ASUS have announced a big refresh for the ROG series of laptops

Overnight ASUS announced that almost every device in their ROG range, the Republic of Gamers, would be a getting a refresh, in order to make use of the new 10th generation Intel CPU’s.

But it is not just new CPU’s, almost everything has been touched upon in some way, there is a new intelligent cooling system, or the fact that most models now come equipped with Thunderbolt 3. The Zephyrus models also sport USB-C charging, letting you carry around a very small charger, or if you want to upgrade, there is now easy to access 2 or more M.2 expansions slots, they have touched upon a lot.

Below is the details for some of them, but not all, so be sure to check out the ASUS website, for all the details, which were taken direct from the official press release, in order to ensure any tech specs are correct.

For a far more in depth tech dive, hit up the ASUS Blog.

ROG Zephyrus Duo 15

It’s easy to find PC gamers using multiple displays. On attached screens and smartphones, they keep an eye on their favorite streamers, interact with their own audiences, research competitive strategies, chat with friends and guild-mates, and more.

The new ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 integrates a secondary display, the innovative ROG ScreenPad Plus, to bring all these functions together into one portable device. To fit both a 15.6-inch display and new second screen into one chassis, ROG engineers pulled the keyboard and touchpad forward, positioning the 14.1-inch 4K (3840 x 1100) IPS ROG ScreenPad Plus above the keys but below the Duo 15’s main panel. As the lid opens, a cleverly designed hinge tilts the secondary display up at a 13° angle for viewing comfort and easy touch-screen interaction. The tilted secondary display also allows the Zephyrus Duo a lot more breathing room. Its Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) Plus cooling solution puts the space underneath the secondary display to good use.

As the touch-screen tilts up, a massive 28.5 mm air intake opens to draw in cool air from above the laptop. This innovative arrangement means that the Zephyrus Duo can house powerful components in a slender chassis, including a 10th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU and the trailblazing RTX 2080 SUPER GPU. The Zephyrus Duo has two display options: the first is a lightning-fast 300 Hz FHD display and the second option is a 4K UHD display with 100% Adobe RGB coverage.

The fine resolution and wide colour gamut make this an excellent display for people who split their time between triple-A gaming and content production. With its one-of-a-kind secondary display, premium components, and sleek design, the Zephyrus Duo 15 takes over as the flagship ROG Zephyrus laptop.

ROG Zephyrus S17

The new Zephyrus S17 offers an expansive 17.3-inch display in a svelte 18.7-millimeter-thin chassis. Super-narrow bezels make the display feel larger than life while keeping the laptop’s profile surprisingly compact. With a 300 Hz refresh rate and 3 ms grey-to-grey response time, the screen is quick and can be paired with up to an RTX 2080 SUPER GPU and 10th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU. Thermals benefit from a unique AAS cooling solution that opens a large intake vent beneath the system when the lid is raised.

The extra-large display is perfect for immersive gaming and spacious productivity, and its PANTONE Validated status also makes it ideal for creative work. The Zephyrus S17’s chassis has allowed for extra room, including a full desktop-style keyboard with per-key RGB LED backlighting. The ROG NumberPad sits to its right, serving double duty as a touchpad and a numeric keypad, while an integrated volume roller fits conveniently within reach, complete with backlight brightness that changes automatically to match system volume.

ROG Zephyrus S15

The all-new Zephyrus S15 is arranged in a more traditional layout that works better in tight quarters and on laps. It’s a supremely portable Zephyrus, constructed to provide hardcore gamers with the specs they need in a package that won’t weigh them down. Honeycomb reinforcements under the palm rest keep S15’s 18.9-millimeter-thin chassis sturdy.

The piece is constructed of magnesium-aluminum alloy using a combination of die casting and machining techniques, so it resists the flexing that makes some ultraslim laptops feel flimsy. As with Zephyrus S17, augmented AAS coupled with CPU-cooling liquid metal thermal compound pre-applied at the factory, allows the S15 to offer configurations topping out with the RTX 2080 SUPER GPU. This GPU can churn out frames in fast-paced games like no other, so Zephyrus S15 is rigged with a 300 Hz panel with a 3 ms response time. The combination of G-SYNC technology and an ultrahigh refresh rate makes for silky-smooth visuals even in the midst of frenetic gaming action.

