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22-05-2025
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Asus Expertbook P and ROG Series Laptops in India - A quick overview of their 2025 lineup
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, they say. So we have got something for work as well as play; rather Asus has with their new Expertbook P and ROG lineup of laptops. Don't think they meant PC gaming by 'play' when that phrase was coined, but we will just stick with its modern interpretation in the current times. The ROG (Republic of Gamers) series is quite popular and somewhat defines Asus' image in the portable computing category. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Expertbook series is relatively lesser known and is projected as business laptops Their Expertbook series is relatively lesser known and is projected as business laptops. Needless to say, that's where the 'work' part comes in. In the past couple of weeks, Asus unveiled their 2025 lineup in both the series, and we got a chance to briefly get our hands on most of the models. It's time to introduce you to the latest from the company, from the sleek Expertbook P1 to the muscular ROG Strix Scar, all the way to the unique and versatile ROG Flow 13. Expertbook P1 Asus Expertbook P: Design, Specifications, Price in India Expertbook P series is a business laptops lineup, which are basically sturdy, more portable and reasonably powerful laptops As I mentioned, the Expertbook P series is a business laptops lineup, which are basically sturdy, more portable and reasonably powerful laptops for on-the-go work needs. Within that you get the P1, P3 and P5 variants. We will talk about the P1 in more detail shortly, but a quick word on the other two before that. Broadly speaking, the P3 is a slimmer yet sturdier variant of the P1 with US MIL-STD 810H military-grade ruggedness. The Expertbook P1 keyboard The P5 series laptops boast of AI capabilities with the use of Intel Core Ultra 5 or 7 CPUs along with LPDDR5X RAM. They also get a 144 Hz refresh rate display and a higher capacity battery. They are the slimmest and lightest of the lot, weighing less than 1.3 kg with battery, without compromising on sturdiness (US MIL-STD 810H). Needless to say, they are the premium-most in terms of design and pricing both. All laptops featured in this article run Windows 11. We got our hands on an Asus Expertbook P1 (P1403CVA) laptop for a few days and our experience was largely positive. The metallic grey matte finish looks elegant and the model name on a brushed metal strip on the flap looks classy. Thanks to a 14-inch IPS-grade panel, the size of the machine was just right and so was the weight, which was just a shade over 1.4 kg with battery. The thickness is also under 2 cm and doesn't look bulky at all. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Speaking of the display, you get a Full HD value-IPS panel with anti-glare coating, 300 nits peak brightness and 60 Hz refresh rate. The display is bright enough with good colour reproduction and viewing angles. We wouldn't call the colour accuracy good enough for graphics professionals but other users may find no reason to complain. Yes, a higher refresh rate would have been ideal, but given the starting price of this series, one can live with 60 Hz. You get a choice of 13th generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs for the Asus Expertbook P1. Our unit had a Core i7 13620H processor with 16 GB DDR5 5200 MHz RAM. You get either 512 GB or 1 TB SSD storage options and there are two M.2 slots to add extra NVMe storage. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics chip gets the job done when using office apps like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or their counterparts from other developers, and it's good enough for day to day tasks like browsing, email and watching videos. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Connectivity options are pretty good for a compact laptop, starting with two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports with power delivery (one can use USB-C chargers with them), an HDMI 1.4 port, a 3.5 mm audio jack, one RJ45 LAN port and a Kensington lock. The laptop also supports dual-band WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.4. It is fitted with a 50 Wh 3-cell Lithium Polymer battery and a 65W fast charger is bundled along. Things were quite smooth when using the laptop for streaming videos or browsing the internet with more than a dozen tabs open, or simply doing my usual work that mainly involves writing and basic image editing. All in all, we quite liked what the Asus Expertbook P1 offered overall. The P1 can be purchased starting from Rs 39,990 for the Intel Core i3 variant, while the Expertbook P3 and P5 start at Rs 64,990 and Rs 94,990 respectively. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD While the Expertbook series laptops have excellent portability and sufficient processing power, neither of them are meant for serious gaming. If that's what you are looking for, jump to the next section. Asus ROG 2025 lineup: Design, Specifications, Price in India The ROG Zephyrus G14 has a sturdy back The Asus ROG sub-brand needs no introduction, especially for the gamer community. Yet, we will introduce you to the latest ROG laptops to be sold in India in 2025. We only got to spend a few minutes with them and hence we will keep things brief for now. Asus' new gaming machines include the ROG Strix Scar 16/18, ROG Strix G16, ROG Zephyrus G16 / G14 and the innovative ROG Flow Z13 to deliver performance and portability for gamers and content creators. Each of them boasts eye-catching design, top-tier hardware, excellent displays and AI capabilities. ROG Flow Z13 The flagship Strix Scar laptop is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM and up to 2 TB SSD. Advanced cooling with a vapor chamber and Tri-Fan Tech ensures sustained performance with minimal heat. It has a 240 Hz WQXGA Mini-LED ROG Nebula HDR display with 3ms response and 1200 nits brightness. It also offers a new tool-less design with SSD Q-latch for easy upgrades that users can do on their own. