ASUS has just announced and launched multiple new AMD Ryzen 4000 series laptops. For the gaming performance junkies out there, ROG has the new Zephyrus G14 and G15. As for the budget-conscious gamers, TUF Gaming offers the A15 and A17. Lastly, those looking for an ultraportable that is more than capable of handling daily tasks and media consuming, ASUS has the VivoBook S14 M433.
ASUS TUF Gaming A15/A17
This latest Ryzen addition to the lineup is packed with performance and features at a cheaper price. The TUF Gaming A15/ A17 comes equipped with the Ryzen 4000 H-Series mobile processor and NVIDIA RTX 2060 graphics that can deliver an immersive gaming experience and CPU intensive tasks. This chassis is significantly smaller than its predecessor by 7-8% whilst housing a larger battery.
The cooling on the device is a dual fan design that is self-cleaning, optimized for proper cooling, performance, and acoustics for any tasks. The speakers were made for realistic audio with DTS:X Ultra, allowing for a more immersive surround sound experience. Besides that, the display is a thin bezel, 144Hz IPS Nano Edge Display that is adaptive sync capable. On the exterior, the laptop is finished in Metal Fortress Gray and is engineered to meet military-grade standards for longer-lasting durability.
Series |
ASUS TUF Gaming A15/ A17 |
Exterior Color |
Metal Fortress Gray |
Keyboard |
All Zone RGB Chiclet-style Keys, Non Aura-sync |
Thermal |
HyperCool Technology |
Processor |
Ryzen 5 4600H Ryzen 7-4800H |
OS |
Windows 10 |
GPU |
GTX 1650 GDDR6 4GB GTX 1650Ti GDDR6 4GB GTX 1660Ti GDDR6 6GB RTX 2060 GDDR6 6GB |
Screen |
15.6″ FHD IPS Panel 144Hz Adaptive Sync (A15) 17.3″ FHD LED Panel 120Hz Adaptive Sync (A17) |
RAM |
DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM, 2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion, total up to 32GB SDRAM, Dual-channel |
HDD |
1 free slot available |
SSD |
1x PCIe NVME 1TB M.2 SSD (2 slots available) |
Battery |
48Wh lithium-polymer battery |
AC Adapter |
19.5V DC, 11.8A, 230W |
Free Bundle |
TUF Backpack |
Price |
A15 starts from RM3,499 A17 starts from RM4,299 |
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 and G15
The ROG Zephyrus G14 and G15 are designed to be the most compact gaming laptop ever with its screen bezels shrunk to the extreme, having 85% screen to body ratio, both the G14 and G15 have 14″ and 15″ displays, respectively. Besides that, the narrow bezel IPS display could be either Pantone-certified WQHD@60Hz or FHD@120Hz. The displays even adopt Pro Art TruColor Technology which passes through stringent factory pre-calibrated process and guarantees that Pantone Color validation requirements were met.
On the exterior design, the Zephyrus features the Ergo Lift Design, which can open up to 140° and tilt the bottom of the laptop slightly for improved ergonomics, enhanced audio acoustics, and better cooling. The surface of the keyboard deck is made from magnesium alloy with a matte finish to prevent fingerprints and for a better aesthetic. Furthermore, the exterior piece of the case features what ASUS called the AniMe Matrix with is an LED panel blended onto the exterior, whereby users can easily personalize as to show pc info, equalizer, and much more.
As for internals, the cooling has been revised with ultra-thin fins, self-cleaning capabilities, and increased fan blades for airflow to keep up the performance this device can output, packed in this small form factor. The laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen 4000 H-Series Processors complemented by a selection of graphics cards, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060.
Series |
Zephyrus G14 |
Zephyrus G15 |
Processor |
Ryzen 7 4800HS Ryzen 9 4900HS |
Ryzen 7 4800HS Ryzen 9 4900HS |
RAM |
8GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM Onboard Memory, 1 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion, total up to 32GB SDRAM, Dual-channel |
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Display |
14″ 120Hz FHD Anti-Glare IPS Panel 14″ 60Hz WQHD Anti-Glare IPS Panel |
15.6″ (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920×1080) 144Hz Anti-Glare IPS-level Panel with 45% NTSC |
GPU |
RTX 2060 GDDR6 6GB GTX 1660Ti GDDR6 6GB GTX 1650Ti GDDR6 4GB GTX 1650 GDDR6 4GB |
RTX 2060 GDDR6 6GB GTX 1660Ti GDDR6 6GB
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Storage |
Up to 1TB NVMe SSD |
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OS |
Windows 10 |
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Price |
From RM5,299 |
ASUS VivoBook S14 M433
The VivoBook S14 M433 is now upgraded with better aesthetics like an accented keyboard, diamond-cut on the edges, and diamond-cut logo for a better look. The screen is a three-sided NanoEdge display with bezels that are only 5.7mm thin with 85% screen to body ratio. Besides that, the VivoBook S14 weighs only at 1.4kg and is only 15.9mm thin for its total thickness.
The Ryzen R7 4700U CPU fitted in this device is more than capable, paired with 8GB DDR4 Memory, 512GB PCIe SSD and Wi-Fi 6 hits the sweet spot of performance and portability. Despite being thin, the VivoBook does not disappoint with its array of ports for ease of connectivity and the battery life lasts up to 11 hours with fast charging.
Series |
ASUS VivoBook S14 M433 |
Exterior Color |
Indie Black, Gaia Green. Dreamy White |
Processor |
Ryzen R7 4700U |
OS |
Windows 10 |
RAM |
8GB DDR4 3200Mhz RAM |
SSD |
512GB PCI-E NVME M.2 |
Price |
RM3,199 |