26-02-2025
Republic of Gamers Announces Next-Gen RTX 50 Series Laptop Lineup – Now Available for Pre-Order in Canada
ROG continues to set the standard of gaming with its powerful laptop lineup equipped with NVIDIA RTX 50 Series of GPU's
TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced the arrival of its 2025 NVIDIA® RTX™ Laptop GPU line-up of equipped devices – now available for pre-order. ROG's cutting-edge line-up involves the latest from NVIDIA, with innovative graphics technologies like DLSS 4 and Frame Generation to enjoy ray tracing without sacrificing performance. Our line up available for pre-order includes: ROG Strix SCAR 16 & 18, ROG Strix G16, and ROG Zephyrus G14 & G16, on online retailers including Best Buy, Memory Express, CDW, Canada Computers and selected retailers.
ROG Strix SCAR 16 & 18: Unleashing Ultimate Power and Precision
At the heart of our line-up is the 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 16 & SCAR 18, equipped with the most powerful RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU's NVIDIA has to offer. They're also equipped with a built in MUX Switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, these laptops are engineered handle the most demanding AAA titles, high-performance applications, and intensive multi-tasking with ease.
Complementing this power is ROG's Intelligent Cooling technology, which incorporates a custom vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, and advanced Tri-Fan Technology. Enhanced further with Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU, this thermal system keeps temperatures low and reduces noise levels to 45dB, allowing gamers to fully unleash their hardware's potential in even the most extended sessions.
With up to 64GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and a spacious up to 4TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, the Strix SCAR Series delivers exceptional speed, storage, and smooth multitasking. The tool-less access design makes it easy to upgrade both memory and storage, empowering users to stay at the cutting edge of technology. Additionally, the AniMe Vision array on the lid and full-surround Aura RGB light bar across the chassis allow gamers to customize their devices and create a distinctive, personal aesthetic.
ROG Strix G16: Empowering Every Gamer
Designed to unite squads and elevate gaming experiences, the ROG Strix G16 deliver fast AAA gaming performance and seamless content creation, powered by Intel's® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX. Paired with NVIDIA RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs, these devices offer unmatched performance and stunning graphics. With up to 32GB of DDR5 5600MHz RAM, they ensure smooth multitasking and efficient handling of resource-intensive applications. The advanced Tri-Fan Technology, full-width heatsink, and full-surround vents provide exceptional thermal management, allowing users to maintain peak performance during intense gaming sessions.
The ROG Strix G16 is equipped with dual PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD slots and designed for future-proofing, with Intel models supporting PCIe Gen 5 on both slots this allows for seamless storage upgrades. With customizable hotkeys for quick access to essential functions, the Strix G16 empower gamers to rise to victory.
ROG Zephyrus G14 & G16: Ultra-Portable Gaming at its Best
The ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 are prime choices for gamers and creators seeking portability without sacrificing performance. Crafted from a CNC-milled aluminum chassis, these laptops balance lightweight design with structural durability. The G16 is powered by up to the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285H, while the G14 features up to an AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 processor. They come equipped with up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 on the G16 and up to an RTX™ 5080 on the G14, delivering top-tier performance for gaming and multitasking on the go.
To maintain peak performance during intense gaming sessions, the Zephyrus series incorporates an advanced cooling system that includes 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans, and either a vapor chamber or a robust set of heat pipes depending on the configuration. With weights of just 3.46lbs for the G14 and 1.95 Kg (4.30 lbs) for the G16, alongside a thickness of 1.59cm (0.63') for the Zephyrus G14 and 1.49cm (0.59') for the Zephyrus G16 at their thinnest section, these ultra-thin laptops excel in portability. They also feature Slash Lighting and are available in a stylish Platinum White option, making a bold visual statement.
AVAILABILITY AND PRICING
The new 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 16 & 18, ROG Strix G16, and ROG Zephyrus G14 & G16 are now available for pre-order through online retailers including Best Buy, Memory Express, CDW, Canada Computers, and selected retailers.
Additional availability will be listed on the ASUS website later in Q1, with shipments expected to start from late March.
For more information, contact your local ASUS representative.
