ASUS and Republic of Gamers Announces Newly Available NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 equipped Strix G, Zephyrus, and TUF Gaming laptops
Expanded lineup includes new ROG Strix, Zephyrus, and ASUS TUF Gaming laptops powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPUs — with configurations available today
FREMONT, Calif., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the arrival of new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPUs-equipped configurations across its acclaimed ROG Strix, Zephyrus, TUF Gaming laptops. ASUS ROG also showcased its latest ROG G700 and TUF T500 gaming desktops, now available via retail partners and the ASUS Store.
This expanded lineup brings cutting-edge NVIDIA technologies — including DLSS 4 and Frame Generation — to a wider audience, delivering advanced ray tracing and AI-enhanced performance at more accessible price points.
Highlights include:
ROG Strix G16 and ROG Strix G18 with Intel® and AMD options
The ultra-portable Zephyrus G14
Refreshed TUF Gaming A14, TUF Gaming A16, F16, and the TUF Gaming A18 — the series' first-ever 18-inch laptop
ASUS ROG also spotlighted its ROG Bulwark Dock, a 7-in-1 gaming dock designed to expand mobile gaming possibilities, offering 100W USB-C PD support and versatile connectivity.
ROG Strix G16 & G18: Elite Performance for Every Gamer
Designed to unite squads and elevate competitive play, the new ROG Strix G16 Intel | AMD) and ROG Strix G18 (Intel | AMD) deliver lightning-fast gaming and seamless content creation — powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX or AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX Processor, and paired with the new NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50-Series Laptop GPU's for stunning visuals and blazing performance — now at a more accessible price point.
Gamers can choose between Intel® or AMD configurations, with support for up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM to handle demanding multitasking and gameplay with ease.
Advanced Tri-Fan cooling, a full-width heatsink, keep performance steady under pressure, while dual PCIe 4.0 SSD slots — and PCIe Gen 5 support on Intel models — enable lightning-fast storage upgrades.
With customizable hotkeys, bold design, and serious specs, the Strix G16 and G18 are ready to help gamers rise to the top.
Topping it off, both models feature a vibrant ROG Nebula Display with up to 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and 100% DCI-P3 coverage, delivering smooth, color-accurate visuals for both competitive gaming and creative work.
ROG Zephyrus G14: Ultra-Portable Gaming Powerhouses
The ROG Zephyrus G14 is the ultimate blend of portability and performance, crafted for gamers and creators who need power on the go. Built from CNC-milled aluminum, it combines a lightweight, durable chassis with sleek aesthetics, weighing just 3.31 lbs and measuring under 0.63 inches thin for effortless mobility.
Inside, it's powered by the AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 270 Processor, up to 16GB of LPDDR5X 7500 memory, a 1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD, and the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU — delivering smooth gameplay, efficient content creation, and seamless multitasking.
With its bold Slash Lighting design and cutting-edge internals, the G14 redefines what a compact powerhouse can be — stylish, mobile, and built for serious performance.
TUF Gaming A18: The First of its Kind TUF Gaming Alliance is excited to introduce the TUF Gaming A18, the first 18-inch laptop in the TUF Gaming lineup introduced during CES 2025. Powered by the AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, the A18 delivers smooth, high-performance gaming and content creation. Equipped with up to 16GB of DDR5 5600MHz RAM and 1TB of PCIe® Gen 4 storage, it ensures seamless multitasking, faster load times, and ample space for games, streams, and content.
The TUF Gaming A18 also boasts a stunning 18" display with a 240Hz refresh rate, delivering fluid visuals. The display features an extra-tall 16:10 aspect ratio, 500 nits of peak brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, making it perfect for both gaming and content creation.
The entire 2025 TUF Gaming lineup is built with next-gen technology, offering exceptional value and performance.
TUF Gaming F16 and A16: Gaming Redefined The TUF Gaming A16 and F16 deliver exceptional performance for gamers who demand both power and durability. With up to an AMD Ryzen™ 9 270 Processor in the A16 or an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX in the F16, these laptops are primed for AAA games and demanding creative tasks.
