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Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Tom's Guide
Hurry! Best Buy's knocking over $500 off this RTX 4070 OLED gaming laptop
Summer is nigh, and even though Memorial Day has come and gone there are still plenty of opportunities to save big on new laptops if you know where to look. Here's a great example: Asus' ROG Zephyrus G16 with an RTX 4070 is only $1,479 at Best Buy, which is over $500 off the usual $1,999 price and one of the best RTX 40 laptop deals I've seen. At over 25% off that's the lowest price I've seen all year on this premium gaming laptop, which sports an eye-catching 16-inch 240Hz OLED display. This Asus gaming laptop packs an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. That's enough muscle to play most games well on the 16-inch QHD (2560 x 1600) 240Hz OLED display, which will make whatever games and movies you watch on it look fantastic. As you can read in our Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review, the G16 is easy on the eyes and more comfortable to carry than many 16-inch gaming laptops thanks to its streamlined design. Our reviewer was especially charmed by the brightness and colors of the 240HZ OLED screen, as well as the surprisingly good sound quality delivered by the laptop's quad speaker system. I've been reviewing laptops for decades, and personally I've always felt a 16-incher is the sweet spot when it comes to gaming laptops because you get the maximum screen real estate while maintaining some vestige of portability. Admittedly, while an RTX 4070 GPU is plenty for most modern games the 16GB of RAM and Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU mean you will have to rely on Nvidia's DLSS upscaling tech to get the best performance when playing the best PC games on this laptop. But you can absolutely have a blast with this thing when traveling this summer, and the comfy keyboard and touchpad help ensure you can get work done when you need to. Just make sure to lug the charger with you and stay plugged in when doing anything serious, because this thing barely lasts an hour or two while gaming on battery—which is a weakness common to all the best gaming laptops these days. This is one of the best PC gaming deals I've seen all month, but June's barely begun so stay tuned!
Tom's Guide
17-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
I played Doom: The Dark Ages on RTX 5080 vs RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptops — and the results surprised me
Doom: The Dark Ages has finally arrived, and after ripping and tearing my way through Doom Eternal over the past few years to test the best gaming laptops, it's now time for Doomguy to brutalize hordes of demons in medieval fashion with the latest Nvidia RTX 50-series gaming laptops. I recently got my hands on an MSI Stealth A16 AI+ with an RTX 5070 Ti and an Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with an RTX 5080, and there's no better way to put these gaming laptops to the test than by playing Doom: The Dark Ages — with the franchise having a solid history of delivering well-optimized PC games. For the most part, that's true. Developers id Software and Nvidia teamed up to have the latest installment of the iconic first-person shooter be a flagship title of sorts for RTX 50 gaming PCs. However, Nvidia's Gamer Ready driver for Doom dropped, and there has already been a list of known issues for PCs (with fixes in the works). Fortunately, I haven't experienced any freezes or crashes, so I was able to get on with all the ferocious and bullet hell-like action Doom: The Dark Ages throws at you. And what a blast it is. There's no Path Tracing and DLSS Ray Reconstruction yet, as they are set to arrive sometime later, but you will find DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, ray tracing and Nvidia Reflex — and it all very much adds to the destruction and savagery our Doom Slayer stomps around in. But the question is: how does it perform on an RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop? Very well, as you'd expect, but I've been surprised by the results. Before getting into the results, here's a look at what's under the hood of the MSI Stealth A16 AI+ and Asus ROG Zephyrus G16. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. MSI Stealth A16 AI+ (RTX 5070 Ti) Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (RTX 5080) Price From $2,899 From $3,599 Display 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz refresh rate 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz refresh rate CPU AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H GPU Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 RAM 32GB DDR5 32GB DDR5 Storage 2TB 2TB Ports 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C (with USB4/DisplayPort/Thunderbolt 4/ PD 3.0), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x 3.5mm audio jack 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (with DisplayPort/ PD 3.0/G-Sync), 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm audio jack Connectivity Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Dimensions 14 x 10.2 x 0.7 inches 13.94 x 9.69 x 0.59 ~ 0.69 inches Weight 4.6 pounds 4.3 pounds Even by latest standards, these gaming laptops pack a mighty punch. There's a difference in CPUs and GPUs here, with the Stealth A16 AI+ sporting an AMD Ryzen 9 HX 370 and the ROG Zephyrus G16 with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H chip. Both are some of the top of their respected brands, and they pull their weight when it comes to heavy duty gaming tasks. The RTX 5080 onboard the ROG Zephyrus G16 should pull off greater performance feats than the RTX 5070 Ti in the Stealth A16 AI+, but with the results I got, that isn't exactly the case. Other than that, these 16-inch laptops share similar specs. We've tested Doom: The Dark Ages on an RTX 5090 PC and saw amazing results