ASUS’ Azoth 75% wireless keyboards with hot-swap keys, OLED display from $200 (Up to $50 off)

Amazon is now offering the latest Snow Switch ASUS ROG Azoth 75 Wireless DIY Custom Gaming Keyboard for $208.67 shipped. The basic Red and Blue switch models are currently on sale for $199.99 shipped as well. Regularly $250, the newer Snow Switch model first landed on Amazon back in December and is now nearly 20% off the going rate. Today’s deal is a new Amazon all-time low – this model has never dropped below $220 before today. You’re looking at a more compact 75% gaming keyboard with hot swappable pre-lubed ROG NX Snow Switches. The walled stem design “to enhance keystroke stability” joins a silicone gasket mount complete with three layers of dampening foams that “combine to provide an unrivaled typing experience.” Alongside the RGB lighting action, this model also features an OLED display to view system info and keyboard settings with a built-in three-way knob for quick settings adjustment. Head below for more details. 

ASUS 16-inch Chromebook Flip CX5 with dual USB-C 3.2 ports falls to $599

Reg. $649 $599

Best Buy is now offering the ASUS 16-inch Chromebook Flip CX5 for $599 shipped. This is $50 off the usual $649 price tag and a rare discount on the more recent Intel 12th Gen refresh. It’s the best in several months and comes within $50 of the all-time low from last summer. ASUS just updated its Chromebook Flip CX5 with a newer 12th Generation Intel chipset to start off 2023. It only saw few discounts period in its first year, and now the newer iteration is on sale. Head below for more.

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Rare deal knocks ASUS’ Raikiri Pro PC/Xbox gamepad with OLED display to $129, more

33% off From $80

Amazon has now now launched a new sale event featuring a wide-range of ASUS PC gaming gear includes mice, keyboards, and more. But first let’s take a look at the deals on its ROG Raikiri PC and Xbox gamepads. You’ll find the regularly $170 Raikiri Pro with the built-in OLED display with customizable animations, heads-up status indicators, and profile switching down at $129 shipped. This one fetches as much as $170 at Best Buy and is usually closer to $150 Amazon. One of only a few discounts we have seen since release last fall, this is the second-best price we have tracked, having only been beaten once over the Black Friday festivities. That deal joins the ASUS ROG Raikiri base model controller at $89 shipped. While not as deep deal from its regular $100 price tag, this is the very first price drop we have tracked on this one via Amazon. Head below for more details. 

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ASUS showcases new Zenbook Duo with dual 14-inch OLED screens and Intel Core Ultra chip

ASUS is looking to stand out from all the other laptop reveals at CES 2024 this year with its wild new Zenbook Duo. The company’s new dual screen laptop is very befitting of its name with a form-factor that looks to give you multiple displays of screen real estate wherever you go.

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ASUS ROG Ally gaming handhelds land under the tree in time for Christmas from $400

Reg. $600+ From $400

Best Buy has a pair of notable deals to give a portable PC for the holidays. Arriving for Christmas with plenty of time to wrap up under the tree, the new ASUS ROG Ally Gaming handhelds are dropping to the best prices yet. Right now, you can drop the base model with a Ryzen Z1 processor down to $399.99 shipped. It typically sells for $600, and is now seeing a $200 discount down to the lowest price yet at $50 below our previous mention. If your portable gaming could use a bit more oomph, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor version clocks in at $599.99 with one of its first discounts. This is down from $700, and an extra $20 under the last discount. Head below for more.

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ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 doubles down on AI and customization features at $400

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Amazon is now offering the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 for $399.99 shipped. This new release just began shipping back in October, and is now on sale for its third time. This $40 price cut from its usual $440 going rate is matching the all-time low and offering an elevated 256GB of storage for the same price you’d pay on the 128GB model. On top of wowing us with the solid balance of price and performance, the ASUS CX34 also stands out as one of the first models in the Chromebook Plus lineup. Our hands-on review takes a bit of a closer look at the whole experience, and we break down the features below the fold.

