<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Asus ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/asus Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:11:59 +0000 en <![CDATA[ "The MacBook Air is no longer the best lightweight laptop": I compare the new ASUS Zenbook A16 to show how it dominates Apple's sleek notebook in key areas ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a16-2026-vs-macbook-air-15-m5 9QfXaFzjAke4yvdofjRXGG Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:11:59 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:24:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested ASUS' Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's incredible Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, and I'm convinced: This is everything a flagship Windows laptop should be ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a16-review RPkPj3hgsekTd9ayvT7PeP Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:39:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS boss calls the MacBook Neo a "shock to the entire industry" — but still downplays it as a "content consumption" slab, like iPad ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/apple/asus-boss-calls-the-macbook-neo-a-shock-to-the-entire-industry 4bg6eHQDeZcnyspnuVUNXo Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:07:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found a sub-$599 Windows 11 laptop that proves you don't need to compromise specs — with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-vivobook-14-x1407qa-v14-march-2026 7R4h28JUmxMLBpD3e86bf8 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:59:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hideo Kojima's "Limited Special Edition" 2-in-1 gaming PC is now available to buy — The perfect laptop for Death Stranding fans won't be around for long ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hideo-kojima-asus-rog-flow-z13-available-launch 73qJv7KKj86yrAiHaVbQQe Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS pushes a ROG Ally driver for Windows — is the Z1 Extreme chip safe, or is AMD just doing enough to keep the lights on? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/asus-rog-ally-driver-for-windows-is-z1-extreme-safe xe9x36fkJ9wcCYaqbtJRVM Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hideo Kojima's next big collab is finally available to pre-order — this "Limited Special Edition" 2-in-1 gaming PC is straight out of Death Stranding ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/kojima-death-stranding-rog-flow-z13-preorder Wr6pcxZT9BkLd6f4eAHwYM Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:25:41 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:11:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked ASUS about "Windows 11 pure OS" spotted in its laptop announcement — Here's what it really means (and why you shouldn't get excited) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-windows-11-pure-os-explanation KPkPFTuWxw23X8xaGtarU5 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:54:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two of the lightest-ever Windows laptops launch soon — here's how Lenovo and ASUS with Snapdragon and Intel CPUs compare ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/lenovo-yoga-slim-7i-ultra-aura-edition-vs-asus-zenbook-a14-2026 cU8C7ZFAjCW5ebD9Eo7MQo Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:39:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Acer and ASUS face a sales ban in Germany over a video codec issue with Nokia — Here's how this patent spat could affect you ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/acer-asus-sales-ban-germany-nokia eSLvKyhKZPRTDdsvcFWR7b Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:42:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ My Xbox Ally X is broken — as ASUS admits it's experiencing "high repair volume" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/my-xbox-ally-x-is-broken-as-asus-admits-its-experiencing-high-repair-volume 5cS4zVAVogqjZMZcREzFsd Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:01:18 +0000 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:57:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snapdragon X2 Elite beats Apple's M5 in major benchmarks — New tests unveil Qualcomm's second-gen power, and it's now Microsoft's turn to deliver a strong Windows update ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/qualcomm-snapdragon-x2-elite-benchmarks-hc tnZEFQ9Ms66rA4KTCvTar4 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:35:29 +0000 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:40:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS ROG Kithara review — an audiophile headset with secondary gaming features ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/headphones/asus-rog-kithara-review-an-audiophile-headset-with-secondary-gaming-features MVd8bF5wUZeFfDZVuDP6ik Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:35:43 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:56:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows’ new AI‑powered Smart App Control is breaking Armory Crate on the Xbox Ally — and handheld owners are fed up ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/windows-new-ai-powered-smart-app-control-is-breaking-armory-crate-on-the-xbox-ally-and-handheld-owners-are-fed-up GeWWYrpcEZsgsG8t52VaSn Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:27:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The year ahead is shaping up to be extremely volatile" — IDC adds another PC price alarm to a market already filled with noise ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/idc-pc-sales-volatile-2026 x295knSazVzPsywBWNZAnK Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:19:03 +0000 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:19:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ A14 gets smarter, A16 gets stronger, but they're still both lightweight — ASUS expands Zenbook lineup with faster Snapdragon power and bigger OLED options ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/new-asus-zenbook-a14-a16-announced