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Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
3 reasons to buy the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) gaming laptop
Brash and bold has been the signature trait of Asus' ROG line-up of gaming laptops for years. With the ROG Strix Scar 18, Asus took that formula, gave it the bleeding edge silicon treatment and added a dash of upgradability, without compromising a bit on the gamer aesthetics. There's still plenty of RGB fun here, and the cool AniMe Vision LED matrix on the display is here to stay. You can't mistake this 8-inch behemoth for any other laptop out there. Of course, performance is why you're splurging on this laptop, and you get just that by the oodles. But there are more reasons to get this machine than meets the eye. Recommended Videos Hello, ease of upgrades! One of the biggest advantages of investing in a gaming laptop, especially a big and bulky one, is the upgrade flexibility. Yet, it's not always convenient. And definitely not without its own set of risks. I learnt that lesson the hard way. About four years ago, I tried to upgrade my Asus ROG Zephyrus GA502, one of the slimmest and lightest gaming laptops back then. I ended up breaking the latches and few other plastic bits flew, while the screws could never fully go back in place. In retrospect, I should've read the manual, but at the same time, removing the back panel shouldn't have been an exercise in fragility. The latest iteration of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 solves that dilemma for anyone who is interested in DIY upgrades but lacks the nimble hands of a seasoned electronics repair guy. The hefty gaming laptop from Asus goes for a tool-less design, which lets you replace the storage and RAM modules in a few seconds. Thanks to the next-gen Q-Latch engineering, which is a mainstay on Asus' desktop motherboards, users can easily access the RAM, SSD, and fans without requiring screen drivers. 'A specially designed frame covers the rest of the mainboard to protect the other components, but can easily be removed with a few screws for users who want to tinker further,' says Asus. Also, both the SSD slots can take PCIe Gen 5 modules, so it's pretty future-proof, as well. We love to see the focus on designs that ease repair and replacement, and it's great to see Asus following in the footsteps of Framework, even if these are baby steps. Dazzling, in the right ways This one is an unabashedly gaming brute, which means it matches all the braws with the most outlandish gamer-pleasing aesthetics you will find on a gaming laptop. In addition to the per-key RGB lighting flexibility for your keyboard, you get an RGB strip that surrounds the entirety of the base. Think of those flashy JDM rides that light up the motorway. But if you look closely at the lid, it's not just the backlit logo that stands out. Asus has equipped the ROG Strix Scar 18 with a secondary dot-screen that is made up of 810 LEDs bleeding light through over nine thousand tiny holes. Asus calls it the Anime Vision display, and in the true spirit of gaming customizability, this secondary screen can dance to your creative tunes. Flash your name across it, put up a fun GIF, or animate any other image of your choice. Just make it fun, will ya? Talking about display, the 18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) panel is nothing short of a visual treat on this one. It's a mini-LED panel, the same tech that you will come across on the MacBook Pro. In a nutshell, it's gorgeous, thanks to deep contrast, wide viewing angles, and stunning color reproduction. It offers nearly double the sustained SDR brightness compared to its Apple counterpart, and also beats it at contrast levels, based on lab tests. Overall, if you're eyeing creative work where color accuracy matters, the ROG warrior fares better than the MacBook Pro in our sRGB, AdobeRGB, and DCI-P3 color gamut coverage tests. Oh, this vibrant panel is pretty fast too, thanks to the 240Hz refresh rate. 'For gamers, it promises outstanding high dynamic range (HDR) performance along with a super fast refresh rate that supports Nvidia G-Sync for tear-free gaming,' says Digital Trends' review of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18. Another underrated perk? There's also an IR camera atop the display for Windows Hello facial recognition. You want performance? Cool! Digital Trends' reviews expert, Mark Coppock, labeled the ROG Strix Scar 18 as 'very large, and very awesome, gaming laptop.' This machine certainly has the substance to go with its flashy looks. Lots of it, actually. Asus will let you max this one out with Nvidia's top-of-the-line GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, though you can pick up configurations with the RT 5070 Ti and the RTX 5080 graphics cards. Running the processing duties is Intel's Core Ultra 9 275HX, a beastly 24-core Arrow Lake chip and a peak clock speed of 5.4 GHz. On synthetic tests, it fared better than AMD's Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 silicon, and expectedly outpaced its Core-i9 predecessor. On the PugetBench Premiere Pro benchmark, it even raced past Apple's mighty M4 Max processor. Of course, you're buying this beast to play games, so let's get into it. The Blackwell 5000-series GPU in this machine is loaded to the neck with upscaling and frame generation tech, and coupled with the DLSS4 goodness, you are assured of immersive visuals in games. Playing Cyberpunk 2077 at Ultra presets and ray-tracing enabled, this machine provides an average 70fps output, while Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1600p resolution and Ultra graphics settings maintains a respectable 87fps output. Playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla at 1440p resolution and Ultra High settings managed a cool 122fps. This machine also maintains its cool under stress. Asus has fitted an end-to-end vapor chamber, assisted by liquid cooling (on both the CPU and GPU), triple cooling fans, and plenty of vents on the ROG Strix Scar 18. Thankfully, the fans won't hurt your ear canals to the point of shutting down the lid and escaping the desk.