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD ROG Strix The AniMe Vision LED lid and 360-degree RGB lightbar add to the cool quotient. The ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18 laptops will be available starting at Rs 379,990 and Rs 449,990 respectively. The ROG Strix G16 has a relatively minimalistic design and is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX coupled with 32 GB DDR5 RAM, 1 TB SSD and NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti GPU. It has a 16-inch 2.5K ROG Nebula display with 240 Hz refresh rate. This gaming laptop too has the tool-less design with SSD Q-latch for easy upgrades, along with RGB accents and vapor chamber cooling. The Strix G16 (2025) will be made available with the RTX 5080 GPU too but in limited quantities. The pricing starts at Rs 259,990. The ROG Strix G16 has a relatively minimalistic design The Zephyrus series is mainly targeted at content creators but has ample gaming capabilities. These laptops look the classiest of the lot, especially the G14 that offers the ultimate combination of compactness and power. The Zephyrus G14 features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU, with up to 32 GB RAM and NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti GPU, ideal for AI-driven tasks and 4K content creation. Weighing 1.57 kg, it sports a 14-inch 3K OLED Nebula Display with 120 Hz refresh and factory-calibrated colors for creators looking for a capable machine in a small form factor. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD ROG Zephyrus G14 The Zephyrus G16 is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H CPU with up to 32 GB RAM and NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU. Its 16-inch 2.5K OLED screen offers a 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.2 ms response time and superior contrast which is ideal for content creation and gaming. The Zephyrus G14 can be purchased starting at Rs 279,990, while the G16 can set you back by at least Rs 359,990. Last but arguably the most interesting product of the lot, the ROG Flow Z13 is a 2-in-1 gaming machine that combines the power of a laptop and the portability of a tablet, and can be used as either. It is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 processor with 50 TOPs AINPU performance, 32 GB LPDDR5X unified RAM running in quad-channel configuration and comes with 1 TB SSD storage. The ROG Flow Z13 is a 2-in-1 gaming machine It has a 13.4-inch 2.5K ROG Nebula touchscreen display with 180 Hz refresh rate and 3 ms response time. A 170-degree kickstand, detachable RGB keyboard, and advanced cooling courtesy of a redesigned vapor chamber and dual 2nd Gen Arc Flow fans make it a great option for creators and gamers on the move. The new ROG Flow Z13 is priced at Rs 199,990 in India. We will look to dive deeper into some of these ROG models once we get them for review. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Stuff.tv
21-05-2025
- Stuff.tv
This Asus ROG accessory looks essential for any Steam Deck owner
There's nothing like switching from a desktop PC to a gaming laptop to remind you just how many peripherals and accessories need plugging in. That's where docks come in. And Asus' ROG Bulwark Dock might just be one of the best I've seen. The Bulwark Dock is screaming out to be paired with a Steam Deck or ROG Ally. If you're running one of these port-starved handhelds and still trying to make do with a rat's nest of adapters, these new docks might be your long-overdue ticket out. Asus' ROG Bulwark Dock is a compact slab of connectivity bliss. We're talking HDMI 2.1, USB-C with 100W Power Delivery, three USB Type-A ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5mm audio jack. There's even a built-in stand that flips open so you can actually see your screen while charging and playing. Of course, it's got RGB, because its an ROG product. Asus even threw in a right-angled USB-C cable to tidy things up. Then there's a 100W Gaming Charger Dock. Smaller, simpler, and still exceptionally useful. With HDMI 2.0, a 100W USB-C port, and two Type-A ports, it's a pocket-sized power brick. It works without needing to be plugged into the wall and still pushes out up to 110W of juice, so it's ideal for charging up your devices while also connecting to a screen and a controller — all from a single cable. Asus also debuted some other accessories at Computex 2025. The ROG Falcata split keyboard is ideal for esports participants, Harpe II Ace gaming mouse, and that absolutely unhinged 610Hz Strix Ace XG248 monitor. Throw in a couple of new ergonomic chairs and some eyebrow-raising esports partnerships, and there's something for everyone. The ROG Bulwark Dock and 100W Gaming Charger Dock are expected to hit shelves later this year, starting at £130. No US pricing has been announced yet, but if you're keen, keep an eye out.