kgakvfGyKSzr4me26afjxj Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:56:43 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:57:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ A dual-screen gaming beast is born — ROG Zephyrus Duo levels up for creators and gamers alike with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 L and versatile design ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/a-dual-screen-gaming-beast-is-born-rog-zephyrus-duo-levels-up-for-creators-and-gamers-alike-with-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-l-and-versatile-design k3phShMUpDU2eEXUcWBQye Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:30:50 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:03:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally X is available again at Best Buy — order now for immediate shipping and have the handheld delivered as fast as possible ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/xbox-ally-x-now-available-again-at-best-buy 7MW6WwGs5q8w7PmXQWqd58 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:24:19 +0000 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:01:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS unveils refreshed ZenBook S14 and ZenBook S16 with Intel Panther Lake and AMD Gorgon Point chips — delivering improved performance and battery life ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-unveils-refreshed-zenbook-s14-and-zenbook-s14-ces-2026 wHtwTk9DUhLAHUUffKZYph Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS introduces the Zenbook A16, a newly expanded 16‑inch option that joins the lineup — and it's the fastest Qualcomm laptop ever ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a14-and-a16-announcements-ces-2026 RhbPJeXGpJRFBHqpztvkmH Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:44:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Our favorite dual-screen laptop just got even better — NVIDIA RTX GPU for gamers and creators ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/ces-2026-asus-rog-zephrus-duo-designed-creators-and-gamers 3G4Lttn7KJMmftFFCmEkNc Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:28:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS and XREAL teamed up to create the world's first 240Hz AR glasses to take your gaming experience to the next level ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/virtual-reality/asus-rog-xreal-r1-announcement-ces-2026 qA289kWA5XgTHR8cuKDwH5 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is RGB a thing of the past? — ASUS's new ROG G1000 gaming desktop is lit up with colorful holograms ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-g1000-gaming-desktop-announce ZkXgewUrgSQ6ocf3gtpAhR Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:42:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS confirms price increases starting January 5th as component costs surge yet again, pushing PC hardware even further out of reach ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-confirms-price-increases-starting-january-5th-as-component-costs-surge-yet-again-pushing-pc-hardware-even-further-out-of-reach ALfgFYZxFkQmt5wSRrx7Vi Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:35:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS ROG Falcata wireless keyboard review: Someone cut my keyboard in half, but I kind of love it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/asus-rog-falcata-review g5LC29roVvhCGmZm87Ka5f Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:14:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ My 13 favorite tech things I reviewed this year — Many of these devices are on sale, and they make for perfect holiday gifts 2025 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/my-favorite-tech-things-i-reviewed-2025 C8DSiSKV8m34XUWZQGJUqU Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Black Ops 7 fans could have been tempted by this limited edition graphics card, but I doubt you'll stand a chance of buying it — and no, it isn't NVIDIA this time ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/black-ops-7-limited-edition-radeon-graphics-card EuJmQCnYSz9wiv3K5jrWyD Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:35:01 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:35:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ There's a new truly wireless Xbox controller on the block, and it was designed with the Xbox Ally in mind ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/asus-rog-raikiri-ii-controller-availability ijFdgzkF8bzjAeve3JSU6f Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for a gaming laptop and want the best? This RTX 5060, OLED beast is my answer for you ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-black-friday-2025-deal DmPy36BvtKMDHJmtnLp4NM Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:34:00 +0000 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:56:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cyber Monday has given one of the best laptops of 2025 a well-deserved discount — It was amazing at full price, but it's perfect now that it's 32% off ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/zenbook-a14-best-buy-november-2025 Npi7Ly3YtZCKAUGzcEepjd Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:41:42 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:45:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ The handheld PC hit: ASUS admits ROG Xbox Ally X demand "exceeded expectations" and is ramping up production to end stock shortages ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-ally-x-supply-woes-continue-as-asus-admits-demand-exceeded-expectations-we-are-working-with-closely-with-key-component-suppliers-to-ramp-up-production FZGtNsfLSc6qHMLRDrdNWK Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:06:35 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:50:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oprah just endorsed a Windows laptop for the first time in more than a decade — Why we agree with the pick and where to buy it on sale ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/zenbook-a14-oprah-favorite-things 8XfTiJKF7FyT3BRmus8V96 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:34:38 +0000 