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CES 2023: ASUS Republic of Gamers showcases 'full blast, performance-focused' laptops
Dhaka, Jan 09 (UNB) – ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) brought a wide range of "full blast, performance-focused" laptops during the "For Those Who Dare: Maxed Out" online launch event for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, which drew to a close Sunday.
Here is a rundown of all the laptops that ASUS ROG recently showcased at CES 2023:
ROG Strix SCAR, Strix G
The new ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834) is designed with esports enthusiasts in mind. It has an 18-inch Nebula Display, with a maximum QHD 240Hz specification.
ROG Strix SCAR is also available in 16 or 17-inch models. The 16-inch and 18-inch models are equipped with up to 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX processors with 24 cores.
ROG Strix SCAR 17 comes with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 processor. ROG Strix SCAR 16 has a 16-inch Mini LED QHD 240Hz Nebula HDR Display.
All Strix models have up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU with advanced Optimus. The laptops have Conductonaut extreme liquid metal on the CPU, tri-fan technology, full-surround vents, and intelligent cooling for the best performance under heavy workloads.
Also, the devices are equipped with Dolby Atmos virtual surround for crystal-clear sound. The two-way AI noise cancellation filters out background noise for incoming and outgoing communications so that everyone's voice comes through clearly.
Strix models come with a 64Wh or 90Wh battery, plus 100W Type-C charging for on-the-go usage too. WiFi 6E and an ethernet port provide "cutting-edge networking for minimal lag on both wired and compatible wireless networks."
ROG Zephyrus series
ROG Zephyrus G14 is a 14-inch gaming laptop featuring a ROG Nebula HDR Mini LED QHD 165Hz Pantone Validated display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, powered by a 76Wh battery. Additional panel options include QHD 165Hz or FHD 144Hz versions. There is a vapour chamber covering the CPU and GPU, a liquid-metal thermal compound on the CPU, as well as dual 84-blade Arc Flow Fans.
All Zephyrus models come with Dolby Atmos speakers, a 3D mic array with multiple modes, and two-way AI noise cancellation for clear communication.
G14 and M16 come with an FHD IR camera, and G16 comes with an HD 720P IR camera. The displays are Pantone validated and have Dolby Vision support.
Zephyrus models have a 180-degree ErgoLift hinge to ensure comfort. The connectivity options include a 100W USB Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 and power delivery, PD charging support, and WiFi 6E.
ROG Zephyrus G16 comes with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU with a 120W maximum TGP, MUX Switch, and NVIDIA advanced Optimus.
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ROG Zephyrus G14 comes with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 CPU and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU with a 125W maximum TGP, MUX Switch, and NVIDIA advanced Optimus.
ROG Zephyrus M16 comes with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series Laptop GPU with a 145W maximum TGP, MUX Switch, and NVIDIA advanced Optimus.
M16 and G14 come with a customisable AniMe Matrix display to showcase the user's personality.
ROG Zephyrus G16 has a ROG Nebula Display with a 94 percent screen-to-body ratio and extended 16:10 aspect ratio, as well as a 90Wh battery and HDMI 2.1.
ROG Zephyrus M16 comes with up to a QHD Mini LED 240Hz, 3ms ROG Nebula HDR display with G-SYNC and a 92 percent screen-to-body ratio and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It also has ROG Intelligent Cooling tri-fan technology with a full-width heatsink, as well as a fast-charging 90Wh battery with Power Delivery 3.0.
ROG Flow X13 (GV302), ROG XG Mobile (GC33)
ROG Flow X13 has up to an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 CPU and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU. It has a 360-degree convertible design that has four modes: laptop, tablet, tent, and stand. It has an optional XG Mobile external GPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU.
It also comes with a 75Wh battery, 100W USB Type-C fast charging, and a 130W AC adapter. The ultra-compact 13-inch chassis offers perfect mobility.
ROG Flow X13 has a QHD 165Hz Nebula display or an FHD 120Hz panel and offers Dolby Vision support, Corning Gorilla Glass DXC touchscreen, G-SYNC, and advanced Optimus technology.
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Additional features include an FHD IR camera, a 15-inch keyboard for comfortable typing, an expanded touchpad, Dolby Atmos sound, and two-way AI noise cancellation.
ROG Flow X16 (GV601)
ROG Flow X16 has a 360-degree convertible design with four distinct modes: laptop, stand, tent, and tablet. It includes robust touch support for tablet mode and stylus support. Gamers can expect a good performance from up to 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU, up to 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD storage, and a maximum of 16GB DDR5-4800 memory.
The display has up to Nebula HDR 1100 nits mini LED display with up to 1,024 individual dimming zones, QHD resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and extended 16:10 aspect ratio. It also has Pantone validated colour rendering, Dolby Vision HDR, and a next-gen HDMI 2.1 port.
The new tri-fan system comes with Arc Flow fans. Large skived-fin heat sinks allow for maximum surface area. There are also dust filters for consistent performance and stability.
ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301)
ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301) gaming tablet has up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU, with G-SYNC and DDS 2.0 support, all in a 13-inch chassis that weighs 1.1kg and is 12mm thick.
Gamers can enjoy console gaming power on the go, with multiple viewing angles providing up to 170-degree of adjustment, as well as support for XG Mobile external GPUs.
ROG Flow Z13 has a 13-inch Nebula Display, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage with a QHD 165Hz panel. There is a Gorilla Glass DXC touchscreen and FHD IR camera with Windows Hello.
Also, the device has a detachable 15-inch full-size RGB keyboard and USB-C power delivery from a 130W charger or power bank.
The premium Dolby Atmos sound, Hi-Res Audio, smart amp, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, and Thunderbolt 4 support provide game-ready sound.
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