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Editor's Choice

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and its AMD Ryzen 4900HS CPU deliver epic battery life and strong performance in a light and attractive package.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 wowed us with its 11-plus hours of battery life, awesome AMD CPU performance and lightning-fast SSD.

Best in Class

The Asus Zephyrus G14 is an absolutely incredible gaming laptop. Incredible performance, best-in-class battery life and a fast screen all in a laptop you can easily carry around wherever you go.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is an excellent gaming laptop, impressively powered by AMD’s newest Ryzen Mobile CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics in a compact 14-inch body.

TOP-TECHNIK

Both AMD and Asus made the debut of their new models here, because the Ryzen 9 4900HS is just as impressive as the rest of the notebook.

The Zephyrus G14 is the smallest muscleman we've ever seen.

The ROG Zephyrus G14 of 2022 is a machine out of the ordinary. While some PC gamers are looking for total comfort, others for absolute power, this machine is the perfect alchemy between ultraportability (with the lightness and endurance we expect) and real gamer performance. The bet is successful for Asus...

This Asus Rog Zephyrus G14 2022 is a good little laptop that has everything you need to convince the player thanks to its quality CPU/GPU combo.

This G14 seduced us with its impeccable build quality and stands out for its remarkable versatility, despite what its “gaming” positioning might suggest. This veritable all-magnesium-clad Swiss army knife lived up to the accolades bestowed on it when it was presented at CES...it is indisputably one of the most accomplished 14” models on the market.

With this third generation of G14, Asus is refining one of the most successful laptops of the moment. Light, compact, sober but nevertheless powerful and equipped with a comfortable autonomy, the smallest of the ROG Zephyrus manages to bring together all the qualities of a good laptop...Enough to make the Zephyrus G14 the best choice of the moment for anyone looking for a high-performance portable (gamer) laptop!

We are not going to beat around the bush, we liked the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. He is really nomadic, overpowered and able to run everything that will be installed on his SSD. We weren't expecting so much from the AMD Ryzen 9 and what a surprise in the end...The Zephyrus G14 is really the middle ground between a mobile machine and a gaming PC.

Cowcot d'Argent - 4/5

ASUS shows us once again its know-how. The task was not easy because it was not easy to offer a powerful machine in such a small format. This Zephyrus G14 pleasantly surprised us with its finishes, its compact chassis and its versatility. The turning point of ASUS seems to be underway, and offering machines that can combine the professional world and video games is not common. The performance of this machine is very pleased.

Lightweight without being too small, sometimes efficient or enduring, as comfortable in office as in AAA games in 1080p all options thoroughly, (or almost), the Zephyrus G14 from Asus is a unique machine. Which takes full advantage of Ryzen 4000 chips to play the dual role of gaming PC and ultraportable. The ROG Zephyrus G14 is a master stroke from Asus: with AMD's Ryzen 9 4900HS, this laptop can do it all...

The Asus Zephyrus G14 is small, but tough to play! It offers good performance and it is really appreciable compared to its format. It is also great to be able to switch between 2 display modes. The good surprise also lies in the autonomy in office mode, so it is very versatile.

ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401, shown at the Las Vegas' CES at the beginning of the year, a compact model equipped with a 14 inches screen, but which will should please the gamers.

This ROG Zephyrus G14 is a real tour de force. We really have in front of us an ultraportable that can be taken everywhere and able to run most of the most demanding applications and games.

4,5 stars on 5

Through the ROG Zephyrus G14 ASUS and AMD submit to us an excellent proposal: that of an ultra compact machine, very powerful and endowed with sufficient autonomy to be used not as a simple gaming laptop, but as a versatile laptop , effective on a daily basis. It is already presented as one of the best laptops of this first half of 2020. And how not to underline the remarkable performance of AMD, which delivers here a Ryzen 9 4900HS in all convincing points.

If you want a gaming laptop that doesn't weigh or look like one, while also being smaller than your average laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G14 is exactly that. And did I mention it has eight cores?

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401I variant is an interesting proposition. Like its siblings, it blends a light (for a gaming laptop) and compact chassis, a sufficiently beefy array of hardware for tackling modest AAA gaming, one of the best speakers setups we’ve seen in a gaming laptop and great battery life too to make it one of the best slim gaming laptops that money can buy.

if we look at the ROG Zephyrus G14 objectively, I have to say this could potentially out-manoeuvre many other creator series laptops. You see, in terms of the design, it is classy and minimalist. It doesn’t weight a tonne yet packs a lot of performance under its hood.

this laptop is an attention-grabber. Whenever I take out this laptop, the first question I get is – what are those holes? When I boot it up, everyone goes wow. Then it just snowballs from there. The AniMe Matrix is a unique feature that I truly like – especially since it can show time and date.

Asus G14 GA401II-HE004T is a high-end notebook computer that presents itself as a solid device with highly resistant materials of construction and contained dimensions so as not to become a robust machine.

Good Choice

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 ACRNM is a device that certainly does not go unnoticed. ASUS has been able to combine technology and design to create a unique equipment, with a very contained weight (barely reaches 1.7 kg) and a performance good enough to move games in 1440p resolution without problems of fluidity.

Editor's Favorite

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401IV-HE022 is still a truly amazing piece of equipment, even with the Ryzen 7 4800 HS we have a compact, light and thin laptop that rivals in CPU power, and in fact surpasses, many much thicker laptops.

The new ROG Zephyrus G14 is a gaming laptop that incorporates AMD's latest and most powerful processor, the Ryzen 9 4900HS. It has a performance capable of shading desktop computers and has enough autonomy for a day's work. But it also takes care of its more gaming side by integrating a 120Hz IPS panel and an Nvidia RTX 2060 to offer an excellent experience in all kinds of games.

Recommended

The audio aspect of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is very respectable, and at the level of overall performance we are in front of a real portent, so yes, we can predict a good future for the Ryzen for laptops, which are here to stay.

The final balance we make of this new Zephyrus is quite positive in most technical aspects. We particularly liked its design and the fact that we opted for a 14-inch screen.

The Zephyrus G14 is one of the few 14-inch gaming laptops on the market, which will definitely help you stand out from the crowded 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch space.

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has almost everything to be one of the most desired laptops for those looking for a device capable of both gaming and daily work.

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Good Design Award 2020

As gaming and now e-Sports are becoming big business, gaming computers are also being required to be like sports gear, by having items that excite users and are attractive in terms of entertainment. This product allows you to use specialized software to customize the LED pattern on the back of the liquid crystal display, allowing users a new way to express themselves with something more that stickers in a space that has been largely overlooked up to now.

Best Design

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Review – ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 Futuristic look with AniMe Matrix and power of Ryzen 7 4800HS + GTX 1660 Ti

ITH Rating 4.5/5

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is promoted as the most efficient 14-inch gaming laptop in the world and it seems that in this case there is not even a hint of exaggeration.

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a successful equipment for work and entertainment. The applied AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS APU makes an impressive impression in terms of energy efficiency, achieving performance similar to that of processors drawing 2.5 times more energy from the socket. The laptop is slim, sleek, powerful, and battery-friendly.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV), thanks to a processor with enormous computing power and a graphics chip with performance never before seen in such small devices, is undoubtedly the most efficient 14-inch laptop on the market.

Gamereactor Excellent

So in short, if it weren't for the poor cooling, I'd say ASUS served a home run with the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023).

Overall, this is the best gaming notebook we've tested. It manages, like no other, to combine portability with performance.

Best gadget 2020

This year, ASUS has moved actively into 14-inch segment and achieved notable success there. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is the world's first 14-inch laptop with RTX graphics. And the best portable solution for gamers.

The Best Gadget of 2020

Zephyrus G14 has become perhaps the most revealing, and at the same time popular solution in the category.

Root Nation:. Editor's Choice

This model is the most versatile on the market in terms of power, versatility, beauty, and price-performance ratio. We recommend it safely!

GECID.com. Original Design

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401IV is perfect for young people who lead an active lifestyle and need a powerful and stylish assistant for every day.

ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401IV definitely deserves every US dollar spent on its purchase

NV.ua. 8 stars of 10

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 literally blurs the line between gaming laptops and office solutions with excellent battery life.

ITC.ua:. Editor's Choice

ROG Zephyrus G14 is a gaming laptop from ASUS combining seemingly difficult things: relatively compact size, good performance and battery life.

gagadget.com: Recommended

Compact and lightweight 14'' IPS gaming laptop with 7nm AMD Renoir mobile processors, up to 32GB of RAM, nVidia GeForce discrete graphics, up to RTX 2060 Max-Q and fast SSDs

Yes, the Zephyrus G14 is a relatively expensive computer, 52,000 is not enough, but no one else offers such performance in such a small package. So if you need a laptop with maximum performance and at the same time want it to have a roughly 14-inch display, this is a great choice.

DD's MasterPiece

I knew the Zephyrus G14 was a good laptop, but I had no idea that much. This is, without a doubt and an exaggeration, the best truly mobile computer I've ever tested. There is no other such compact and at the same time unprecedentedly powerful notebook on the market today with such endurance and mobility, and at such a relatively affordable price, which could be considered a competition at all.