Mint
20-05-2025
- Mint
Trying to choose the right laptop? It depends on what you want it for
Deciding which laptop to buy is a hell of a confusing task in 2025. Let alone the fact that you simply have too many choices out there, personal considerations reign supreme, and unlike smartphones, we tend to focus more on the features and specs rather than the brand when it comes to buying a new laptop (accepting that there are two camps – Macbook lovers and Windows afficionados – to begin with). For most of us, the budget is the first consideration. Then it's whether you're a gamer, a student at a university, working in a corporate environment, or someone who edits movies on the fly. Laptops tend to last at least 4-5 years, and then the decision to upgrade from that can take another 6-12 months. The plethora of models and combinations, from chipsets to form factors and from display choices to types of keyboards, can confuse anyone. I'm here to cut through the clutter and give you the best of the best from a range of categories. I won't delve into the MacOS vs. Windows debate, so there'll be a separate category for Apple laptops. Without further ado, let's get to it. Laptops with the longest battery life For many years, battery anxiety has been a serious concern for consumers. In recent years, smartphone manufacturers have beefed up their batteries (smartphones with battery capacities of 5,000mAh and over are now commonplace), and chipset manufacturers have optimised their SoCs. For 2025, it's the turn of laptop manufacturers to double down and ease consumers' battery anxiety concerns. That's something each one of us can get behind. Asus Zenbook A14 When I got the Zenbook A14 for review, I wanted to test Asus' claims of 'up to 32 hours of battery life'. While I didn't get to that number (I tried replicating it in a few different scenarios), the laptop boasted 17-18 hours of battery life. It truly is a battery champion in a sea of laptops that disappoints. It's powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X (or X Elite) processor and is one of the lightest CoPilot PCs on the market. Price: ₹99,990 MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) Even though Windows manufacturers have caught up with Apple in the battery department and surpassed it (in some cases), the MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) stands tall. Apple has always touted battery life (and chipset efficiency) as its USP, and the MacBook Pro 16 is no different. Price: ₹2,49,990 (16-inch) Best business laptops Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition Lenovo's ThinkPad range has always been the top choice for business consumers. For 2025, you can't go wrong with the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition. It's a 15-inch ultraportable with everything you need to be efficient and help you get through your day. Its thin and light design makes it a boon for travellers. It has many ports (one USB-A, two USB C/Thunderbolt 4s, and even a full-size HDMI). The gorgeous 120Hz 2.8K OLED display is the icing on the cake, as it provides vivid and punchy colours and crisp text. The keyboard, which is at the heart of every ThinkPad consumer, is comfortable, and there is a large haptic touchpad. With a brilliant 1440p webcam, all your video conferencing needs are taken care of. Last but not least, Intel's Lunar Lake Chip is under the hood for a smooth experience no matter what task you throw at it. Price: ₹1,44,067 HP EliteBook Ultra G1q If you're an enterprise consumer looking to maximise battery life, look no further than the HP EliteBook Ultra G1q. Yes, it's on the expensive side, but we're sure you can convince your office to get a bulk order. The big USP of this laptop is HP Wolf Security for Business, which adds extra layers of protection (anti-malware, anti-phishing) and the HP AI Companion. Price: ₹1,68,999 Best Ultrabooks Dell XPS 13 The last of its ilk before the rebranding, the Dell XPS 13 (with the power of Intel's Lunar Lake) is one beast of a laptop. It's got a svelte design with an invisible trackpad. It's meant as a head-turner but can also wow consumers with its excellent performance. With a battery life of 12 hours in real-world usage, the Dell XPS 13 is no slouch. Price: ₹1,82,389. Asus Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) The Asus Zenbook S 14, launched in September 2024, hits all the right notes. No one laptop ticks all the boxes, and user preferences vary. Nonetheless, the Zenbook S 14 comes mighty close. It's got an Intel Core Ultra 200V series processor, a 14-inch 3K OLED display, 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, and all the ports you'd need. It's made from scratch-resistant Ceraluminum, which also keeps the chassis lightweight. It comes in at just 1.1 cm thin and 1.2 kg light. One