker guys..."
Linus is probably one of the 2% of people who would complain about the lack of a webcam. As I understand, Linus is a heavy webcam user, but very very few people ever use one.
@@AuthenticGadzooks then why not use at least a super cheap webcam for those who need it occasionally?
TabalugaDragon why not just use a phone
@@oreoj7346 because it's super uncomfortable. I don't videochat often, but when I do, I do it for like an hour. Holding phone in my hands for an hour may become a torture, as hands get tired of it pretty quickly. Not to mention that I can barely see the person I am talking to, a laptop is much better for videochat all around.
TabalugaDragon you must have scrawny arms if holding a phone for an hour is tiring for you lmao. if not, just get a stand for the phone? or an external usb webcam? the majority has spoken
Everyone else: let’s think of ways to improve battery life on our laptops
ASUS: MOAR RGB LIIIIGHTS!!!!!
Well it adds 70% performance so why not. ( - ;
I agree. Who even likes those """gamer"""" aesthetics? I wish Razer would let us Europeans get our hands on their Mercury White computers, so that we can get rid of that glowing logo.
RGB lights/leds does not take so much power.
RIP BATTERY TOO MUCH RGB
@@adriangunnarlauterer4254 and if you neither like rgb nor a glowing logo then dont fuckin buy a gaming laptop buy a 4500 $ macbook pro
It would have been nice to have function keys on the keyboard. This pretty much rules it out for me as a dev machine. Otherwise, the machine looks good. Thanks for the review.
It has the FN key. What do you exactly?
There's actually 2 FN key if one isn't enough for you 🤣
I don’t think you guys realize what function keys are. The “FN” key is not a function key, it’s a modifier key. Function keys are F1, F2, F3, etc., usually up to F12. Having these available without a modifier key speeds up programming workflows. Lots of editors and debug tools use function keys for, well, functionality.
Josh Martin It’s still a compromise. If you want to see a counter-example, look at the keyboard layout for a Thinkpad X1 Extreme. You’ll see that it has a dedicated row of keys for F1-F12 in addition to the media keys. This speeds up the time it takes to use development tools. Think of it like using a multitool versus separate screwdrivers; having dedicated tools is always faster, but it takes up more space.
Linus the type of guy to buy a 240hz gaming laptop to play Minesweeper
😂
I'd buy this to play osrs
I’d buy this to play minecraft with ray tracing
@@screenpatch4146 nah you would still lag
Linus. We don't really use webcams on laptops anymore. ASUS thanks for this gaming laptop. It is FIRE!
what? yes we do
@@TabalugaDragon no we don't
@@viknedus speak just for yourself. Phone is incredibly uncomfortable for videochat
@@TabalugaDragon Did u see the likes. Yeah i speak for everyone. Including you.
Side note: depends on the phone.
@@TabalugaDragon the amount of people that actually use webcams on laptops is very low. maybe some more executive type people that run a business do, but majority hardcore gamers do not use webcams. Saying "speak just for yourself" is contradicting your previous statement. you said "yes we do".
You might test the Schenker XMG NEO 15. I have the former model with a GTX 1060. The mechanical keyboard is fantastic. The actual model comes with RTX 2070. A max‘ed setup with 64 GB fast Samsung RAM and a three year pickup&return support will cost €2.495.
Nice review as always.
Tbh no webcam is nice, I never use it and I have one for my desktop, so not paying for them to engineer a solution for that is nice.
"not paying for them to engineer a solution for that is nice."
You put a hole on the top bezel, run a wire down to the MB. They spend more effort engineering crap that nobody needs like that keystone.
version 1 thumbnail: laptop wearing the crown
Linus: wait that's illegal
version 2 thumbnail: Linus wearing the crown
Jarrod'sTech I was like what what happen to the 1st thumbnail
brah , I'm waiting for YOUR review on this , and the comparision between this And the the msi ge65 (literally same specs as this)
@@hareshrk6259 They sent it out to me today, should arrive tomorrow!
Big fan jarod just collecting money for Lenovo legion y530
Big fan man. Should do a best gaming laptop under 3000 dollar now. Its the best time as they are new deals
Just want to add some of my input to this model/s.