DDworld masterpiece

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with AniMe Metrix isnt completly perfect device, but without exaggeration and in my opinion based on long experiences, it's the best mobile computer in market, if you want real power in compact pacage and with long lasting battery life

Recommended - Good Bargain

The result is clear. Asus sets a new benchmark for portable gaming laptops. Workshop processing, cooling, display, keyboard and component selection were successful. The Zephyrus G14 really has a lot of positive features, so you can forgive small oversteps, such as the missing webcam. Asus approached the perfect laptop like few others. The ROG Zephyrus G14 can therefore be clearly recommended to anyone looking for a powerful yet compact gaming notebook.

I really liked ROG Zephyrus G14 during testing, it was a really pleasant surprise for me. It has really high performance, quality cooling, great battery life, good port equipment and is also perfectly portable. I also appreciate easy maintenance, in addition it can be charged via USB-C. An eight-core processor with such performance at this size is really not common.

It is the best 14”gaming laptop we have ever had the opportunity to test. It combines extreme computing power with excellent gaming performance, compact dimensions, low weight and unexpectedly long battery life. The chassis is decent and could immediately belong to a working laptop. If we add the perfect keyboard and 120Hz IPS display, excellent port equipment and top sound, we practically have nothing missing on this laptop.

HITPOINT Sticker of Quality - Gold

It is perfectly designed that everything was really thought of in its production. Although processor reaches a temperature of 50 degrees even in the idle state, this doesn't really have any external impact. Solid aluminum chassis does not overheat, fans are really quiet and the lifting design is functional. Speakers, which every user will surely appreciate, are truly breathtaking, as is the connectivity of notebook. For us, Zephyrus G14 is clearly approved for purchase to play e-sports titles.

ROG Zephyrus G14 is not just my new favorite between gaming laptops, but laptops overall. This is simply a very powerful machine in an easy-to-carry body without much cons. There's a color accurate 120Hz display, a Ryzen 7 processor that beats even the Intel Core i9 and the closest competition, the GTX 1660 Ti graphics that easily pull even the latest games, super keyboard for typing, a fingerprint reader or a very good sound.

Red Dot Design Award 2020

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Video Reviews

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Review: A Gaming Laptop That Caught Us Off-Guard!

Pronounced Ani - Me, the ROG Zephyrus G14 is one of the most compact and COOLEST gaming laptops around.

Yeah the AniMe Matrix makes this a meme machine - and I love it! It also comes with a fantastic build quality and a lightweight design. It's amazing.

It married the idea of performance and mobility in a very practical way.

This laptop is not only made for gamers, but also for content creators

Asus ROG dares to get out of its mainstream design. Usually big, bulky, black, this is thin for a gaming laptop and with white color selection

This is Asus' first laptop and the first in the world also with an animated LED light on the front

If you are looking for a laptop with high performance and can also be taken anywhere, this G14 can be a very attractive choice for you.

Giving a white LED matrix on the front half of the laptop in my opinion is a game changer

Asus equips this very innovative laptop with a very innovative gimmick, called AniMe

All work can be done properly. Want to play, want to edit videos, everything can be done smoothly

Good job Asus. This ROG G14 really got me hooked

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Limited ROG Zephyrus G14-ACRNM Rreview!!

Distinctive with the unique AniMe Matrix on the back cover, can set multiple lights.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, a new gaming notebook, all AMD power with AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS with AMD Radeon RX 6700S graphics card, powerful specification, satisfying, but has a sleek look. Ready to work or play games, both are cool.

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ASUS Zephyrus G14 - we fought for such a 14-inch

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with an AMD Ryzen 7 4000 series processor is a killer combo. In a small, light package, we get powerful components, and at the same time we look at a laptop capable of working away from the socket for 8 hours. Only a few months ago such a combination seemed impossible, and here you are - the Asus / AMD tandem showed that it can be.

Zephyrus G14 - a small gaming laptop with LED backlight unlike any other

This is not an ordinary laptop! What can ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 do?

ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 review - mobile, fast and very nice!

A compact gaming laptop, quite inexpensive!

Great product, we like it

Gamign get powerful (and portable)

Its portability is unbeatable, the speaker is fantastic, its cooling is great in terms of power and it can also be charged with UBC.

ROG Zephyrus G14 is considered the fastest lightest laptop for gaming

This is the laptop that will get all the attention in the biggest crowd!

ROG Zephyrus G14 is a beast in the smallest design ever!

Video review from the channel Geek Insider

ROG Zephyrus G14 is one of the smallest and most powerful laptops

The best unboxing experience from all brands, sleek and elegant laptop with High gaming performance

Media Reviews

Ryzen Renoir Revolution! With eight CPU cores at only 35 watts, Asus' Ryzen-based 14-inch gaming notebook beats any competition.

Zephyrus G14 is equipped with NVIDIA RTX 2060 graphics card and AMD's recently announced Ryzen 7 4000 series processors.

The most eye-catching is that this laptop is covered with LED lights, which can show GIF or time!

Games Radar

A more refined ultrabook style design with a gorgeous OLED display and still throwing three figure framerates around, the latest portable powerhouse retains its 14-inch crown and opens up the playing field for creative use as well.

The Zephyrus G14 is a force to be reckoned with in 2024. It's taken the foundations of the best 14-inch gaming laptop and improved it in every way, including an all-metal chassis design and gorgeous OLED panel. Razer better watch its back.

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The compact Asus notebook is one of the fastest notebooks ever thanks to the strong AMD CPU and even achieved top scores in some tests.

pcgameshardware.de

Both AMD and Asus have made the debut of their new models here, because the Ryzen 9 4900HS is just as convincing as the rest of the notebook.

Fast, light, well made - the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 shows how much potential there is really in gaming laptops and declares war on old clichés

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With the ROG Zephyrus G14, Asus has a highly desirable gaming laptop on the line.

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has it all with a lightweight chassis and powerful hardware

Zing Gadget

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 评测：酷炫的跑马灯、AMD 4900HS处理器+RTX2060显卡让人爱不释手

Being this multi-lifestyle laptop, it caters to a wide range of audiences. From content creators to gamers, and even those in the corporate world if they want to show a little personality. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 suits almost everyone, promising reliable performance under its mad aesthetics.

The Zephyrus is a beefed up Zenbook with some serious firepower under the hood – at least that’s what I see with the Zephyrus G14. ASUS defied the barriers on making a laptop in such a small form factor and giving end users a performance that they can’t say no to – especially to the Ryzen 9 4900HS which really got my heart skip a beat.

GameClopedia

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saltynewsnetwork

Aesthetics-wise, it is simply the best laptop I have seen in years. From the overall colour scheme down to the little design choices, everything screams quality; it manages to retain the distinctively edgy gamer-ish aesthetic without being tacky or overbearing.

In fact, the Zephyrus G14 is easily one of the best laptops I’ve used for productivity work, which is not something typically said of a gaming machine. Not only is it a powerful laptop, it also has incredibly long battery life. That, in itself, makes the G14 an excellent productivity laptop.

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hardware yang terbina dalam laptop gaming ROG Zephyrus G14 sebenarnya bukan sesuatu yang boleh dipandang rendah. Kerana laptop gaming ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 dilengkapi dengan pemproses AMD Ryzen 9-4900HS dan kad grafik permainan RTX 2060 Max-Q. Dari segi RAM dan ROM, laptop gaming ini mempunyai RAM 16GB dan SSD 1TB M.2 berkapasiti 1TB.

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the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has an arresting design thanks to its AniMe Matrix module for that extra touch of personalization. It’s incredibly light despite being dubbed a gaming laptop, so you can imagine gaming on the go with ease.

Tech Nave (Eng)

It's probably the best compact gaming laptop that any gamer can ask for, enough said

Computer Hoy

The Asus Zephyrus G14 is one of the most sophisticated gaming laptops available today. It has a very compact size thanks to its 14" screen and a design that takes advantage of the screen to take in air when the laptop is running. It also has plenty of power thanks to its AMD processor and the RTX 2060 compatible with ray tracing.

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ROG Zephyrus G14 has a Pantone-certified display, which satisfy the needs of Gamers and Creators.

Zephyrus 14G is equipped with LED light modules on the outside, and can be customized to display the contents of what users want.

Zephyrus G14 has break the limitations of the slim body and also allow users to customize the words they want to display on the body.

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Review｜Fashionable and High-spec Gaming Laptop

Reflecting on the design it carries, ROG Zephyrus G14 is not only targeting gamers but also those who need a powerful laptop in their daily activities.

One of the things that distinguishes the ROG Zephyrus G14 from the previous ROG Zephyrus series laptops, even with other gaming laptops is its design.

This laptop comes with a minimalist and futuristic design, making it not only usable as a machine for playing games at home.

Thanks to processors up to Ryzen 9 4900HS, the ROG Zephyrus G14 is the first ultra-thin 14-inch laptop that is able to come with a processor configuration of up to 8 cores and 16 threads.

Gadget Squad

The main advantage and uniqueness of the ROG Zephyrus G14 lies in the AniMe Matrix feature. This feature consists of 1,215 mini LEDs that can display animation, text, and various interesting effects

ROG Zephyrus G14 is certainly equipped with various best-in-class features. The features that are carried do not only focus on gaming, but also daily productivity.