of the USPs of this laptop is its battery life. Yes, it's not the best in the business (and we'll get to that later), but it provides a real-world usage of around 14 hours. Price: ₹1,34,990. Best Apple laptop MacBook Air M4 If you've already decided on a MacOS laptop, you've only got one manufacturer to choose from. For me, and most people, the MacBook Air M4 (more portable while sacrificing some power) is the way to go. It's got a new chipset, more memory and a much better webcam than its predecessor. Price: ₹99,900. MacBook Pro M4 If you need more power (for complex tasks) or are a video editor, the MacBook Pro M4 is your default choice. That's it. Price: ₹1,69,900 (14-inch) Best budget laptops Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) The Swift Go 14 from Acer has to be one of the most value-for-money offerings in the market currently. It has an excellent OLED display, is lightweight and portable, and has enough computing power for daily tasks. The only downside is that battery life is a tad bit short of what we expect today. Price: ₹59,990. Infinix Zero Book Ultra AI PC You're getting a lot of bang for your buck at the current price (on Flipkart) of ₹59,990 and an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor. It has a 15.6-inch display and weighs in at 1.8kg. It isn't the sleekest or lightest, but it's powerful enough for everything but gaming and video editing. This could be the best buy for a student or even someone who needs to make presentations and showcase them daily. Price: ₹59,990. Best mid-range laptops ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406) At just ₹89,990, you're getting an AMD HX 370 processor that completely steals the show here. With a stunning OLED display (14-inch and 3K resolution), an RGB keyboard, powerful performance, and excellent battery life (upwards of 11 hours on a single charge), you can't go wrong at this price. Price: ₹89,990. Moto Book 60 Yes, I'm recommending a Motorola product in the laptop category—the Moto Book 60. It's got an Intel Core 7 series processor, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for just ₹78,990. Add to that the gorgeous OLED display, and it's an outstanding laptop for those with a light workload. The display steals the show, and you can binge the Indian Premier League with your friends without anyone complaining. Price: ₹78,990 Best 2-In-1 Tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition (2024) Microsoft has been the king of this segment ever since the first Surface device was released. The 11th edition features a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, a sleek design, a detachable display, and the best battery life of any Surface product. This device has many AI features and many more ARM-compatible apps than before. The only downside is that the Flex Keyboard must be separately purchased. Price: ₹1,13,990. Best 2-in-1 Laptops Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (14-Inch, 2024) Lenovo practically came up with, and subsequently dominated, the 2-in-1 laptop category. I remember buying, owning, and then returning the original model back in the day. Lenovo's come a long way and the Yoga 9i (14-inch, 2024) model is my pick for this category. That's only because the Aura Edition (unveiled at MWC in Barcelona) hasn't come to India yet. It's got top notch performance, an improved webcam, and great speakers. Price: ₹1,81,990 HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) The HP Spectre x360 is another 2-in-1 that has been on the scene for quite some time. The design has been reined it, but it's still a handsome fellow. The 14-inch display is gorgeous and the icing on the cake. You get an Intel Core Ultra processor, some AI features, up to 32GB and 2 TB of storage. Price: 1,62,499. Best gaming laptops Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 For this category the winner has to be an Asus ROG laptop. Yes, the Republic of Gamers line from Asus has some of the best products money can buy for the professional gamers out there. The ROG Zephyrus G16 is a professional-meets-casual gamer heaven. It's got the looks to be used when out and about and the guts to amp up your gaming needs. It's surprisingly compact and lightweight. Just don't go and play games when on battery power. It's built on AMD Ryzen AI Strix Point hardware and comes with Nvidia RTX 5000 series graphics card (up to RTX 5080 on the highest-tier model). Price: ₹2,79,990 Razer Blade 16 (2025) The Razer Blade 16 is a close second when it comes to the gaming category. This one hasn't yet launched in India but should arrive within the next few months. It's more powerful than the Asus ROG model listed above and has a beautiful design that'll win you over. Price: N/A Also read: Lumio Vision 9 review: Does it live up to its 'fast TV' claims?