I have an Asus Strix G531GD
Specs
Intel i5 9300H
120hz Screen
GTX 1050
1T NVMe PCI + SSD 1T (upgraded it)
32G RAM (upgraded it)
Pros
1. Good Price and VERY POWERFUL
2. It is freakishly fast with i5 9300H + Turbo mode ON
3. It is GOOD for gaming (CSGO,COD,OVERWATCH, etc) for it's model
4. Photo editing (Photoshop)
5 Rendering (Sketchup, Blender, etc)
6. Multitasking with 2 more screens ( I have total of 3 screens 1 via HDMI + USB)
7. RGB lights look so awesome (neck turning feature by the way)
Cons
1. The laptop sometimes go as much as 90-93 DEG when GAMING. Other application 50-70 DEG.
2. 45 watts Battery
Overall
This is an entry level laptop that packs a powerful punch. Less expensive and reliable (had it 9 months and counting). Simply upgrade your RAM and SSD( I wouldn't recommend internal HDD, just buy external instead for this for storage) and you are good to go.
Though the heat may vary depending on your location when using it for GAMING but for other application it truly OK and you can just use a laptop cooler for better cooling. The 45Watts isn't that bad at all(silent mode in Armory Crate + low settings) up to 4-5 hrs when using it for watching movies or typing and NOT gaming. So simply plug it to a power supply(DUH!). I don't like webcams so good it doesn't have one.
Hope this helps :)
I'm planning to get this model with i7, 1tb ssd, 16gb ram and rtx 2070. Can i add more sdd or hdd storage into it? And for ram memory slot. Is it only single or dual channel?
The fact that it doesn’t have a webcam is DEFINITELY not a problem...and if you are going to use one, buying one separately is always better
I feel the price is over amazing for what you get.
Razer could charge over a $1000 more for the same sppecs
Apple would charge $10000 more
Ibrahim Adeosun nah, apple would charge a new born baby for this.
It's pretty damn close to what you'd have to pay for a desktop similarly kitted out actually. I remember something like $2000 for my mini itx 1080 8600k build a while back. (all told with monitor and keyboard etc). This is a killer deal.
Indeed.
ABSOLUTELY!
😃😎🐶🤙😁👾
@@vannhannguyen7287 and then the newborns firstborn. and then the newborn of each firstborn for the next 20 years or so. oh and if it breaks and you want to repair it.. it will cost the second born of the second newborn from the first firstborn
It seems too good to be true because it is. If you click the links in the description, you won't even find this model listed; the ones available are i7's with up to 16GB of RAM, and that's even the ones that are more than $2,400 (and that's in USD on top of all that). I can only imagine how much the model showcased in this video would be in CAD if/when it actually starts getting listed. (I never understand where they get these prices. 😕)
FINALLY A REVIEW ON THIS BEAUTY! Waited for a whole month and finally a review. Thx So Much!!!
Great review. Have to say that ASUS quality is excellent and my G73JH from 2010 is still going strong. Next for me is going to be the ROG GL731 17" with the 144hz but hopefully they'll bring out a 17" 240hz display
I just paid 3500 USD for a Razer 240hz blade 15; with a 2080 max-q and 16gb of ram. It's expensive because I bought it while traveling in UK. ASUS is making incredibly priced product!
Chaos Black try finding good prices LIVING in the UK
Make up your damn mind Linus!
There are like 7 "Best gaming laptops" now!
@Puppet - Tech keeps getting better, what do you expect? Do you think the first laptop he ever loved should remain the best one forever?
@Smash - This is not meant to be a desktop replacement, it's meant to be a powerful laptop.
@@kaldo_kaldo Yup i know, its called Moore's law.
I still don't understand your obsession with webcams. I never use it, in fact I cover it up and wish I didn't have one.
I just got mine. Its the previous model and I have to say I am incredibly impressed. Ive had a couple gaming laptops before but nothing has ever performed like this one does.
Just noticed how much the audio has improved... great job!
I dont get why he got upset about the webcam , I litterly never got the need to use it .
Yeah I know right?
Some people take their portable machines places, actually do video calls, and prefer not to carry around yet another thing in their bag and have more wires coming out of the side.
These kinds of laptops CAN double as work machines.
@@RealRaynedance I would rather use my phone's camera to video call because they are waay better than webcams from most laptops can offer.
@@pangkan270 Then you understand the problem and weren't here in the days Linus made that exact complaint.
This obsession of Linus with webcams on Laptops needs to cease!!!! Nobody buys a laptop for their webcam. If anyone really really needs one for their laptop they just buy a high quality full hd with 60fps and all that from logitech anyways.
Why should they have to? Just cause you don't use one doesn't mean everyone else is like you. These laptops aren't cheap and Laptop manufacturers should at least make an attempt to provide a decent camera.
