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FreeSync vs. G-Sync 2021: Which Variable Refresh Tech Is Best Today?

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For the past few years, the best gaming monitors have enjoyed something of a renaissance. Before Adaptive-Sync technology appeared in the form of Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync, the only thing performance-seeking gamers could hope for was higher resolutions or a refresh rate above 60 Hz. Today, not only do we have monitors routinely operating at 144 Hz and higher, Nvidia and AMD have both been updating their respective technologies. In this age of gaming displays, which Adaptive-Sync tech reigns supreme in the battle between FreeSync vs. G-Sync?

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For the uninitiated, Adaptive-Sync means that the monitor’s refresh cycle is synced with the rate at which the connected PC’s graphics card renders each frame of video, even if that rate changes. Games render each frame individually, and the rate can vary widely depending on the processing power of your PC’s graphics card. When a monitor’s refresh rate is fixed, it’s possible for the monitor to begin drawing a new frame before the current one has completed rendering. G-Sync, which works with Nvidia-based GPUs, and FreeSync, which works with AMD cards, solves that problem. The monitor draws every frame completely before the video card sends the next one, thereby eliminating any tearing artifacts.

Today, you’ll find countless monitors, even non-gaming ones, boasting some flavor of G-Sync, FreeSync or even both. If you haven’t committed to a graphics card technology yet or have the option to use either, you might be wondering which is best when considering FreeSync vs. G-Sync. And if you have the option of using either, will one offer a greater gaming advantage than the other?

FreeSync vs. G-Sync

FreeSync	FreeSync Premium	FreeSync Premium Pro	G-Sync	G-Sync Ultimate	G-Sync Compatibility
No price premium	No price premium	No price premium	HDR and extended color support	Refresh rates of 144 Hz and higher	Validated for artifact-free performance
Refresh rates of 60 Hz and higher	Refresh rates of 120 Hz and higher	Refresh rates of 120 Hz and higher	Frame-doubling below 30 Hz to ensure Adaptive-Sync at all frame rates	Factory-calibrated accurate SDR (sRGB) and HDR color (P3) gamut support	Many G-Sync Compatible monitors can also run FreeSync
Many FreeSync monitors can also run G-Sync	Low Framerate Compensation (LFC)	HDR and extended color support	Ultra-low motion blur	“Lifelike” HDR support
May have HDR support	May have HDR support (Many FreeSync Premium monitors can also run G-Sync with HDR)	Low Framerate Compensation (LFC)		Variable LCD overdrive
		No specified peak output, but most will deliver at least 600 nits		Optimized latency
		Many FreeSync Premium Pro monitors can also run G-Sync with HDR

Fundamentally, G-Sync and FreeSync are the same. They both sync the monitor to the graphics card and let that component control the refresh rate on a continuously variable basis. To meet each certification, a monitor has to meet the respective requirements detailed above. But a monitor can also go beyond the requirements. For example, a FreeSync monitor isn’t required to have HDR, but some do, and some FreeSync monitors achieve motion blur via a proprietary partner tech, like Asus ELMB Sync.

Can the user see a difference between the two? In our experience, there is no visual difference in FreeSync vs. G-Sync when frame rates are the same.

We did a blind test in 2015 and found that when all other parameters are equal between FreeSync vs. G-Sync monitors, G-Sync had a slight edge over the still-new-at-the-time FreeSync. But a lot has happened since then. Our monitor reviews have highlighted a few things that can add or subtract from the gaming experience that have little to nothing to do with refresh rates and Adaptive-Sync technologies.

The HDR quality is also subjective at this time, although G-Sync Ultimate claims to offer “lifelike HDR.”

It then comes down to the feature set of the rival technologies. What does all this mean? Let’s take a look.

G-Sync Features

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G-Sync monitors typically carry a price premium because they contain the extra hardware needed to support Nvidia’s version of adaptive refresh. When G-Sync was new (Nvidia introduced it in 2013), it would cost you about $200 extra to purchase the G-Sync version of a display, all other features and specs being the same. Today, the gap is closer to $100.

