Here are the Most Innovative ROG Gaming Laptops Introduced by ASUS at CES 2021

GAMEFINITY.ID, Jakarta – ASUS announced the latest line of ROG gaming laptops at CES 2021, equipped with the latest technology and innovations. In the virtual launch event themed For Those Who Dare, ASUS also introduced the ROG Flow X13 which is an innovative laptop that combines portability without sacrificing performance.

In addition, ASUS also introduced the latest dual-screen gaming laptop, the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE, as well as the latest variant of the ROG Strix series gaming laptop. All For Those Who Dare events will also be available on ROG Citadel XV, an interactive platform that gamers can enjoy and will be available on Steam.

So what are the most innovative ROG gaming laptops introduced by ASUS at CES 2021? Here’s the discussion.

ROG Flow X13

ROG Flow X13 is the latest innovative gaming laptop powered by a processor up to AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics chip. Thanks to a highly efficient CPU and GPU combination, ROG Flow X13 is able to accompany users for up to 10 hours on battery. Not only that, the ROG Flow X13 is a compact, lightweight, and highly portable gaming laptop, and is equipped with a USB Power Delivery feature that allows charging via a special 100W USB Type-C adapter. Thanks to this adapter, ROG Flow X13 can be recharged from 0% to 60% in just 39 minutes.

Unlike other gaming laptops, ROG Flow X13 carries a convertible design that allows the screen to be rotated up to 360 degrees. Thus, ROG Flow X13 can also appear as a multifunctional laptop. The screen uses touchscreen technology with the option of a 120Hz FHD fast panel or a high-resolution 4K panel. Both panel options are protected by Corning Gorilla glass and support the use of a stylus. The ROG Flow X13 screen also supports Adaptive Sync technology and has PANTONE Validated certification so that the accuracy and level of color reproduction is guaranteed and reliable as a laptop for content creation.

Two down-firing speakers also complement the ROG Flow X13. The speakers are powered by Dolby Atmos technology which is able to deliver a better audio experience not only for playing games but also for other multimedia activities. Not only that, ROG Flow X13 is also equipped with the Two-Way AI Noise-Cancellation feature which offers a better communication process when playing games or even working.

The cooling system on the ROG Flow X13 has been specifically designed and optimized to deliver high performance in a very compact laptop body. In addition to using liquid metal as its thermal compound, ROG Flow X13 is also equipped with three special heatsinks that can release heat more optimally.

The cooling system is supported by the latest Arc Flow fan which is able to circulate air 15% better than standard fans with the same noise level. To ensure uninterrupted use in the long term, ROG Flow X13 is equipped with a self-cleaning thermal module that allows dust and particles that could potentially clog the cooling system to be removed through a special tunnel that has been integrated with the main cooling module in the ROG Flow X13.

ROG Flow X13 is the world’s first gaming laptop to support ROG XG Mobile, an external GPU powered by a graphics chip up to the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. When connected to ROG XG Mobile, ROG Flow X13 becomes a laptop with very fast graphics performance.

Unlike other external GPUs that rely on Thunderbolt connectivity, ROG XG Mobile uses special connectivity that allows the external GPU to have an independent 8x PCIe connection path. This special connectivity also allows ROG XG Mobile to get bandwidth up to 63Gbps exclusively without having to share it with other components. This makes ROG XG Mobile present almost without causing any performance cuts when connected to ROG Flow X13.

Not just acting as an external GPU, ROG XG Mobile is also equipped with a series of I/O to enrich the user experience. ROG XG Mobile has also been equipped with an integrated adapter with a power of 280W which can also function as an adapter for ROG Flow X13. ROG XG Mobile is the most appropriate enhancement for ROG Flow X13 users who want the best graphics performance for gaming and content creation.

ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE

As the name implies, ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE is a laptop with ScreenPad Plus which is an integrated second screen that is equipped with many functions to support productivity and enhance the gaming experience.

The ScreenPad Plus isn’t just a second screen for the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE. The screen with the touchscreen feature can be used for various scenarios such as controlling streaming applications directly, or even viewing walkthroughs and guides while playing games on the main screen. For content creators, the ScreenPad Plus on ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE can be used as a canvas or even an additional control tool thanks to the feature that supports direct integration with Adobe creative applications.

This time ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE is powered by the latest processors, namely up to AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and graphics chips up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE also comes in two screen options, namely with a 360Hz FHD panel that has an sRGB 100 color gamut. % or a 4K 120Hz panel with 100% Adobe RGB color gamut. Both panel options are PANTONE Validated certification to ensure a high level of color accuracy.

ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE relies on the updated Active Aerodynamic System Plus (AAS+) as its cooling system. AAS + makes the ScreenPad Plus part of this laptop lift so that it can provide a wider air cavity for the cooling system. This time ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE is equipped with an Arc Flow fan that is able to deliver up to 13% better airflow. Not only that, the use of a new cooling module with five heatpipes and the use of liquid metal as a thermal compound makes the cooling performance of ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE even better than the previous generation.

ROG Strix SCAR 17

Continuing the tradition of its predecessor, the new ROG Strix SCAR is back as a gaming laptop with uncompromising performance. In addition to being equipped with a processor up to AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics chip, ROG Strix SCAR 17 can now support DDR4 3200MHz memory with a capacity of up to 64GB and comes with a new, better cooling module.

Designed as an engine for esports gamers, ROG Strix SCAR 17 comes with the fastest screen in its class, namely FHD resolution which has a refresh rate of up to 360Hz and a response time of 3ms. This time the screen also has thinner bezels for more immersive gaming, and has been supported by Adaptive Sync technology.

Improvements from the previous series are also found in the audio system. The latest ROG Strix SCAR 17 this time is powered by a Dolby Atmos audio system through four speakers that can produce detailed sound and better surround sound effects. For smoother communication when playing esports games, ROG Strix SCAR 17 is now equipped with the Two-Way AI Noise-Cancellation feature which will reduce all noise around its users.

The latest ROG Strix SCAR 17 also has a battery with a larger capacity, which is 90Whrs so that it can be used to play videos for up to 12 hours. While the support for the USB Type-C Power Delivery feature makes the latest ROG Strix SCAR 17 now more portable and can be recharged using a more compact adapter.

The use of an optical mechanical keyboard in the latest ROG Strix SCAR 17 makes this laptop even more reliable for gaming. The keyboard with per-key RGB features not only has a deeper key travel, which is 1.9mm, but is also very responsive. On the other hand, the trackpad which is 85% larger in size makes this laptop comfortable to use even without a mouse.

The new ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a more compact dimension than its predecessor. The new design now features RGB lightbars on the front and front corners, as well as at the bottom of the screen. In the corners of the body of the latest ROG Strix SCAR 17, there are hinge caps that can be exchanged as in professional sports equipment.

The latest ROG Strix SCAR 17 uses a new cooling module that is able to optimize the performance of this laptop with lower noise levels than the previous generation. A cooling module equipped with an Arc Flow fan, a self-cleaning cooling system feature, and the use of liquid metal as a thermal compound make the latest ROG Strix SCAR 17 cooler and quieter.