(CES 2025) ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) unveiled a groundbreaking lineup of gaming technology at CES 2025, from its new RTX 50 series GPUs, new gaming laptops, desktops, and a new external GPU solution, the brand has certainly upped the ante with new innovations that redefine gaming performance across multiple product categories.
Graphics Innovation
The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 50 Series boasts an industry-first quad-fan graphics card design. The flagship RTX 5090 and 5080 models also feature groundbreaking cooling technology, including a patented vapor chamber that boosts airflow by 20%. These cards incorporate ASUS GPU Guard technology for enhanced protection and a 304-grade steel bracket for stable mounting, ensuring durability during intense gaming sessions.
Gaming Laptops
The 2025 Strix SCAR 16 and 18 models showcase exceptional gaming prowess with their Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, delivering up to 175W TGP. These machines feature ROG’s Intelligent Cooling technology and Nebula HDR Displays with mini-LED technology, offering over 2,000 dimming zones and a 240Hz refresh rate.
Portable Gaming Solutions
The ultraportable Zephyrus series, including the G14 and G16, combines mobility with power through either Intel Core Ultra 9 or AMD Ryzen AI processors.
The innovative Flow Z13 gaming tablet pushes boundaries with its AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor and Radeon 8060S graphics, featuring a versatile 2-in-1 design and 180Hz Nebula touchscreen.
Desktop Gaming
The ROG G700 series desktop line has configurations with either AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285K, paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs.
The ROG NUC 2025 lets you experience high-performance gaming in a compact 3-liter chassis, powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 265H and an RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, bolstered with advanced thermal management with three fans and a dual Vapor Chamber design.
External Graphics Innovation
The 2025 ROG XG Mobile represents a significant advancement in external graphics solutions, featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. It uses a redesigned vapor chamber offering 150% more cooling surface area than standard heatpipe designs, while maintaining minimal noise levels. You get comprehensive connectivity via Thunderbolt 5, plus support for customizable RGB lighting with full Aura Sync integration.
Display Technology
ROG introduced the Swift OLED PG27UCDM, a 27-inch 4K gaming monitor featuring fourth-generation QD-OLED technology and 240Hz refresh rate. The display includes advanced features like OLED Anti-Flicker 2.0 and ROG OLED Care Pro technology, with a Neo Proximity Sensor for enhanced screen protection.
Networking Innovation
The Rapture GT-BE19000AI debuts as the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 gaming router with a built-in NPU, delivering speeds up to 19,000 Mbps. This innovative router features AI-driven optimizations for game acceleration, energy saving, and network security, while supporting up to 3,000 game titles through its Triple-Level Game Acceleration system.
For more information, visit ASUS ROG’s official website.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
