ASUS and ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Products Honored Again with CES 2019 Innovation Awards

Markham, Canada (January 6, 2019) - ASUS and ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that two additional products have been named as a CES® 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree. As previously announced, the ASUS CG32UQ 4K HDR Console Gaming Monitor and the ROG Maximus XI Formula Motherboard were both awarded in the Gaming Category. Today, the ASUS ZenBeam LED Portable Projector (S2) was awarded in the Computer Peripherals category and the ROG Strix Gaming Monitor (XG438Q) was awarded in the gaming category. The products will be showcased at CES 2019, which will run January 8-11, 2019 in Las Vegas. The award wins underscore the ASUS commitment to delivering incredible consumer experiences through consummate design and innovation.

An annual program that celebrates outstanding design, the CES Innovation Awards recognizes honorees across 28 product categories. A panel of judges, including designers, engineers and members of the tech media, reviews submissions based on design, functionality, consumer appeal, engineering and how the products compare with competition.

CES 2019 Innovation Award winners

ASUS ZenBeam LED Portable Projector (S2)

The ASUS ZenBeam LED Portable Projector (S2) is the second generation of lightweight and mobile projectors in the S series with a maximum light source output of 500 lumens and 720p resolution. Simple yet powerful, the ZenBeam LED Portable Projector (S2) is equipped to handle what users care about the most: high mobility, easy setup, and an intuitive interface.

According to target user research, mobility, lightweight and small size - enough to fit in a bag - were key design factors for a portable projector. The ZenBeam LED Portable Projector (S2) measures 4.72 x 4.72 x 1.38 inches and weighs only .99 pounds. The major challenge the ASUS engineering team faced when creating a compact projector with the brightest lumens possible was maintaining unprecedented performance by effectively cooling the unit. To prevent the ZenBeam LED Portable Projector (S2) enclosure itself from getting hot, warm air inside is expelled as quickly as possible, while quiet cooling - even while the projector is under a full load – creating a better user experience. The ZenBeam LED Portable Projector (S2) allows for the brightest lumens, while allowing the unit to stay cool, thereby providing the best, maintainable performance.

The ZenBeam LED Portable Projector (S2) has a built-in 6000mAh battery that lasts 3.5 hours and also acts as a portable power source. With DLP technology, it projects a vivid 80 inch imaging within 2 meters. In addition, it offers a comprehensive set of connectivity options that can project content from various input sources including mobile compatibility via USB Type-C™ (USB-C™), HDMI, or wireless mirroring connectivity. SonicMaster technology ensures that the best sound quality matches the projected content.

ROG Strix Gaming Monitor (XG438Q)

The ROG Strix XG438Q is a new 43-inch gaming monitor that lays the foundation for a riveting experience with a 4K native resolution and 120 Hz refresh rates. FreeSync 2 HDR technology lets gamers synchronize the monitor’s output to their GPU’s frame rate for stutter-free gaming, while optimized input lag gives competitive gamers a big advantage in timing-sensitive battles. FreeSync 2 HDR delivers smoother gameplay below the variable refresh range using a feature called Low Framerate Compensation (LFC). LFC is great to have, particularly at a demanding resolution like 4K. But