Black Prince If you look at the comments you can see almost everyone agrees woth Tobi Báez, webcams aren’t needed on gaming laptops
I just got this laptop but with an RTX 2060 (G531GV) for college and BOY AM I EXCITED. I LOVE how intense this laptop is.
the statement completely matched the lips in the display at 1:11
I bought my ROG Strix Scar II last year because of your review. And now you did it again. Good job, Linus.
Same!!
How did the scar ll turn out for you?
Henry Neri it’s a great gaming laptop honestly, very good screen, and very powerful machine, I’m loving it everyday
PSA: Gigabyte's new AERO 15 has a 240hz display... so the whole, trade off the display hz for the aero 15 is just flat our wrong..
Thanks Linus, I've been watching your videos all day to find my new daily driver. I just found it 😍. Ty ty ty
how do gaming laptops fit the graphics card inside????
This or Two Apple Pro Monitor Stands ?! Hmm...
I'll take the stands any day of the week. Too good of a deal to pass by.
Does this have the Apple logo? No. You have your answer.
@@moemoekyun apple sticker costs 1 buck.. nah your right, better spend 999.99 bucks more to get that logo
Adrian XenoRay ummmmm this is why i hate people like you. Always over stating apple pricing to make it sound bad. I’ll have you know its only $998 dollars more. Ugh android users
If u buy the stands, u get 402$ left to buy some prescription drugs 👍
It will make a huge scar in my bank account :D
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I don't care for the "no webcam" issue. It's actually great😁 increased privacy👌🏻😎
Mmm I’m not sure I like the asymmetrical screen bezel... It looks really distracting...
DID TECH TIPS JUST REFERENCE DRAG RACE?! I LOVE CROSSOVERS
5:58 Hey leatherman i think you've got the wrong door. gachiBASS
I bought this and they included an external webcam in the box... didn’t really care about it.. but that’s a nice plus!
People affirming not needing a webcam a year ago not knowing that it's a necessity this year.
I was just looking for a review for this laptop because i am thinking about buying it haha.
Thanks linus, perfect timing!!!
I'll just fantasize about one for awhile... 😆😎🤟🤙👾👽
@@MyCatFooed i have a 20% staff discount, and im buying the i7 version instead of the i9. I dont need that i9 anyway.
So it will cost me just 1,680 instead.
Im not rich enough to buy it otherwise lmao
2300 buck.....for plastic laptop.... rtx2070 but with one adapter not enough power....may well go with 2060 save more money....
5:59
This has me worried about what games they're actually playing.
Ray Coan male on male AV
Hey buddy I think you got the wrong door
Ah **** you leather man
damn linus out here getting two sponsors per video
I've got a Eluktronics Max-17 coming in next week - got some high hopes for it, and from early reviews looks to be the killer gaming laptop of 2020 so far!
Why would you even consider build-in webcams
And why they exist if no one consider to use it ?!
@thegeorgezila it was a question to him, not to you..your comment wasnt even their after i posted mine lel and plz read again my text before shitposting me down thxbE
the hinges are making me anxious aboult the durability of the product
Batbat Patate yeah I know they don’t last well, my strict scar 2 is very solid but the hinges have a tiny bit of wobble now after opening and closing my laptop so many times
Came for the laptop, remained for the laptop, was left speechless for #teamyvie.
"oh,you like webcams, eh"
Me: "...no"
"Cool!"
I wonder how often Linus uses a webcam. I've used mine zero times since I got this laptop 1.5 years ago.
I have used maybe twice in 2 years. But when I did it was useful to have it available. Otherwise I would have to keep one in my bag.
Who even uses a webcam still, i really thought Skype was dead
OMG a rupaul mention, in THIS CHANNEL.... #TEAMYVIE
Juan Esteves #teamyvie!
i was searching for this comment hahahahh #TEAMYVIE
Bought this beast in 2019, still working without any issues... Played and completed around 130+ AAA titled games (im a hardcore gamer 😭), im a graphic designer and digital artist so using softwares like photoshop, illustrator, animate etc for looong hours per day.....I also upload videos of my artwork on TH-cam so im using adobe premiere pro, after effects etc for my video editings.....used blender for learning some 3D modelling/animation.....used throughout my college for academic purposes.(used a lot of bioinformatics softwares like vmd, namd, tassel)...used html, css, Java, selenium, sql, postman api....used matlab....currently I'm using it for my professional work related tasks too in 2024.... And I'm playing latest Star Wars Survivor at 90+ FPS at very high settings.....