Both models are equipped with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5070 and RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPUs, ensuring smooth gameplay and multitasking. The 2.5K, 165Hz display with 100% sRGB color accuracy offers vibrant visuals, while up to 32GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM and up to 1TB PCIe® Gen 4 storage guarantee seamless performance and fast load times.
Built with military-grade durability, the A16 and F16 feature 2nd Gen Arc Flow fans for optimal cooling and reduced noise, ensuring extended gaming sessions without compromise. With easy access to upgrades and a rugged design, these laptops are ready to perform in any environment.
TUF Gaming A14: Performance in a Portable PackageThe TUF Gaming A14 brings next-gen NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU performance, powered by DLSS 4, AI-enhanced Ray Reconstruction, and Multi Frame Generation.
Equipped with an AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350 Processor, 8 cores, 16 threads, and built-in AI capabilities, the A14 handles demanding games and multitasking effortlessly, including local AI tasks like hand gesture detection and Windows Copilot tools.
Weighing just 3.22 lbs and only 0.67" thick, the A14 is ultraportable without compromising performance. With dual-channel LPDDR5 memory and two M.2 SSD slots, plus USB power delivery for easy charging, it offers both power and portability in a 14-inch laptop.
ROG G700: Birth of a LegendThe G700 series of desktops are built from the ground-up for gaming, powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and can now be paired with the up to the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5070 GPU's for a top-tier gaming experience. G700 series aesthetic includes a large, seamless glass front panel to minimize gaps and joints for a sleek, sophisticated look. With the use of industry-standard components, including the motherboard, power supply, and case fans, the G700 allows for tinkering and upgrading well into the future. Completely tool-less access to the side panels allows new users to easily open the machine, for easy cleaning and future upgrades.
TUF Gaming T500: Built for CombatTUF Gaming T500 drives an incredible gaming experience and delivers a snappy desktop experience thanks to the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 50-Series GPU's and Intel® Core™ processors. TUF Gaming T500 is inspired by mecha anime, featuring bold lines, and futuristic elements that have both a high-tech and combat-ready feel. With a clear side panel, gamers can get a peek at the beating heart of their machine, softly illuminated by yellow lighting. Like all TUF Gaming machines, T500 meets MIL-STD-810H standards for durability and reliability. Tested for resistance and reliability after drops, high-altitude exposure, high and low temperature extremes, and vibrations – TUF Gaming T500 is built to last.
ROG Bulwark Dock:ROG Bulwark Dock (DG300) offers multi-functionality within a compact, sleek package. With a 7-in-1 docking station, gamers can expand their mobile setups to enable high bandwidth file transfers, access to gigabit Ethernet, drive high-refresh rate displays, and receive up to 100W of USB Power Delivery. ROG Bulwark features an innovative free-angle flip cover that allows user to adjust the angle of the dock to meet user preferences. The ROG Bulwark dock pairs best with ROG Ally and our ROG-Series of Phones, but can also be used with other devices to expand their capability as well.
Pricing & Availability The all-new ROG Strix G16, Strix G18, ROG Zephyrus G14, Zephyrus G16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A14, TUF A16, TUF A18 (new model), TUF F16 laptops, ROG G700, and TUF T500 featuring the powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5060 graphics cards, are available starting from May 19th, 2025 for certain models.
You can now order through the ASUS Store and our partner retailers. Full availability will roll out through the month of June
For further details on availability, refer to the detailed specifications or contact your ASUS representative.