in both its raw power and with DLSS turned on, as expected from a pricey GPU. Nvidia's RTX 50-series laptop GPUs won't ever reach those heights due to lower TDP and thermal constraints, but that doesn't mean they can't deliver great performance. Set on Ultra Nightmare (the highest graphical settings) at 1600p, these laptops made Doom: The Dark Ages look absolutely stunning in all of its hellscape glory. From slicing demons in half with a buzzsaw shield to firing plasma rounds at soldiers with (terrible) shields only to see an eruption of blue sparks explode on display, everything is smooth and thrilling to look at. Even with DLSS off, graphics looked gorgeous and frame rates were what I'd want from an optimized PC gaming experience. That's not to say a higher-end RTX 40-equipped gaming laptop wouldn't dish out the same numbers, but these rigs even without the aid of DLSS. Anyway, despite enjoying my time on both laptops, I realized I was getting a similar experience. Using Nvidia's analytics overlay and Doom: The Dark Age's own logistics tool, the RTX 5070 Ti laptop saw an average 87 FPS without DLSS. That's impressive numbers for max graphical settings at 1600p, and that number jumped to a whopping 207 FPS with DLSS multi frame gen x4. Moving to the RTX 5080 laptop, I saw an average of 95 FPS with DLSS off, and up to 221 FPS with DLSS x4. Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (RTX 5080) MSI Stealth A16 AI+ (RTX 5070 Ti) 1600p no DLSS 95 87 1600p DLSS x4 221 207 Having anything over 120 FPS for a single-player experience (I'm even satisfied at over 60 FPS) is superb, even if the differences are negligible. But over 200 FPS? That's wild. However, even though the RTX 5080 clearly comes on top, it's equally clearly not by much. I checked if there was something the ROG Zephyrus G16 had switched on that was making the smaller gap, but all settings were the same. Sure, it packs a lot of power, but so too does the RTX 5070 Ti — and not by much less. Of course, gaming laptops all come with different configurations and builds, so even if they offer the same specs, they may offer slightly differing performance. That's all to say that the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with an RTX 5080 may be slacking a tad, as the MSI Stealth A16 AI+ with the RTX 5070 Ti isn't too far behind when it comes to Doom: The Dark Ages. Both deliver the latest graphics potential for the game that's made to be optimized using Nvidia's graphics cards, and it's a stunning ride. However, it's clear that even the RTX 5070 Ti has a lot going for it. I don't know about you, but I'd opt for a gaming laptop, delivering that kind of performance, that's around $700 cheaper compared to a slightly more powerful notebook. That said, as you'll find in my Stealth A16 AI+ hands-on, this machine can make a lot of racket, especially when compared to the ROG Zephyrus G16. Regardless, if you're after the latest in graphics with a bunch of demons to obliterate, whether it be on a laptop or gaming PC, you'll get a kick (and shield saw) out of playing Doom: The Dark Ages with an RTX 50-series GPU.
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- The Hindu
Asus launches 2025 ROG Strix Scar, Strix, Zephyrus and Flow gaming laptops with Intel and AMD processors in India
Asus on Friday (May 1, 2025) launched the 2025 line up of Republic of Gamers (ROG) laptops in India featuring ROG Strix Scar 16/18, ROG Strix G16, ROG Zephyrus G16, ROG Zephyrus G14, and the ROG Flow Z13, with AI-accelerated capabilities, for gaming enthusiasts, casual gamers, and professionals. ROG Strix Scar 16/18 The ROG Strix Scar 16/18 comes with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM, and up to 2TB SSD. For cooling, they have a vapor chamber and tri-fan. They come with SSD Q-latch and AniMe Vision LED lid and 360° RGB lightbar. The laptops have a 240 Hz WQXGA Mini-LED ROG Nebula HDR display with 3ms response and 1200 nits brightness. The ROG Strix Scar 16/18 series starts at ₹3,79,990 and ₹4,49,990, respectively. ROG Strix G16 Strix G16 runs on Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and up to Nvidia RTX 5070Ti GPU backed by 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD. It also has Q-latch system for the SSD slots, vapor chamber cooling. Its 16-inch 2.5K ROG Nebula display hits 240 Hz with 100% DCI-P3 colour, powered by DLSS 4.0, Dynamic Boost, and Advanced Optimus. The Strix G16 (2025) will be made available with the RTX 5080 variant in limited quantities for consumers who would like a minimalistic Strix G design. Strix G16 featuring Intel Core Ultra 9 processors starts at ₹2,59,990. ROG Flow Z13 The Flow Z13 is a 2-in-1 gaming machine with the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 processor and 50 TOPs AI NPU performance, 32GB LPDDR5X unified RAM running in quad channel configuration, 1 TB SSD, and Wi-Fi 7, redesigned vapor chamber and dual 2nd gen Arc Flow fans. It has a 13.4-inch 2.5K ROG Nebula touchscreen with 180 Hz and 3ms response and 100% DCI-P3 colour, a 170° kickstand, and a detachable RGB keyboard. The new Flow Z13 starts at ₹1,99,990. ROG Zephyrus G16 The Zephyrus G16 uses Intel Core Ultra 9 285H CPU and Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU, up to 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM, 2 TB SSD. It has a 16-inch 2.5K OLED screen offering a 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 support. The Zephyrus G16 starts at ₹3,59,990. ROG Zephyrus G14 Zephyrus G14 runs AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU and Nvidia RTX 5070Ti GPU, up to 32GB RAM, 120W max GPU power. It has a 14-inch 3K OLED Nebula Display with 120 Hz refresh and factory-calibrated colours. Zephyrus G14 starts at ₹2,79,990. Availability These new 2025 ROG gaming laptops are available for pre-order at just ₹99. They will be available on Asus, its e-store, Flipkart, Amazon and at leading retail stores across India.