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:43:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP OmniBook 5 14 (G1q) vs. ASUS Zenbook A14: Budget OLED laptops face off ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hp-omnibook-5-14-g1q-vs-asus-zenbook-a14 eEFvtCchYmsn3HzZ7VMNwc Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:32:00 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:40:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ JSAUX unveils new Xbox Ally & Ally X accessories with fresh carrying cases and tempting charger deals ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/jsaux-unveils-new-xbox-ally-and-ally-x-accessories-with-fresh-carrying-cases-and-tempting-charger-deals nnchon4a3GQRCT4VK5kmJJ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:29:15 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:29:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ The more affordable Xbox Ally is a modest handheld that works as expected — but the Steam Deck casts a long shadow over it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-review faxDPwGdWtN6nS7dL2XShh Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:02:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Xbox Ally X for dozens of hours, and it's almost everything you want in a handheld — future updates could make it the full package ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-review aVJvZRRdhMBxhW6tMMtdNW Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:22:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why the Asus Zenbook A14 is the laptop everyone’s talking about ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a14-best-buy-techtober-deal 9HGFKvyBSdE6vQJzm9Bmu6 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:38:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Xbox Ally X is a bargain, actually — ASUS and Microsoft's gaming handheld is a better deal than Steam's most popular desktop PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/xbox-ally-x-bargain-better-deal-than-steam-most-popular-pc LSm4BKP4WuouGiR7qr2fY Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:49:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Has ASUS lost its marbles? This 'Bulwark' handheld dock is $140 — spend that cash on a better ROG Ally instead. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/asus-rog-bulwark-dock-2025-dg300-review ik5rjPPKaJVNfqAvfhd2Ea Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:01:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:30:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ This RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop deal is the best I've seen in awhile — $400 off, just in time for Battlefield 6 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-g614-best-buy-deal UnTBoxNZku7DD9sr8ezLUh Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:26:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS built a desktop gaming PC around a mobile CPU — it's an interesting, if flawed, idea ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-tuf-gaming-t500-desktop-review WtWukzRkrBPPGakP6WH5mJ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Mini wireless mouse review: Shockingly light and just as great ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/mice/asus-rog-harpe-ace-mini-review 4vGHQuvNwN6BFXu3EzgFGA Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:15:00 +0000 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:50:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Our favorite RTX 5060 gaming laptop gets a limited-time $450 price cut at Best Buy — Here's why it's a top pick in 2025 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-2025-rtx-5060-best-buy-deal NeEFCeErdDLMVWzgbm92DN Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 review: the boardroom assassin of gaming laptops ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu605c-review h4gVdaRXLfHqasdREWmKrB Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:15:00 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:43:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two of the best 14-inch gaming laptops have a massive price difference — is there a good reason? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-2025-vs-razer-blade-14-2025 g4pr5pHEY2faJ8KJ8nm6SE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:22:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $649 Gaming Laptop Nails the Sweet Spot—RTX 4060, Ryzen 5, and a 144Hz Display ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/this-rtx-4060-gaming-laptop-just-dropped-to-usd649-99-the-affordable-back-to-school-battle-station EuNhoQTi9z3VrAixhm34YB Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:50:28 +0000 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:49:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) review: More powerful than ever, but at a cost ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-2025-review tKiYZhCDEN6EmRbypgNFFT Sun, 10 Aug 2025 14:06:00 +0000 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:49:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Releases — Leaked Launch Date and Pricing Ahead of Gamescom 2025 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/rog-xbox-ally-handhelds-release-date-october-2025-report oeFDDVQJj5jaqmpEoi2rad Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:42:10 +0000 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:46:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS ROG Azoth X wireless keyboard review: Far from perfect, but much better than I expected ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/asus-rog-azoth-x-review dfTaVqA3UrMoXfDUabfRLD Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:02:00 +0000 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:35:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS Zenbook A14: A $599 OLED laptop that redefines performance and portability ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/in-a-world-where-cheap-windows-laptops-are-so-boring-and-bad-this-ai-pc-is-my-shining-star fZ7khnjD7zyu5MDSsgb3oX Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:04:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:58:34 +0000