Asus has announced the updated ROG NUC (2025) mini-PC and the new TUF A18 gaming laptop, both featuring next-generation hardware, including Nvidia's RTX 50 series GPUs. These new devices were unveiled at CES 2025, showcasing Asus' latest advancements in both compact and mobile gaming.
Asus ROG NUC (2025): Power in a Small Package
The ROG NUC (2025) mini-PC offers significant performance upgrades with:
- Intel Arrow Lake-HX processors (Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 9 options)
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM
- Up to 96GB of DDR5-6400 RAM
- Dual M.2 2280 slots for PCIe Gen 4 SSDs
- Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7
- Extensive port selection including 2x DisplayPort 2.1, 2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1), 6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x RJ45
- Redesigned housing with dimensions of 282.4 x 187.7 x 56.5 mm, weighing 3.12 kg
- Three fans, including one dedicated to the CPU
Asus has not yet announced pricing or availability for the ROG NUC (2025).
Asus TUF A18 Gaming Laptop: Affordable 18-inch Power
The Asus TUF A18 gaming laptop aims to deliver great gaming at a more accessible price with:
- AMD Ryzen 7 260 "Hawk Point" processor with 8 Zen 4 cores and 16 threads
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU
- Up to 32GB of DDR5-5600 memory
- 2TB of PCIe 4.0 solid-state storage
- 18-inch IPS display with 2560 x 1600 resolution and 240Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 coverage
- Connectivity options including USB4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A, HDMI 2.1, LAN, audio jack
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
- 90 Wh battery
The Asus TUF A18 is expected to be relatively affordable, though official pricing and availability haven't been specified.
Source(s): Asus Official Website