SPECIFICATIONSROG Strix G18 (Intel & AMD CPU)
Config Model Name
G815LM-IS96
G815JMR-SS74
G814PM-ES96
G814FM-DS95
Marketing Name
ROG Strix G18 (Intel, 2025)
ROG Strix G18 (Intel, 2025)
ROG Strix G18 (AMD, 2025)
ROG Strix G18 (AMD, 2025)
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 14650HX 2.2 GHz (30MB Cache, up to 5.2 GHz, 16 cores, 24 Threads)
AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX Processor 2.4GHz (80MB Cache, up to 5.3GHz, 16 cores, 32 Threads)
AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX Processor 2.5GHz (80MB Cache, up to 5.4GHz, 16 cores, 32 Threads)
GPU
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NPU
Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
N/A
N/A
N/A
Display
18-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio IPS-level Anti-glare display - DCI-P3:100% - Response Time:3ms Pantone Validated - Support Dolby Vision HDR :Yes
18-inch IPS-level Anti-glare display - sRGB:100% - Refresh Rate:144Hz - Response Time:3ms - Support Dolby Vision HDR :Yes
18-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio IPS-level Anti-glare display - DCI-P3:100% - Response Time:3ms Pantone Validated - Support Dolby Vision HDR :Yes
18-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio IPS-level Anti-glare display - DCI-P3:100% - Response Time:3ms Pantone Validated - Support Dolby Vision HDR :Yes
Memory
2 x 16GB DDR5 – 5600 (2x SODIMM)
2 x 8GB DDR5 – 5600 (2x SODIMM)
2 x 16GB DDR5 – 5600 (2x SODIMM)
2 x 8GB DDR5 – 5600 (2x SODIMM)
Storage
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
IO Ports
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x RJ45 LAN port
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x RJ45 LAN port 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps)
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1x RJ45 LAN port 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps) 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps)
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1x RJ45 LAN port 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps) 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps)
Webcam
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
1080P FHD camera
1080P FHD camera
Battery
90 Whr
90 Whr
90 Whr
90 Whr
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
ø6.0, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
ø6.0, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
Network
Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2+Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2+Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Weight
7.05 lbs (3.20 Kg)
7.05 lbs (3.20 Kg)
6.61 lbs (3.00 Kg)
6.61 lbs (3.00 Kg)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
15.71" x 11.73" x 0.93" ~ 1.26" (39.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm)
15.71" x 11.73" x 0.93" ~ 1.26" (39.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm)
15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91" ~ 1.21" (39.9 x 29.4 x 2.31 ~ 3.08 cm)
15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91" ~ 1.21" (39.9 x 29.4 x 2.31 ~ 3.08 cm)
MSRP
1999.99
1699.99
1999.99
1899.99
ROG Strix G16 (Intel & AMD CPU)
Config Model Name
G615LM-MS74
G615LM-DS96
G615LM-DS94
G615JMR-DS94
G615JMR-AS74
G614FM-WS94
Marketing Name
ROG Strix G16 (Intel, 2025)
ROG Strix G16 (Intel, 2025)
ROG Strix G16 (Intel, 2025)
ROG Strix G16 (Intel, 2025)
ROG Strix G16 (Intel, 2025)
ROG Strix G16 (AMD, 2025)
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Intel® Core™ i9 Processor 14900HX 2.2 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.8 GHz, 24 cores, 32 Threads)
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 14650HX 2.2 GHz (30MB Cache, up to 5.2 GHz, 16 cores, 24 Threads)
AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX Processor 2.5GHz (80MB Cache, up to 5.4GHz, 16 cores, 32 Threads)
GPU
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NPU
Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
N/A
N/A
N/A
Display
2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio IPS-level Anti-glare display - DCI-P3:100% - Response Time:3ms Pantone Validated - Support Dolby Vision HDR :Yes
2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio IPS-level Anti-glare display - DCI-P3:100% - Response Time:3ms Pantone Validated - Support Dolby Vision HDR :Yes
2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio IPS-level Anti-glare display - DCI-P3:100% - Response Time:3ms Pantone Validated - Support Dolby Vision HDR :Yes
2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio IPS-level Anti-glare display - sRGB:100% - Response Time:3ms Pantone Validated - Support Dolby Vision HDR :Yes
2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio IPS-level Anti-glare display - sRGB:100% - Response Time:3ms Pantone Validated - Support Dolby Vision HDR :Yes
2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio IPS-level Anti-glare display - sRGB:100% - Response Time:3ms Pantone Validated - Support Dolby Vision HDR :Yes
Memory
2 x 8GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
2 x 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
2 x 8GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
2 x 8GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
2 x 8GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
2 x 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Storage
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
IO Ports
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x RJ45 LAN port
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x RJ45 LAN port
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x RJ45 LAN port
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x RJ45 LAN port 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps)
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x RJ45 LAN port 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps)