What a beast 😂❤
What I absolutely love about this laptop is it won't get loud at all if the game can handle silent mode. If you press the silent option, it will play pretty powerful games silently.
core i9 with rtx 2070 for 2399$,
well, it's a lot better than Apple stupid stand for 1000$
The i9 with 2070 is even a bad combo . Can't say how many times over a i5/7 with 2080 would be better and it wouldn't even reach 100C and go to 2ghz wow
2700 pounds for me pay and a dollar is going 0.77 pound
In 10 years I only used the Webcam for testing a JS library that uses the Webcam to control the website.
If I need to use a camera I'll just grab my phone
J R I would end up killing my phone battery and have to buy a new one if my laptop didn’t have one
I wish they make make more 240 hz monitors so that I can buy the 75 hz for cheap
R/relatable
The production quality just magically improved in this video...keep it going Linus 😉
5:59, Van Darkholme makes an appearance.
.... ANNND if you google him (don't unless you're prepared for it)... that picture of him comes up.
LTT Keeping it classy.
Was that an Yvie Oddly quote @5:38? If so, props for referencing RuPaul's Drag Race.
This is the smallest overlap in any Venn diagram ever! 🤣
Removing the webcam was a genius move. I need this machine
Linus has the smoothest sponsor transitions
0:06 Linus is slacking...... Where is the Butt picture? Come on man
The production and writing on this video was INSANEELLYYY GOOOODD
Speaking of something insanely good, Tunnelbear! Check the description for more info.
Literally every time any new gaming laptop is released, it's "gaming laptops used to suck, but this new thing is gonna change it!"
Did anyone notice Linus changed the title?
0:25 uh... Brandon did you just hold the Red upside down just for that B-roll
The only time I notice a webcam is when I need to find how to deactivate in when installing Skype on a new laptop I bought.
It would be nice to have a mechanical shutter with a camera, not remove it entirely. Shame on the bottom bezel too. The chassis is plastic? Was hoping for an aluminum magnesium alloy and have it thick enough not to dent from a 3 foot fall. Two sound canceling microphones at top of each side of the display. Unlock dongle should have been a bracelet. Great video as always.
No webcam? This will save me about one inch of electrical tape.
Well If you can buy this kind of laptop... you can buy a 80$ webcam XD
No like and comment 😂 xd
I don't get it
@@walledsand How do you not get it?The laptop is very VERY expensive to a lot of people.So if you can buy this laptop then it means that you can buy a 80$ webcam.
Oh
You wouldn't want the extra fiddling
i could buy this oooorrrrrr...
I could get 2 stand by apple and an extra 400 dollar to save!
Laptops are a nice, portable luxury.
I don't see anything wrong here..
Go for the stand my man...
Of course the stands, they have fantastic value compared to the laptop
@@SuperBES49 yes yes..... get the stand... because one simple piece of metal with one single purpose.. far outweighs the benefits of another device with thousands of purposes. apple logic in a nutshell...
I got mine today with the gtx1650 with i7 for a great price
I mean the only bad thing I can spot is that the screen is held by two pieces of plastic wouldn't that just break under any hit/pressure?
What about a video:
"Best budget gaming laptop" ?
Get a potato laptop
@@andy56duky i have a good gaming PC but something portable with good performance per dollar would be nice
The Amazon link you post about SCAR III doesn't exist.
8:02 LMFAOOO 🤣💀😂, who says pound sand? 😂
The Asus Zephyrus S GX502 is the one I will get to replace my XPS 15 9550. Solid specs, sub 2K and a nice screen.
Please can you do a PC build that matches the new Apple machine... I'd love to know just how much it could be done for.
I built a threadripper 2080ti build on PC part picker for just about $5000.. The 8 core BASE MODEL of the Mac pro is $6000.. It's really easy to build something better than it.
But the most expensive one is impossible to build
A 240hz IPS DISPLAY!??? Not even monitors have those yet!
Fyi they already do... Asus rog makes them...
@@chillwii9832 Asus has not sold any monitor with IPS and 240hz. Asus has 165hz IPS monitor not a 240hz one
You won't know difference from 144hz
@@MidnightBloomDev the diference between 240 and 144hz? or the difference between 144hz and 165hz.
@@georges-leeeugene2905
From 60 to 144 majority can't tell difference when playing (movies are made at 24) so going from 144 anywhere higher won't have any effect on average mortal