Asus launched six gaming laptops simultaneously at CES 2023, unveiling an ambitious ROG lineup that spans the Zephyrus, Strix, and Flow families — giving PC gamers a sweeping set of choices powered by the latest Intel 13th Gen and AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 processors alongside Nvidia GeForce RTX 40-series GPUs.
Asus Six Gaming Laptops Unveiled at CES 2023: Full Lineup Overview
The six new ROG Zephyrus models introduced at the show are the Zephyrus M16, Zephyrus G16, Zephyrus G14, ROG Flow X13, ROG Flow X16, and ROG Flow Z13. Alongside these, Asus also debuted the ROG Strix SCAR series, the ROG Strix G series, and the ROG Strix G22CH gaming desktop — the desktop running a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 processor paired with an Nvidia RTX GPU. Pricing and availability were not announced for any product at launch.
ROG Strix SCAR and Strix G Specifications
The ROG Strix SCAR series arrives in 16-inch, 17-inch, and 18-inch display sizes. The Strix SCAR 18 is Asus's first ROG laptop to carry an 18-inch panel, featuring a Quad HD Plus resolution at a 240 Hz refresh rate. Both the SCAR 16 and SCAR 18 are driven by the Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, while the SCAR 17 uses an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 chip.
| Model | Display | Processor | GPU | RAM | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROG Strix SCAR 18 | 18-inch QHD+, 240 Hz | Intel Core i9-13980HX | RTX 4090 | 64 GB DDR5 | 4 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| ROG Strix SCAR 16 | 16-inch QHD+, 240 Hz | Intel Core i9-13980HX | RTX 4090 | 64 GB DDR5 | 4 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| ROG Strix SCAR 17 | 17-inch QHD, 240 Hz | AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 | RTX 4090 | 64 GB DDR5 | 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| ROG Strix G16 / G18 | 16 / 18-inch | Intel Core i9-13980HX | RTX 4080 | 32 GB DDR5 | 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| ROG Strix G17 | 17-inch | AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 | RTX 4070 | 32 GB DDR5 | 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD |
The Strix G16 and G18 ship with either a 64 Whr or 90 Whr battery, both supporting 100 W USB Type-C fast charging. Connectivity across the Strix lineup includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.2.
ROG Zephyrus G14, G16, M16, and Duo 16 Specs
The Zephyrus G14 sports a compact 14-inch Quad HD+ panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate, powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU, backed by a 76 Whr battery.
The Zephyrus G16 steps up to a 16-inch Quad HD screen at 240 Hz, pairing an Intel Core i9-13900H CPU with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU and a 90 Whr battery.
The Zephyrus M16 also uses a 16-inch 240 Hz display but combines the Intel Core i9-13900H with a more powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 64 GB DDR5 RAM, and 2 TB SSD storage.
Standing apart from the rest, the Zephyrus Duo 16 features a dual-display design on a 16-inch form factor. It runs an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 processor with an RTX 4090 GPU, 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 4 TB SSD storage, and a primary panel with a 240 Hz refresh rate.
ROG Flow X13, Flow X16, and Flow Z13 Specifications
The ROG Flow X13 is a 360-degree convertible gaming laptop running an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. It also supports Asus's proprietary XG Mobile external GPU dock for additional graphics horsepower. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass DXC, and the unit carries a 75 Whr battery with 100 W USB Type-C fast charging and a 130 W AC adapter.
The ROG Flow X16 is another 360-degree model, this time with a panel reaching a peak brightness of 1,100 nits. It is powered by the Intel Core i9-13900H processor and comes with 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD storage and 16 GB DDR5-4800 RAM.
For the full range of Asus ROG laptops and accessories, including previous-generation Zephyrus and Strix models, the brand page has comprehensive coverage.
Why These Laptops Matter
The CES 2023 blitz from Asus signals a clear shift: RTX 40-series laptop GPUs paired with either Intel's latest HX-class desktop-replacement chips or AMD's Zen 4 architecture mean the performance gap between desktop PCs and gaming laptops continues to narrow. The inclusion of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage across nearly every model, DDR5 memory, and Wi-Fi 6E ensures these machines are built for today's demands and ready for tomorrow's games and workloads.