Gizmodo
7 days ago
- Gizmodo
Every PC Handheld is a Steam Deck Now With SteamOS Support
If you own a PC handheld that runs Windows 11, you'll want to install the newest version of SteamOS. Thank me later. Valve's SteamOS is here to take the reins for your favorite mobile gaming machines. The company's latest update enables anybody to load up Valve's native handheld software onto (almost) any handheld PC, providing a much cleaner, console-like experience for a smaller screen. We've already seen how the change in operating system can increase gaming performance on familiar handhelds. At this rate, Valve is in a good position to give every PC—not just handhelds—the Steam Deck treatment. SteamOS version 3.7.8 is finally out of beta. While it's built with Steam Decks in mind, it also adds compatibility with the Lenovo Legion Go S. The extra step this takes is creating compatibility with any handheld PC running an AMD chipset. That includes devices like the original Lenovo Legion Go, as well as the Asus ROG Ally and Ally X. Valve doesn't care about having its own proprietary software tied to hardware. It cares more about proliferating the Steam marketplace on every gaming machine, big or small. Getting SteamOS installed on a separate handheld involves downloading the SteamOS recovery image. Valve offers instructions for how to do that on its website, which includes separate instructions for both the Legion Go and ROG Ally. While there's a possibility you may be able to install SteamOS on other handhelds from smaller brands like Ayaneo and GPD, there are a few major handhelds missing from this list. Both the MSI Claw 7 and Claw 8 AI+ use an Intel chipset and run on Windows 11. Earlier this year, Valve told French tech outlet Frandroid it was working with Intel on SteamOS support, but the makers of Half-Life haven't revealed when it might add that support. At least MSI's upcoming Claw A8 with its AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme should be compatible when it finally sees the light of day. Valve made it clear that SteamOS working on other handhelds isn't as clean as it should be when it arrives on the Legion Go S. At least, Valve explained how its 'Steam Deck Verified' will work on non-Steam Deck devices. Anything that is supported on SteamOS will get a 'SteamOS Compatible' label, of which around 18,000 titles should work on handhelds. However, this won't tell you if the game is built for a small screen or if it will run at a playable framerate. SteamOS is based on Linux, though it currently isn't built to run on any regular PC. There are certain functions, like the sleep and wake modes, that are tuned specifically for handheld. The recovery image released Friday won't work on any full laptop or desktop. As for whether we'll be able to turn any Windows PC into a newfangled 'Steam Machine,' we may not have to wait too much longer. Valve has previously stated it was planning to ship 'a general installer for SteamOS available for other manufacturers who wish to make a gaming device of their own.' The days of Windows' dominance of PC gaming may be coming to an end—or at least we may finally have some competition. Though we've already wrapped our mitts around the Windows version of Lenovo's 8-inch single-body handheld, the SteamOS version is set to launch May 25 for $600 compared to the $730 version with Windows 11. Gizmodo will have its own review of the new edition of the Go S, and we're hoping the new price point and potential performance uptick may finally offer an alternative to Valve's own handheld. Windows-based handhelds have to run more background tasks compared to SteamOS, and that impacts performance. Microsoft has hinted its working on to make its operating system better on handheld, and it may even tie itself to Asus to launch an officially licensed Xbox handheld PC. Even if Microsoft can make headway on a handheld mode, Valve has a head start. Steam is still the largest game distribution platform on PC, and—despite Game Pass' reported growing popularity—Microsoft can't come close to Valve's overwhelming dominance. Either way, comfort and ease of use are the big reasons to make the switch. It's not exactly seamless to get non-Steam games on Steam Deck, but if the alternative is navigating Microsoft's increasingly ad-filled OS, most would choose the more-seamless option.
