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Hopefully, you’ve already picked our coverage of the AMD Ryzen Mobile 5000 Series processor launch, and it’s important to know that Nvidia also released its GeForce RTX 30 Series laptop GPUs last night. Of course, you can’t build your own PCs with any of these mobile processor families, so it’s interesting to see which key industry partners like Asus, MSI, Gigabyte, Lenovo, etc. they can evoke. Can these more modern portable powerhouses tempt you to leave your desktop days behind (but you might want to use a desktop docking system for a large screen, mechanical keyboard, gaming mouse, etc.)? Let’s take a look at some tantalizing laptops Asus featured last night at its ROG Citadel XV interactive experience.
Two ASUS ROG at 15 FR
The first Asus part “game weaponry” I would like to highlight is the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE. This sleek dual-screen gaming machine is powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX mobile processor CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics. That’s a lot of horsepower in a slim chassis and Asus is eager to say its cooling system The updated Active Aerodynamic System Plus (AAS +) is up to the task and is relatively quiet thanks in part to the additional air intake below the secondary display. and new Arc Flow fans paired with four liquid metal thermal composite heatsinks and five heatpipes.
As you can guess from the model number, the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE features a 15-inch main display. This is available in your choice of a 120Hz 4K display with 100% Adobe RGB color space coverage or a 300Hz FHD display with 3ms response time and 100% sRGB color space coverage. Both 15-inch panels are Pantone validated and feature slim bezel designs and Adaptive-Sync technology.
The accompanying ScreenPad Plus sub-panel (3840×1100 pixels) is a natural choice for “surf the web, read emails, chat through instant messaging applications or to stream or record games” recognizes Asus. Buyers will get XSplit Gamecaster to monitor their streams while playing games on the main screen. Asus says it is working with various software vendors, particularly on content creation to make the secondary display even more useful.
For a full spectrum multimedia experience, Asus says it has implemented improved speakers, Dolby Atmos, 3D precision audio, and two-way AI noise cancellation. Other specs you might like to know are: up to 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 with power delivery and display port, 1 RJ45 LAN port, 1 microSD card reader, per key-backlit RGB keyboard, and Windows 10 Pro operating system. The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE measures 36.0 x 26.8 x 2.09 ~ 2.09 cm and weighs 2.48 kg.
Asus ROG Flow X13
If you’re looking for something more portable, Asus hopes to tempt you with its 13-inch ultraportable gaming laptop called the ROG Flow X13. This works with an AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS mobile processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, but you can go home with the Asus XG mobile dock (pictured directly below) with up to an RTX 3080 graphics card inside …
On the docking possibilities, Asus says that it has implemented a “The proprietary eGPU connector dedicates 63 Gbps of bandwidth exclusively to graphics, resulting in significantly higher performance than Thunderbolt eGPUs.” This is said to make the ROG X13 Flow eminently suitable for “content creation, AAA games and work on the go, as well as intense games at home.”
Other nice connectivity specs are the dedicated USB 3.2 Gen 2 link, which powers an I / O hub with additional connectivity, and a built-in 280W AC adapter, which powers both the XG Mobile Dock and Flow X13.
The Flow X13 has a 360-degree hinge for all the ways you view laptops with touch / stylus support. It’s built around your choice of a 120Hz FHD panel or a high-resolution 4K panel protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. Regardless of the type of panel you choose, it will have a 16:10 aspect ratio, be Pantone validated, and support Adaptive Sync.
The cooling technology is built on the same foundation as the Zephyrus, with liquid metal used as a thermal compound and triple heat sinks, fan outlets, and the new Arc Flow fans with self-cleaning thermal module.
Other noteworthy specifications are the; 32GB LPDDR4X RAM, 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C compatible with DisplayPort / Power Delivery, 1x ROG XG Mobile Interface, Backlit Keyboard, Fingerprint Reader, 720p Webcam, Array Microphone, 2 x 1W Speakers with Smart AMP, 10 Hours of Unplugged Playtime and Charges Up to 60 percent in 30 minutes. The Asus ROG Flow X13 measures 29.9 x 22.2 x 1.58 ~ 1.58 cm and weighs 1.30 kg.
Asus released other new and updated laptops in the ROG Zephyrus, Strix Scar, Strix G series.
GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop Promotional Video
Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 Series Mobile GPU Overview
- GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 90 frames per second in the latest games at ultra 1080p settings. RTX 3060 laptops start at $ 999 and are faster than laptops with Nvidia’s previous flagship GPU, GeForce RTX 2080 Super, which typically retails for $ 2,500.
- GeForce RTX 3070 is a 1440p gaming beast, delivering 90 frames per second at ultra settings at 1440p. RTX 3070 laptops start at $ 1,299 and are 50 percent faster than those equipped with the RTX 2070.
- GeForce RTX 3080 is Nvidia’s new flagship laptop GPU. With up to 16GB of G6 memory, it powers the world’s fastest laptops for gamers and creators. Delivers more than 100 frames per second with ultra settings at 1440p. Systems with RTX 3080 start at $ 1,999.