Urbandigital

ROG Zephyrus G14 is equipped with the latest hardware that allows fast and best-in-class performance.

This laptop is a new standard for a gaming laptop because it has efficiency in a compact and lightweight form, but still powerful.

The Lazy Media

The ROG Zephyrus G14 doesn't lose its identity as part of the ROG family but maintains its minimalist design.

pemmzchannel

With all its advantages and disadvantages, we think that the price tag offered by Asus for this laptop is very attractive, considering that there are not many laptops out there that are actually gaming laptops this small.

TechHangOut

Review ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 with RYZEN 9 4900HS + RTX 2060 MAX-Q !

Leak.online

It is a machine that almost seems a lie, it is basically one of the first ultrabooks capable of offering you a top experience

PC Guia Online

The original Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 exemplified what a laptop should be: it had the performance of a gaming computer, but in a lightweight, compact chassis.

The 2022 edition of the Zephyrus G14 turns out to be a consistent and successful further development of the previous G14 models.

The main change came in the most important, the CPU and the GPU. In addition to an increase in screen resolution, where we now have the QHD (1440p) @ 120Hz option.

A new level. The ASUS ZEPHYRUS G14!

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www.t3me.com

the highlight of this notebook is the AniMe Matrix display. It uses 1,215 mini LEDs that are fully customisable.

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It’s still the same powerful and portable gaming notebook.

me.pcmag.com

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 ACRNM is the result of a collaboration between two brands in the industries they lead in, leading to a laptop that's very unique.

absolutegeeks.com

Either way, both these versions of the G14 are still hard to bear. Way to go ASUS.

greatlobbyist

A perfectly balanced machine that allows both gaming at its best, and regular use too with no significant pitfalls. The laptop boasts of some great design, its light and offers great ease in portability. This could easily be a new standard for gaming laptops.

productivity-cum-gaming laptop which we praised for its excellent all-round performance and heat management

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That makes it one of our favorite gaming laptops of 2020 (if not, the past couple of years).

If you are looking for an easy-to-carry mobile powerhouse, you can find your calculations here.

Identity Magazine

No Gamers Left Behind—Zephyrus G14 Is About To Take You To A New Millennium!

Ahmed Elgarnosy

Thin & Light dynamic gaming laptop with a powerful performance!

Computer World

Weighing only 1.6 KG but powerful! The Zephyrus G14 is a must buy with a secret trick!

CityTalk-Mag

ASUS brings you Gaming, Streaming, Creating, and Hard-Working all in one with the brand new “ROG Zephyrus G14

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“I feel very proud for having the chance to work with ROG and I’m excited to show the world what we’ve been working on for so long,” said Walker.

TechMagazine

"I feel very proud for having the chance to work with ROG and I’m excited to show the world what we’ve been working on for so long,” said Walker.

Gadget Africa

the laptop’s main highlight is its new design with a custom ROG Remix sampler that ASUS says makes the machine ready for any creative endeavour. This is obviously in line with the product’s collaborator Alan Walker.

’This has been a very fun laptop to use, and is among the very best. The speakers are excellent, the power is there, the keyboard, trackpad, battery life, name them, make this one of the best devices you can buy.’’

G14 from Asus It meets all your needs

Fortress of Solitude

"Utra-light, ultra-portable"

Critical Hit

"The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 may bill itself as a gaming laptop, but it transcends that label by being simply that damn good in several other fields. It can currently handle the most demanding of games thrown at it, its battery life delivers a surprise left hook to your expectations, and it delivers a knockout punch with its good looks, amazing performance, and compact form factor."

Hardware Upgrade

Power to sell both for the gamer and for those looking for a mobile workstation, with the plus of a record autonomy. It's hard to ask more from a compact laptop

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Back to School 2022: the best ASUS, ROG, and TUF Gaming tech for any learner

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Tech skills are essential in today’s world. Students make extensive use of PCs, not only in the classroom but at home, as well. The familiarity and expertise they develop with computer hardware sets them up for more than just success in school—it helps them identify potential career pathways and start developing the skills they need in those fields. As you plan your Back to School 2022 shopping, you have the opportunity to help a loved one build on their interests and passions for success at school and beyond.

Unless you share the same interests as the student you’re shopping for, you might find it a little intimidating to browse the PC hardware that they need. We’re here to help. Here’s a curated list of products from across our wide portfolio of laptops, desktops, PC components, displays, peripherals, and wireless networking products, all organized by the different types of students you might have on your list. Whether you’re outfitting an on-the-go student, prepping a STEM enthusiast to develop new projects, setting up a budding creative with a powerful studio, or equipping a gamer with the gear they need to win, you’ll find everything you’re looking for right here.

For the student who’s always on the move

Some learners just can’t be tied down to one place. For the college student on your list who needs to stay on task all the way from their dorm room to the student center to their classroom—or for the high school student who might do their homework anywhere from the cafeteria to their bedroom to their best friend’s living room—this gear will make sure that they have the PC hardware they need no matter where they go.

Vivobook 13 Slate OLED detachable laptop

The versatile, lightweight Vivobook 13 Slate OLED travels anywhere, does it all, and looks good in the process thanks to its stunning OLED display. This 13.3-inch detachable laptop rewrites the rules for everyday computing. There’s no need for the student on your shopping list to carry multiple devices for work and entertainment—this multi-talented and fun-filled personal companion does it all, thanks to its brilliant OLED touchscreen, smart cover stand with 170° hinge, quad-core Intel processor, and high-precision ASUS Pen 2.0 stylus.

For the student who wants a laptop that shows off their personality, we have two special editions of the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED designed in collaboration with artists Philip Colbert and Steve Harrington. With special accessories, designs, and stickers, these unforgettable laptops truly stand out from the crowd.

Vivobook Pro 14 OLED laptop

Perhaps a more powerful clamshell laptop is a better fit for the learner on your list? Take a look at the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED . This slim and portable laptop is only 3.09lbs and 0.76 inches thick, so it’s easy to take anywhere. Its high-resolution OLED screen is well-equipped for photo editing and great entertainment with its vivid, accurate colors. Our exclusive Antibacterial Guard coating on the primary surfaces of the laptop inhibits the growth of bacteria by more than 99%, giving you peace of mind as your student collaborates with others. And with an Intel Core CPU and extensive connectivity including Thunderbolt 4, this laptop is ready for anything.

ROG Flow Z13 gaming laptop

Here’s a versatile PC that’s perfect for an on-the-go student with a passion for gaming. The ROG Flow Z13 is an ultraportable tablet with a detachable keyboard. But don’t be fooled by its compact dimensions and portable design—the Z13 is a powerful gaming PC in its own right thanks to a highly effective vapor chamber cooling solution. Up to an Intel Core i9-12900H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU serve up excellent performance in today’s games and content creation apps alike. For a student with many different interests that might develop into rewarding careers, you won’t find a better PC.

ZenScreen Go MB16AWP portable monitor

Today’s students have to multitask to stay on top of their schoolwork, social lives, and hobbies, and nothing empowers effective multitasking more than a second display. The ZenScreen Go MB16AWP portable monitor will give the learner on your list all the functionality of a second display in a slim package that travels anywhere. This 15.6” Full HD display wirelessly mirrors the screens of devices running iOS, Android, and macOS with ease, and it’s even more flexible with Windows PCs, serving as an extended wireless display for systems running Windows 10 or 11.

For the STEM enthusiast

Powerful PCs come in all shapes and sizes. While some students insist on travel-friendly devices above all, other students invested in performance-intensive STEM activities like coding or 3D rendering might prefer to assemble their own desktop PC. Here’s a selection of high-end parts that will open up new possibilities for them.

ROG Maximus Z690 Hero motherboard

Dark hues and angular designs define the look of the ROG Maximus Z690 Hero , but at the end of the day, its story is about performance. Crafted for even the mightiest of Intel’s 12th Gen Core CPUs, this board delivers support for cutting-edge DDR5 RAM and PCIe 5.0 connectivity. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports provide access to the fastest peripherals on the market, and DIY-friendly features like our PCIe Slot Q-Release button make the building process a breeze. For a top-end build that delivers performance and style in spades, this is the motherboard to get.

ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II motherboard

Here’s a motherboard that zeroes in on providing great gaming performance at a great price. The ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II stands ready for an AMD Ryzen build with its robust power solution and DIY-friendly design. A pair of M.2 slots make it easy to install a fast storage array, while onboard WiFi 6E and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet deliver exceptional networking performance. And this board smolders with electric red accents across a predominantly black surface.

ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti graphics card

The specialized hardware that gives graphics cards the muscle to render gaming worlds at lightning-quick speeds also makes them quite proficient at a wide range of tasks in STEM fields, as well. Graphics cards accelerate work in the most popular apps that students use in computer science, data science, and engineering—and right now, there’s no graphics card faster than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Give the student in your life a world-class platform for learning with the ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti OC Edition . This graphics card uses liquid cooling to deliver exceptional power at low noise levels and comfortable operating temperatures. Alternatively, the air-cooled TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 Ti OC Edition delivers top-end power with chart-topping thermal performance.