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1x RJ45 LAN port 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps) 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps)
Webcam
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
1080P FHD camera
Battery
90 Whr
90 Whr
90 Whr
90 Whr
90 Whr
90 Whr
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
ø6.0, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
Network
Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2+Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2+Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2+Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2+Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2+Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Weight
5.84 lbs (2.65Kg)
5.84 lbs (2.65Kg)
5.84 lbs (2.65Kg)
5.84 lbs (2.65Kg)
5.84 lbs (2.65Kg)
5.51 lbs (2.5Kg)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
13.94" x 10.55" x 0.90" ~ 1.21" (35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm)
13.94" x 10.55" x 0.90" ~ 1.21" (35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm)
13.94" x 10.55" x 0.90" ~ 1.21" (35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm)
13.94" x 10.55" x 0.90" ~ 1.21" (35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm)
13.94" x 10.55" x 0.90" ~ 1.21" (35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm)
13.94" x 10.39" x 0.89" (35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm)
MSRP
1799.99
2099.99
1999.99
1799.99
1499.99
1599.99
Zephyrus G14
Config Model Name
GA403UM-G14.R9HX4
Marketing Name
ROG Zephyrus G14 (AMD, 2025)
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 9 270
GPU
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
8GB GDDR7
Display
14", Up to ROG Nebula, OLED, 120Hz, 2880 x 1800, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR
Memory
16 GB LPDDR5X 7500 (on board)
Storage
1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD included (1 x SSD PCIE 4.0)
IO Ports
"1 x USB 4.0 (PD, DP support)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen Type-C (PD, DP, G-Sync support)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL
1 x 3.5 Audio Combo Jack"
Webcam
1080P FHD camera
Battery
90 Whr
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
Network
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
Weight
5.51 lbs (2.5Kg)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
12.26" x 8.66" x 0.63" (35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm)
MSRP
1799.99
ASUS TUF Gaming A14
Config Model Name
FA401KM-DS74
Marketing Name
TUF Gaming A14 (2025)
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Processor
AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350 Processor 2.0GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.0GHz, 8 cores, 16 Threads); AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 50TOPS
NPU
AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 50TOPS
GPU
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
8GB GDDR7
Display
14-inch, MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus, Anti-glare display, - Refresh Rate:165Hz, 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio, G-Sync, IPS-level, - sRGB:100.00%
Memory
2 x 8GB LPDDR5X 7500 on board
Storage
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
IO Ports
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (data speed up to 40Gbps)
1x card reader (microSD) (UHS-II)
Webcam
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Battery
73WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 200W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 10A, 200W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Network
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Weight
3.22 lbs (1.46 Kg)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
2.24" x 8.94" x 0.67" ~ 0.78" (31.1 x 22.7 x 1.69 ~ 1.99 cm)
MSRP
1699.99
ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Config Model Name
FA608UM - NS76
FA608UM - NS73 Marketing Name
TUF Gaming A16 (2025)
TUF Gaming A16 (2025) Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Processor 3.8GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.1 GHz, 8 cores, 16 Threads); AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS
AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Processor 3.8GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.1 GHz, 8 cores, 16 Threads); AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS
NPU
AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS
AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS GPU
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
8GB GDDR7 Display
16-inch, MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus, Anti-glare display, - Refresh Rate:165Hz, 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio, - Response Time:3ms, G-Sync, IPS-level, - sRGB:100%
16-inch, MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus, Anti-glare display, - Refresh Rate:165Hz, 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio, - Response Time:3ms, G-Sync, IPS-level, - sRGB:100% Memory
16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC x 2
16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC x 2 Storage
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
512GB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD IO Ports
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (data speed up to 40Gbps)
1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (data speed up to 40Gbps) 1x card reader (microSD) (UHS-II)
1x card reader (microSD) (UHS-II) Webcam
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello Battery
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal Network
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.) Weight
4.85 lbs (2.20 Kg)
4.85 lbs (2.20 Kg) Dimensions (WxDxH)
13.94" x 10.59" x 0.70" ~ 1.01" (35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.57 cm)
13.94" x 10.59" x 0.70" ~ 1.01" (35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.57 cm) MSRP
