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ASUS launches Gaming V16 and Gaming X16 budget gaming laptops in the Philippines

The new budget gaming laptops offer RTX GPUs and 144Hz displays with pocket-friendly price tags.

ASUS has officially launched the ASUS Gaming V16 (V3607) and ASUS Gaming X16 (K3605) in the Philippines, bringing solid gaming performance at a competitive price.

ASUS Gaming V16 and ASUS Gaming X16 Price

These laptops mark ASUS’s latest entry into the budget gaming segment, offering high refresh-rate displays, powerful internals, and reliable build quality.

Both the Gaming V16 (V3607) and Gaming X16 (K3605) feature a 16-inch FHD IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 300 nits.

The Gaming V16 (V3607) packs an Intel Core 5 210H (Series 2) processor, up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, 16GB of 5600MHz DDR5 RAM, 512GB of storage, and a 63Wh battery with a 150W AC power adapter. Despite the size, it remains relatively portable, weighing 1.95 kg (4.30 lbs).

ASUS Gaming V16
ASUS Gaming V16

The laptop has a single blue backlight keyboard with 1.7mm travel, an ASUS IceCool Thermal Technology, and MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability.

Meanwhile, the Gaming X16 (K3605) is powered by an Intel Core i5-13420H processor, NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, 512GB of storage, and a 50Wh battery. It is slightly lighter, weighing 1.80 kg (3.97 lbs).

ASUS Gaming X16
ASUS Gaming X16

Price and Availability

The new ASUS Gaming Series is officially available in the Philippines at ASUS and ROG Stores, with select models powered by RTX 30 and 40 series GPUs. The RTX 5060 variant is expected to arrive by June.

Each purchase comes with an ASUS backpack, ASUS’ 2-year International Warranty, 1-year Accidental Damage Protection, and a 3-month PC Game Pass. For a limited time, the laptop will also come bundled with a free official Genshin Impact mouse pad.

Pricing

  • ASUS GAMING V16 V3607VM-RP524W – ₱74.995
    144Hz 16″ FHD IPS display, Intel Core 5 210H, RTX 5060, 16GB+512GB
  • ASUS GAMING V16 V3607VU-RP196W – ₱62,995
    144Hz 16″ FHD IPS display, Intel Core 5 210H, RTX 4050, 16GB+512GB
  • ASUS GAMING V16 V3607VU-RP076W – ₱59,995
    144Hz 16″ FHD IPS display, Intel Core 5 210H, RTX 4050, 8GB+512GB
  • ASUS GAMING X16 K3605VC-RP493W – ₱49,995
    144Hz 16″ FHD IPS display, Intel Core i5-13420H, RTX 3050, 8GB+512GB

ASUS Gaming V16 (V3607) specs:

  • Display: 16-inch FHD IPS display, 1920×1200, 16:10 aspect ratio, 144 Hz refresh rate, 300 nits
  • Processor: Intel Core 5 210H (Series 2)
  • Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • RAM: Up to 16GB 5600MHz DDR5 RAM, 2x SO-DIMM slots
  • Storage: 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Camera: 720p HD camera with privacy shutter
  • I/O ports:
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C / DisplayPort 1.4/Power Delivery 3.0
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
    1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL
    1 x Audio combo jack
    1 x DC-in rectangle
  • Connectivity: WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
  • Others: Full sized / single blue backlight keyboard with 1.7mm travel, Precision Touchpad, ASUS SonicMaster, Dirac sound, AI noise-canceling technology, ASUS IceCool Thermal Technology, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability
  • OS: Windows 11 Home
  • Battery: 63Wh
  • Dimensions: 357.0 x 250.9 x 18.0~22.0mm
  • Weight: 1.95 kg

ASUS Gaming X16 (K3605) specs:

  • Display: 16-inch FHD IPS display, 1920×1200, 16:10 aspect ratio, 144 Hz refresh rate, 300 nits
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-13420H
  • Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
  • RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM, 1x SO-DIMM slot
  • Storage: 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
  • Camera: 720p HD camera with privacy shutter
  • I/O ports:
    1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with support for power delivery (data speed up to 5Gbps)
    2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
    1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
    1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    1x DC-in
    SD 4.0 card reader
  • Others: Backlit chiclet keyboard with num-key, Precision Touchpad, ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS IceCool Thermal Technology, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability
  • OS: Windows 11 Home
  • Battery: 50Wh
  • Weight: 1.80 kg

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