However, FreeSync monitors can be also certified as G-Sync Compatible. The certification can happen retroactively, and it means a monitor can run G-Sync within Nvidia’s parameters, despite lacking Nvidia’ proprietary scaler hardware. A visit to Nvidia’s website reveals a list of monitors that have been certified to run G-Sync. You can technically run G-Sync on a monitor that’s not G-Sync Compatible-certified, but performance is not guaranteed. For more, see our articles on How to Run G-Sync on a FreeSync Monitor and Should You Care if Your Monitor’s Certified G-Sync Compatible?

There are a few guarantees you get with G-Sync monitors that aren’t always available in their FreeSync counterparts. One is blur-reduction (ULMB) in the form of a backlight strobe. ULMB is Nvidia’s name for this feature; some FreeSync monitors also have it under a different name. While this works in place of Adaptive-Sync, some prefer it, perceiving it to have lower input lag. We haven’t been able to substantiate this in testing. However, when you run at 100 frames per second (fps) or higher, blur is typically a non-issue and input lag is super-low, so you might as well keep things tight with G-Sync engaged.

G-Sync also guarantees that you will never see a frame tear even at the lowest refresh rates. Below 30 Hz, G-Sync monitors double the frame renders (and thereby doubling the refresh rate) to keep them running in the adaptive refresh range.

FreeSync Features

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FreeSync has a price advantage over G-Sync because it uses an open-source standard created by VESA, Adaptive-Sync, which is also part of VESA’s DisplayPort spec.

Any DisplayPort interface version 1.2a or higher can support adaptive refresh rates. While a manufacturer may choose not to implement it, the hardware is there already, hence, there’s no additional production cost for the maker to implement FreeSync. FreeSync can also work with HDMI 1.4. (For help understanding which is best for gaming, see our DisplayPort vs. HDMI analysis.)

Because of its open nature, FreeSync implementation varies widely between monitors. Budget displays will typically get FreeSync and a 60 Hz or greater refresh rate. The most low-priced displays likely won’t get blur-reduction, and the lower limit of the Adaptive-Sync range might be just 48 Hz. However, there are FreeSync (as well as G-Sync) displays that operate at 30 Hz or, according to AMD, even lower.

But FreeSync Adaptive-Sync works just as well as any G-Sync monitor. Pricier FreeSync monitors add blur reduction and Low Framerate Compensation (LFC) to compete better against their G-Sync counterparts.

And, again, you can get G-Sync running on a FreeSync monitor without any Nvidia certification, but performance may falter.

FreeSync vs. G-Sync: Which Is Better for HDR?

To add even more choices to a potentially confusing market, AMD and Nvidia have upped the game with new versions of their Adaptive-Sync technologies. This is justified, rightly so, by some important additions to display tech, namely HDR and extended color.

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On the Nvidia side, a monitor can support G-Sync with HDR and extended color without earning the “Ultimate” certification. Nvidia assigns that moniker to monitors with the capability to offer what Nvidia deems “lifelike HDR.” Exact requirements are vague, but Nvidia clarified the G-Sync Ultimate spec to Tom’s Hardware, telling us that these monitors are supposed to be factory-calibrated for the HDR color space, P3, while offering 144Hz and higher refresh rates, overdrive, “optimized latency” and “best-in-class” image quality and HDR support.

Meanwhile, a monitor must support HDR, extended color, hit a minimum of 120 Hz at 1080p resolution and have LFC for it to list FreeSync Premium on its specs sheet. If you’re wondering about FreeSync 2, AMD has supplanted that with FreeSync Premium Pro. Functionally, they are the same.

Here’s another fact: If you have an HDR monitor (for recommendations, see our article on picking the best HDR monitor) that supports FreeSync with HDR, there’s a good chance it will also support G-Sync with HDR (and without HDR too).

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And what of FreeSync Premium Pro? It’s the same situation as G-Sync Ultimate in that it doesn’t offer anything new to the core Adaptive-Sync tech. FreeSync Premium Pro simply means AMD has certified that monitor to provide a premium experience with at least a 120 Hz refresh rate, LFC and HDR.

