Attention, gamers! ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) just dropped some serious gaming firepower—and no, we’re not talking about a weapon in your next FPS. The ROG Strix SCAR, Strix G18, and the Zephyrus series are officially out in the wild and shipping. Whether you’re a pro esports player or just someone who clicks “accept” faster than you reload, these laptops are here to level up your game (literally).
The ROG Strix SCAR and Strix G18 come packing next-gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs that can basically turn any frame into a Picasso of pixels. For those of you who insist RGB lights add to your gameplay skill—don’t worry—these laptops have customizable lighting that’ll make your setup shine brighter than your in-game KD ratio.
It does not end at Strix. There’s also the Zephyris series. The Zephyrus series hasn’t been left out of the upgrade party. It’s sleeker, more portable, and powerful enough to run anything from AAA games to, dare we say, Excel (for that one time your boss catches you). Plus, the cooling systems are so advanced, they could probably chill your soda while running Cyberpunk 2077 at ultra settings.
ASUS ROG has clearly mastered the art of building gaming rigs that look like they belong on the bridge of a starship. Now that they’re available and shipping, the only question is—will you click “add to cart” faster than your favorite streamer drops into Verdansk?
In the end, whether you’re a hardcore gamer or just love the idea of owning a laptop so overpowered it could double as a space heater, the Strix and Zephyrus series might just be your perfect match.
Now, onto pricing… and you might want to grab a chair, maybe a stiff drink too. The ROG Strix SCAR 18 starts at US$3,999.99, while the SCAR 16 with an RTX 5090 flexes harder at US$4,299.99. The Strix G18, rocking an RTX 5080, goes for a slightly more “reasonable” US$3,059.99.
The Zephyrus G14 with the same GPU is tagged at US$3,169.99, and the G16 doesn’t want to feel left out at US$3,399.99 and up. Yes, these numbers sound like flight ticket prices to Tokyo, but hey—power like this doesn’t come cheap. You could always build your own rig for less, but then you’d have to lug it around like a suitcase full of regrets.
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