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Save $100 on this high-end ASUS gaming Chromebook CX9 at $1,150

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Amazon is now offering the 14-inch ASUS Chromebook CX9 for $1,149.99 shipped. Typically fetching $1,250, today’s $100 discount is the first since July and only the third of the year. It matches that previous mention from several months ago, and is the second-best to date. The ASUS Chromebook CX9 sports a much higher-end build than you’ll find elsewhere on the market, arriving as one of the first gaming Chromebooks. It all comes centered around a 14-inch touchscreen form-factor with NanoEdge 1080p panel. There’s an Intel i7 processor with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, to go alongside its metal build and backlit keys. Head below for more.

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ASUS begins shipping new Evangelion PC cooler, motherboard, and other Asuka-themed accessories

One of last year’s biggest gaming collaborations had the folks over at ASUS ROG teaming up with Studio Kara to launch a collection of Evangelion-themed battlestation upgrades. The purple and green accessories are now getting some new additions to the lineup, as the two companies join forces again to debut a new series of ASUS ROG Evangelion PC components.

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ASUS ROG Strix Flare II gaming keyboard with AniMe Matrix hits new low at $170 (Reg. $220) 

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Amazon is offering the ASUS ROG Strix Flare II RGB Gaming Keyboard for $169.99 shipped. Down from $220, this $50 discount is the lowest we have tracked, marking a new all-time low. It comes in just $4 above the current average used price making this an affordable opportunity to further upgrade your battlestation. It features an 8,000Hz polling rate with 0.125ms response time and an AniMe Matrix LED display with 312 programmable mini-LEDs that lets you show custom images and animations, audio visualizations, system status or settings indicators such as brightness levels and keyboard RGB lighting modes. It also comes with a detachable wrist rest that has a built-in light diffuser to glow when connected, as well as mechanical switches with fast actuation and ROG-tuned force curves for that amazing keystroke feel and feedback.

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ASUS ROG Delta S Animate gaming headset sees 45% discount to new all-time low for $138

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Amazon is offering the ASUS ROG Delta S Animate Gaming Headset for $137.99 shipped. For the last year this headset has fluctuated between $160 and $250, with today’s 45% discount saving you an extra $22. This deal comes in $32 under our previous mention, making it the new all-time low. With its built-in MQA renderer, you’ll enjoy studio-quality audio from streaming service apps like TIDAL, with a 130dB signal-to-noise ratio thanks to its high-res ESS Quad DAC providing lossless audio processing. It also features a fully customizable AniMe matrix display on each ear cup that provide mini-LEDs that can be programmed with lighting designs, animations, and live audio visualizations. It also comes with an ASUS AI noise-cancelling microphone that has a dedicated processor designed to “reduce over 500 million types of background noise” while preserving vocal harmonics for crystal-clear in-game communication.

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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 Laptop review: A gaming desktop you can take anywhere

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At CES 2023, we went hands-on with the first set of RTX 4090 laptops and came away mightily impressed. Now, we’ve taken the past few weeks to use the latest ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 which boasts the most powerful AMD processor yet as well as the most powerful NVIDIA GPU, pairing together to deliver an extremely well-made desktop replacement. It’s powerful, user-upgradable, and can handle anything you throw at it with ease. However, all of that power does come at a cost, and the payment is battery life. If you’re not concerned about battery life, though, keep reading to find out our thoughts on packing a 16-core 32-thread processor that hits 95W and an RTX 4090 that can push 175W into a laptop.