ASUS Prime AP201 computer case

Every computer needs a case, and here’s a stylish and compact option for your learner’s build: the ASUS Prime AP201 chassis. This space-saving MicroATX enclosure is perfect for places where desktop real estate is at a premium, like dorm rooms. Despite its smaller size, it makes full use of its dimensions with support for 360mm radiators, graphics cards up to 338mm long, and standard ATX PSUs. Quasi-Filter mesh panels increase airflow and provide a striking look at the components inside. (For compatibility, make sure to pair this case with a MicroATX motherboard.)

ASUS BE27ACSBK webcam monitor

Collaboration and teamwork are vital pillars to success in any STEM field. The ASUS BE27ACSBK monitor makes it easy for students to conference with peers and teachers with its integrated Full HD webcam. This display is compatible with an array of video conferencing software, and it includes shortcut buttons that make it easy to mute the mic or answer calls. Its ergonomic stand offers tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments to provide comfortable viewing experiences in any setting. It offers crisp visuals with its 27-inch 1440p display, and since it’s an IPS panel, it offers wide viewing angles for comfortable collaboration with anyone in the same room.

ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 wireless router

Reliable, high-bandwidth wireless networking is a must for any student’s setup. Set up your learner for frustration-free connectivity with the ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 . This dual-band gaming router is set up to relieve network congestion with its WiFi 6 technologies, while our exclusive ASUS RangeBoost Plus tech improves signal range and overall coverage. Triple-level game acceleration boosts game traffic every step of the way from device to game server.

Cooling hardware from ROG Strix and TUF Gaming

Finally, let’s talk about cooling your student’s STEM PC. To keep the CPU operating to its full potential under heavy workloads, consider the ROG Strix LC II 360 ARGB . This all-in-one liquid cooler is compatible with a wide range of Intel and AMD processors, and it uses a large 360mm radiator to deliver reliable and efficient thermal performance. Addressable RGB LEDs on the radiator fans and the pump housing make it a striking showcase for any build.

To build out the rest of the case’s airflow, consider the ROG Strix XF120 or the TUF Gaming TF120 ARGB fans. These whisper-quiet fans offer an optimal blend of airflow and static pressure, and they’re ready to dial up the aesthetics of any build with their eye-catching design.

For the student who’s always creating

Career pathways abound for passionate creators. Whether the student you’re shopping for is interested in filmmaking, graphic design, photography, or animation, you can help them develop their future prospects  by giving them the tools they need to take their skills to the next level.

Vivobook Pro 16X OLED laptop

Many creators find inspiration on the move. The Vivobook Pro 16X OLED laptop will empower the learner in your life to follow through on new ideas, no matter where life takes them. Its vivid, high-resolution OLED display will give them the color accuracy and wide color gamut coverage they need for professional-grade work. An efficient dual-fan cooling system keeps its AMD Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU at optimal temperatures. And exclusive tools like the ASUS DialPad give students intuitive controls over their favorite creation apps.

Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED laptop

Multitasking is vital for almost any creative workflow, so creators lean on multiple monitors to keep themselves productive. The Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED lets creators multitask on the road with the integrated ScreenPad Plus display. This secondary touchscreen tilts up as the lid opens, giving your student additional screen space for keeping an on chats and reference materials, an always-available surface for stylus work, and touch-enabled interface for controlling their favorite creative apps. With the ScreenPad Plus, accurate and vivid OLED displays, exceptional components, and a large battery, the Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED is the ultimate portable creative workstation.

ROG Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop

Many creators have wide-ranging interests. If you’re shopping for a student whose passions range from content creation to gaming, set them up for success in both fields with the ROG Zephyrus M16 . A 12th Gen Intel Core CPU and a GeForce RTX Laptop GPU deliver exceptional performance in any game or creative app. Some displays are best suited for gaming, and others focus on specs necessary for creators, buit the M16’s Nebula Display offers the best of both worlds. Its 165Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time provide high-end clarity in fast-paced games, while its 16:10 aspect ratio, Pantone Validated colors, and 100% coverage of the cinema-grade DCI-P3 color gamut make it a powerful canvas for creative work.

ProArt Display PA278CV

Until just recently, it was hard to find a display that was both color-accurate and affordable for average folks or creators just starting to realize their visions. But color accuracy is no less important to those users than it to seasoned pros. The ProArt Display PA278CV delivers professional-grade color accuracy at a price that’s accessible even for students and hobbyists. Its 27-inch screen offers a spacious window into your work, and its detailed 1440p resolution brings projects to life.

ProArt Display PA148CTV portable monitor

Inspiration strikes at unexpected moments, so creators everywhere need portable devices that let them develop new ideas no matter where they are. When you give a portable monitor to a student, you greatly expand their capabilities when they’re away from their home office or studio. The ProArt Display PA148CTV portable monitor is so much more than a display. In addition to providing an accurate picture of your work, this thin and light monitor offers the versatile ASUS Dial and our Control Panel software. This convenient combination of software and hardware tools will boost your learner’s creative output in the most popular content-creation apps.

ROG Claymore II gaming keyboard

A keyboard and a mouse are vital pieces of kit for today’s content creators. The ROG Claymore II keyboard gives gamers and creators alike full tactical control with its detachable numpad. Whenever it’s needed, it clips onto either side of the keyboard in moments, and it’s just as easy to tuck away to open up more desk space. ROG RX Optical Mechanical key switches deliver an exceptional, wobble-free typing experience, and wired and wireless connectivity options let your student set up their ideal workstation.

ROG Gladius III gaming mouse

For pinpoint accuracy in photo editing and gaming, the ROG Gladius III Wireless delivers. This ergonomic mouse fits comfortably to hand, and its 19,000 DPI optical sensor tracks every motion with exceptional accuracy, no matter whether your student is using it for fast-paced gaming or precision work on their latest creative project. High-performance wireless connectivity options make it convenient to cut the cord, and with our unique Push-Fit Switch Socket design , it’s easy to extend the lifespan of this mouse or customize the sound and feel of each click.

For the student who loves to game

It’s no secret that today’s high school and college students turn to gaming when they want to unwind or hang out with friends. Here’s a selection of gear ready to give your student the boost they need for their academics and their bragging rights on digital battlefields.

TUF Dash F15 gaming laptop

Let’s start with a budget-friendly option that covers all the essentials. The TUF Dash F15 is a lightweight, easy-to-carry laptop, yet when it’s time to perform, it draws on the power of a 12th Gen Intel Core CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060. A speedy 144Hz display will give any learner an edge in their favorite online multiplayer games, and this laptop offers all the connectivity they need to hook up their favorite monitor and peripherals.

ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop

Some gaming PCs are fully fledged battlestations that occupy an entire desk. Other gaming PCs, like the ROG Zephyrus G1 4 , can be folded up and tucked under a student’s arm on his or her way to class. This compact and lightweight gaming laptop travels easily and looks good in the process. When it’s time to game, its custom vapor chamber and liquid metal thermal compound give its cooling system the chops it needs to tame the latest CPUs and GPUs from AMD and NVIDIA. New for 2022, its 16:10 ROG Nebula Display sizzles with a 1440p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and Pantone Validated colors.

ROG Strix SCAR 17 gaming laptop

Here’s a machine born and bred for victory in competitive online games: the ROG Strix SCAR 17 . This gaming laptop pulls out all the stops to deliver competition-grade performance in a portable form factor. With an Intel Core i9-12900H and a top-of-the-line NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU, this machine blazes through any game on the market. Its display features an ultrafast 360Hz refresh rate that gives a commanding view of the battlefield.

TUF Gaming VG259QM gaming monitor

Looking to bolster a student’s desktop setup with an affordable gaming monitor? The TUF Gaming VG259QM gaming monitor offers a full package of features without breaking the bank. This 24.5-inch display offers a 1080p resolution that you can overclock all the way up to 280Hz for supremely fast animation. As a G-SYNC Compatible display featuring ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC) tech, it delivers seamless, tear-free gaming experiences with pristine clarity.

ROG Strix Flare II Animate keyboard and ROG Delta S Animate headset

Here’s a pair of peripherals that offer unparalleled personalization. With their built-in AniMe Matrix displays, the ROG Delta S Animate gaming headset and ROG Strix Flare II Animate gaming keyboard will let the student on your shopping list customize their gear like never before with custom animations. The ROG Strix Flare II Animate complements its one-of-a-kind display with impeccable key switches—your choice of ROG NX or Cherry MX mechanical switches, topped off with ROG PBT doubleshot keycaps. The ROG Delta S Animate pairs its bold style and customizable AniMe Matrix display on the ear cups with a hi-fi ESS 9281 Quad DAC, an AI Noise-Canceling Mic, and ASUS Essence drivers.

ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000

Any household that includes a gamer is a household that needs great internet. Enter the ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 . The world’s first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router, this device offers data rates as high as 4,804 Mbps to compatible WiFi 6E devices—and that’s before you consider its two 5GHz bands and 2.4GHz band. All told, that’s 16,000 Mbps of aggregate throughput, provided that WiFi 6E is available in your region. Exceptional wired connectivity options, premium performance from a quad-core CPU, and customizable Aura Sync RGB LEDs add up to make this a coveted piece of tech for students who demand the best from their gaming hardware.