SPECIFICATIONS
ROG Strix SCAR 18
Config Model Name
G835LX-XS99-CA
G835LX-XS97
G835LW-XS97
G835LW-BS97-CB
G835LR-XS96
Marketing Name
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Color
Off Black
Weight
3.30 Kg (7.28 lbs)
Dimensions
39.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm (15.71" x 11.73" x 0.93" ~ 1.26")
Display
18", ROG Nebula HDR, Mini LED, 240Hz, 2560x1600, 500 nits (SDR), 1200 nits (HDR), 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR, 1200:1 contrast ratio
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
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU24GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU16GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU12GB GDDR7
Memory
64 GB DDR5 (2 x 32 GB SO-DIMM)
32 GB DDR5 (2 x 16 GB SO-DIMM)
64 GB DDR5 (2 x 32 GB SO-DIMM)
32 GB DDR5 (2 x 16 GB SO-DIMM)
Storage
2TB + 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)(2x M.2 PCIe slots total)
2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)(2x M.2 PCIe slots total)
1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)(2x M.2 PCIe slots total)
2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)(2x M.2 PCIe slots total)
1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)(2x M.2 PCIe slots total)
Webcam
1080p FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
IO Ports
1 x 2.5G Lan Jack 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (PD, DP, G-Sync support) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Combo Jack
Battery
90 Whr
AC Adapter
Rectangle Conn, 380W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 19A, 380W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
MSRP
C$6,999
C$6,499
C$5,299
C$5,299
C$4,499
Where to buy link
Best BuyCanada ComputersASUS
Best BuyCanada ComputersMemory ExpressASUS
Best BuyCanada ComputersMemory ExpressASUS
Best BuyASUS
Canada ComputersASUS
ROG Strix SCAR 16
Config Model Name
G635LX-XS99-CA
G635LX-XS97
G635LW-XS97
G635LR-XS96
Marketing Name
ROG Strix Scar 16 (2025)
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Color
Off Black
Weight
2.80 Kg (6.17 lbs)
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94" x 10.55" x 0.90" ~ 1.21")
Display
16" ROG Nebula HDR, Mini LED, 240Hz, 2560x1600, 500 nits (SDR), 1200 nits (HDR), 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR, 1200:1 contrast ratio
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
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU24GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU16GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU12GB GDDR7
Memory
64 GB DDR5 (2 x 32 GB SO-DIMM)
32 GB DDR5 (2 x 16 GB SO-DIMM)
Storage
2TB + 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)(2x M.2 PCIe slots total)
2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)(2x M.2 PCIe slots total)
2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)(2x M.2 PCIe slots total)
1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)(2x M.2 PCIe slots total)
Webcam
1080p FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
IO Ports
1 x 2.5G Lan Jack 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (PD, DP, G-Sync support) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Combo Jack
Battery
90 Whr
AC Adapter
Rectangle Conn, 380W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 19A, 380W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
MSRP
C$6,699
C$5,999
C$4,999
C$4,499
Where to buy link
Best BuyCanada ComputersASUS
Best BuyCanada ComputersCDWASUS
Best BuyCanada ComputersASUS
Canada ComputersASUS
ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Config Model Name
G615LW-XS96-CA
G615LR-DS96-CA
Marketing Name
ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Color
Off Black
Weight
2.65 Kg (5.84 lbs)
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94" x 10.55" x 0.90" ~ 1.21")
Display
16-inch, 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA), 240HZ, 3ms, G-SYNC, 16:10 aspect ratio, IPS, anti-glare display, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision HDR
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads); Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU16GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU12GB GDDR7
Memory
32 GB DDR5 (2 x 16 GB SO-DIMM)
Storage
1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD(2x M.2 PCIe slots total)
Webcam
1080p FHD IR Webcam
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
IO Ports
1 x 2.5G Lan Jack 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (PD, DP, G-Sync support) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Combo Jack
Battery
90 Whr
AC Adapter
Rectangle Conn, Up to 380W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 19A, 380W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
MSRP
C$4,299
C$3,599
Where to buy link
Best BuyCanada ComputersASUS
Canada ComputersASUS
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
Config Model Name
GA403WW-RS96-CA
GA403WR-DS96-CA
Marketing Name
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Home
Color
Platinum White
Weight
1.57 Kg (3.46 lbs)
Dimensions
31.1 x 22.0 x 1.59 ~ 1.83 cm (12.24" x 8.66" x 0.63" ~ 0.72")
Display
14", ROG Nebula, OLED, 120Hz, 2880 x 1800, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR
Processor
AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 Processor 2.0GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.1GHz, 12 cores, 24 Threads); AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 50TOPS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU16GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU12GB GDDR7
Memory
32 GB LPDDR5X 8000 (on board)
32 GB LPDDR5X 7500 (on board)
Storage
1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD included (1 x SSD PCIE 4.0)
Webcam
1080p FHD IR Webcam
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
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 Jack1x card reader (microSD) (UHS-II)
Battery
73 Whr
AC Adapter
Rectangle Conn, 200W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
MSRP
C$4,299
C$3,699
Where to buy link
ASUS
Best BuyASUS
ROG Zephyrus G16
Config Model Name
GU605CX-XS98-CA
GU605CW-XS98-CA
GU605CR-XS98-CA
Marketing Name
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Color
Platinum White
Weight
1.95 Kg (4.30 lbs)
Dimensions
35.4 x 24.6 x 1.49 ~ 1.74 cm (13.94" x 9.69" x 0.59" ~ 0.69")
Display
16", ROG Nebula, OLED, 240Hz, 2560x1600, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285H2.9 GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 16 cores, 16 Threads); Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU24GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU16GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU12GB GDDR7
Memory
64 GB LPDDR5X 7467 (on board)
Storage
2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD included (2 x SSD PCIE 4.0)
Webcam
1080p FHD IR Webcam
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
IO Ports
1 x Thunderbolt 4 (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 Jack1x card reader (SD) (UHS-II, 312MB/s
Battery
90 Whr
AC Adapter
Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
MSRP
C$5,499
C$4,799
C$4,299
Where to buy link
Best Buy Canada ComputersMemory ExpressASUS
Best Buy Canada ComputersMemory ExpressASUS
Best Buy ASUS
NOTES TO EDITORS
Where to buy links:
ROG Strix SCAR 18:
ROG Strix SCAR 16:
ROG Strix G16:
ROG Strix G18:
ROG Zephyrus G14:
ROG Zephyrus G16:
Best Buy:
2025 ROG Gaming Laptops:
ROG Strix SCAR 18 Product Page:
ROG Strix SCAR 16 Product Page:
ROG Strix G18 Product Page:
ROG Strix G16 Product Page:
ROG Zephyrus G14 Product Page:
ROG Zephyrus G16 Product Page:
ROG Flow Z13 Product Page:
ROG Facebook:
ROG X (Twitter):
ASUS Pressroom:
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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
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