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ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 drops to new all-time low with second discount to $325

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Amazon is now offering the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 for $324.99 shipped. Marking one of the first chances to save from its $400 MRSP, today’s offer lands at $75 off. It’s a new all-time low and only the second offer so far at $25 under the original price cut. Centered around a 12-inch touchscreen HD NanoEdge display, this Chromebook lives up to its Flip naming scheme thanks to the ability to convert between a laptop and tablet form-factor. There’s a bundled stylus that helps you get even more out of the form-factor, which comes powered by a MediaTek Kompanio 820 processor, 64GB of storage, and 4GB of RAM. It isn’t the most capable Chromebook out there, but provides a solid solution for tackling school work, web browsing, and more.

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ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080 GPU is made for 4K gaming at new low of $1,320 (Reg. up to $1,450)

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Amazon is offering the latest ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080 16GB Graphics Card for $1,319.99 shipped. Down from a list price of $1,500, it has been going for $1,450 since April. About a week or two ago, it fell to $1,350 and today’s deal comes in at a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. Based on NVIDIA’s latest Ada Lovelace architecture, the RTX 4080 is one of the most powerful graphics cards on the market. With 4th Generation Tensor cores and 3rd Generation RT cores, this GPU is ready to handle basically anything you throw at it from 1440p to even 4K gaming. The 3.5-slot design might take up a bit more room in your case, spanning nearly four slots, but it allows for a larger heatspreader and more airflow from the axial-tech fans, resulting in lower GPU temperatures under heavy workloads. There’s also digital power control with high-current power stations and 15K capacitors to keep the GPU fed with power so there aren’t any dips during long gaming sessions. With HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a, the 16GB of GDDR6X memory will be capable of holding 4K and 8K assets for gaming at high frame rates all around. Check out our announcement coverage then head below for more.

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Powerful new ASUS Ally Windows 11 handheld gaming PC pre-orders set to kick off today

Update: ASUS will unveil the official specifications, features, details, release date, and price of the ROG ALLY today at 10am ET. Follow along with the stream below.

The new ASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming PC is set for its official launch today, with pre-orders expected to go live any time now. Some have already suggested it might end up being the best handheld PC gaming machine yet. Up until now, the Steam Deck has dominated the portable PC gaming space, at least in any official capacity, but it appears Valve’s on-the-go gaming rig might have some serious competition on the way with the new ASUS handheld gaming PC set to potentially go up for pre-order today (Update: likely after or during the launch stream below if it happens at all). Stock is likely to be limited by all accounts, so if you’re interested, you’ll want to lock one in as soon as possible. Head below for more details.

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ASUS’ all-new Zenbook S 13 is the ‘world’s thinnest 13.3-inch OLED’ laptop, order now

Are you looking to upgrade your laptop but don’t want something that will take up a lot of space or weigh too much? Well, ASUS is now introducing what it claims is the “world’s thinnest 13.3-inch OLED laptop,” the Zenbook S 13 OLED. Coming equipped with the latest 13th Gen Intel processors, you’ll have plenty of processing power packed into a small chassis. Speaking of the chassis, ASUS has designed this upgraded laptop with recycled metals and plastics with the goal of being carbon neutral. Whether you need a decently powerful laptop for your office work or want to create some content on the go, the Zenbook S 13 OLED is worth a look. Keep reading below the fold for more.

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ASUS ROG Ally gets official May 11 launch date and is powered by AMD’s new Z1 chip

Originally thought to be an April Fools’ joke, the ASUS ROG Ally is a real thing we found out. Well, today, we get a more in-depth look at what the ROG Ally and its Windows 11-powered self brings to the table. Powered by the just-announced AMD Z1 chip, which comes in two flavors that offer up to 8 cores and 16 threads with RDNA 3 architecture for graphics, this handheld seems to have everything that people originally wanted in the Steam Deck… but it’ll cost, according to reports from ASUS, “less than $1,000.” How does the ROG Ally stack up to the Steam Deck in terms of specs and features? Let’s find out more below.

