Lo and behold – ROG’s fresh new gaming laptops have been announced at CES 2025 and with lots of models on the line, let’s go them briefly and see what’s different this time around. We’ll also some core specs info for easy comparison.
First, we have the new Strix laptops covering the Strix SCAR and Strix G models, which carry a new chassis design that allows tool-less access to important parts like RAM and storage for easy upgrades alongside an even better RGB dispersion rate. These laptops are equipped with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPUs and next-gen Intel or AMD processors, offering superior performance and cooling systems that allow power levels up to 240W.
Strix SCAR 16 (G635):
- Display: 16″ 2.5K Mini LED, 240Hz
- Processor: Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
- Memory: Up to 64GB DDR5 5600MHz
- Storage: Up to 4TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD (RAID 0)
Strix SCAR 18 (G835):
- Display: 18″ 2.5K Mini LED, 240Hz
- Processor: Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
- Memory: Up to 64GB DDR5 5600MHz
- Storage: Up to 4TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD (RAID 0)
Strix G16 (G615):
- Display: 16″ 2.5K IPS-level, 240Hz
- Processor: Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- Memory: Up to 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
- Storage: 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Strix G18 (G815):
- Display: 18″ 2.5K IPS-level, 240Hz
- Processor: Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- Memory: Up to 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
- Storage: 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Strix G16 (G614):
- Display: 16″ 2.5K, 240Hz
- Processor: Up to AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
- Memory: Up to 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
- Storage: Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Strix G18 (G814):
- Display: 18″ 2.5K, 240Hz
- Processor: Up to AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
- Memory: Up to 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
- Storage: Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Next on the list is the portability-focused Flow Z13 returning with more power thanks to the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor supported by an enhanced vapor chamber cooling system and unified quad-channel memory design to ensure efficiency and performance in a compact form factor. The ROG Nebula display is also present for some high-quality gaming/productivity tasks.
Flow Z13 (GZ302):
- Display: 13.4” WQXGA, 180Hz
- Processor: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
- GPU: Radeon 8060S Graphics
- Memory: Up to 128GB LPDDR5X 8000MHz
- Storage: 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
For those who like a futuristic, cleaner look in a premium CNC chassis accented by the iconic Slash Lighting array offered by the Zephyrus family, do take note of these thin and light models packing the same firepower as the Strix models alongside high-resolution Nebula OLED displays. Advanced cooling solutions enhance thermal efficiency, making these laptops ideal for demanding gaming and creative tasks.
Zephyrus G14 (GA403):
- Display: 14″ 3K OLED, 120Hz
- Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- Memory: Up to 64GB LPDDR5X 8000MHz
- Storage: Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Zephyrus G16 (GU605):
- Display: 16” OLED, 2.5K, 240Hz
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
- Memory: Up to 64GB LPDDR5X 7467MHz
- Storage: Up to 4TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Zephyrus G16 (GA605):
- Display: 16″ OLED, 2.5K, 240Hz
- Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
- Memory: Up to 32GB LPDDR5X 7500MHz
- Storage: Up to 4TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Last but not least, the XG Mobile eGPU has been updated to now house up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPUs offering some graphical processing help to less powerful machines via Thunderbolt 5 connection. It’s smaller, lighter, and hosts more ports including 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, DP 2.1, 5GbE, UHS-II MicroSD card reader, and downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports. In short, this might be a dock that somehow has a Blackwell GPU sitting inside it.