Chances are that if the FreeSync monitor supports HDR, it will likely work with G-Sync (Nvidia-certified or not) too.

Conclusion

So which is better: G-Sync or FreeSync? Well, with the features being so similar there is no reason to select a particular monitor just because it runs one over the other. Since both technologies produce the same result, that contest is a wash at this point.

Instead, those shopping for a PC monitor have to decide which additional features are important to them. How high should the refresh rate be? How much resolution can your graphics card handle? Is high brightness important? Do you want HDR and extended color?

It’s the combination of these elements that impacts the gaming experience, not simply which adaptive sync technology is in use. Ultimately, the more you spend, the better gaming monitor you’ll get. These days, when it comes to displays, you do get what you pay for. But you don’t have pay thousands to get a good, smooth gaming experience.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on August 4, 2020 and was updated on February 1, 2021 to reflect changes in the G-Sync and FreeSync.

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Gaming monitors: Nvidia's G-Sync Ultimate is becoming less ultimate

Nvidia has apparently relaxed the requirements for monitors with the G-Sync Ultimate certificate. At the beginning of the presentation 2019 all models appeared with Ultra HD resolution (3840 × 2160 pixels), dynamic refresh rates up to 144 Hertz and an elaborate background lighting, which has a peak brightness of 1000 cd / m² achieved the requirements for VESA’s DisplayHDR thanks to dozens of lighting zones 1000 fulfilled. A new G-Sync module was used, which integrated the DisplayPort 1.4 image input for the necessary transmission rate.

The 1000 cd / m² peak brightness was defined by Nvidia as a fixed requirement for certification according to G-Sync Ultimate. The website specializing in monitors PC Monitors now noticed that the chip manufacturer 2020 has changed the public information about G-Sync Ultimate. Accordingly, the corresponding displays only have to show “true to life HDR” – from the previously specified 1000 cd / m² finds no more information.

DisplayHDR 600 instead of 1000 Several monitors announced for the consumer electronics fair CES 2021 fall below the previous requirement with peak values of 600 cd / m² (DisplayHDR 600) clear. Dell’s Alienware AW 3821 DW reaches a typical brightness of 450 cd / m². The list now also includes models that 2560 × 1440 Pixels with up to 240 Hertz – such panels did not exist when G-Sync Ultimate was presented.

Although G-Sync Ultimate is now two years old and the corresponding monitors were originally 2017 – at that time still under the provisional name G-Sync HDR – just under ten devices have come onto the market to date. The expensive G-Sync module with Intel FPGA and the elaborate background lighting made these displays with price recommendations well over 2000 euros very expensive. Even today the prices are at least 1440 Euro.

The only exception is Dell’s Alienware AW 2560 D (from 814, 35 €) from the new wave G-Sync Ultimate. Also included: WQHD resolution (2560 × 1440 pixels), up to 600 cd / m² brightness and 240 Hertz. Models with a G-Sync module, but without Ultimate certification (e.g. due to lower brightness values), and G-Sync-Compatible devices that, like AMD’s FreeSync, rely on VESA’s open standard Adaptive-Sync, are cheaper.

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NVIDIA discovered the requirements for G-Sync Ultimate certification

In the past, the G-Sync Ultimate display required, among other things, a minimum DisplayHDR 1000 certificate, but now it can accommodate DisplayHDR 600 displays and even one DisplayHDR 400 screen.

NVIDIA introduced variable refresh rate support with G-Sync modules initially as early as the year 2013. Since then, the G-Sync brand has been divided into three levels: G-Sync Ultimate for high-end displays with more stringent requirements than normal, basic G-Sync with looser requirements but still with G-Sync module, and G-Sync Compatible reserved for VESA Adaptive-sync standard, more commonly known as FreeSync-enabled monitors, which have been separately tested by NVIDIA to work fully with the company’s graphics cards.

