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The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Series Soon to be Available in Malaysia for MYR 2,999 Onward!

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The ASUS ROG Phone 5s was launched in Taiwan just last month. Technically the device only became available in Taiwan very late last month on the 30th of September 2021. Then again, the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate just landed in Malaysia not that long ago too.

Still, while the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate remains fresh, ASUS decided its time to launch their latest most powerful ASUS ROG Phone to date in Malaysia. If you have forgotten about the ASUS ROG Phone 5s, you get Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 888+ platform. Yes, it will be marginally more powerful than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 series.

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Other than the System on a Chip platform that differs from the ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5, there is not much else that separates the two devices. They virtually look the same, and you might think that they might be the same devices put side-by-side. The ROG Phone 5s also comes one regular variant, and one Pro variant, very much like the older ROG Phone 5. There is no Ultimate variant for this though.

You can regard the 5s Pro as the replacement to the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate though. The Pro variant comes with an overkill 18GB of RAM space and 512GB of storage. That is alongside the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+. You also get the little customizable ROG Vision OLED display at the back of the device with the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro.

VariantsRetail priceAvailabilityWarranty RemarkColour
SD888+/8GB Ram/128GB StorageRM2,999Oct-211 YearNot included: AeroActive cooler Phantom Black & Storm White
SD888+/16GB Ram/256GB StorageRM3,799Oct-211 YearNot included: AeroActive cooler Phantom Black & Storm White
Pro
SD888+/18GB Ram/512GB Storage		RM4,999Oct-211 YearIncluded: AeroActive cooler
ROG Vision: Coloured		Phantom Black
AccessoriesPriceAvailabilityWarranty
ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad
(for ROG Phone 5)		RM499Oct-213 Months
LIGHTING ARMOR CASE (ROG5)RM199Oct-213 Months
AeroActive Cooler 5RM149Oct-211 Year
ROG ClipRM149Oct-213 Months
ROG Phone 5 Screen ProtectorRM79Oct-21nil
ROG KUNAI 3 BUMPERRM69Oct-213 Months
ROG 1.8M USB-C TO C CABLERM59Oct-216 Months

The ROG Phone 5s series will be available in Malaysia from the 21st of October 2021 onward. The device will be available in two colours – Phantom Black and Storm White. The top-of-the-line Pro variant will be available only in one colour option though, the Phantom Black. You also only get the AeroActive cooler bundled with the Pro variant. The regular device starts at MYR 2,999 (8GB + 128GB). There is also a second option (16GB + 256GB) that retails at MYR 3,799. The range-topping Pro variant meanwhile will be sold for MYR 4,999. For more information on the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and its Pro variant, you can visit their website. Or, you can pre-order your ASUS ROG Phone 5s or ROG Phone 5s Pro now.

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ROG Unleashes the ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker SE to Walkers in Malaysia at MYR 7,999!

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August was an interesting month for ASUS. They launched a brand-new gaming laptop in collaboration with a big name in the new age world of EDM Music. That name is Alan Walker, if you have not guessed it yet.

At its global launch, we mentioned Malaysia will get to the notebook somewhere in September. We did not know specifically when though. We are excited about the laptop though, because we were mainly interested in the included box that packages the ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker SE. At the same time, it is one of the most striking looking collaboration pieces from ASU ROG. In other words, it looks stunning, and we dig its looks.

At today’s launch gambit of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE, we can tell you that you can get your hands on one today onward if you have MYR 7,999 to spare. The ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE, admittedly, is more expensive than the regular ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14. To be specific, you are paying about MYR 300 over the most expensive ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 device available.

The ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE packs a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS processor with Zen 3 architecture which is respectable enough. It also comes with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, which is also a respectable processor for gaming notebooks. The combination of which powers Windows 10 on a 14-inch QHD IPS display that refreshes at 120Hz.

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In comparison, the top-of-the-line ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 features AMD’s Ryzen 9 5900HS Zen 3 processor. It also comes with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3060 GPU platform which packs a lot of punch. This package comes at the price of MYR 7,499.

Before you write off the new ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE though, you should know that your money buys more than just a gaming notebook PC. Alongside your G14 AW SE are a few extra goodies that you will not find anywhere else in the PC market. You get an Alan Walker x ROG designed cap and socks. On top of that, you are getting a custom ROG laptop sleeve that has Alan Walker design all over it.

Those may not sound like a lot. You are also buying a sort of an audio sampling box to go along with your Alan Walker edition of the ROG Zephyrus G14. The sampler box allows you to be your own DJ and be more creative with music samples that is included with the built-in software. You can even load the samples into the software if you want and create your own tracks. On top of that also, you get a slew of custom Alan Walker inspired graphics to load up on the AniMe Matrix panel on the back of the display.

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The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE is now available for purchase across ASUS retailers nationwide. You can also purchase the laptop via their online retail partners, Shopee and Lazada. As mentioned, it will set you back MYR 7,999. For fans in Malaysia though, you get an extra special edition item to go along with your ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE. As part of the 9.9 promotions, every order of the Alan Walker x ROG notebook is entitled to an ROG Slash Sling Bag worth MYR 399, while stocks last. More information on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE can be found on their website.

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and S17 Are the Ultimate Gaming Notebooks You Want in 2021

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The introduction of Intel’s new Tiger Lake 11th Generation Intel Core processor is actually more significant than you think. While the desktop variants may not have seen that much in terms of progress, the mobile variants have. The most powerful mobile processor Intel houses now is the Intel Core i9 instead of the good ol’ Intel Core i7.

In that case, if you want the ultimate gaming notebook, you might want to look for that golden number ‘9’ on your notebook. There is not that many manufacturers out there that would offer you that kind of power though, mostly because they cost so much. But ASUS, they are a little different, especially when it comes to their in-house skunk works gaming department that is the ROG.