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First Post
22-05-2025
- First Post
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
Geek Culture
22-05-2025
- Geek Culture
Computex 2025: ASUS ROG Solidifies Esports Excellence With Latest Range Of Gaming Peripherals
Reaffirming its long-standing commitment to esports, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced a suite of new gaming products at Computex 2025 to gear up the avid esports gamer, including the ROG Falcata 75% gaming keyboard, the ROG Harpe II Ace gaming mouse, the Strix Ace XG248 gaming monitor and more. Designed for precision and flexibility, the ROG Falcata 75% split gaming keyboard features a modular design that can adapt to multiple gaming setups, featuring a hot-swappable ROG HFX V2 Magnetic Switch that can be customised for 0.1 to 3.5mm actuation and fine-tuned at 0.01mm intervals. Utilising the ROG Hall Sensor, gamers can stay at the top of their game with accurate input detection, reduced electrical noise and interference, and increased magnetic flux tolerance, all supplemented by additional customisation features like a multifunction wheel and button and a Rapid Trigger toggle for enhanced flexibility. Developed alongside esports pros, the ROG Ace collection welcomes its newest addition to the family, the ROG Harpe II Ace gaming mouse. Developed in collaboration with esports icons like VALORANT's Demon1, the Harpe II Ace refines the iconic claw-grip shape of the ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition to better suit both claw and fingertip grips, with a next-generation shell weighing only 48 grams. It also harnesses the ROG SpeedNova 8K wireless technology to offer top-notch precision and reliability with an up to 8000Hz polling rate, with its 42,000-dpi ROG AimPoint Pro optical sensor with track-on-glass technology providing enhanced control. Alongside the Harpe II Ace, the ROG Strix Ace XG248 gaming monitor also made its debut, setting a new standard for esports gaming monitors with its 24.1-inch FHD Super TN panel that boasts an overclocked 610Hz refresh rate and an ultra-low 0.8ms input lag – because frames win games. In addition to its latest devices, ROG also introduced its Courser gaming chair, which features a 90 to 155 degrees Dynamic Synchronised Reclining system, 360-degree 4D armrests and 4D Adjustable Lumbar Support for comfortable, ergonomic play sessions even over an extended period of time. The ROG Destrier Core has also received an update, with the chair now available in Moonlight White for gamers who want an all-white setup. ROG Courser ROG Destrier Core Finally, ROG has also announced a new personal brand partnership with Counter-Strike 2 legend ZywOo, who joins the family to test and develop new ROG Ace products, starting with his trusted ROG Falchion Ace HFX, further cementing the company's dedication to the esports gaming community. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Asus Computex Computex 2025 ROG
Stuff.tv
20-05-2025
- Stuff.tv
This esports-grade monitor is absurdly fast, but comes with one big downside
These days, the top gaming monitors offer crazy fast refresh rates. After all, in lots of games, whether you win or lose can come down to how fast your reactions are – and a super fast monitor helps with that. Asus's latest esports-grade monitor is absurdly fast, unlike anything I've ever seen before. Asus's new ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG offers a 610 Hz refresh rate display. That's not a typo, it really is 610Hz. It marks the brand's latest entry into the great refresh rate arms race, with a name as ridiculous as the specs. It's got a native 600Hz refresh rate and can be overclocked to 610Hz, just in case your reflexes are faster than the speed of light. Asus is clearly aiming this thing at the esports crowd – the kind who twitch headshots into existence. But it comes with one really big downside, and that's the panel tech on the inside. Read more: Best gaming laptops in 2025 reviewed and ranked This kind of speed comes at the expense of panel quality, because Asus has decided to dust off TN technology for this monitor. Not just any TN panel, but a Super TN panel. That's marketing speak for 'it's still a TN panel, but we pinky promise it looks a bit less pants now.' You seen, TN panels are known for pretty poor colour accuracy (a tendency to yellow, to be precise) and viewing angles that don't tend to cooperate. So that's characters that look jaundiced that you can't see unless you're facing dead-on. Apparently, this Super TN panel offers better brightness at 370 nits, and covers 90% of DCI-P3. While that's impressive if true for a TN panel, it's a far cry from the best gaming monitors kicking around. Asus also packed in ELMB2 (Extreme Low Motion Blur 2), AI visual boosts, and dynamic crosshairs, to try and compensate for the lacklustre image. Now, don't get me wrong – there's clearly some proper engineering muscle behind this thing. A 0.1 ms response time, input lag under one millisecond, and support for both FreeSync Premium and G-Sync is nothing to scoff at. And the 24.1-inch FHD panel size is right in the sweet spot for serious competitive play. But still, it's hard to ignore that TN panel. A really fast one, sure, but TN nonetheless. The monitor's design is fairly muted – a matte black affair with no RGB nonsense. I'm a little surprised by that for something in the ROG line-up, but I guess the lights would have been too much to cram in. You do get decent ergonomics though: height, swivel, and tilt adjustments are all here. Connectivity is handled by two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4, headphone jack, and a USB-C port. If you're eyeing up one of these beasts, Asus hasn't revealed details yet. We don't know how much it'll cost nor when you'll be able to order it. But it's safe to assume this won't be a bargain-bin special.