Tom's Guide
20-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
I finally tried magnetic key switches, but I never thought I'd find them in a split keyboard that's also wireless
When I went to Asus' headquarters to see all of their new products ahead of the first day on the show floor at Computex 2025, I wasn't expecting a new keyboard to be revealed, especially a split one with magnetic switches. Oh, and did I mention it's also wireless? Just like when magnetic Hall Effect sensors first made their way to the best PC game controllers, I've been itching to try out these new magnetic sensors that are becoming increasingly popular in gaming keyboards. While these sensors help prevent stick drift in your controller, on the best mechanical keyboards, they provide you with greater accuracy. This is because you can fine-tune their actuation point (or where a keypress is registered when you press down on a key) to your liking. Over the past few years, we've seen all sorts of magnetic keyboards from companies like Keychron and Nuphy. While it was inevitable that bigger brands would join the fray, I never expected to find magnetic switches in a split keyboard from Asus. Here's everything you need to know about Asus' new ROG Falcata keyboard and why it's just as good for typing as it is for gaming. Unlike a traditional keyboard, the ROG Falcata is split in half right down the middle, though you can put both ends together if you prefer. Designed with gaming in mind, this 75% keyboard is just as good for typing due to its split design. You see, with a split keyboard like this, you can separate the two halves, which allows your hands to rest in a more natural position with them further apart. The ROG Falcata also comes with removable wrist rests that have a nice soft feel to them, which makes sense given that they're made of silicone. But that's not the only way you can customize this keyboard to your liking. When you flip the ROG Falcata over, besides attaching or removing the wrist rests, you can also adjust its height and angle. In the picture above, you can see the extra feet Asus includes with the Falcata. They allow you to raise the entire keyboard or just a part of it. For instance, you might want the middle of your keyboard to be higher so that it has a tent shape to it. I've seen this feature in some of the other split keyboards, but instead of removable feet, they often just have ones you can raise or lower. With the ROG Falcata, Asus is giving you quite a bit of flexibility in how you want to use it. As is the case with many other split keyboards, you don't have to use both sides at the same time. Instead, you can just use the left side so that you have plenty of space on your desk for one of the best gaming mice. This also makes the Falcata easier to travel with if you know you're just going to be using it for gaming, since you only need to bring one side of the keyboard. On the left edge of the ROG Falcata, there's also a multifunction wheel and button that allows you to customize it even further. You can use the wheel to tweak a variety of settings from the actuation point of its keys to the sensitivity of its Rapid Trigger feature, volume, media playback, keyboard lighting and more. Meanwhile, the button with the ROG logo above the wheel lets you easily switch to the fastest typing response and key repeat rates with a single tap. I don't know about you but I love being able to adjust my computer's volume with a knob or a wheel like this one so that I don't have to do so from within Windows itself or directly on a pair of the best computer speakers. For the ROG Falcata, Asus has given its magnetic key switches some serious upgrades. These pre-lubed switches have been redesigned from the ground up with a new snap-fit stem design that makes them more stable while also delivering more consistent keystrokes. At the same time, Asus has increased the size of its built-in magnets for improved precision and better accuracy. The switches can be customized for 0.1-3.5mm actuation, though you can also fine-tune them at 0.01mm intervals. Thanks to Asus' ROG Hall Sensors, you get more accurate input detection while reducing electrical noise and interference. However, their increased magnetic flux tolerance also makes them more precise overall. The ROG Falcata features an ultra-responsive 8,000 Hz polling rate. And thanks to Asus' ROG SpeedNova 8K wireless technology, the keyboard has a whopping 610 hours of battery life. We will have to put this to the test ourselves, but with that much battery life, you'll rarely need to charge this keyboard, which makes jumping right back into your favorite games even easier. With tri-mode connectivity on board, you can connect the ROG Falcata to one of the best gaming PCs over Bluetooth, using the included 2.4GHz wireless dongle. If you're an old-school PC gamer who wants the least