Now this triad has been changed in complete silence by calculating the requirements for the G-Sync Ultimate level. Previously, G-Sync Ultimate’s requirements included DisplayHDR 1000 certification, FALD (Full Array Local Dimming) backlight support, support for the full DCI-P3 color space, and variable refresh rate support from one Hertz to the maximum refresh rate for each panel

According to the new definition, the most visible of the requirements, DisplayHDR 1000 certification, has given way and is replaced by only “Lifelike HDR” on NVIDIA’s website without its more specific definitions. At CES 2021, the first G-Sync Ultimate monitors were presented, with HDR support only sufficient for DisplayHDR 600 certification, such as MSI’s Optix MEG 381 CQR and LG’s 34 GP 950 G, or even just DisplayHDR 400 certificate, such as Acer X 34 S. Other requirements that may have changed are not currently known.

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What Is a G-Sync Monitor? Nvidia G-Sync Explained

You’ve come to the right place if you’re wondering what is G-Sync. In short, Nvidia G-Sync is a type of display technology used in certain PC monitors, laptops and TVs to fight screen tearing, stuttering and juddering, especially during fast-paced games or video. G-Sync only works when the display is connected to a system using a compatible Nvidia graphics card (including third-party branded ones). So if you don’t yet have a compatible card, be sure to check out our graphics card buying guide, as well as our in-depth comparison of the features of AMD and Nvidia GPUs. And if you’re after a portable G-Sync experience, check out our Gaming Laptop Buying Guide.

Nvidia introduced G-Sync in 2013, and its biggest rival is AMD FreeSync. But the answer to “what is G-Sync is getting increasingly complex. There are now three tiers of G-Sync: G-Sync, G-Sync Ultimate and G-Sync Compatible.

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Screen tearing is an unwelcome effect on the image (see photo above). It’s the result of the game’s framerate (the rate at which image frames display) not matching the monitor’s refresh rate (the frequency at which a display’s image redraws). G-Sync displays have a variable refresh rate (also known as VRR or a dynamic refresh rate) and can sync its minimum and maximum refresh rates with the framerate of the system’s Nvidia graphics card. That refresh rate range can go as high as the monitor’s maximum refresh rate. This way, you see images right when they’re rendered, while also fighting input lag or delays between when you move your mouse (for recommendations, see our Best Gaming Mouse article) and when the cursor actually moves.

Check out Nvidia’s video below for an idea of what G-Sync looks like:

G-Sync vs. FreeSync

FreeSync is AMD’s answer to G-Sync, and both use VESA’s Adaptive-Sync protocol. Just like you need an Nvidia graphics card to use G-Sync, you need an AMD graphics card to use FreeSync.

There are some key differences. One of the standouts is that FreeSync work over HDMI and DisplayPort, (which also works over USB Type-C), but G-Sync only works with DisplayPort, unless you’re using a G-Sync Compatible TV (more on that below). However, Nvidia has said that it’s working on changing this. For more on the two ports and which is best for gaming, see our DisplayPort vs. HDMI analysis.

In terms of performance, our testing has shown minute differences between the two. For an in-depth look at the variances in performance, check out our G-Sync vs. FreeSync article and see the results.

While both G-Sync and FreeSync are based on Adaptive-Sync, G-Sync and G-Sync Ultimate also require usage of a proprietary Nvidia chip. Monitor vendors are required to buy this in place of the scaler they’d typically buy if they want their display certified for G-Sync or G-Sync Ultimate. FreeSync, on the other hand, is an open standard, and FreeSync monitors are generally cheaper than G-Sync or G-Sync Ultimate ones. However, G-Sync Compatible monitors don’t require this chip and many FreeSync monitors are also G-Sync Compatible.

G-Sync vs. G-Sync Ultimate vs. G-Sync Compatible

G-Sync hardware module (Image credit: Nvidia)

G-Sync comes in three different flavors. G-Sync is the standard, G-Sync Ultimate targets those with HDR content and G-Sync Compatible is the lowest-priced form, since it doesn’t require display makers to incorporate/buy Nvidia’s hardware. Many G-Sync Compatible displays are also FreeSync-certified.

