ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) showcased a wide range of new and exclusive products for gamers at its For Those Who Dare: Transcendence virtual launch event for CES 2024.
The products include laptops, displays, a gaming phone, a NUC, a motherboard, a graphics card, a chassis, and accessories that offer high performance, innovative design, and immersive experiences.
New Zephyrus laptops with OLED displays and powerful processors
The Zephyrus G14 and G16 laptops have been redesigned to be thinner and lighter, with a new Slash Lighting array on the lid and a choice of Eclipse Gray or Platinum White colors. They are the first ROG laptops to feature a Nebula Display with an OLED panel and G-SYNC technology, delivering stunning visuals with rich colors and high contrast.
The Zephyrus G14 is powered by the AMD Ryzen 8000 Series processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, while the Zephyrus G16 boasts the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 185H and up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU.
Both laptops have advanced cooling systems with liquid metal, tri-fan, and dual-fan solutions, ensuring optimal performance for gaming and content creation.
ROG Strix laptops with new CPUs and HDR displays
The ROG Strix SCAR 16 and SCAR 18 laptops feature the new 18-inch ROG Nebula HDR Display, the first of its kind in the market. The display has a Mini LED panel with over 2,000 dimming zones and 1,100 nits of peak brightness, as well as the ROG Nebula HDR Engine to minimize blooming and haloing. It also supports Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio for a cinematic experience.
The ROG Strix SCAR 16 and SCAR 18 are equipped with the Intel Core i9 processor 14900HX and up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 laptop GPU, delivering blazing-fast performance for gaming and multitasking. The laptops also have a tool-less chassis design, a wide touchpad, a per-key RGB keyboard, a 1Gbps LAN, WiFi 6E, and a 720p HD camera.
The ROG Strix G16 and G18 laptops offer similar specifications but with a 16-inch and 18-inch 2.5K (2560×1600) 240Hz ROG Nebula display. They also come in two different versions: the Volt Green version with a metal chassis and an RGB ROG logo, and the Eclipse Gray version with a metal chassis and a low-profile ROG slash pattern.
ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro
The ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro are the ultimate smartphones for gamers, streamers, content creators, and more. They are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform with advanced cooling mechanisms and gaming-friendly AI features, such as Background mode and X Capture.
The ROG Phone 8 series has a 6.78-inch Samsung E6 flexible AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, a 5500 mAh battery with wireless charging, and Aura RGB Lighting and Anime Vision Mini-LEDs for customization.
The rear camera system consists of a 50MP Sony IMX890 main camera with a 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3.0, a 13 MP ultrawide camera with a free-form lens, and a 32MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom and OIS. The headphones feature Dirac Virtuo for Headphone technology for virtual surround sound.
The ROG Phone 8 series also have IP68 water- and dust-resistance, a slim design, and dual-mode 2.4GHz and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. They are compatible with a range of ROG accessories as well.
ROG NUC
The ROG NUC is a small form factor PC that offers the freedom to game anytime, anywhere. It is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 or Core Ultra 9 processors, which have Performance Hybrid Architecture and Intel Thread Director for seamless multitasking. It also has the NVIDIA RTX 4060 or RTX 4070 Discrete Graphics, which support up to four 4K-enabled display outputs.
The ROG NUC has a tool-less chassis design that allows integration in under 10 minutes, with dimensions of 270x180x50 mm. It has various connectivity options, such as HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 2.0, and Intel Killer WiFi 6E AX1690i. It is compatible with both Microsoft Windows 11 and Linux distros, offering operating system flexibility.
ROG Swift OLED monitors
The ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM is the world’s first dual-mode gaming monitor with a Frame Rate Boost feature that allows users to switch from 4K 240Hz up to FHD 480Hz at any time. It has a 39-inch ultrawide (3440×1440) 240Hz 800R curved OLED display, which offers vivid colors, high contrast, and fast response time. It also has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology, Dolby Vision HDR, and Dolby Atmos audio.
The ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP and ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP are the world’s fastest 480Hz OLED gaming monitors, with a 32-inch and 27-inch 4K (3840×2160) display, respectively. They also have third-gen ROG OLED technology, the latest META technology, and ELMB technology, which improve the peak brightness, viewing angle, and motion clarity. They also have a custom heatsink, a 1300-niti peak brightness, DisplayHDR True Black 400 compliance, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.
The ROG Swift OLED monitors also have a Smart KVM feature, which allows users to control two devices with a keyboard and mouse, and USB 3.2 connectivity for rapid file transfers. They also have extensive connectivity options, such as DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C with 90W Power Delivery.
ROG Aura Monitor Light Bar and ROG Ergo Monitor Arm
The ROG Aura Monitor Light Bar and ROG Ergo Monitor Arm are two groundbreaking monitor accessories that revolutionize gaming setups. The ROG Aura Monitor Light Bar offers three modes: front light for eye care, backlight for Aura Sync setup, and a combination for immersive viewing. It also supports personalized adjustments in color temperature and brightness and integrates with AURA Sync and ASUS DisplayWidget Center software.
The ROG Ergo Monitor Arm can support 39-inch monitors and beyond up to the maximum recommended weight of 11.5 kg. It features double-sided cable management and a cyberpunk-inspired design with VESA support. It also has a mechanical spring arm mechanism that allows smooth and effortless adjustments in various directions and angles.
Advanced BTF ecosystem: A new era in DIY PC building
The Advanced BTF ecosystem is a revolutionary hidden-connector solution that prioritizes aesthetics and cleanliness in DIY PC building. It reduces the number and visibility of internal cables in the front, providing a super-clean DIY experience.
The flagship of the Advanced BTF ecosystem is the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero BTF motherboard, which has a hidden-connector layout on the underside, a Q-LED diagnostic display, a PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, and a graphics card high-power slot. It is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 or Core Ultra 9 processors, which offer unparalleled gaming performance and AI capabilities.
The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 BTF Edition graphics card preserves all the powerful features of the standard ROG Strix RTX 4090 while introducing a PCIe high-power connector compatible with the graphics card high-power slot on the motherboard. This eliminates the need for visible power cables on the card, simplifying cable routing and reducing exposed wires. The Advanced BTF structure also adds extra support to prevent sag.
The ROG Hyperion GR701 BTF Edition chassis offers seamless cable management to complement the hidden-connector solution. It also has a sleek and futuristic design, with a tempered glass side panel, a magnetic dust filter, and a built-in RGB lighting controller.
Game-changing accessories
The ROG Carnyx microphone, ROG Keris II Ace mouse, ROG Falchion RX Low Profile keyboard, and ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova headphones are the latest accessories that redefine gaming norms. They offer high-quality sound, precision, durability, and style for gamers and streamers.
The ROG Carnyx microphone features a large 25mm condenser capsule, 192kHz / 24-bit sampling rate, a cardioid polar pattern, a high-pass filter, a built-in pop filter, a premium metal shock mount, a multi-functional control knob, a one-touch mute button, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.
The ROG Keris II Ace mouse weighs only 54 grams and has an ergonomic shape, ROG SpeedNova wireless technology, the ROG AimPoint Pro optical sensor, and the durable 100M ROG Optical Micro Switch. The ROG Polling Rate Booster is a stand-alone device that supports wireless polling rates up to 4000 Hz and wired rates up to 8000 Hz, minimizing cursor delay to ensure that in-game actions are precisely as intended.
The ROG Falchion RX Low Profile keyboard features the ROG RX Low-Profile Switches and has a compact design and a minimalistic look, a multi-functional touch panel, ROG SpeedNova wireless technology, and the ROG Omni Receiver.
The ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova headphones feature dual-mode 2.4GHz and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, high-resolution 24-bit 96 kHz audio, and Dirac Opteo technology.
They also have bone-conduction AI microphones, Adaptive ANC with Auto mode, up to 46 hours of battery, wireless charging, quick in-case charging, and feature customizable ASUS Aura RGB lighting.
For more information about ASUS’ ROG’s latest products at CES 2024, visit https://rog.asus.com/event/ces/.