1699.99
1799.99ASUS TUF Gaming A18
Config Model Name
FA808UM - IS74
Marketing Name
TUF Gaming A18 (2025)
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Processor 3.8GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.1 GHz, 8 cores, 16 Threads); AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS
NPU
AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS
GPU
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
8GB GDDR7
Display
18-inch, MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus, Anti-glare display, - Refresh Rate:144Hz, FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200, WUXGA), - Response Time:3ms, G-Sync, IPS-level, - sRGB:100%
Memory
2 x 8GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Storage
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
IO Ports
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
1x USB 2.0 Type-A (data speed up to 480Mbps)
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x RJ45 LAN port
1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ (data speed up to 40Gbps)
Webcam
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Battery
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
Network
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Weight
5.73 lbs (2.60 Kg)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
15.71" x 11.14" x 0.74" ~ 1.05" (39.9 x 28.3 x 1.89 ~ 2.67 cm)
MSRP
1599.99
ASUS TUF Gaming F16
Config Model Name
FX608JMR - DS76
Marketing Name
TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
GPU
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7, 115W (100W+15W)
NPU
Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Display
16-inch, MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus, Anti-glare display, - Refresh Rate:165Hz, 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio, G-Sync, IPS-level, - sRGB:100.00% 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC x 2
Memory
2 x 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Storage
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
IO Ports
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x RJ45 LAN port 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ (data speed up to 40Gbps)
Webcam
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Battery
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Network
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Weight
4.85 lbs (2.20 Kg)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
13.94" x 10.59" x 0.70" ~ 1.07" (35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.73 cm)
MSRP
1599.99
TUF Gaming T500
Config Model Name
T500MV
Marketing Name
ASUS TUF Gaming T500 (2025)
Operating System
Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro
Processor
Up to Intel® Core™ i7-13620H Processor 2.4 GHz (24MB Cache, up to 4.9 GHz, 10 cores, 16 Threads)
GPU
Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060TI DUAL 16GB GDDR7 : 3xDP, 1x HDMI
Memory
Up to 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slot 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM
Storage
Up to 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD
Front IO Ports
1x 3.5mm combo audio jack 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Rear IO Ports
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet 1x HDMI 1.4 1x Displayport 1.4 1x 7.1 channel audio (microphone, line-out, Line-in) 1x Kensington lock 4x USB 2.0 Type-A
Expansion Slots (Includes Used)
1x PCIe® 4.0 x 16 (operating at PCIe® 4.0 x8) 1x M.2 connector for WiFi 2x M.2 2280 connector for storage 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slot
Power Supply
Up to 500W power supply (80+ Platinum, peak 1000W)
Network
Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card
Weight
13.01 lbs (5.90 kg)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
6.12" x 11.67" x 14.05" (15.55 x 29.64 x 35.68 cm)
ROG G700
Config Model Name
G700TF
Marketing Name
ROG G700 (2025)
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Processor
Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 79Processor 285K
GPU
Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50690
Memory
Up to 4x DDR5 U-DIMM slot 16GB DDR5 U-DIMM
Storage
Up to 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD
Front IO Ports
1x Headphone 1x Mic in 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Rear IO Ports
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet 1x Displayport 1.4 3 x Audio jacks 4x USB 2.0 Type-A 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Expansion Slots (Includes Used)
1x PCIe® 4.0 x 16 3 x PCIe® 4.0 x16 (when using vertical graphic card, other PCle 4.0 x16 slots are not available)
Power Supply
600W power supply (80+ Gold, peak 600W)
Network
Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card
Weight
40.39 lbs lbs (18.32 kg)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
9.45" x 20.05" x 18.88" (24.00 x 50.92 x 47.96 cm)
Notes to Editors ASUS USA Pressroom: https://www.asus.com/us/news/ ASUS USA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asus.n.america/ ASUS USA X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ASUSUSA
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About ROG Republic of Gamers (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating the world's best gaming hardware and software. Formed in 2006, ROG offers a complete line of innovative products known for performance and quality, including motherboards, graphics cards, system components, laptops, desktops, monitors, smartphones, audio equipment, routers, peripherals and accessories. ROG participates in and sponsors major international gaming events. ROG gear has been used to set hundreds of overclocking records and it continues to be the preferred choice of gamers and enthusiasts around the world. To become one of those who dare, learn more about ROG at http://rog.asus.com.
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