G-Sync	G-Sync Ultimate	G-Sync Compatible
Validated for artifact-free performance	Validated for artifact-free performance	Validated for artifact-free performance
Certified with over 300 tests	Certified with over 300 tests
	Certified for 1,000 nits brightness with HDR

Here you can find a list of every G-Sync, G-Sync Ultimate and G-Sync Compatible monitor.

G-Sync Ultimate

A monitor’s G-Sync also works with HDR content, but things will look better if that monitor has G-Sync Ultimate, formerly called G-Sync HDR (for HDR recommendations, check out our article on how to pick the best HDR monitor).

Unlike regular G-Sync, Nvidia certifies G-Sync Ultimate displays for ultra-low latency, multi-zone backlights, DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, 1,000 nits max brightness with HDR video or games and to run at its highest refresh rate at its max resolution — all thanks to “advanced” Nvidia G-Sync processors. Keep in mind these displays are typically BFGD (big format gaming displays) and, therefore, on the pricier end.

What You Need Run G-Sync or G-Sync Ultimate

To use a G-Sync monitor with a desktop PC, you need:

Windows 10, 8 or 7.1
An GTX 650 Ti Boost graphics card or higher (for help picking a GPU, see our graphics card buying guide)
DisplayPort 1.2 directly from the graphics card
Driver R340.52 or higher

To use a G-Sync monitor with a laptop, you need:

Windows 10, 8.1 or 7
A GTX 980M, 970M, 965M or higher graphics card
DisplayPort 1.2 directly from the graphics card
Driver R340.52 or higher

To use a G-Sync Ultimate monitor with a desktop PC, you need:

WIndows 10
GTX 1050 or higher graphics card
DisplayPort 1.4 directly from the graphics card
Driver R396 GA2 or higher

To use a G-Sync Ultimate monitor with a laptop, you need:

Windows 10
GTX 1050 or higher graphics card
DisplayPort 1.4 directly from the graphics card
Driver R396 GA2 or higher

G-Sync Compatible

In 2019, Nvidia started testing and approving specific displays, including ones with other types of Adaptive-Sync technology, like FreeSync, to run G-Sync. These monitors are called G-Sync Compatible. Confirmed by our own testing, G-Sync Compatible displays can successfully run G-Sync with the proper driver and a few caveats even though they don’t have the same chips as a G-Sync or G-Sync Ultimate display.

Some things Nvidia confirms you can’t do with G-Sync Compatible displays compared to regular G-Sync displays are ultra low motion blur, overclocking and variable overdrive.

You can find the full list of G-Sync Compatible monitors at the bottom of Nvidia’s webpage.

We’ve also found that numerous FreeSync monitors can run G-Sync Compatibility even though they’re not certified to do so. To learn how to run G-Sync Compatibility, see our step-by-step instructions for how to run G-Sync on a FreeSync monitor, which includes details on the small number of limitations you’ll face. And for what Nvidia and monitor makers think about running G-Sync on non-certified monitors, check out article Should You Care if Your Monitor Is Certified G-Sync Compatible?

G-Sync Compatible TVs

Some LG TVs have Nvidia’s G-Sync Compatible certification. (Image credit: LG)

As of 2021, there are numerous LG-branded G-Sync Compatible OLED TVs. They work via connection over HDMI to a desktop or laptop with an Nvidia RTX or GTX 16-series graphics card. You also need to follow the instruction for downloading the proper firmware. Nvidia said it’s working on getting more TVs that work with G-Sync Compatibility over HDMI in the future.

Here’s every G-Sync Compatible TV announced as of this writing:

LG 2021 B1 4K series (55, 65 or 77-inch)
LG 2021 C1 4K series (48, 55, 65, 77 or 83-inch)
LG 2021 G1 4K Series (55, 65 or 77-inch)
LG 2021 Z1 8K Series (77 or 88-inch)
LG 2020 BX (55, 65 or 77-inch)
LG 2020 CX (487, 55, 65 or 77-inch)
LG GX (55, 65 or 77-inch)
LG 2020 ZX (77 or 88-inch)
LG 2019 B9 (55, 65 or 77-inch)
LG 2019 C9 (55, 65 or 77-inch)
LG 2019 E9 (55 or 65-inch)
LG 2019 Z9 (88-inch)

