Asus launches 2025 ROG Strix Scar, Strix, Zephyrus and Flow gaming laptops with Intel and AMD processors in India

Asus on Friday (May 1, 2025) launched the 2025 line up of Republic of Gamers (ROG) laptops in India featuring ROG Strix Scar 16/18, ROG Strix G16, ROG Zephyrus G16, ROG Zephyrus G14, and the ROG Flow Z13, with AI-accelerated capabilities, for gaming enthusiasts, casual gamers, and professionals.
ROG Strix Scar 16/18
The ROG Strix Scar 16/18 comes with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM, and up to 2TB SSD. For cooling, they have a vapor chamber and tri-fan.
They come with SSD Q-latch and AniMe Vision LED lid and 360° RGB lightbar. The laptops have a 240 Hz WQXGA Mini-LED ROG Nebula HDR display with 3ms response and 1200 nits brightness.
The ROG Strix Scar 16/18 series starts at ₹3,79,990 and ₹4,49,990, respectively.
ROG Strix G16
Strix G16 runs on Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and up to Nvidia RTX 5070Ti GPU backed by 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD. It also has Q-latch system for the SSD slots, vapor chamber cooling.
Its 16-inch 2.5K ROG Nebula display hits 240 Hz with 100% DCI-P3 colour, powered by DLSS 4.0, Dynamic Boost, and Advanced Optimus.
The Strix G16 (2025) will be made available with the RTX 5080 variant in limited quantities for consumers who would like a minimalistic Strix G design.
Strix G16 featuring Intel Core Ultra 9 processors starts at ₹2,59,990.
ROG Flow Z13
The Flow Z13 is a 2-in-1 gaming machine with the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 processor and 50 TOPs AI NPU performance, 32GB LPDDR5X unified RAM running in quad channel configuration, 1 TB SSD, and Wi-Fi 7, redesigned vapor chamber and dual 2nd gen Arc Flow fans.
It has a 13.4-inch 2.5K ROG Nebula touchscreen with 180 Hz and 3ms response and 100% DCI-P3 colour, a 170° kickstand, and a detachable RGB keyboard.
The new Flow Z13 starts at ₹1,99,990.
ROG Zephyrus G16
The Zephyrus G16 uses Intel Core Ultra 9 285H CPU and Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU, up to 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM, 2 TB SSD. It has a 16-inch 2.5K OLED screen offering a 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 support.
The Zephyrus G16 starts at ₹3,59,990.
ROG Zephyrus G14
Zephyrus G14 runs AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU and Nvidia RTX 5070Ti GPU, up to 32GB RAM, 120W max GPU power. It has a 14-inch 3K OLED Nebula Display with 120 Hz refresh and factory-calibrated colours.
Zephyrus G14 starts at ₹2,79,990.
Availability
These new 2025 ROG gaming laptops are available for pre-order at just ₹99. They will be available on Asus, its e-store, Flipkart, Amazon and at leading retail stores across India.

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