Anticipation builds as ASUS unveils their innovative “ROG” series of gaming laptops at CES 2024. These laptops, part of the Strix and Zephyrus ranges, are designed for gamers who seek both potent performance and portability. The launch not only sees a leap in power but also a rise in price points.
ROG Zephyrus G14 & G16: A Sleek Powerhouse
First in line, the ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 sport a new design with OLED screens, a redesigned chassis, improved speakers, and a more expansive keyboard. The Zephyrus line remains lightweight and slim, with the G14 and G16 measuring 1.59cm & 1.49cm and weighing 1.5kg & 1.85kg respectively. These models feature a three-fan cooling system and a vapor chamber.
Under the hood, the G14 and G16 are powered by AMD Ryzen 8000 CPUs, and are equipped with RTX 4070 (G14) and RTX 4090 (G16) GPUs. Pricing for the G14 starts at 2000 euros, while the G16 model begins at 2400 euros.
ROG Strix G16 & G18: The Mid-Range Balance
The ROG Strix G16 and G18, on the other hand, offer well-balanced features for the price. They bear the same chassis design as their predecessors. A key upgrade is the inclusion of a ROG Nebula 2.5K, 240 Hz, 100% DCI-P3 screen. These models house Intel processors, with configurations up to a Core i9-14900HX with 32GB DDR5 at 5600 MHz, and an RTX 4080 GPU.
The Strix G16 and G18 weigh 3kg and have a thickness of 3cm. The G16 starts at 2400 euros, and the G18 at 2500 euros.
ROG Strix Scar 16 & 18: High-End Performance Beast
The ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18 are the high-end offerings. The design is reminiscent of previous models, but now enhanced with Mini-LED screens. A QHD+ display with up to 1100 cd/m2 brightness, 240 Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and full DCI-P3 spectrum coverage are the highlights of these models.
These models are powered by an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, coupled with 64GB DDR5 at 5600 MHz RAM, and an RTX 4090 GPU. The Scar 16 and 18 have the same dimensions as the Strix G16 and G18, weighing in at 2.6kg and 3.1kg respectively. The high-performance Scar series starts from a premium price of 4800 euros for the Scar 16 and 5000 euros for the Scar 18.
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