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NVIDIA G-SYNC Ultimate – the manufacturer quietly lowers the certification requirements for gaming monitors

Over the years of the NVIDIA G-SYNC refresh technique, we have had three different implementations, depending on specific monitors and requirements. The most basic, G-SYNC Compatible was announced in January 2019 and any Adaptive-Sync compatible monitor can be certified. It is worth remembering that G-SYNC Compatible is the only one that does not require implementation at the hardware level. NVIDIA G-SYNC as the second type is designed for more demanding monitors and in this case we are talking about installing a special module into the monitor. The third and so far the most extensive variant is NVIDIA G-SYNC Ultimate, designed for the best monitors with a very good HDR implementation. It turns out that NVIDIA has recently quietly lowered the requirements for the G-SYNC Ultimate certification.

In December, NVIDIA decided to lower the requirements for monitors wishing to receive the G-SYNC module Ultimate. The changes apply to the maximum luminance in HDR mode.

NVIDIA G -SYNC Ultimate was introduced at the beginning of 2019 of this year (along with G-SYNC Compatible and laptops with GeForce RTX 2000) as the most advanced form of refresh technique that combines the best features of monitors and the hardware implementation of the NVIDIA G-SYNC module. The requirements included the following parameters: luminance in HDR mode at the minimum level 1000 nits, multi-zone backlighting, combination of high resolution and high refresh rate, very low latency and support for a wide range of colors. The requirements in this form were on the NVIDIA website until November. It was only now noticed, however, that this list had changed somewhat in December.

The change concerns a parameter related to luminance in HDR mode. As before it was at least 1000 nits, currently on the manufacturer’s website there is only information about support for a wide tonal range (HDR), without a specific specification of the brightness level in this mode. This means that future monitors seeking G-SYNC Ultimate certification will not need to have such a high HDR luminance level. Thus, the requirements are falling and from now on monitors with lower brightness will be able to obtain the highest certification for the G-SYNC Ultimate refresh technique.

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Asus unveils three new gaming laptops with Ryzen 5000 APU chips and GeForce RTX 30 graphics cards

Asus laptop coverage expanded – inch ROG Flow X with 15 – inches ROG Zephyrus Duo SE: and 10 – with ROG Strix SCAR 17:with.

Asus has unveiled the previously announced HDMI 2.1 and 4K

at CES In addition to the new display with Hz support, new portable gaming computers. A total of three new laptops were introduced, each of which differs quite clearly in its own specialties. However, each new machine is connected by AMD’s Ryze 5000 APU circuit on their processor side and support for Adaptive-Sync technology on all display models.

Perhaps the most special novelty of the group is the new ROG Flow X 13: which is 13 – inch 2-in-1 computer, ie laptop screen is reversible 360 degrees, leaving the keyboard behind and making the device a practically large tablet. Unlike traditional 2-in-1 laptops, Asus is promoting ROG Flow X 13, however, to be a gaming computer.

ROG Flow X :: Inside the most powerful configuration is AMD’s eight-core Ryzen 9 5900 HS-APU chip and NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1650 -graphics card. For the monitor, two configurations are coming for sale – Full HD or Hz Hz 4K panel. Both display variants have an aspect ratio : , as protection is Corning’s unspecified Gorilla Glass and are naturally touch screens for 2-in-1 laptops. As for battery life, Asus promises ROG Flox X lasting up to 13 hours of gaming at full charge. Charging takes place watt via USB Type-C connection.

ROG Flow X :: X’s Mobile Dock, which offers an external RTX 3080 graphics card, will also be available as a friend. Unlike traditional external graphics cards, XG Mobile does not use the Thunderbolt interface, but instead uses Asus’ own eGPU interface, which provides 12 Gbps bandwidth and, in Asus’ own words, clearly better performance than Thunderbolt. In addition to the graphics card, the XG Mobile dock includes an integrated 280 watt power supply that also charges the computer during use and USB 3.2 Gen 2 link via USB hub and HDMI, DisplayPort and Ethernet connectors. Unfortunately, Asus has not yet provided more detailed information on the speeds of internet or video connections.