amount of lag possible, you can always plug it in using a USB-C cable. In addition to more accuracy and better precision, Asus has also considered the keyboard's sound. The ROG Falcata has four integrated layers of dampening foam and other materials so that your typing won't distract your teammates or coworkers if you plan on using this keyboard in the office. It's rare to find one of the best gaming keyboards that's as comfortable to type on as it is to play games with, but the ROG Falcata checks both those boxes. Its split design lets your hands rest in a more natural position while its magnetic ROG HFX V2 switches give you both greater accuracy and control over your keystrokes. Obviously, this is one we're going to have to get in for testing, but during my brief time with the ROG Falcata at Asus' headquarters, I was very intrigued by both its design and how nice it felt to type on. Given that this is the company's first split keyboard and it's a wireless magnetic one at that, I expect it will be priced higher than some of its other offerings, as Asus hasn't given us a final price yet. Still, you're getting a very customizable keyboard with free attachable wrist rests in the box. I spent quite a few years using a split keyboard for better ergonomics, but at the time, I didn't really have a lot of choices to pick from. Even then, most of them had to be connected to your PC using a cable, and your keycap options were quite limited due to the fact that many of them use non-standard-sized keycaps. The ROG Falcata is scheduled to be released this summer, and I can't wait to literally get my hands on it. Let me know in the comments if you've ever used a split keyboard or would consider doing so. But for all the latest from on the ground at Computex 2025, stay tuned to Tom's Guide.
Tom's Guide
19-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Meet the weirdest gaming PC I've ever seen — desktop GPU with a laptop CPU!?
Computex 2025 has plenty of surprises up its sleeve, and Asus just revealed one of the strangest one's yet — a gaming PC with a desktop GPU and a laptop CPU. The Asus TUF Gaming T500 is a new gaming desktop that pairs an Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPU and an Intel Core i7-13620H CPU. Notably, that's a mobile processor made for laptops, but it somehow found its way into this gaming PC. As with all Intel CPUs, that "H" in the CPU model name indicates that its a high-performance mobile chip, typically used in gaming laptops and for notebooks made for demanding productivity tasks. It isn't new, as it released back in 2023, but it's still used in more budget-friendly machines. Asus' TUF devices focus on value, and this certainly appears to be the case with the TUG Gaming T500. Whether its to cut costs or to fit its components into a smaller chassis (despite that RTX 5060 Ti taking up space anyway), the desktop gaming PC boasts a mobile processor — and it's set to be priced around $1,300. It's the weirdest desktop I've seen, and yes, there was audible confusion during the breifing when Asus said "this has a laptop chip." But the Asus TUF Gaming T500's peculiar Intel mobile chip does offer higher wattage going through it as part of a desktop, as an Asus representative said. Otherwise, this is your usual gaming PC with a mech anime-inspired aesthertic and full Aura sync support for RGB lighting. You'll also find up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM, PCIe Gen 4 storage, custom heatsinks with copper heatpipes, a 90mm cooling fan and MIL-STD-810H military standard durability. There's no explanation as to why there's an Intel mobile processor in the TUF Gaming T500, but I bet it will have something to do with its cost. While there's no official word on when it will be available yet, this Asus desktop is sure to cater towards budget gaming, like the MSI Codex R2 (around $1,230). Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. We got a chance to see it on the showfloor, although not in action. It's a compact gaming PC, and with its RTX 5060 Ti onboard, it will deliver strong performance for 1080p gaming — especially with boosts from DLSS 4. It makes it ideal for single-player games, with frame rates going beyond 100 FPS at max settings thanks to Multi Frame Gen. How it will perform with a Intel Core i7-13620H laptop CPU? We're unsure, but if it pulls off the solid, pocket-friendly performace as with the MSI Cyborg 15 we tested (which currently sits in our list of best gaming laptops), then Asus may be onto something. Once we get a chance to try out this odd mix in the TUF Gaming T500, it may make it as a budget pick in our list of the best gaming PCs. Or, you may just want to opt for a desktop CPU that will generally offer better raw peformance. Either way, this is not a desktop I expected to see at Computex 2025, and neither was Acer's first-ever smart ring.
