Asus has recently unveiled its refreshed gaming laptop range designed specifically for the Indian market. The highly popular Asus TUF F series laptops and the Asus ROG Zephyrus 2021 lineup have received significant upgrades. The latest ROG Series lineup of gaming laptop models boasts the powerful Intel 11th Gen H series processors and the cutting-edge NVIDIA RTX 30 series GPUs, delivering exceptional performance to gamers.
In terms of pricing, the all-new TUF Series starts at Rs 92,990, while the Zephyrus series starts at Rs 1,44,990. When comparing this year’s models to their predecessors, most of the features remain unchanged. However, there have been some notable updates in certain internal specifications.
Furthermore, the design has received a subtle refresh, including new liveries and wallpapers. Both the TUF series and the ROG series of laptops now incorporate the latest Intel 11th Gen H-Series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series graphics cards, ensuring powerful performance for gaming enthusiasts.
The TUF series will be available for purchase starting from June 11, while the ROG series models will go on sale in the third quarter of 2021. The specific date for the launch of the ROG series will be announced at a later time. Also Read: NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti and 3070 Ti Graphics cards launched; AMD RX 600M series also unveiled
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16, S17 Series Laptop features
Asus ROG laptop, Zephyrus S17
The Asus Zephyrus S17 comes as the flagship model in the ROG series this year. The all-new laptop comes with an Intel Core i9 11900H processor along with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU. The Zephyrus laptop lineup from Asus introduces two models that boast a 17-inch display. One of the models features a WQHD panel, providing a crisp and high-quality visual experience, coupled with a 165Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay.
On the other hand, the second model offers a stunning 4K display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, ensuring exceptional picture clarity. Notably, both ROG Series laptop models are equipped with a rising optical mechanical keyboard, which not only enhances typing comfort but also facilitates an advanced cooling system for efficient heat dissipation.
Asus ROG Zephyrus 2021 M16
The newly introduced Zephyrus M16 model offers a more portable and cost-effective alternative compared to the S17 model. Equipped with a 16-inch display, Asus ensures that performance remains uncompromised on these ROG Series laptops. The Zephyrus M16 model features the same powerful Intel Core i9 11900H processor, delivering exceptional processing capabilities.
Additionally, the Zephyrus M16 comes in three different models, each based on different GPU variants. These GPU options include the GeForce RTX 3070, GeForce RTX 3060, and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, allowing users to choose the graphics performance that suits their needs. Also Read: Asus ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Pro with up to 18GB RAM launched; full review
Additionally, the Zephyrus M16 comes with a 16-inch WQHD display along with a faster 165Hz refresh rate. This display gets 3 ms response time, adaptive-sync, 16:10 aspect ratio. It also features PANTONE-validated colours, the DCI-P3 colour gamut, and Dolby Vision. Also Read: Dell Alienware M16 and Alienware x14 R2: Revolutionizing Gaming Laptops
For audio, the device includes a six-speaker system. This speaker system comes with dual-force cancelling woofers. These speakers produce clearer, deeper audio enhanced with the Dolby Atmos technology. The official price for the Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2021) starts at Rs 144990. Whereas, the Zephyrus S17 comes with a starting price tag of Rs 299990.
Asus TUF F Series
The other series to launch is the Asus TUF F series. The Taiwanese company has also refreshed the TUF F15 and F17 models for this year. Beside minor design changes, both laptops come with the Intel Core i9-11900H processor. Additionally, Asus is also providing the RTX 3050 Ti and the RTX 3050 GPUs with these machines. Also Read: Asus ROG Phone 5 with new Pro and Ultimate variants in India
Both laptops come with military-rated durability. Additionally, the new machine also comes with fast charging support. According to the company, the in-box fast charger can charge the battery from 0 to 50 percent in just 30 minutes. Beside this, users can also use the Type C charger to top up the battery via the Thunderbolt 4 port.
Both F-series laptops, F15 and F17, come with a Full HD display panel along with a 240Hz refresh rate, which is backed by Adaptive Sync. The battery capacity is rated at 90 Wh. The all-new TUF F15 price starts at Rs 104990. Whereas, the TUF F17 comes with a price tag of Rs 92990. Also Read: Asus Gaming phone leaks online, to launch with Snapdragon processor
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