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ASUS officially unveils faster, quieter, and lighter handheld gaming PC to take on Steam Deck

What first seemed like another April Fools’ joke has now been confirmed to be the real thing as ASUS officially unveils its new handheld gaming PC. The brand oddly decided to introduce the machine on April Fools’ Day 2023 as “ROG’s First Gaming Handheld Console,” but the new handheld gaming PC is now officially confirmed as a real thing with a Best Buy pre-order listing on the way (sign up for the waiting list here). Head below for a closer look and some additional details on the new ASUS Steam Deck competitor. 

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ASUS launches new hot-swappable keyboard and ‘first’ tri-mode Xbox/PC controller at CES

Today, ASUS Republic of Gamers is announcing four new products at CES 2023. Leading the way is the Azoth gaming keyboard, which packs a 75% form factor and wireless connectivity with DIY features. Then, there’s a new PC gaming controller, mouse, and even a new chair. There’s a lot to unpack here, so if you’re looking for any new PC gaming gear, then keep reading to find out everything ASUS has to offer.

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ASUS launches new Vivobook Pro 15 and Pro 16 creator laptops backed by 12th Gen Intel chips

As we head into the holiday season here, ASUS is now launching some new additions to its Vivobook lineup of laptops. The all-new Vivobook Pro 15 and Pro 16 come harnessing the power of Intel’s 12th Gen processors with graphics horsepower backed by NVIDIA’s RTX 3050. Designers will benefit from the PANTONE-validated screen’s built-in here with 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Expansion is supported by the inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 alongside a mix of USB-C and USB-A ports. Whether you’re looking for a machine capable of content creation or just a laptop to back your hobbies, the new ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 and Pro 16 are here for you. Keep reading below to learn more about the system specifications.

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Latest ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED brings laptops into the 21st century

Today, B&H and ASUS are announcing the launch of the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED laptop. This unique laptop is “blurring the line between laptop and tablet,” according to the press release, as it’s essentially one massive 17.3-inch OLED touchscreen that folds down to 12.5-inches. So, what else does this unique laptop bring to the table beside one massive folding screen? Let’s take a closer look.

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ASUS launching its ExpertBook B3 detachable laptop backed by the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2

After refreshing its ExpertBook lineup with Intel’s 12th Generation chips back in May, ASUS is now adding a new entry, the ExpertBook B3 Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop. There are a handful of firsts with this laptop, according to ASUS, which include the B3 Detachable being the first Windows laptop operating on ARM with a garaged stylus and the first ExpertBook laptop with a dual-orientation stand. Weighing just 1.3 pounds, this two-in-one laptop can operate for up to 21 hours on a single charge. Keep reading below the fold to learn more.

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ASUS Chromebook CM3 with detachable keyboard drops to $270 low (Save $100)

Reg. $370 $270

Amazon is currently discounting the ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 to $269.99 shipped. Typically fetching $370, this is delivering a new 2022 low at $100 off. We last saw it sell for $20 more, with today’s offer marking a return to the all-time low set back over last year’s Black Friday savings event. Sporting a 10.5-inch touchscreen display, the ASUS CM3 arrives with a detachable keyboard design and adjusable kickstand on the back. Powered by a popular MediaTek processor, this model comes equipped with 64GB onboard storage and 4GB of RAM. Its aluminum unibody design pairs with a place to stow away the included stylus as well as the magnetic keyboard which clips to the front of the CM3. Get a closer look in our launch coverage and then head below for more.

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Latest ASUS ROG Chakram X gaming mouse has hot-swappable switches and Qi charging

The latest ASUS ROG gaming mouse, dubbed the Chakram X, is finally available to purchase at Amazon. It comes with a number of solid features, including tri-mode connectivity, a detachable joystick, 8,000Hz polling, a 36,000 DPI sensor, and much more. Designed for premium gaming setups, this mouse could be your next purchase when it comes time for a peripheral upgrade. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at the ASUS ROG Chakram X gaming mouse.