The next machine presented at the CES 2021 virtual fair is a new one – inch ROG Zephyrus Duo 13 SE, which, as the name implies, is a continuation of Asus’ previous Zephyrus Duo series of dual-screen gaming laptops.

The main display is a 90 Hz 4K panel with a color space covering 90 of Adobe RGB or 360 Hz Full HD display with 3 ms response times and 90 with a percentage coverage of the sRGB color space. The second screen resolution of Asus promises to be 4K, so it’s probably familiar from last year 3480 × 1100 resolution IPS panel 60 at a refresh rate of Hz.

Performance ROG Zephyrus Duo SE takes care of AMD’s eight-core Ryze 5000 HX AUX chip and NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3080 -graphics card. In other respects, Asus advertises that it has upgraded the laptop speakers and developed cooling without the loud growth of the fans.

New laptops with the largest screen are equipped with 63 – inch ROG Strix SCAR 10. It is by far the most traditional gaming laptop that focuses on providing performance. Inside the laptop you will find the Zephyrus Duo 13 Like the SE at its best, Ryzen 9 5900 HX APU circuit and GeForce RTX 3080 -graphics card. Up to a maximum of is a liquid metal between the processor and the cooler. Cooling is promised to be up to 3 decibels quieter than its predecessor.

ROG Strix SCAR is either a 300 refresh rate and a 3 ms response time with a response time of 3 ms or 90 WQHD panel with Hz refresh rate and DCI-P3 color space (2560 × 1440). Wh Wh battery is promised to provide 10 one hour of video playback on a single download, which in turn is taken care of 100 watt USB Type-C charger

In other respects, an RGB backlit keyboard is available with a 1.9 mm trajectory and, according to the manufacturer, a particularly short delay. The size of the plane mouse has been increased compared to the predecessor model by 10Unfortunately, Asus has not yet revealed when new laptops can be expected up to store shelves, or what their prices will be

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GeForce RTX 3000 and Ryzen 5000 for the new ASUS ROG notebooks

ASUS announced at CES 2021 the news of its range of notebook solutions belonging to the ROG family: these are the most powerful models, designed for the needs of videogames enthusiasts and which use the new NVIDIA GPUs of the GEForce RTX family 3000. The most impressive product is ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE , notebook that matches a main screen to ScreenPad Plus , the secondary screen between main and keyboard.

Under the body we find the new AMD Ryzen series processors 5000 , with model Ryzen 9 5900 HX as a top-of-the-range proposal, in combination with the video card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 16 GB of dedicated video memory. The main screen has 4K resolution with a refresh rate of 90 Hz with coverage at 100% Adobe RGB color space, but a Full HD screen version with a refresh rate of is also available Hz, with 3 ms response time and coverage at 100% of the sRGB color space. Both panels are PANTONE Validated, have super thin side bezels and implement Adaptive-Sync technology.

Gamers can use the secondary panel ScreenPad Plus , characterized by a diagonal of 14, 1 inch, for browsing the web, reading emails, chatting via instant messaging apps and play or record gameplay streams. ROG has collaborated with developers to produce additional interactive content dedicated to the secondary display, in addition to the partnership with XSplit Gamecaster to allow gamers to monitor the streams generated during the game action on the main display. In addition, ROG has partnered with Adobe to create additional content creation tools dedicated to some of the creative software.

The Active Aerodynamic System Plus (AAS +) cooling system has been updated to apply to more powerful CPUs and GPUs without increasing noise levels. The design relies on an air vent located underneath the secondary display to aid in dissipation. It features new Arc Flow fans which increase the airflow of the 13% compared to the previous generation, dissipates the heat produced by the AMD CPU through a thermal compound of liquid metal and uses five heat pipes and four heatsinks characterized by a larger surface.