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Best ROG Ally games 2024: Optimize these must-play titles on the gaming handheld

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Best ROG Ally games and optimization settings

There are hundreds if not thousands of titles that you can play on your Asus ROG Ally spanning from cozy indie games to intense action-adventure games. Basically, as long as you can run the game on Windows 11, you can get it to work on the Ally. As such, there are several games that you really ought to play on this device. ROG has even created an official ROG Ally optimized games page to help you get the most out of your favorite titles.

However, the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme that the more powerful Ally utilizes, while respectable for a gaming handheld , isn't as powerful as other GPUs and CPUs out there. Meanwhile, if you have the less powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 (non-Extreme) you'll potentially need to lower your setting further. So, along with including the best ROG Ally games to play, I've also included optimized ROG Ally settings for games that need it. Play these games at the right optimization settings and you'll see why ROG Ally is one of the best gaming handhelds out there right now. 

First things first, change ROG Ally graphics options to make games run more smoothly

An update made it possible for ROG Ally user to have more control over how much VRAM is allotted for the GPU. Typically, being at 6G is the sweet spot for handling most games, but you might find the system runs better at other settings depending on what you're playing.  

• Open Armoury Crate .
• Go to the Settings tab .
• Select Operating Mode .
• On this page, go down to GPU settings .
• You can change several graphics settings here including options for RSR, Radeon Anti-Lag, Radeon Boost, Radeon Chill, and RIS.
• Once you get those settings sorted, look along the top right of the screen, and you'll see a dropdown menu next to the words "Memory Assigned to GPU." Set this to 6G (or whatever you want).
• At this point, the ROG Ally will need to restart to apply these settings.

With these changes in place, you will likely see a notable motion clarity and performance difference when running the same games on ROG Ally. 

Now that you know how to make that important GPU setting adjustment, it's time to dive into the best ROG Ally games as well as their optimized settings. 

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

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It would be absolutely silly of me not to recommend Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to ROG Ally owners. This amazing service gives subscribers access to a large library of the best PC games , both classics and recent releases. What's more, Xbox is constantly adding additional games to the list giving subscribers the chance to check out anything they might find interesting at a low monthly price of $14.99. Many of us here at Windows Central personally love using this service on our ROG Ally gaming handhelds as this allows us to check out a ton of indie games that we might not have played otherwise. Additionally, if there's an expensive game that you're not quite sure about, being able to check it out on Game Pass without paying the full price is very useful. If you're interested, you can see the full list of Xbox Game Pass games and see what catches your eye.

Since Game Pass Ultimate gives you access to hundreds of games to play on phone, tablet, or PC that means it's also accessible on the ROG Ally. When subscribed, you'll gain access to a list of classic hits as well as brand new titles. 

ON ROG Ally SETTINGS VRAM: 6G Resolution: 1280 x 720 IN PALWORLD SETTINGS Max FPS: No limit Vsync: Off Motion Blur : Off Anti-Aliasing: TSR View Distance: High Grass Details: Low Shadows: Low Effects Quality: Medium Texture Quality: High Field of View: 85

The default settings for Palworld (see our Palworld review ) on ROG Ally make for a rather choppy gaming experience, so you'll want to go in and adjust not only the game's graphics settings but also the ROG Ally's own settings to get the creature-collecting survivor game to run well. 

As part of this process, it's best to allocate 6G of RAM to the GPU in order for the gaming handheld to run smoothly and more efficiently. I suggest you make this change before heading into the game to make settings changes, since adjusting VRAM does require restarting the ROG Ally. After the restart, you can go into Palworld and make the proper adjustments in the graphics settings menu. 

For more step-by-step instructions on how to adjust the ROG Ally's resolution and the amount of memory assigned to the GPU, check out our best Palworld ROG Ally graphics settings guide . 

Note that the Microsoft PC and Game Pass versions of Palworld are older versions of the game than the Steam one. Additionally, the Steam one works far better on ROG Ally, so if you're trying to decide which version to get, I recommend going with Steam. 

Palworld (PC) This game might have launched in early access, but it's been a smash hit that's managed to sell over 8 million copies in under a week. Run around a vast world collecting creatures, crafting, battling bosses, and attempting to survive. You can play solo or with others in multiplayer. Buy at:  Steam

Persona 3 Reload

Graphics Quality: Always set to Low 

ON BATTERY Operating Mode: 15 Watts Rendering Scale: 100% Frame Rate Limit: 30 PLUGGED IN Operating Mode: 30 Watts Rendering Scale: 75%  Frame Rate Limit:  60

Persona games have always had a dedicated following, so it's not at all surprising to see that the "Reload" remake version of Persona 3 has been so well received. You can learn more from our Persona 3 Reload review . Thankfully, this game isn't all that graphically complex, so you'll just have to make a few limited adjustments to your ROG Ally in order to get the game running smoothly. 

Our own Colton Stradling loves playing Persona 3 Reload on his ROG Ally Z1 (non-Extreme) and finds that it runs excellently both while plugged into power and when running on battery. Just make the proper operating mode and, rendering scale, and frame rate limit changes to meet the way you're playing. 

Persona 3 Reload (PC)

Being a kid in school is already rough, but balancing your social schedule and your crime-fighting hours is extra tricky. See what difficult situations you get into with this amazing game. 

Buy at: CDKeys (Steam) | Humble Bundle (Steam) | Xbox

Nightingale

Fullscreen mode: Windowed Borderless Resolution: 1280 x 720 Enable Arachnophobia: Whatever you want Enable Third-Person View (Experimental): Off Field of View (FOV): 110 (or whatever you want) Third Person FOV: 70 Brightness: As needed GRAPHICS Quality Preset:  Performance Lumen - GI:  Performance Anti-Aliasing:  Performance Effects:  Performance Foliage:  Performance Post Processing:  Performance Shading:  Performance Shadows:  Performance Textures:  Performance View Distance:  Performance Enable Vertical Sync:  Off Frame Rate Limit:  40 Performance Boost:  Performance Field of View (FOV): 110 TSR Quality:  Ultra Performance

Honestly, Nightingale settings don't need too much tweaking from their default in order to run decently. As with most ROG Ally games, this one runs a lot smoother if the system's graphics settings are set to 6G. 

I also suggest lowering the resolution down to 1280 x 720, changing the FOV to your liking, and altering TSR Quality to Ultra Performance for best results. FOV is really a matter of preference and will determine how much of Nightingale's digital Fae Realms you can take in at once when looking at the screen. I personally prefer having FOV at 110 because this allows me to see more enemies and details in my environment at a glance. But if you prefer a more focused view, then turn it down to a lower number. 

With these changes in place, you'll be ready to run around the Fae Realms, collect materials, craft better weapons, defeat supernatural enemies, solve puzzles, and find other means to survive while the game runs more smoothly. This game can undoubtedly be tricky at times. So, if you need further assistance staying alive, you should check out our list of the seven Nightingale tips and tricks I wish I knew before playing . Additionally, you can check out our Nightingale review to see what we think so far about this early access game. 

Nightingale (PC)

After a strange supernatural turn of events, you find yourself trapped between the Fae Realms during the Victorian era and eager to find a way home again. You'll need to gather materials, build workstations, and craft items to survive the mysterious places you find yourself in. 

Buy at: CDKeys (Steam)

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered

Resolution:  1920 x 1080 AMD FSR 2.2:  On, Quality Texture Quality:  High Texture Filtering:  8x Anisotropic Shadow Quality:  Low Ambient Occlusion:  SSAO Screen Space Reflections:  On Ray-Traced Reflections:  Off Level of Detail:  Very low Traffic Density:  Very low Crowd Density:  Very low Hair Quality:  Low Weather Particle Quality:  Medium Depth of Field:  Low Camera Effects:  (As desired)

Insomniac Games' massive superhero hit Marvel's Spider-Man is a fantastic game for any Spidey fan. However, anyone playing on ROG Ally will want to customize game settings quite a bit if they want the web slinger to be shown off smoothly with the best FPS possible on the gaming handheld.  

While you can keep AMD FSR 2.2 set on quality and texture quality on high, some of the most important setting changes to make for the game on ROG Ally revolve around NPCs since there are a lot of them in this digital version of New York. Specifically, setting Traffic Density and Crowd Density to Very low should free up the system to focus more on your main movements rather than background details. Thus, you should be able to experience better FPS while playing this incredible adventure. 

Spider-Man: Remastered (PC) Peter Parker leads a double life trying to navigate his personal romance with MJ and his crime-fighting spider persona. Bad guys never rest and he's pitted against multiple of his biggest opponents in this adventure that will have you swinging around a realistic New York. 

