ASUS Announces Refreshed ROG Gaming Laptop Lineup

2019/04/23

KEY POINTS

  • ROG Mothership: The desktop replacement form factor reimagined, with display options for both gamers and creators
  • ROG G703: Mothership performance in a traditional design, with cutting edge features and specifications
  • ROG Zephyrus S: GX701, GX531, and GX502 feature the Active Aerodynamic System (AAS), a choice of display sizes, and ROG Boost
  • ROG Zephyrus M: GU502 with up to 240Hz PANTONE Validated display, up to NVIDIA RTX 2060 graphics with ROG Boost, and USB C charging
  • ROG Zephyrus G: GA502 with AMD Ryzen APU and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with ROG Boost, and up to 120Hz display
  • ROG Strix Scar III & Hero III: Up to Intel Core i9-9880H, up to 240Hz display, up to NVIDIA GeForce RT 2070 with ROG Boost,
  • ROG Strix G: The essentials at the right price, up to 144Hz display, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, and up to Intel Core i7-9750H CPU

Fremont, California (April 23, 2019) - ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced a top-to-bottom update of its entire gaming laptop family. The new ROG collection mixes all-new models with refreshed systems to deftly balance the performance required by gamers, content creators, and power users with the convenience of creature comforts that enhance everyday use.

The lineup splits along chassis lines, with powerful desktop replacements, lithe ultraportables, and evolved expressions of a more traditional laptop form factor. There are different levels to match performance requirements and the appetite for more engaging gaming experiences. S-class laptops offer a premium experience fit for professionals, while M-tier designs scale back slightly to find the sweet spot for savvy users. The new G series focuses on core essentials to improve affordability and welcome more gamers into the brand.

Esports-specific models have special requirements and are treated differently, as are top end desktop replacements available only with high performance hardware under the hood. Regardless of the chassis or target audience, ROG gaming laptops are guided by an Intelligent Cooling philosophy that combines the right thermal hardware with smart software to ensure optimal performance and acoustics for what’s happening in the moment.

Meet ROG Mothership: the future of desktop replacements

Conventional clamshells limit cooling and lock into a fixed position in order to fit a form factor that can sit on a lap. That’s a good compromise for a lot of laptops, but desktop replacements are too heavy to sit comfortably, so ROG reimagined the form factor to improve the experience. Instead of lying flat on a desk, ROG Mothership stands tall to give the cooling system unrestricted access to airflow at the back. The keyboard separates and folds for maximum flexibility, giving freedom to position it for the perfect stance, and connecting wired or wirelessly depending on the scenario. Detaching the keyboard reveals a row of four speakers that are aimed directly at the user, creating an effective sound bar right beneath the display.

The improved airflow from the upright design lets ROG shave down the chassis without sacrificing speed. At 29.9mm, ROG Mothership is surprisingly slim for the power it provides. Some of the credit goes to the CNC-machined body, which is milled with precision for a perfect fit.