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If 360Hz isn’t fast enough for your setup, say hello to the new 500Hz ASUS ROG Swift monitor

Almost two years after launching the world’s first 360Hz display, NVIDIA and ASUS are teaming up again to take things to the next level. Now, the team is turning things up – to 500Hz. Yep, you read that right, the latest ASUS ROG Swift monitor will run at a whopping 500Hz, though the resolution is stuck at 1080p. I mean, even at 1080p, 500Hz is going to be next-to-impossible to run in most games at ultra settings. However, that’s not entirely what this monitor is made for. So what’s its purpose? Let’s take a closer look.

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ASUS bringing Intel 12th Gen processors to its Expert Series portfolio with new ExpertBook B9

In a world dominated by online working environments, having enough computing power is needed more than ever before. ASUS is looking to meet this challenge with its 2022 Expert Series Portfolio, including its lightest 880g 14-inch business laptop.

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ASUS’ new ROG Flow X16 gaming laptop with 1,100-nit miniLED display sets a high bar

Today, ASUS announced an update to its ROG Flow lineup of gaming laptops with the X16. Designed as “the most powerful convertible gaming laptop,” there’s plenty of specs here to run your on-the-go gaming setup. You’ll find a Ryzen 9 6900HS processor, the RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, and DDR5 RAM in tow. It also has up to a 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD for large projects or games, and there’s a second M.2 slot for even more storage, should you need it. There’s a lot more to like about the new ASUS ROG Flow X16 miniLED gaming laptop, so let’s take a closer look.

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ASUS Chromebook CM3 with detachable keyboard hits new 2022 low at $300 (Save $70)

Reg. $370 $300

Amazon now offers the ASUS Chromebook CM3 Detachable for $299.99 shipped. Down from $370, this is marking the best price of the year at a total of $70 off while beating our previous mention by $20. Sporting a 10.5-inch touchscreen display, the ASUS CM3 arrives with a detachable keyboard design and adjusable kickstand on the back. Powered by a popular MediaTek processor, this model comes equipped with 64GB onboard storage and 4GB of RAM. Its aluminum unibody design pairs with a place to stow away the included stylus as well as the magnetic keyboard which clips to the front of the CM3. Get a closer look in our launch coverage and then head below for more.

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ASUS’s out-of-this-world Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition set for liftoff on April 19

First shown off at CES 2022 in January, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition will be launching on April 19. This product celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first ASUS laptop to go to space while running the latest gen hardware.

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ASUS unleashes portable 15.6-inch anti-glare monitor with USB-C, automatic rotation, more

Having a second display can be a real timesaver when referencing data or for keeping a few apps visible and easily accessible at all times. Since lugging around a traditional monitor is less than ideal, the new ASUS ZenScreen is here to bolster mobile productivity. It provides a 15.6-inch anti-glare display that is powered using a single USB-C cable. It even supports automatic rotation when plugged into a Windows PC. Other notable features include being flicker-free and having reduced levels of blue light. Continue reading to learn more.

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Latest ASUS 27-inch 4K 144Hz monitor now available with VRR support for PS5 and XSX

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After a quiet announcement that largely flew under the radar back in April, ASUS’s latest 4K 144Hz monitor is now up for grabs. The UHD resolution and high refresh rate is displayed on a 27-inch screen. Other notable features include a 1ms response time, G-Sync support, and a couple of USB 3.0 ports. Along the back of the display you will find a RGB ROG logo, adds a pop of color to the back. This can be tweaked using ASUS’s Aura Sync software which also lets you sync it up with other compatible peripherals. Continue reading to learn more.

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ASUS launches ‘world’s first’ 1,400-nit mini LED gaming monitor at 4K 144Hz

ASUS, who launched its first 4K144 HDMI 2.1 monitors in January, is now introducing an all-new contender to the high-end display race: the ROG Swift PG32UQX. This new 32-inch monitor features a 4K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 1,400-nit brightness, and mini LED technology. ASUS claims the “world’s first” mini LED monitor title with this release, so let’s dive into all that’s included here.