Buy at: GMG (Steam) | CDKeys (Steam) | Humble Bundle (Steam) | 

Baldur's Gate 3

Resolution: 1920x1080 Graphics API : DX 11 Model Quality: Low Shadow Quality: Medium Cloud Quality: High Texture Quality: Ultra Texture Filtering : Anisotropic X4 Instance Distance: Low Fog Quality: Low Detail Distance: High Animation Level of Detail: Low Antialiasing Quality: TAA Ambient Occlusion : On Depth of Field: Circular Depth of Field Quality: Quarter God Rays: On Bloom: On Subsurface Scattering: Off Slow HDD Mode: Off Dynamic Crowds: Off

Despite Baldur's Gate 3 being one of the very best PC games to come out in recent years, the 2023 hit actually isn't all that graphically demanding on GPUs. Still, there are several recommended settings to help you play as smoothly as possible on ROG Ally. 

Feel free to play at the ROG Ally's 1920 x 1080p panel resolution, but to avoid choppiness and strain you'll want to reduce Model Quality to Low, place Shadow Quality at Medium, and have Texture Quality at Ultra. This will make it so that there is a bit more pop-in in the distance from where your character is, but also guarantees plenty of detail in close-by models while allowing the game to run well. Putting the Texture Filtering at Anisotropic X4 allows the game's visuals to look good as you play, but you'll want to put Instance Distance down to Low to improve CPU performance. 

Another helpful way to increase performance on Baldur's Gate 3 is by putting the Animation Level of Detail down to Low and setting Anti-Aliasing to Temporal anti-aliasing (TAA). This will make it so that the CPU runs better, especially in the more NPC-intensive Act 3.

So what is the storyline for Baldur's Gate 3, anyway? Mind Flayers have captured several people (including yourself) and infected them with a worm that should take over their minds and turn them into Mind Flayers as well. You get to create your own character, select their race and class , and then from there determine if you'll use the strange powers that the worm gives you or deny them in the hopes that this keeps you from turning. You're joined on your quest to rid yourself of the worm by other infected individuals and must prove yourself in turn-based combat at various points in the plot. 

As you can see from our Baldur's Gate 3 review , this is a truly complex and impressive game, with dozens of choices that really do carry weight. However, sometimes you'll have to roll dice to see if your ideas are successful, and it's this mixture of luck combined with strategy that really makes things interesting, forcing you to stay on your toes while running through this fantasy world. 

Baldur's Gate 3 (PC) An epic RPG based on the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition ruleset, Baldur's Gate 3 takes place in the Forgotten Realms, a fantasy world of monsters, magic  and dubious romances. Buy at: CDKeys (Steam) | GOG (Steam)

Resolution: 1920x1080 Texture Quality: Low Antialiasing Quality: Low SSAO: Medium Shadow Quality: Medium Lighting Quality: Medium Effects Quality: Medium Volumetric Quality: Low Reflection Quality: High Water Surface Quality: Low Shader Quality: Low Global Illumination Quality: Medium Grass Quality: Medium

Of the games on this list, Elden Ring is one of the more graphically demanding ones. So, while the ROG Ally is unable to hit 60FPS while playing it, it's still capable of running smoothly enough for players to enjoy in handheld mode as long as you adjust settings accordingly. You'll want to lower most settings to either low or medium to help the game run more smoothly. This is especially important when addressing texture quality, antialiasing quality, volumetric quality, water surface quality, and shader quality. Depth of field and motion blur settings can be set at whatever you'd like as they shouldn't affect performance much.

As far as the plot goes, players enter a dark and gritty fantasy world where the Elden Ring has been shattered and they must work to defeat the demigods who each hold a piece of it. Once all of the pieces are reunited, the main character will go from being one of the Tarnished to the Elden Lord. But don't expect the journey to be easy. This is an extremely challenging adventure filled with powerful enemies and hostile landscapes. You'll need to learn from your past failures in order to do better and continue forward. If you keep with it, you'll be entertained for dozens of hours. 

Elden Ring (PC)

FromSoftware's latest role-playing game took the world by storm, so much so that it ended up winning Game of the Year 2022. It's easily one of the best games ever made, and we can't recommend it enough. We don't, however, recommend trying an All Malenia run.

Buy at:  GMG (Steam) | CDKeys (Steam) | Humble Bundle (Steam)

Diablo IV is actually one of the main games I used when I was working on my ROG Ally review . It runs beautifully on the gaming handheld and also looks great thanks to that 1080p IPS display. I was able to play by tapping on the screen or by going into Command Center and changing to Gamepad Mode and using the buttons and joysticks. It runs well in 30W Turbo mode, or you can reduce it to 15W Performance mode if you'd like.

Truth be told, the latest dive into Sanctuary isn't a very demanding game, but that means it won't have any problems running on the Ally. We've even got a handy guide on how to play Diablo IV on Asus ROG Ally , if you'd like further assistance. Story-wise, Diablo IV centers around the fact that Lilith, the Queen of the Succubi (and one of the creators of the world known as Sanctuary) has been summoned back by cultists and is wreaking havoc among the people who live there. Players take on the role of a fighter who is either a Sorcerer, Barbarian, Rogue, Necromancer, or Druid and fights back hell's forces while trying to stop Lilith. It's a challenging hack-and-slash adventure that feels very rewarding when you level up your character effectively. You can also play with friends, which adds another level of strategy and fun. 

Diablo IV (PC)

You and the other players in Sanctuary need to put a stop to Lilith's plans. Fortunately, you get to choose what class you play as and can level up your character until they are built just the way you like to play. 

Buy at: Battle.net

We absolutely love Hi-Fi Rush and recommend it to every ROG Ally owner who is interested in rhythm games. Since the game it isn't very demanding graphically or otherwise, you don't really need to worry about adjusting settings unless you really want to. 

Players take on the role of Chai, a young man who elects for a procedure that will give him a robot arm. However, the process goes wrong when his music player gets embedded in his chest, making him a "defect." Now almost all of the bigwigs and robots at Vandelay Technologies are out to get him. The only way to fend them off is with his guitar-shaped trash grabber implant. 

Being one with his music player allows Chai to feel the unique rhythm of the world and fights back to the pulsing sounds. This is a very forgiving and approachable rhythm game since Chai is rewarded with extra damage dealt whenever players attack enemies to the beat but isn't punished if players miss a beat. 

Plus, now we know that it's getting the Arcade Challenge Update to bring even more post-game modes and extras to the adventure. 

Hi-Fi RUSH (PC)

With its colorful art style, silly story, and fun rhythm game mechanics mixed with melee combat Hi-Fi Rush is an absolutely stellar game that is fun to play on the ROG Ally. It offers plenty of replay value and is a fun way to unwind after a long day. Buy at: GMG (Steam) | Humble Bundle (Steam) |     CDKeys (Steam)

Minecraft (Java & Bedrock Edition)

Minecraft isn't super demanding and won't stress the ROG Ally's abilities, but you should feel free to adjust any settings that you see fit to until you get it looking just the way you want. It will run smoothly and will give players the means by which to enter their Minecraft worlds on the go with ease. 

This sandbox game is by far the most downloaded game in the world and for good reason. It allows players to do just about anything they can think of. You can explore the procedurally generated world and run into various biomes, attack enemies that appear in dark areas, craft objects using gathered resources, build any structure of your dreams, and more. Oh, and this can be done solo or with friends.

Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition (PC)

Spend your time doing whatever you want to while playing on your own or with others. Will you spend your time farming and raising animals? Maybe you want to collect resources and build a castle? Or perhaps you just want to go exploring and see what's on the horizon. Buy for: CDKeys

It was many years back now that Fortnite 's battle royal exploded into popularity. Thanks to the cartoony art style and simple mechanics it isn't a very demanding game, and thus can run very smoothly on the ROG Ally. You can expect to get some really high FPS, which will only get better if you put the game in 15W Performance mode. 

The main focus of the game revolves around having players jump out of the Battle Bus and onto the island below where they rush around trying to gather weapons and other loot. Your goal is to defeat all of the other players and be the last person or team standing. Along the way, you might find a dinosaur to ride or might find some small puzzles to solve.

Since the game is so popular, it often gets crossover events which include character skins from other franchises. We've seen Master Chief from Halo, Kratos from God of War, Darth Vader from Star Wars, and much more. Best of all? Fortnite is completely free to play, although, there are optional in-game microtransactions for skins and the Battle Pass if you're interested. 

Drop down onto an island filled with 99 other players and see if you (or your team) can be last one standing. This colorful and cartoony battle royale often sees crossovers from other franchises and will continue to get interesting new skins as time goes on. Download free at: Epic Games

Forza Horizon 5

Resolution : 1920x1080 TAA : On Anisotropic Filtering : High Shadow Quality : Low Night Shadows : Off Motion Blur Quality : Low Environment Texture Quality : High Environment Geometry Quality : Low SSAO Quality : High Reflection Quality : Medium World Car Level of Detail : Medium Deformable Terrain Quality : Medium SSR Quality : Low Lens Effects : Medium Shader Quality : High Particle Effects Quality : Low Ray Tracing Quality : Off

If you're the kind of person who likes to get lost on the road while looking at cool cars and listening to awesome music, then you definitely need to check out Forza Horizon 5 on the ROG Ally. As we said in our Forza Horizon 5 review , this is "the unchallenged champion of open-world racers." 

