ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has unveiled the latest-gen Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 Series-powered gaming laptops and desktops that promise to revolutionize the hardcore gaming experience.
ASUS Philippines revealed the price and specs of the ROG machines at a media event held on May 28 in The Vantage, Pasig City. Powered by both Intel and AMD chipsets, this comprehensive arsenal delivers unprecedented graphics and computing for gamers and power users demanding maximum performance.
ROG Strix: Setting new standards for hardcore gaming
The flagship ROG Strix series leads the charge with revolutionary design innovations that redefine what gaming laptops can achieve. The 2025 lineup features bold new chassis designs across Intel-based models, incorporating full-surround RGB lighting and introducing the industry’s first tool-less bottom panel on a gaming laptop. This breakthrough allows users to access their machine’s internals with a single button press, enabling effortless fan cleaning and RAM or storage upgrades without dealing with tools or screws.
Performance reaches new heights with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, delivering supercharged gaming and productivity capabilities for the most demanding titles and applications. The latest NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology introduces Multi Frame Generation, boosting frame rates by up to 8X over traditional rendering while featuring enhanced AI models for superior image quality and reduced ghosting.
The Strix laptops are available with next-generation Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processors powering the top-end Strix SCAR machines and G16/G18 models, while AMD-powered Strix G16 variants feature the latest AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX. Memory configurations reach up to 64GB RAM and 2TB storage on SCAR models, with G-series machines offering up to 32GB RAM and 1TB storage.
ROG Zephyrus: Ultra-portable gaming redefined
The ROG Zephyrus series establishes new benchmarks for ultra-portable gaming with revolutionary designs that pack flagship performance into remarkably compact chassis.
The Zephyrus G16 delivers exceptional power through up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics paired with Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processors, while the Zephyrus G14 combines up to RTX 5070 GPU performance with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 processors. These machines represent the pinnacle of thin-and-light gaming laptop engineering, proving that portability doesn’t require performance compromises.
TUF Gaming: Military-Grade Performance
The TUF Gaming lineup brings robust performance with military-grade durability. The F16 model features an RTX 5070 GPU supporting up to 115W of power with 14th Gen Intel Core i7 processors, fully upgradeable RAM and storage, and a 90 Whr battery. Despite its powerful specifications, the F16 maintains portability at just 1.79cm thick and 2.2kg weight.
Gaming immersion reaches new levels through the F16’s 16-inch WQXGA 165Hz display, while Arc Flow Fans and Anti-Dust Filters ensure optimal thermal performance during extended gaming sessions.
Desktop Dominance: ROG G700 and TUF Gaming T500
Desktop gaming receives equal attention with the powerhouse ROG G700, featuring up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF processor. The system’s quad fan setup includes tri-fan intake and rear exhaust, enhanced by liquid CPU cooling for sustained performance during intense gaming sessions. The G700 offers tool-less upgradability and premium aesthetics featuring the iconic Fearless Eye and ROG Slash design elements.
The TUF Gaming T500, inspired by mecha designs, delivers up to RTX 5060 Ti graphics with 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13620H CPU. With 16GB DDR5 memory expandable to 64GB and up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 storage, the T500 combines MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability with front I/O panel convenience and RGB lighting.
Prices of select models are as follows:
▪️STRIX G16 G615JMR-S5130WSM starts at Php 134,995.00 and goes all the way up to Php 359,995 for the STRIX SCAR 18 G835LX-SA139WSM
▪️Zephyrus G14 GA403WM-QS021WSM starts at Php 159,995 and goes all the way up to Php 219,995 for the Zephyrus G16 GU605CR-QR220WSM
▪️TUF Gaming F16 FX608JM-RV038WSM starts at Php 99,995
▪️ROG G700TF-7265KF070WSM desktop starts at Php 179,995
Price for TUF Gaming T500 desktop will be announced in June.
