CES 2020: Asus announces ROG Zephyrus G14, G15, TUF Gaming A15F15, A17F17 gaming laptops

Having announced two new gaming desktops under the ROG Strix sub-brand this CES 2020 week, Asus took the wraps off four more laptop models earlier today. They include the ROG Zephyrus G14 and G15. Accompanying them are the more affordable TUF Gaming A15/F15 and A17/F17 with redesigned exteriors. Four out of the six laptops are powered by AMD Ryzen processors and Nvidia GeForce graphics, while the remaining two get Intel’s 10th Gen Core series CPUs. According to the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer, the ROG Zephyrus G14 is the “world’s most powerful 14-inch gaming notebook”. Let’s take a closer look at the new Asus models:

ROG Zephyrus G14

Billed as the most powerful 14-inch gaming laptop, the Zephyrus G14 measures 17.9 millimetres in thickness and 1.6 kilogrammes in weight. The top cover employs Asus’ proprietary AniMe Matrix technology, which uses tiny LED lights to show custom animations on the opposite side of the screen. The PANTONE-validated screen is an AMD FreeSync-supported 14-inch panel that can be customised for either high resolution (WQHD) or high refresh rate (120Hz). Like Asus’ ZenBook and VivoBook laptops, the Zephyrus G14 incorporates the ErgoLift hinge, which raises the keyboard in the direction of the user by a few critical degrees. Though the laptop comes bundled with a 180W charger, it can be charged using the inbuilt USB-C port over Power Delivery.

The Zephyrus G14 is powered by AMD’s Ryzen 4000 H-series processors along with Nvidia’s GeForce GPUs. The top-of-the-line variant can be expected to have an RTX 2060 graphics card with 6GB of video RAM. System RAM goes all the way up to 32GB and storage reaches a maximum of 1TB on an M.2 PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. The keys on the keyboard feature a travel of 1.7 millimetres and support N-key rollover. The power button on the laptop incorporates a fingerprint scanner. Available in Moonlight White and Eclipse Grey colours, the ROG Zephyrus G14 is expected to go on sale later this year.

ROG Zephyrus G15

The Zephyrus G15 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop that measures 19.9 millimetres in thickness and 2.1 kilogrammes in weight. The laptop’s AMD FreeSync-supported Full HD screen can be customised to refresh at either 144Hz or 240Hz, though the latter option ensures the panel is PANTONE-validated with 100-per cent sRGB colour coverage and 3-millisecond response time. “To keep it looking professional, G15 forgoes RGB lighting for tasteful white backlighting that’s less distracting in a crowd,” writes Asus in its press release.

The Zephyrus G15 is powered by up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS processor along with either an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660Ti or RTX 2060 graphics card. System RAM tops at 32GB and storage goes all the way up to 1TB on an M.2 PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. Like the Zephyrus G14, the Zephyrus G15 supports Power Delivery over USB-C even though there’s a 180W power adaptor included with the laptop. Powering it on the go is an inbuilt 76Wh quad-cell battery. The ROG Zephyrus G15 is expected to go on sale later this year.

TUF Gaming A15/F15, A17/F17

Models from Asus’ TUF Gaming series have generally been more affordable than the ones from the Zephyrus or Strix series but that distance appears to be narrowing with each passing generation. The new TUF Gaming series is, as always, built on a chassis that is certified to MIL-STD-810H standards for durability and strength. The newly introduced TUF Gaming laptops sport bigger battery options and their screen can be customised to have a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz. Available in either a metallic Fortress Gray or aggressive Bonfire Black finish, they come with dual M.2 slots for easy expansion of solid-state storage. Their keyboard gets optional RGB backlighting.

All four laptops are powered by either an Intel 10th Gen Core series CPU or an AMD Ryzen 4000-series processor. All four of them support up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of solid-state storage. They also feature Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5. While the AMD-powered TUF Gaming A15 with its 15.6-inch Full HD screen can be configured with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card, the larger AMD-powered TUF Gaming A17 with its Full HD 17.3-inch screen can be configured with up to an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card. The former gets a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz, while the latter gets 120Hz. The panel on both laptops support Full HD resolution and AMD FreeSync. Both laptops get a 90Wh lithium-ion battery. The new TUF Gaming series is expected to go on sale later this year.

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and TUF Gaming A15 First Impressions: CES 2020

Asus has launched new ROG laptops and desktops at CES 2020, and we got to check out the ROG Zephyrus G14 and TUF Gaming A15 before their launch.

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Asus at CES 2020: ROG Zephyrus G14 With ‘AniMe' Lid Display, TUF Gaming A15 Laptops Launched

Asus has unveiled new premium and budget gaming laptops at CES 2020, including one with a unique animated LED array on the lid

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Asus at CES 2020: ROG Strix GA15, ROG Strix GT15, ROG Strix GA35, ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktops Launched

Asus at CES 2020 on Monday unveiled four new gaming desktops under its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand. These are the affordable ROG Strix GA15 and ROG Strix GT15 duo, and the e-sports ready ROG Strix GA35 and ROG Strix GT35 duo

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Sony launches WI-1000XM2 wireless noise cancelling headphones at Rs 21,990

Sony has released the successor to the WI-1000XM1, the all-new wireless noise-cancelling WI-1000XM2 headphones powered by the HD Noise Cancelling QN1 processor for muting out external distractions. The headphones feature smart listening via Adaptive Sound Control which is capable of auto-adjusting the ambient sound.

