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Asus just embarrassed everyone with its new gaming keyboard
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I didn’t expect much out of the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96. The company impressed me earlier this year with the ROG Azoth, but the Strix Scope II 96 looked like a regression; a cheaper gaming keyboard designed for the mainstream, devoid of the enthusiast flair the company displayed […]
Asus Zen AIO 24 Takes on iMac With Striking New Design
Image used with permission by copyright holder The new 24-inch iMac features a bold new design that has a lot of people talking. Asus has countered with its own all-in-one computer, and it serves as a noteworthy alternative. The Zen AIO packs a 23.8-inch display with ultraslim side bezels, as well as a large chin […]
Asus new 14-inch laptop is under two pounds, lasts 16 hours
Asus just launched its latest flagship business laptop, the ExpertBook B9, which it claims is the lightest of its kind at just 1.94 pounds. Designed specifically for on-the-go executives and professionals needing a lightweight laptop that doesn’t sacrifice power, endurance, durability, and sustainability, the ExpertBook B9 seems to be Asus’ greatest effort at a highly […]
Asus is stretching its GeForce GPU ‘Trade Up’ program until the end of the month
(Image credit: Asus) Back in July, I wrote about a trade-in program Asus had started, in which you could essentially sell your old graphics to the company rather than flipping it on eBay or Craigslist, when buying a new one. Originally the program was to expire on August 31, but it’s been extended another month. […]
Asus ProArt Station PD5 review: Too little, too late
Asus ProArt Station PD5 MSRP $1,700.00 “Looks can’t make up for the shortcomings of the Asus ProArt Station PD5.” Pros The case looks great Solid GPU performance ISV certification Cons Loud and hot Limited room for upgrades Uses a last-gen processor Underperforms compared to similarly priced PCs The Asus ProArt Station PD5 is one of […]
Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) review: Still a killer handheld?
Asus ROG Ally MSRP $700.00 “Better performance, more games, and acceptable battery life make the Asus ROG Ally a winner despite its issues.” Pros Solid performance Acceptable battery life Beautiful, 120Hz screen Flexible control scheme Support for basically any PC game Cons Turbo mode drains battery quickly Windows has a lot of quirks Armoury Crate […]
Asus ROG Ally Z1 vs. Z1 Extreme: don’t make the wrong choice
When Asus first launched its ROG Ally gaming handled, it was instantly dubbed a Steam Deck killer. While it’s not without certain quirks, this label makes a lot of sense if you’re only comparing these two portable PCs from a performance standpoint. The Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip gave the Asus ROG Ally an edge over […]
Asus ROG Flow X13 Review: 13-Inch Gaming Laptop, Done Right
Asus ROG Flow X13 review: The king of small gaming laptops? MSRP $1,500.00 “The ROG Flow X13 is an ultracompact and surprisingly powerful gaming laptop.” Pros Amazing portability Good performance for its size Comfortable keyboard and touchpad XG Mobile is a good option 120Hz refresh rate Cons Mediocre battery life Screen could be brighter Expensive […]
Asus ROG Flow Z13 review: A gaming tablet with guts
Asus ROG Flow Z13 MSRP $1,900.00 “The Asus ROG Flow Z13 proves why gaming tablets might be the future of gaming laptops.” Pros Bright, beautiful screen Amazing portability Ingenious design Surprisingly good performance Comfortable keyboard and touchpad Cons Poor battery life Dorky aesthetic Mediocre webcam, no Windows Hello The ROG Flow Z13 shouldn’t be possible. […]
Asus ROG GA35 Review: A Great Gaming PC, But Not The Best
Asus ROG GA35 MSRP $4,999.00 “A top-tier gaming PC held back by some frustrating design choices.” Pros Stays cool under loud Vertical GPU looks great Two front USB-C ports Hot-swappable SSD drives Standard sized components Cons No horizontal GPU option A little loud Upgrades are more frustrating than they should be If you want one […]