Tag: Asus

Asus ROG Strix G16 review: fast and more affordable, at a cost

The Asus ROG Strix G16 offers up a slightly more affordable take on the modern gaming laptop. But there's one big compromise you'll have to make to get there.

Asus Zenbook A14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7: a very narrow win for Microsoft

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 has enjoyed its place at the top of the Windows laptop world. Now, the Asus Zenbook A14 enters the market as a competitor.

Asus Zenbook A14 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4): close, but no cigar

The Asus Zenbook A14 has great battery life in a very lightweight chassis. It's a great new Windows laptop. Is it enough to dethrone the Apple MacBook Air 13?

Asus Vivobook 16 review: A cut above most budget laptops

The Snapdragon X-powered Asus Vivobook 16 strikes a good balance of value for money and practical utility, while cutting back on premium features.

This record breaking monitor can hit 610Hz, no really

A new monitor has apparently broken the company speed record with an eye-melting 610Hz refresh rate. The Asus ROG XG248Q5G-P was revealed on the Taiwanese manufacturer’s social media account with the record breaking claims. According to the company this monitor, primarily designed for eSports, can be over-clocked to hit that buttery smooth 610Hz refresh rate. […]

New teaser hints at upcoming Asus and Xbox collaboration

Asus has released a teaser on its social media platform hinting at potential partnership with Xbox

More RTX 50-series price hikes show scalpers aren’t the only problem

Scalpers aren't the only issue that gamers have to deal with. Now, even the manufacturers are raising GPU prices, leaving their old MSRP far behind.

Asus’ new monitors don’t just display pixels, but they clean the air too

The new VU Air Ionizer series of monitors from Asus come with built-in air purifiers.

Asus will sell a mouse that’s also an aromatic oil diffuser

The Asus Fragrance Mouse features a refillable compartment that you can load up with any aromatic oil of your choice. I can smell the prank potential, too.

Asus’ Thunderbolt 5 eGPU to go on sale next week

Asus has ditched its proprietory XG Mobile connector in favour of Thunderbolt 5.

There’s another new Ultra phone coming, and we’ve tried it out

The Zenfone 12 Ultra is the latest phone from Asus, and given its name can it compete with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? We've found out in our hands-on review.

Asus has released a phone with a Samsung name on it

Asus has released the ROG Phone 9 FE, which makes it sound like an Asus/Samsung collaboration. Here's what it's all about.

ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra: Everything we know

The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is just around the corner. Here's everything we know about the handset so far.

Asus admits its new motherboard can scrape your GPU, but it won’t cause damage

Asus claims there should be no concerns over functionality or performance when it comes to its new GPU connector.

Mystery upcoming phone may see Asus copy Samsung’s playbook

A benchmarking test has revealed a possible new Asus smartphone, which happens to take part of its name from a familiar Samsung phone.

These are the best monitors I saw at CES 2025

We saw dozens of monitors at CES 2025, but these five truly stood above the rest of the pack.

Asus and Gigabyte fill in some gaps about RX 9000 series

AMD kept the details on RDNA 4 GPUs scarce, but its partners are already showing off the upcoming GPUs.

Asus’ new ultra-light Zenbook A14 must be held to be believed

Asus has added a new ultra-light laptop to its line of Zenbooks, and this one comes in at just 2.18 pounds.

Asus’ new $700 Snapdragon X laptops are dangerously affordable

The new Snapdragon X-powered Asus Vivobook 14 laptop will be the lowest-priced Copilot + PC on the market when it launches later this month.

Asus is finally making its external graphics card useful

Asus' XG Mobile external graphics card has a full redesign for 2025, and it looks mighty impressive already.

Asus’ new Zephyrus G14 is getting an RTX 5080 upgrade

Asus is addressing the performance criticisms of the Zephyrus G14 by cramming an RTX 5080 into the 14-inch laptop.

This ingenious ROG gaming laptop is user-upgradeable — no screws required

Asus has announced the redesigned ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18, and both give easy access to the RAM, storage, and more.

I regret buying the iPad Pro. This surprising Windows tablet showed me why

The Asus ProArt PZ13 is arguably one of the nicest value-first tablets out there for serious work. It was a cakewalk for me to ditch the mighty iPad Pro.

I’ve been gaming on a 27-inch 4K OLED monitor for the past week, and it’s glorious

The new Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM is already a very exciting start to a 2025 that is sure to be packed full of new gaming monitors.

The 5 Mac apps that keep me from moving to Windows

I've used a Mac exclusively for over a decade, but the latest Windows PCs have me smitten. Yet, there's still an app gap. Here are five Mac apps I miss daily.

32 hours of battery life? This upcoming ultralight laptop sounds killer

Asus has announced its CES 2025 event and revealed a teaser trailer for what it calls the world's lightest Copilot+ PC.

I’m a Steam Deck apologist. Here’s why I’ve been using the ROG Ally instead

I've had a love/hate relationship with the ROG Ally, but two apps have transformed it into my favorite handheld.

Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX review: too expensive for plastic

Asus finally has a Hall Effect keyboard with the Falchion Ace HFX, but its high price and all-plastic build hold the keyboard back.

Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP review: OLED hits its stride

Asus has its first dual mode OLED monitor, and it's easily the best version of this display that we've seen so far.

We just got our first look at this crazy-fast gaming phone

The Asus ROG Phone 9 is a like the genie equivalent for gaming phones: smallish package, huge cosmic powers. And maybe a bit of AI, too.

Asus’ insane new PSU looks fully RTX 5090-ready

The new ROG Thor III series of power supplies from Asus seem to be capable of handling top-of the line power requirements.

Microsoft is fixing my biggest problem with Windows 11 on handhelds

Microsoft just published a new preview build for Windows 11 that includes significant changes to the onscreen keyboard targeted at handheld gaming PCs.