To be clear, the Ally's AMD Z1 Extreme processor can handle the game well, but if you want to increase the frame rate and make the battery last longer, you'll want to play in 15W Performance mode. This racer should still average around 60FPS or higher on the Ally at this setting. You can even run Forza Horizon 5 on Turbo mode at 1080p, and it should provide a smooth playing experience. 

As far as in-game settings go, you'll want to set shadow quality, motion blur, environment geometry quality, SSR quality, and particle effects to low. You'll also get better results if you turn off ray tracing and night shadows.

Forza Horizon 5 (PC)

Race around gorgeously detailed environments while driving real-life vehicle brands and models. You can customize your ride and enjoy the beautiful digital world around you. 

Buy at: Microsoft

Cyberpunk 2077

Crowd Density: Low Resolution: 1920x1080 Texture Quality: Medium AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.1 (FSR): On, Quality Field of View: 8 Film Grain, Chromatic Aberration, Lens Flare, and Motion Blur: Set to taste Contact Shadows: On Improved Facial Lighting Geometry: On Anisotropy: 8 Local Shadow Mesh Quality: High Local Shadow Quality: Low Cascaded Shadows Range: High Cascaded Shadows Resolution: Medium Distant Shadows Resolution: High Volumetric Fog Resolution: Medium Volumetric Cloud Quality: Medium Max Dynamic Decals: Ultra SSR Quality: Low SS Quality: Low Ambient Occlusion: Low Color Precision: Medium Mirror Quality: High LOD: Low 

Cyberpunk 2077 has had a really rocky ride having released in a truly horrible state in 2020, but several updates later the game finally plays the way it should have at launch. It's a gritty adventure revolving around Keanu Reeves' character, Johnny Silverhand, and is something you really shouldn't miss out on. 

As you might already know, this is one of the most graphically demanding games available right now, but that shouldn't deter you from playing it on the ROG Ally. To make the game run more smoothly, make sure to go into settings and reduce crowd density to low so you don't have quite as many NPCs running around and overworking the system. It's also best to lower local shadow, screen space reflection (SSR), subsurface scattering quality (SS), ambient occlusion, and level of detail (LOD) to low for a smoother gameplay experience. Although it's not nearly as pretty, you should also turn off ray tracing for improved performance.

So, what is Cyberpunk 2077 about anyway? In this sci-fi adventure, you step into the shoes of V, a mercenary who gets involved with a job that ends up downloading the mind of a deceased terrorist into their head. Now the clock is ticking before it overwrites V's own personality and takes over. Players need to take down powerful gun-wielding enemies and infiltrate a large corporation in order to free V. It's a fantastic game that provides plenty of decision-making opportunities and challenging combat.

Cyberpunk 2077 (PC)

It's a dystopian future in Night City, where everyone has augmented their bodies with computer parts. This makes humans more powerful and more dangerous than ever. Another person has been downloaded into you and they're threatening to override you. 

Buy at: CDKeys (GOG) | Humble Bundle (GOG)

Grand Theft Auto V

DirectX Version: DirectX 11 Resolution: 1920x1080 FXAA: On MSAA: Off Population Density: 5/10 Population Variety: 10/10 Distance Scaling: 7/10 Texture Quality: Very High Shader Quality: High Shadow Quality: High Reflection Quality: High Reflection MSAA: Off Water Quality: High Particles Quality: Normal Grass Quality: High Soft Shadows: Softer Post FX: High Motion Blur: Set to taste Depth of Field: Off Anisotropic Filtering: X8 Ambient Occlusion: Normal Tessellation: High Long Shadows: Off High Resolution Shadows: Off High Detail Streaming While Flying: On Extended Distance Scaling: 4/10 Frame Scaling Mode: Off

Grand Theft Auto V just won't die and we wouldn't have it any other way. Although the original game release way back in 2013, this still proves to be one of the most fun open-world action-adventure games of all time. With its memorable characters and the high-stakes story, it's no wonder that it got a re-release with enhanced graphics. This is the version you want to play on your ROG Ally. The story follows three men from very different backgrounds: Franklin the street hustler, Michael the retired bank robber, and Trevor an unhinged maniac. After a string of events, the three are brought together and must execute several heists in order to get the money they desperately need. Players have a lot of freedom and can do just about anything that jumps into their minds whether it's a moral act or not. You'll get dozens of hours of entertainment out of it. 

Since this is a highly populated world filled with plenty of NPCs and various mechanics, you will need to adjust the settings to optimize Grand Theft Auto V gameplay on the ROG Ally gaming handheld. Make sure to turn off MSAA, Reflection MSAA, depth of field, long shadows, high resolution shadows, and frame rate scaling to improve performance. You'll also want to reduce population density, and extended distance scaling to help the game run more smoothly.

Grand Theft Auto V (PC)

Dash around the fake city of Los Santos while playing as various characters. You've been found in a dire situation where you owe money to powerful criminals, so you're going to have to do all you can to earn the money you need to pay them back. 

Buy at: CDKeys (Rockstar Games) | Humble Bundle | GMG (Steam)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)

Few multiplayer shooters have had the lasting power of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 . An original game by the same name released in 2009, but I'm obviously talking about the 2019 reboot. If you're already a fan of the series or like competitive games, then you really ought to consider checking it out on the ROG Ally.

Since this is a more graphically intensive game that takes more power to run, you're going to want to make several adjustments to the in-game settings to optimize it for the ROG Ally. First off, make things easier on the system by turning on Temporal Anti-Aliasing (TAA) to improve image quality.

You'll also want to change shadow quality, motion blur, environment geometry, SSR, and particle effects quality to low. Turning off ray tracing and night shadows completely will also provide better performance since the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme won't have to work as hard.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 2022 (PC)

Squad up for a new era of Modern Warfare. The standard edition includes a Cross-Gen bundle that is playable across multiple consoles and PC. See how well you survive when pitted against other players in this competitive multiplayer. 

Buy at: Steam | Battle.net

Persona 5 Royal

Few of the best JRPGs can say they have a following as big as Persona 5 Royale, the adventure game that revolves around a group of high schoolers and their vigilante alter egos (or personas). In our Persona 5 Royale review , we praised the game's charming cast and deep combat system. It really is an engaging adventure, especially for fans of anime. If that at all sounds appealing, you'll need to play it on ROG Ally. 

What really makes Persona 5 Royale special is how deep it dives into character personalities and student relationships. You'll find yourself pulled into the story with its various twists and turns bringing you back for more. 

Since the art style and gameplay aren't super demanding, you won't have to deeply adjust settings to optimize it for the handheld. Feel free to keep the resolution at 1080p and only make settings changes as you personally see fit. You might find it better to play in the ROG Ally's 15W performance mode. 

Persona 5 Royal (PC)

Persona 5 Royal is an incredible JRPG that is a must-have for any JRPG enthusiast. It has an addictive gameplay loop, the characters are well-written, and the anime-style presentation is at its peak thanks to recent enhancements.

Buy at: CDKeys (Steam) | Humble Bundle (Steam)

Get gaming on the Ally!

The Asus ROG Ally is an amazing handheld device regardless of whether you have the Ally Z1 Extreme or Ally Z1 (non-Extreme) version. Thanks to it running Windows 11, it can download and install any games that a gaming laptop can. Due to this, there are a number of the best PC games that you really ought to experience on the ROG Ally. 

While the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme mobile processor is respectable in its own right, it isn't quite as powerful as the most advanced CPUs and GPUs. As such, you will need to change the settings on certain games to get the most out of your ROG Ally gaming experience. After these changes have been made, you can enjoy your favorite titles on the go or from the comfort of your couch. 

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Asus rog phone 8 pro vs. rog phone 7 ultimate: so much power.

Gaming devices that excel at just about everything

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro

Asus has done it again with the ROG Phone 8 Pro. It's stunningly powerful and features top-tier specs throughout. It's a great all-around device, capable of just about anything you need to do. It's not perfect, but if you can look past its few flaws, it's a great gaming machine.

• Amazingly powerful
• Bright, beautiful, smooth display
• Two days of battery life
• Front-facing camera interferes with the display
• Battery capacity is slightly smaller
• Weak update policy

Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate

The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate may have come out a year ago, but it'll happily go toe-to-toe with any of the latest Android devices. With a powerful processor, a beautiful display, and days of battery life, it's a great device. But it does have a few shortcomings that may just hold it back.

• Still capable of just about anything you need it to do
• Bigger battery
• Camera isn't as versatile
• Design can be polarizing
• Weak upgrade policy

Asus is no stranger to gaming, as many are familiar with their Republic of Gamers brand. They brought that gaming expertise to the smartphone industry, helping create some of the best gaming phones on the market.

Gaming on a smartphone offers a lot of flexibility and is perfect for those who are always on the go. Mobile games excel at being played for as long as possible. These gaming sessions allow you to use your device just about anywhere. Whether you're on your couch, in a waiting room, or riding the subway, there’s always something available to help pass the time.

Last year’s Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate was a fantastic device that did a lot right. This year, Asus shifted gears and changed things with the ROG Phone 8 Pro . It’s time to decide which gaming phone deserves to be called the best.

