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ASUS ROG showcased a revolutionary lineup of gaming laptops at the “Unlock the ROG Lab: For Those Who Dare” event during CES 2025. This launch reinforces ROG’s commitment to innovation, pushing boundaries, and leading the tech industry as it approaches its 20th anniversary as a top global gaming brand. The new lineup highlights the redesigned ROG Strix Series, the enhanced ROG Flow Z13 (the world’s most powerful gaming tablet), and the innovative ROG XG Mobile eGPU with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.

ROG Strix SCAR and Strix G laptops

Cutting-Edge Performance with Latest CPUs and GPUs

ROG continues its tradition of integrating the latest hardware from leading partners into its 2025 gaming laptops. This includes Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, AMD Ryzen™ processors, and the latest NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs, delivering a significant performance leap compared to the previous generation.

Built on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, the GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs offer groundbreaking advancements for gamers and creators. Unmatched graphics and AI processing power, coupled with AI-powered features like DLSS 4, NVIDIA Studio, and NVIDIA NIM, unlock new experiences and elevate graphics quality. Combined with ROG Nebula displays and ROG Intelligent Cooling, these laptops offer unparalleled performance in the gaming market.

Redesigned ROG Strix Series: Dominating eSports

Redesigned ROG Strix SCAR 18 gaming laptop

Living up to its reputation for cutting-edge technology, ROG has equipped the Strix series with top-tier components, including up to the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with a 175W TGP, along with a choice of Intel® and AMD processors. ROG Nebula and ROG Nebula HDR displays cater to gamers and creators, providing premium visual experiences.

The 2025 ROG Strix lineup features a redesigned chassis with simplified access to RAM and SSD upgrades without requiring screws. The chassis also features wraparound RGB lighting. Notably, the ROG Strix SCAR now includes an AniMe Vision LED display, offering unique customization and creative expression.

The new Strix models with Intel processors utilize a sandwiched heatsink design, featuring a vapor chamber nestled between heatsinks. Combined with a triple-fan cooling system and Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU, this system improves cooling efficiency, maximizes performance, and reduces noise compared to the previous generation.

ROG Flow Z13: Redefining Portable Power

ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet

The ROG Flow Z13 remains the world’s most powerful gaming tablet in 2025, setting a new standard for portability and performance with the AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processor. This processor features an advanced chiplet design with a powerful integrated Radeon 8060S iGPU and unified quad-channel RAM with up to 128GB capacity, delivering exceptional gaming performance and power efficiency. The integrated 50 TOPS NPU enables Copilot+PCs features within its lightweight 1.2KG CNC-milled chassis.

A redesigned cooling system with a stainless steel vapor chamber, Arc Flow fans, and liquid metal ensures quiet operation even under heavy load. The ROG Flow Z13 boasts a 2.5K 180Hz ROG Nebula touchscreen with 100% DCI-P3 coverage for vibrant visuals.

Next-Gen ROG XG Mobile: Thunderbolt 5 Connectivity

ROG XG Mobile eGPU

The new ROG XG Mobile eGPU boasts significant upgrades, including up to the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU and cutting-edge Thunderbolt 5 connectivity with 120 Gbps bandwidth. This provides a substantial performance boost and backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 devices. A new transparent design and a smaller, more portable form factor with a detachable cable make it a highly effective and convenient external graphics solution.

ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16: Performance and Portability

ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 gaming laptops

The ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 continue to deliver powerful performance in a slim, premium design. The 2025 models feature upgraded configurations: the G14 boasts up to the AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 processor with a 50 TOPS NPU for enhanced Copilot+ features, while the G16 offers options up to the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285H processor and the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU. Redesigned heat pipes and Arc Flow fans improve cooling efficiency by 23% over the previous generation. With high-resolution, high-refresh-rate ROG Nebula OLED displays with G-Sync support, the Zephyrus laptops cater to both creative and entertainment needs, redefining portable gaming performance.

Conclusion

ASUS ROG has once again raised the bar for gaming laptops with its 2025 lineup. From the redesigned Strix series to the innovative Flow Z13 and XG Mobile, these laptops offer unparalleled performance, cutting-edge features, and sleek designs. ROG’s commitment to pushing boundaries ensures that gamers and creators have the tools they need to achieve their full potential.