Sporting features such as Hi-Res audio support and voice assistant features, the Sony WI-1000XM2 wireless headphones also boast a battery life of up to 10 hours. A nifty Quick Charge feature is also present which provides 80 minutes of playback time with merely 10 minutes of charging.

The headphones come with a flexible soft neckband design and weigh merely 58g. The earbuds, on the other hand, have an angled design to provide users with a comfortable and secure fit. The headphones come equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and charging is done via a USB Type-C cable.

As mentioned above, hi-res codec support is included for formats such as AAC and LDAC. There's also DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) HX present on these headphones which upscales compressed digital tracks, reportedly, giving users a Hi-res audio experience.

The headphones will be available for purchase from January 6 onwards on major e-commerce sites and Sony Centre at Rs 21,990.

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PUBG Mobile teases Season 11 update, should roll out soon

The guys behind PUBG Mobile have started to tease the next big update, namely the Season 11 update. The teaser suggests that the next update will have a futuristic theme, maybe a cyberpunk-like take, that seems to be very popular these days. 

The Season 11 update was leaked a few days ago by notable YouTube, Mr Ghost Gaming. The update will be a part of the version 0.16.0 update for the game. As per the videos, the season rewards will include new outfits, avatar frames, skins, emotes and more. The videos suggest that the new Royale Pass rewards will include skins for the M416, Pan, the Level 3 helmet and more. The AWM and the DP also get upgradable skins. There are also new emotes that a user can have.

Royals Pass Season 10 is coming to an end, which can only mean it’s time to get ready for Season 11! Step into the future with Operation Tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/Y1VHr86OTn

— PUBG MOBILE (@PUBGMOBILE) January 6, 2020

With a new season comes a new Royale Pass. As per Mr Ghost Gaming, the Elite Upgrade Plus version of the Royale Pass will get the Ice Sculpture snowmobile skin, the Unsleeping City Grenade skin, and Roaring Magma Avatar frame. This version of the Elite pass is tipped to cost Rs 2,100. There is also a standard version of the Elite Pass is priced at Rs 850 and while it does not feature these skins, it does offer Elite Missions and up to 100 rewards.

It is not yet known when Season 11 update will be available to users. However, it should launch sooner rather than later. Season 10 of PUBG Mobile was released back in November and the developer, Tencent Games, tends to launch new seasons after about two months. 

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CES 2020: Asus announces ROG Strix GA35GT35, Strix GA15GT15 gaming desktops

It’s CES 2020 week and brands such as Lenovo and LG have already announced their new product line-up for this year. Asus is quickly joining them with its own list of gaming devices, namely the ROG Strix GA35/GT35 and Strix GA15/GT15. Both are gaming desktops aimed towards tournament-level e-sports performance. Both desktops are powered either by an Intel 10th Gen Core series CPU or an AMD Ryzen 3000-series processor, depending on the variant. Both models feature Nvidia GeForce graphics. Let’s take a closer look at both of them:

ROG Strix GA35/GT35

According to Asus, the ROG Strix GA35/GT35 features a tournament-ready form factor in that the front side of the chassis has two hot-swappable storage drive bays behind a spring-loaded door, which allow the user to load their games and profiles quickly without having to open the desktop up using tools. It also features a carrying handle that’s designed to bear a sustained force of up to 30 kilogramme-force and a dedicated headphone hook that’s good for up to 3 kilogrammes. The desktop weighs 15 kilogrammes.

The ROG Strix GA35/GT35 also features a closed-loop liquid cooling system for the CPU and a dual-fan radiator for upward heat ventilation. Like its other Strix cousins, it features Aura Sync and Keystone II technologies. While the Strix GT35 is powered by Intel’s 10th Gen Core series CPUs, the Strix GA35 is powered by AMD’s Ryzen 3000 series processors with the top-of-the-line variant going up to an AMD Ryzen 9 3950X chip. Both versions can be overclocked.

Both versions are complemented by Nvidia GeForce graphics with the top-of-the-line variant sporting an RTX 2080 Ti GPU with 11GB of video RAM. System RAM on the inbuilt Asus X570 motherboard can be configured up to 64GB. Storage goes up to 1TB on an M.2 NVMe PCIe solid-state drive combined with up to 2TB of hard drive space. Asus has yet to announce the pricing and availability of this model.

ROG Strix GA15/GT15

The ROG Strix GA15/GT15 appears to be a more affordable version of the Strix GA35/GT35. Also outfitted with a carrying handle and dedicated headphone hook, the ROG Strix GA15/GT15 weighs 10 kilogrammes and features a more compact variation of the Wind Shear design seen on the GA35/GT35 to improve airflow. According to Asus, the chassis of the desktop has extensive personalisation options including RGB illumination of its internal components. The desktop also features Sonic Studio III software for customisable audio output.

The Strix GT15 is powered by Intel’s 10th Gen Core series CPUs while the Strix GA15 is powered by AMD’s Ryzen 3000 series processors with the top-of-the-line variant going up to an AMD Ryzen 7 3800X chip. Maximum RAM supported by the inbuilt Asus B450 motherboard on both versions is 32GB. The processor on both versions is complemented by Nvidia GeForce graphics with the top-of-the-line variant sporting an RTX 2070 Super GPU with 8GB of video RAM. Storage goes up to 1TB on an M.2 NVMe PCIe solid-state drive combined with up to 2TB of hard drive space. Asus has yet to announce the pricing and availability of this model.

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