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Price, availability, and specs.

The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro hit shelves in January 2024, along with a starting price of $1,200 for the version with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The price balloons to $1,500 if you opt for the version with 24GB of RAM. Hopefully, you aren’t in love with having color options because there is only one color you can choose from, Phantom Black. You can find the ROG Phone 8 Pro directly from Asus or retailers like Amazon, Newegg, and Micro Center.

The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate was a little less than a year old when the ROG Phone 8 Pro was announced. The Phone 7 Ultimate launched in May 2023 with a staggering price of $1,400. It is also available in a single color, Storm White. At one point, you could get this phone directly from Asus or retailers like Amazon, Newegg, and Walmart, but it has become difficult to find now that the ROG Phone 8 series has launched.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro review: I'm not sure this is a gaming phone

Asus rog phone 7 ultimate review: high score.

Designs routinely don’t change a ton in a year, but Asus decided to play with it a bit. In the end, it made a potentially polarizing design choice that won't sit well with everyone. The 8 Pro measures 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9mm and weighs a hefty 225g. The 7 Ultimate is a bit bigger, measuring 173 x 77 x 10.3mm, and weighs a bit more at 246g.

The ROG Phone 8 Pro has an aluminum frame along with a Gorilla Glass back. There is also a 341 Mini-LED programmable matrix on the exterior, allowing you to customize it with different things like battery life or the weather, or you can just turn it off entirely. There are two USB-C ports, one along the edge and another on the bottom. It also has two pressure-sensitive areas that act as gaming triggers, and it carries an IP68 rating against dust and water ingress.

Like its newer sibling, Asus designed the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate with an aluminum frame and a Gorilla Glass back. The back has a built-in motorized air vent to attach the AeroActive Portal for additional cooling. It also has a small 2-inch OLED display on the exterior that can display blue and pink. There are two USB-C ports and gaming triggers, just like the ROG 8 Pro. The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate only has an IP54 rating, making it more dust and splash-resistant than full-on protected.

Controversial design decisions

Looking at the front of the device, a major design change becomes immediately apparent. The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has thinner side bezels and chunky bezels at the top and bottom. Chunky bezels normally cause a stir in the industry, but the 7 Ultimate uses the extra bezel space to house the dual front-firing speakers and the front-facing camera. This allowed Asus to dedicate the entire screen to playing games without a hole in the display.

The ROG 8 Pro slims the bezels down a lot, making them more uniform on all four sides of the display. It makes for a cleaner aesthetic, but it made some compromises to get there. The front-facing camera now sits in the display itself, which some may find off-putting. Asus also moved one of the front-facing speakers to the bottom of the device, so it's much easier to accidentally impede the sound with your hand.

If you won't settle for anything less than a gorgeous display to play your favorite titles, then you will be happy with either of these devices. The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro ships with a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display. Its 165Hz refresh rate, 2500 nits of peak brightness, and 2400 x 1080 resolution allow for fluid, bright, and crisp gameplay. To put it simply, this display is just a pleasure to look at. It is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, but you should probably keep it protected with a quality screen protector .

The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate also carries a 6.78-inch, 165Hz AMOLED display. It loses the LTPO, so it can’t quite lower its refresh rate as much as the 8 Pro, and it's a bit dimmer with 1500 nits of peak brightness. With a 2448 x 1080 resolution, it’s still plenty sharp and is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. The display on either device will deliver a great visual gaming experience.

Coming from the same manufacturer, you won't get a major difference from a software perspective. The ROG Phone 8 Pro ships with Android 14 and the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate came with Android 13 but has since received an upgrade to Android 14. Both devices include the Asus ROG UI on top of Android.

As a gaming phone, Asus has spent a lot of time creating software that takes gaming to a different level. Much of the software revolves around the Armory Crate. This piece of software has multiple uses, such as allowing you to use it as a game launcher with customized settings for each game. It even allows you to choose your resolution and framerate on a game-by-game basis. Games can also be recorded from the Armory Crate and uploaded later.

What is a shame is that both devices will only see two major Android updates and four years of security updates. That means the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate will not get Android OS upgrades after Android 15. With devices this powerful, Asus should support them for at least an additional year of OS upgrades and five years of security updates.

Performance

Asus knows how important performance is to any gaming device, so it should come as no surprise that both devices are highly performant gaming phones. The ROG Phone 8 Pro ships with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and comes in two different configurations. You can get it with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage or 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.

The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate may be a bit older, but it’s still a very capable performer. With a Snapdragon 8 Gen processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, the 7 Ultimate has more than enough firepower to play whatever game you want.

How much difference does a year make in processor performance? As it turns out, the difference between them is big. In Geekbench 6 the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 gets a single-core score of 2317 and a multicore score of 7272. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 gets 1873 and 5326, respectively. In the Wildlife Extreme benchmark, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 gets a score of 5325, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 gets a score of 3763.

Benchmarks don’t tell the whole story and while the difference looks large on paper, in real-world performance, you aren’t going to notice much of a difference in gaming capabilities. At least, not for now. As time progresses, the stronger processor used in the ROG Phone 8 Pro will help keep games looking great for a bit longer.

Battery life

The ROG Phone 8 Pro comes with a 5,500mAh battery and the Phone 7 Ultimate ships with a 6,000mAh battery. Despite the slight size difference, you can expect very similar longevity from the phones. Without even trying to conserve energy, the devices should make it through two full days.

If they do happen to get low on juice, they can be fully charged in about an hour with a 65W power brick. Both devices can also utilize their two USB-C ports for charging, allowing you to choose the most convenient port for your needs. The ROG Phone 8 Pro can even be charged wirelessly, thanks to its support for Qi 1.3. The 7 Ultimate lacks wireless charging.

If there was one area where the ROG Phone lineup was lacking, it was with the camera system. Recognizing this, Asus gave the ROG Phone 8 Pro some much-needed love. Its triple camera setup consists of a 50MP f/1.9 24mm wide lens, a 32MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 13MP f/2.2 120-degree ultrawide lens. Its front-facing camera is also no slouch with a 32MP f/2.5 lens.

The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate also ships with a 50MP f/1.9 24mm wide lens, a 13MP f/2.2 120-degree ultrawide lens, and a 5MP f/2.0 macro lens. It also has a 32MP f/2.5 front-facing camera.

Both phones can record 8K video at 24fps, or 4K up to 60fps and the front-facing camera can record 1080p video up to 30fps.

The Phone 8 Pro is the more versatile and dependable shooter in this group. With a 6-axis gimbal stabilizer, shots should come out looking blur-free. It also swaps the macro lens on the 7 Ultimate for a telephoto lens that lets you zoom in on your subject without losing any of the detail. The 7 Ultimate’s main and ultrawide lenses aren’t bad either. They just aren’t as reliable as the ones on the Phone 8 Pro.

Which is right for you?

Both the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate could easily stand toe-to-toe with any of the best Android phones today. They are big, powerful, and just great all-around devices. Picking a winner is a difficult task and will come down to your personal preference.

The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has a better processor, great display, fantastic battery life, and a solid camera system. It’ll have no problem playing the latest and greatest games and offers a more subdued overall style compared to its older sibling. It’s not without its faults, though. It now sports a hole-punch camera, which some people may find distracting while gaming. It also comes with a slightly smaller battery. If I were buying brand new, I would opt for the new ROG Phone 8 Pro, but I have zero issues looking past the hole-punch camera.

Take gaming up a notch

With a powerful processor, great battery life, and a beautiful display, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has all the necessary requirements for a great gaming experience. The ROG Phone 8 Pro's greatness goes far beyond gaming, making it an all-around fantastic device.

If you want your phone to be a bit more flashy, or can’t stand something interfering with your edge-to-edge display, then the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate deserves some serious love. It also has a slightly larger battery, but that likely won't make much of a difference. Outside of that, there’s not much reason to purchase the older phone. But if you already own one, rest assured your device is still a beast and an upgrade isn’t needed. Enjoy your device and keep your eyes focused on what’s important, playing your favorite games.

Still a substantial device

The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is still a good device if you already own it. Its processor is more than capable of playing the latest games, and it comes with great battery life. The phone also has a stunning display but trails its newer sibling in a couple of categories.

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CNY Pizza Tour, stop #15: At Pies Guys, order this rogue chef’s off-the-menu pizza

• Updated: Apr. 17, 2024, 7:08 p.m. |
• Published: Apr. 16, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

James Warner (left) and Reis LaMontagne grab a slice of the Bee Sting Pizza from Pies Guys Pub and Grub on Onondaga Boulevard. Warner made the pizza for LaMontagne's restaurant. It's our latest stop on our CNY Pizza Tour. (Charlie Miller | [email protected]) (Charlie Miller | [email protected])

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(It’s a debate every Central New Yorker has had at some point: Who’s got the best pizza? This year, we’ll do our best to find out. I’m on a quest to find the best pizza shops in the Syracuse area. Throughout 2024, I’ll visit 50-plus pizzerias. At each, I’ll sample their most popular pizza, or whatever they recommend. As I go, I’ll score each one, and tell readers a little bit about the shop itself.)

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