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IKEA and ASUS ROG team up for new gaming furniture and accessory lineup

A series of new IKEA gaming furniture, accessories, and gear is set for release later this year in the US. Designed in collaboration with ASUS’ gaming arm, Republic of Gamers (ROG), the new product lineup consists of gaming chairs and desks as well as unique headphone holders, ring lights, a gaming-focused drawer unit, neck pillows, and much more. All in all, there are more than 30 products here, most of which with particularly affordable pricing, spread across six different product families. Head below for a closer look at the new IKEA gaming furniture and accessories. 

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ASUS launches Series X/PS5-ready 4K 144Hz HDMI 2.1 monitor with a massive 32-inch screen

At CES 2021, ASUS announced a brand-new monitor with HDMI 2.1, a 4K resolution, and 144Hz refresh rate. This is designed to take advantage of what Microsoft and Sony are offering in the latest Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 but is also awesome for PC gamers just the same. What all does this brand-new monitor bring to the table? Well, keep reading to find out.

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ASUS brings Wi-Fi 6E to the market for the first time with upcoming router

Wi-Fi 6 connectivity has steadily been rolling out to new devices over the past year or so, and now ASUS is preparing to launch its latest router, but with a new addition. Moving beyond typical 802.11ax, its upcoming ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 will debut as one of the first Wi-Fi 6E devices on the market. Head below for all of the details.

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Affordable new Asus ZenWiFi AX Mini router series combines mesh with Wi-Fi 6

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While Wi-Fi 6 terminology has been looming for years, it’s only recently begun to gain traction. We’re finally seeing support grace smartphones and tablets, which arguably increases the amount of pressure router manufacturers face to get new and innovative products on the market. We’ve seen several Wi-Fi 6 routers debut, and now more than ever, mesh solutions are coming to the surface. Asus ZenWiFi AX Mini is the company’s latest 3-node mesh offering, and it manages to deliver Wi-Fi 6 while sticking with a compelling price tag. Continue reading to learn more.

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ASUS’ ZenBook S13 has a 97% screen-to-body ratio and controversial notch, available today

About four months after the initial announcement of the ASUS ZenBook S13, the company has stated that its new laptop will be available for order today. The ASUS ZenBook S13 boasts a 97% screen-to-body ratio, an incredible feat that single-handedly beats my daily driver and most of the other laptops on the market.

Like many achievements, this one does not come without controversy. To offer such thin bezels, the ASUS ZenBook S13 has embraced the notch that houses the laptop’s built-in webcam. Some features worth noting about the ASUS ZenBook S13 include a 13.9-inch display, a base SSD storage capacity of 512GB, and an impressive 15 hour battery.

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ASUS enters the UltraWide market with new 49-inch Double Full HD 144Hz Gaming Monitor

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One of the latest trends in desktop computer peripherals is UltraWide monitors. The wider aspect ratios make them ideal for multitasking in a way that a traditionally-massive display fails to accomplish. Gamers seeking out a more immersive experience also fall back to UltraWide displays.

Catering to this demographic, ASUS has unveiled its latest monitor, a super-wide 49-inch ROG Swift XG49VQ Curved Gaming Monitor. Featuring what ASUS has deemed a “double Full HD” display, 144Hz refresh rate, and more, the company’s latest endeavor enters the market with a few questions left unanswered. Head below for a closer look.

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ASUS unveils updated TUF Gaming FX laptops built to ‘withstand everyday abuse’

Gamescom, a trade fair for video games, has been held in Cologne, Germany annually since 2009. At this year’s event, ASUS has certainly made a splash with lots of new products including two new TUF Gaming notebooks. With FX505 and FX705, ASUS is offering two size options for gamers that appreciate rugged design. The FX505 has the smaller display of the two, coming in at 15.6-inches, while the larger FX705 packs a 17.3-inch screen.