The compact chassis includes space for dual M.2 SSDs that can be configured in a blazing-fast RAID 0 array, as well as a Thunderbolt 3 port for professional speed over USB-C. Upgraded audio uses an ESS Sabre DAC that reduces noise and distortion for the headphone output, enabling high-fidelity sound with wider dynamic range. With its slim chassis, more conventional layout, and comfortable 15-inch size, Zephyrus S15 makes the dream of ultraportable gaming a reality. It’s the ultimate Zephyrus laptop for the travelling gamer

ROG Zephyrus M15

The attractively priced ROG Zephyrus M15 sits at the sweet spot of value and performance, with a range of configurations that make it an easy choice for a wide audience. Display options including 240 Hz and 144 Hz FHD panels and a 4K UHD display let users pick the screen that best fits their needs. GPU options range from the affordable, yet capable GeForce GTX 1660 Ti up to the RTX 2070 GPU.

Creative work relies heavily on CPU performance, so Zephyrus M15 is powered by the eight cores and 16 threads of a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. Zephyrus M15 doesn’t need the expanding vent that Zephyrus S15 uses to keep its top-end components cool, but it otherwise shares the same slim, professional chassis made of structurally reinforced magnesium alloy and finished with a classy, soft-touch skin. An ESS Sabre DAC drives a clear, powerful audio signal, and with two easily accessible M.2 slots, it packs the storage capacity to fit creative work alongside a loaded gaming library.

Zephyrus M15 offers a complete connectivity payload, including Thunderbolt 3, dual display outputs, and enough USB ports to connect a mouse, gamepad, and external storage. Carefully curated features and components keep the affordable Zephyrus M15 punching above its weight. Versatile and portable, it’s the perfect gaming laptop for people who want to do more than game.

ROG Strix SCAR 15/17

ROG Strix SCAR 17 delivers unbridled gaming power built around a 300 Hz IPS-level panel that provides incomparable smoothness and clarity in games. It's the ultimate technological edge for an esports gamer. This community already optimises settings for triple-digit frame rates, but the 300 Hz panel takes full advantage of them. With an Intel processor up to the latest Core i9-10980-HK and up to the RTX 2080 SUPER GPU, Strix SCAR 17 is prepped for peerless performance.

Alongside up to 32 GB of 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM, the eight-core Core i9 will multitask with ease and blitz through CPU-intensive workloads. The RTX 2080 SUPER GPU sits at the top of NVIDIA’s GPU product range. ROG engineers designed a unique chassis and cooling solution for a special edition of Strix SCAR 17 that lets this GPU operate at its full potential. Strix SCAR 17 laptops with the RTX 2080 SUPER will feature augmented cooling inside a slightly thicker body. Its combination of high-end gaming hardware and an unthrottled cooling solution makes this edition of Strix SCAR 17 the highest-performing laptop in the 2020 ROG lineup.

The SCAR series also possesses customisable RGB LED lighting effects. A wraparound light bar underneath the front and side edges of the chassis casts a wide glow and complements the keyboard backlighting and illuminated RGB logo on the laptop’s lid, all of which can be customised and coordinated with ROG Aura Sync. Strix SCAR 15/17 also feature the ROG Keystone II, a small NFC-enabled device that docks into the side of the chassis.

It can be customised to launch the Armoury Crate game library, a specific operating mode, or any game or app when inserted. The Keystone II can also provide access to a secret, encrypted Shadow Drive (exclusive to Windows 10 Pro) and trigger a stealth mode that mutes audio and minimises all apps when removed. Strix SCAR 15/17 laptops are second to none when it comes to gaming performance. For tournament-grade power at home or on the road, these battle-proven warriors are the ROG machines of choice.

ROG Strix G15/17

ROG Strix G laptops hit all of the gaming essentials without sacrificing special features and deliver it at a price and in a style that’s unmistakably their own. Both Strix G15 and Strix G17 are powered by 10th Gen Intel processors up to a Core i7. GPU options range up to the RTX 2070 SUPER GPU and drive high-refresh-rate displays tailored to today’s most popular esports titles.

Strix G17 and Strix G15 have 144 Hz displays as standard, but both are also available with an even faster 240 Hz panel. 1 In addition to their hardware credentials, Strix G laptops ship in three different colour schemes to emphasise personal style. Both models will be available in sophisticated Glacier Blue and Original Black.