While ROG already makes some compelling choices for gamers in the ASUS ROG STRIX series and ROG Zephyrus G series line-up, those are not really the ultimate tools for the modern gamer. Above the Zephyrus G line-up there are even thinner and even more powerful stuff. These are the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16

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At the higher end of the gaming spectrum is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 gaming notebook. Like the previous high-end gaming notebook, there is liquid metal technology in this one too. While it doesn’t pack the innovative keyboard hinge that S17 has, this one is still a highly powerful machine that you can game with and work with at anytime, anywhere.

The ROG Zephyrus M16 packs the new Intel Core i9-11900H processor. The range-topping Intel processor is paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU for an amazing gaming experience and also seamless content creation. This combination also powers an industry-first, fast 16-inch 165Hz refresh rate 3ms display that pushes WQXGA (16:10) resolution. You even get 100% of DCI-P3 for great colour accuracy, important when you are creating content on-the-go.

With up to 2TB in SSD storage, you should not be wanting more in terms of storage for all your games and even content creation needs. You also get up to 32GB of RAM, which is sort of an overkill for gaming, but perfect for content creation. What makes the whole package more interesting is that it comes with a USB Type-C charger that charges at 100W, so you do not have to lug around a heavy package to get the notebook working. They say also you can get about eight hours in battery life with the Zephyrus M16.

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is said to be available in Malaysia at the end of June 2021 onward, barring any shipping delays (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD). There is no official pricing just yet at this time but ASUS says that pricing should be announced June onward.

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At the top of the ladder you get the very innovative, very powerful ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 with Intel’s Core i9-11900H processor. The powerful CPU is paired with a very powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU. The very powerful GPU can power up to a 17.3-inch QHD display at up to 165Hz in refresh rate.

The ample 16GB (up to) of RAM should help the notebook trundle along nicely even when you render 4K videos. With up to 2TB of storage with up to 2 extra NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 slots, there should be no worries with storing all your games alongside your contents. On top of that, a 100W USB Type-C charger should keep the notebook running happy and fast while remained plugged in. The charger can also charge the notebook to 50% in just 30 minutes.

The notebook also features an innovative hinge that lifts the keyboard for a larger opening for increased airflow. The newly designed fan also helps airflow for the notebook. The lifted keyboard also allows for a better and more comfortable typing experience.

The availability ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 has yet to be announced at this time. That also means there is no official pricing for the device at this time. We are keeping our ears close to the ground for any sings of availability of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 though.

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The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S is Back – Priced from 13,999

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Think gaming PC and thing ASUS ROG. This brand that stems out of one of the largest PC makers in the world is quite a household name in the PC gaming industry. With the announcement of the ROG Phone 3 last week, they are not just cornering the PC gaming market anymore. They are now the producer of the most powerful smartphone money can buy so far with the ROG Phone 3.

Back to PC gaming though. They are also the makers of some of the most innovative and desirable gaming PCs in the market. Their gaming notebooks are especially tantalising. They make some of the best-looking stuff in the market and some of the most powerful too. Take this new 2020 spec of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 for example.

The Zephyrus line-up is known for their super thin body. The Zephyrus S17 is no different at a thickness of 18.7mm. Pair that to a total weight of 2.6kg, this 17.3-inch machine could be the perfect work and play companion anywhere, anytime. The 240w adapter that you would require to give it enough juice and power to game is also redesigned to be smaller and lighter than before.

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The first thing that greets you when you open this puppy up is a Full HD display that kicks off at 300Hz and responds at 3ms. Thanks to modern display technology, fast display does not mean bad colours too. This is a pantone validated disokay with 100%sRGB and G-sync packed. No wonder, it costs so much.

That kind of display requires plenty of power to run though. That is handled by a combination of an Intel Core i7-10875H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q GPU (Up To). To ensure that these things do not fry themselves, ASUS has taken a step forward in cooling the PC. Liquid Metal now replaces the regular thermal paste in all ASUS ROG notebooks with Intel’s 10th Generation Core processors.

Memory comes in the form of a 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD storage combination. Yes, not many notebook PCs come with a 16GB RAM out of the box. There is more good news with the 16GB RAM though, there is another free RAM slot for you to upgrade your RAM to make the Zephyrus S17 even more of a monster. There is even more good news on the front of storage, there is another M.2 SSD slot for you to upgrade your memory banks. No HDD slot though.

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If 17-inch notebooks are not your cup of tea, there is a 15-inch variant. The Zephyrus S15 comes with everything that is great about the S17. You still get the same powerpacks that powers the Zephyrus S17 to life. You get the latest Intel Core i7-10875H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q GPU. You also get the large 16GB RAM and 1TB of storage to work with. The only difference, apart from the price tag, is the screen size at 15.6-inch.

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Still a little too rich for your blood? But still want a powerful thin and light? What about the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15. The 15.6-inch display is still a Full HD display with pantone validation and 100%sRGB colour gamut display. It does not refresh at 300Hz. 240Hz though should still be more than enough to handle for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti it packs. You still get a 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10750H too with that and 8GB of RAM to work with. 1TB of memory is still plenty enough to work with.

Now the price. The ROG Zephyrus S17 and S15 is now available in Malaysia for MYR 13,999 (GX701L-WSHG043T) onward. For that money you are getting an ROG Zephyrus S17 packed with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 super instead of the RTX 2080 Super. Still powerful, but not as powerful as the MYR 16,999 (GX701-XSHG043T) packaged ROG Zephyrus S17. The ROG Zephyrus S15 (G502L-XSHF042T) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super will set you back at MYR 15,999. On the other hand, the baby Zephyrus M15 (GU502L-UAZ087T) sets you back MYR 6,999.