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ASUS claims the title of ‘thinnest gaming laptop’ with its announcement of the ROG Zephyrus S

While most people enjoy the plug-and-play conveniences offered by consoles like Playstation 4 Pro, Xbox One X, or Nintendo Switch, many prefer the customization and higher-end graphics options that come with PC gaming. While the more tech-minded gamers typically prefer to build a desktop, many others are looking for something that they can take with them while on-the-go. When choosing the second route, gamers are left looking for a laptop that is both portable and powerful. These are features that ASUS is cramming into its new ROG Zephyrus S, which it claims to be the ‘world’s thinnest’ gaming laptop.

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ASUS reinvents the laptop trackpad w/ ScreenPad on latest ZenBook Pro 15

Computers have been really stagnant lately. Apple “innovated” when it announced the Touch Bar on its 2016 MacBook Pro line, but other than that, generally speaking, true innovation and trying new things in computers has been limited to physical size reductions.

ASUS is now trying to do something new with its ZenBook Pro 15 line. We recently covered the general launch of this new series of computers from ASUS, but at Computex this year, the company announced a new version with a slight twist: no trackpad, but a touchscreen.

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Asus announces new VivoWatch BP sporting blood pressure tracking, 28-day battery, more

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The smartwatch boom has nearly all but fizzled out as flagship devices from Apple, Fitbit and other companies have begun solidifying their market share. New wearables have continued hitting the market recently, but have gained little traction compared to big players like the Apple Watch. Recently Asus has announced an all-new smartwatch with a different focus than many of its competitors as a way to carve out its own market share.

Rather than sporting a shiny full-color touchscreen display or aesthetically pleasing metal casing, Asus has opted to fill its new VivoWatch BP with a litany of sensors backed by AI-based data analysis. Head below for the full scope.

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ASUS launches Zenbook Pro 15, features up to a 6-core Intel i9 processor, more

Laptops used to be for light-duty work only. At one time, they were limited to dual-core processors (even with i7’s) and then we stepped into the realm of quad-core offerings. After that came quad-core hyperthreading, giving you theoretically 8 lanes of processing power.

Now, it’s time for a new generation of processing to take place. ASUS recently announced a new ZenBook Pro 15 laptop, with Intel’s massive Core i9-8950HK processor that features 6 cores and 12 threads of monstrous power. But that’s not all this laptop packs, keep reading to find out more.

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This ASUS Chromebook w/ a 16GB SSD will have you surfing the web for just $180 shipped (Orig. $220)

Amazon is offering the 11.6 Inch Intel Dual Core ASUS Chromebook with 4GB RAM and 16G SSD (C200MA) for $179.99 shipped. That’s nearly 20% or $40 off the original listing, the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for and the best price we can find from a trusted retailer by around $20. It is currently listed at $120 below the model with 2GB of RAM.

It features an Intel Bay Trail-M N2840 Dual-Core 2.16GHz (Turbo up to 2.58GHz) processor, 4GB DDR3L (1600MHz) RAM, 16G EMMC SSD, a 11.6 Inch 1366×768 LED screen, 10 hours of battery life and more. More details below. Rated 4+ stars from over 650 Amazon customers.

ASUS Transformer Touch Laptop 1.6GHz/2GB/32GB w/ Office 365 Personal: $179 shipped (Reg. $219)

The Microsoft Store is offering the Asus Transformer Touchscreen Laptop w/Office 365 included for $179 shipped. That’s $170 off the original list price and $40 less than Amazon’s current listing. Features include: an 11.6-inch HD WXGA touchscreen display, Intel Celeron N3050 1.60GHz, 2GB DDR3 1600MHz memory, and a 32GB eMMC. It also ships with Windows 10 Home 64-bit and has 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 USB-C Gen 1, Micro HDMI ports. Rated 4.8/5 stars from Amazon shoppers. 

