You don't even need a screwdriver to upgrade this gaming laptop from Asus, which also sports a 5090 laptop GPU!

The Asus ROG Phone 9 and Phone 9 Pro were some of the first smartphones to debut in 2024 with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, but only the global versions. Now, the U.S. models of the ROG Phone 9 and Phone 9 Pro are available for purchase from Asus' website and Amazon.

The Strix Scar 18 now feels sleek, and that makes all the difference. The keyboard sits flat to the top of the inner deck, with no dent in the chassis to accommodate it. The finish looks and feels somewhat satin, and seems remarkably resistant to fingerprints—a bug bear of mine on almost all gaming laptops.

Asus showed off its latest fleet gaming laptops, plus a new desktop, all with the latest components. On-the-go gamers will also appreciate updates to the Flow Z13 tablet and its eGPU.

Today at CES, Asus announced its lineup of 2025 gaming laptops, some of which feature Nvidia’s new, mega-powerful GeForce RTX 5090 graphics. The Asus ROG Strix SCAR models, which are designed with the ultimate gaming experience in mind,

Asus ROG’s next-gen high-end Strix Scar laptops include more ‘AniMe’ lights to annoy anybody sitting across from you.

ASUS Republic of Gamers has unveiled an ambitious lineup of gaming hardware at CES 2025, showcasing innovations across ROG laptops, desktops, and external GPUs that promise to redefine gaming performance.

ASUS has launched new gaming laptops, GPUs, and mini PCs at CES 2025, designed to deliver performance, portability, and advanced cooling for gamers and creators.

Asus ROG unveils new gaming laptops like ROG Strix SCAR 16/18 with Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX & Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs. Also introduces more budget-friendly ROG Strix G16/18 laptops and Zephyrus G14/16 with OLED screens and RTX 50 GPUs.