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The Verge reviews the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026, Intel) as a near‑perfect all‑in‑one laptop for work and gaming, delivering strong performance, a vibrant OLED display, long battery life, and handy features like a full‑size SD card slot and Thunderbolt 4. However, it’s pricey at about $3,600 and makes RAM/storage concessions versus the last‑gen model, with MacBook Pro often outperforming in CPU‑heavy tasks.
Asus unveiled two Intel Wildcat Lake laptops in China—the Vivobook 14SE and 16SE. The 16SE offers two 16-inch IPS display options (1920x1200 or 2560x1600) at 144 Hz, with the higher-end panel delivering up to 400 nits brightness and, on the spec sheet, outperforming the MacBook Neo’s Liquid Retina. Both models run an Intel Core i5-320, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB PCIe 4.0 storage, share a slim 15.9 mm chassis at 1.29 kg, and include a 52.5 Wh battery. Prices start at CNY 4,599 (~$675), with the better display version at CNY 4,999 (~$734). Global availability is to be announced.
Google has confirmed Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo as the first Googlebook hardware partners for a fall launch; Samsung is notably absent. Google says the announced logos reflect the launch window and more partners may join later, while Dell's return to consumer hardware is highlighted as a major development.
Asus announced its first branded RAM under the ROG Edition 20, a 48GB DDR5-6000 CL26 kit made by Biwin priced around $880. On compatible ROG Crosshair/Maximus/Strix boards, users can enable ROG mode to run up to DDR5-8000 CL36-48-48-110. The kit also supports Intel XMP and AMD EXPO, includes Aura Sync RGB, and is a limited edition for the 20th anniversary finished in gold/silver/black/red. Expected to ship in late June with worldwide availability not yet confirmed; Asus also plans ROG-certified kits with 14 other RAM makers.
ASUS ROG and XREAL have opened global pre-orders for the ROG XREAL R1, marketing it as the world’s first 240 Hz micro‑OLED gaming AR glasses. The device delivers a 171-inch virtual display (57° FOV) with ultra-low latency, supports Anchor and Follow modes, and includes Bose audio, plus tight integration with the ROG ecosystem via the ROG Control Dock and DisplayWidget Center for seamless cross‑platform gaming with PC, handhelds, and the ROG Ally.
Asus confirms upgrades for the ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026): up to 320W total power (145W CPU, 175W GPU) with a 450W adapter, a 4K Mini LED display with Nebula ELMB, and new SKUs featuring RTX 5080/5090 with up to 64 GB RAM and 8 TB storage; availability has not been announced.
ASUS teams with League of Legends world champions T1 to launch limited-edition GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards, featuring T1 branding on front/backplates, exclusive magnets and stickers, and a design that blends esports heritage with premium hardware. The cards include ASUS cooling and reliability tech (Axial-tech fans, MaxContact heat spreader, GPU Guard, Auto-Extreme manufacturing) and ship with a special T1-themed GPU Tweak III; ASUS also runs the “We Are T1” contest from May 15 to June 30, 2026, offering winners access to T1 experiences in South Korea.
ASUS ROG today unveiled the Crosshair 2006, a 20th‑anniversary, retro‑inspired high‑end motherboard built on the X870E Dark Hero platform. It features a 2‑inch OLED display on the primary M.2 slot for real‑time system info and custom images, a robust power design (20+2+2 phases) with ProCool II connectors, five M.2 slots (two PCIe 5.0), dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, WiFi 7, 10G/5G Ethernet, onboard USB4, a USB‑C front header with Quick Charge 4+, and the AIO Q‑Connector for streamlined liquid cooling. Aesthetics echo early ROG eras with premium cooling and copper‑style heatsinks, making it a flagship for enthusiasts who want vintage flair plus modern performance.
Asus is reviving the Intel NUC concept with the ROG NUC 16, a high-end mini PC built around Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX and up to an RTX 5080 laptop GPU, configurable up to 128GB of RAM, and featuring a new stand that supports vertical or cradle use for better airflow. Prices start around 29,999 CNY (about $4,420) for the base model, with the Moonlight white version near $4,490 and a Black version launching soon; US pricing hasn’t been disclosed. Performance gains over the previous NUC 15 are modest (roughly 3% in some benchmarks), while RAM and component costs continue to rise, making the NUC 16 a luxury option for gamers with limited desk space.
ASUS ROG’s Xreal R1 debuts as the world’s first 240Hz AR gaming glasses, priced at $849 (vs. $650 for the 120Hz Xreal One Pro). It goes on preorder May 17 and is available at Best Buy starting May 15. Specs are the same as the One Pro—171-inch virtual display at 1920×1080, 57° FOV, Bose audio, 3DoF tracking—plus an ROG Control Dock to switch inputs among PS5, Switch 2, and PC. No extra software is required to get running; Gizmodo will test whether 240Hz makes a meaningful difference in practice.
Asus has released the ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405 in North America with Intel's Panther Lake and a Core Ultra 9 386H, capable of delivering up to 115 W to the RTX 5070 Ti; no RTX 5080 variants are listed for NA yet. In Canada, two SKUs are offered—CAD 4,299 with RTX 5070 and CAD 4,799 with RTX 5070 Ti—and the US will get the 5070 Ti variant for about USD 3,599, with storage options up to 2 TB; NA RTX 5080 pricing remains unknown.
ASUS's ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses are available to pre-order for $849 at Best Buy, with a May 17 sale on ASUS's site. The headset upgrades the Xreal One Pro with a 240Hz refresh rate, a 57-degree field of view, and 1080p visuals that can project a ~171-inch virtual screen from four meters away. A bundled dock enables easier connectivity to consoles and PCs via USB-C, though it adds bulk and reduces portability.
ASUS ROG announced two displays: the 34-inch Strix OLED XG34WCDMS, a RGB Tandem QD-OLED with 3440x1440, 1800R curvature, 280Hz, 0.03ms GTG, HDR500, 99% DCI-P3, plus BlackShield Film and OLED Care Pro for burn-in protection; and the 12.3-inch Strix XG129C, an IPS touchscreen with 10-point touch, AIDA64 Extreme support, and 125% sRGB/90% DCI-P3 coverage, designed as a versatile secondary display for multitasking.
ASUS unveiled the 12.3-inch touchscreen ROG Strix XG129C, designed as a sidekick display to accompany a larger main monitor, and also announced a 34-inch RGB Tandem QD-OLED gaming monitor (XG34WCDMS). The XG129C claims wide color coverage (125% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3) and includes a one-year AIDA64 Extreme license, with pricing for both models not yet disclosed; the setup mirrors how Elgato's Stream Deck can extend streaming/editing workflows.
Asus announces the ExpertBook Ultra 14, a premium 14-inch ultrabook powered by Panther Lake Core Ultra X7, featuring a 10.9 mm thin chassis, a lightweight 1.1 kg build, Nano Ceramic surfaces, and a tandem OLED touchscreen delivering up to 1400 nits HDR, but with a steep launch price of $3,599.