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Router Roundup: Linksys dual-band Smart Wi-Fi Router (refurb) $28 (Orig. $50), Asus Wireless N150 Router $20, more

NeweggFlash has the refurbished Linksys (EA6200) dual-band AC900 Smart Wi-Fi Router for $27.99 shipped. That’s $22 off the regular/Amazon price and the lowest we can find.

It supports simultaneous dual-band and it’s certified backward compatibility with a/b/g/n. It also has 1 USB 3.0 port to print and share files and 4 gigabit ports to connect wired devices. It received 3.6/5 stars from Amazon shoppers.

Also at NeweggFlash is the Asus (RT-N10P) Wireless N150 Router for only $19.99 shipped. That’s half-off the list price, about $10 less than Amazon and the lowest we’ve seen. It features 150 Mbps high speed downloads with an external 5dBi antenna for better coverage. It also has 4 SSIDs to help manage bandwidth allocation and access control. Amazon customers gave it 4/5 stars.
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Wi-Fi Router Roundup: NETGEAR N900 R4500 Dual-Band (refurb) $35 shipped (Orig. $100), many more

Now’s the time to upgrade your home or office network. We have price drops on a bunch of top wireless routers and a couple of cable modem bundles that should speed up your laggy Wi-Fi.

The darling of our router roundup is the refurbished NETGEAR N900 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router R4500. Newegg currently has it listed for $49.99, but coupon code EMCASAV29 knocks the price down to $34.99 with free shipping. Amazon is asking $94.90 for it in new condition. It features 2 USB 2.0 ports, a total of 5 (1 WAN, 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports, and speeds of up to 450+450Mbps. Over 300 Amazon reviewers rate it 4 out of 5 stars. Includes a 90-day warranty.

More router deals:

Router/modem combos:

  • TP-LINK Archer C8 AC1750 + MOTOROLA SB6141 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem: $169.99 (Reg. $220) | Newegg
  • NETGEAR R7500-100NAS Nighthawk X4 AC2350 + DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem: $249.87 w/ code EMCASAW49 ($350 value) | Newegg
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Network: NETGEAR N600 WiFi Extender w/ AirPlay $70 (orig. $100), ASUS routers (refurb) N900 $70, AC $90 (orig. $180)

Amazon is offering the NETGEAR N600 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender – Wall-plug/Desktop with AirPlay (WN3500RP) for $69.99 shipped. That’s more then $30 under the original listing, the lowest Amazon has ever offered it and the best price we can find by $10.

It allows you to “eliminate” WiFi dead zones across your home or office with a simple wall plug adapter. It features dynamic LEDS to find the best placement, and allows users to stream “music wirelessly from iOS (Airplay) and Android (DLNA) devices to connected speakers.” More details below. It has received a 3.9/5 star rating from nearly 370 customers.

Next up, Newegg is offering the “ASUS Certified” refurbished ASUS Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router (RT-N66R) for $99.99, but using code EMCAKNS24 in the cart will drop your total down to $69.99 shipped. That’s $110 under the regular listing, $45 better than Amazon’s new price, the best we can find, and within cents of the lowest we’ve seen.

It features three detachable antenna for 2.4GHz/5GHz with peak gain 3dBi/ 5dBi, 802.11n: up to 450Mbps, and two USB2.0 connections support for “Printer or HDD sharing.” This model has received a 4.3/5 star rating from nearly 4,000 customers. Also highly rated, Newegg is offering the refurbished AC1750 version of this router for just $20 more right now: $89.99 shipped (Reg. $155 new)

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ASUS routers: Dual-Band AC1750 refurb $90, new $120 (Reg. $170), N150 $5 w/ MIR (Reg. $28), more

Newegg has a few nice router deals today starting off with the ASUS 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router (RT-AC66R) for $169.99. Using code EMCAKAX23 will drop your total down to $119.99 shipped. That’s $50 under the regular listing, matching the lowest we’ve seen and the best we can find. You’ll also find the refurbished version…