The onboard storage is based on two SSDs in Raid 0 configuration, capable of reaching a sequential transfer rate up to 7GB / s for a overall of 2TB; system memory sees a total of 32 GB with DDR4 modules – 3200. The battery from 90 Wh of capacity is also recharged via USB Type-C port, up to a maximum of 100 Watt. The overall size of this notebook is 26 x 26, 8 x 2,1 cm, for a weight of 2,4Kg.

The second novelty is represented by the notebook ROG Strix SCAR 17 , product that can be configured using a dedicated video card up to the GeForce RTX model 3080 , paired with the mobile processor up to AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HX , matched up to 64 GB system memory DDR $ – 3200.

SCAR 17 can be configured with two different types of screens , the first of which has Full HD resolution with refresh rate which goes up to 360 Hz with a response time of 3 ms . An optional WQHD display at 165 Hz adds fluidity to high level of detail and the DCI-P3 color gamut. Both solutions rely on Adaptive-Sync technology, and ROG engineers have worked to minimize the size of the side bezel in order to ensure a generous screen-to-body ratio for even more immersive gaming.

SCAR 17 has four speakers and can count on Dolby Atmos technology for advanced audio effects with the aim of giving gamers a competitive advantage, allowing them to accurately identify the location of noises in the gameplay such as footsteps or shots. Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation, for bi-directional AI noise cancellation, filters out ambient noise for crystal-clear communications while gaming, even when in noisy environments.

The declared operating autonomy with battery is up to 12 hours , thanks to the unit from 90 Wh included in the notebook ; there is no lack of support for fast charging, with full compatibility for USB Type-C power supplies from 100 watts. A distinctive feature of this notebook is the keyboard with mechanical and optical technology, equipped with RGB lighting for each element, 1.9 mm key travel and zero bounce delay to ensure almost instant typing. The trackpad has also been enlarged by 85% compared to the one that equipped the previous model, so that it is easier to use it in conditions of mobility. All this was achieved with a containment of the overall dimensions compared to the previous generation.

The latest addition to the ROG notebook range is ROG Flow X , the ultraportable gaming notebook from 13 inches based on processor AMD Ryzen 9 5980 HS with dedicated video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 . The energy-efficient CPU helps extend battery life, allowing Flow X 13 to insure up to 10 hours of play on a single full charge. The super light USB-C® PD battery charger is supplied from 100 watt that allows to obtain a battery recharge from zero to 60% in only 39 minutes.

Flow X 13 is not only a compact gaming notebook but also a convertible , thanks to the 360 ° until it is positioned under the keyboard; screen has ratio 16: 10, to maximize productivity, and is offered in Full HD or 4K versions depending on the user’s preference. Both have Adaptive-Sync technology support and are Pantone Validated for superb color accuracy.

Flow X 13 can be combined with XG Mobile , an external GPU with NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics 3080 . When connected, XG Mobile allows Flow X 10 to achieve graphics processing power equivalent to larger gaming platforms. The connection between notebook and external GPU takes place through the proprietary eGPU connector , capable of ensuring a bandwidth equal to 63 Gbps dedicated exclusively to graphics, with the result of being able to count on significantly higher performance than eGPUs with Thunderbolt connection. The increase in graphic performance of XG Mobile ensures Flow X 13 versatility to manage content creation, Triple A games and productivity in conditions of mobility, while at home no longer afraid of games heavy. XG Mobile also integrates the dedicated USB 3.2 Gen 2 link, which powers an input / output hub for additional connectivity, and an integrated power supply from 280 watt, which supports both XG Mobile and Flow X 13 so that users don’t have to carry an extra charger with them .

With Flow X 13 ASUS therefore proposes a compact notebook in the convertible category, suitable for productivity away from the desk, which can be easily converted into a powerful workstation for gaming or even working through the connection to the XG Mobile external GPU, taking advantage of the dedicated connection. ASUS has already stated that this type of proprietary high-speed connection will also be maintained for future notebook versions of this category , so as to offer its users a complete ecosystem.

The presentation day of the new AMD Ryzen processors has arrived 5000 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards 3000 for laptops – we had to wait two years for the new generation and we hope that this year’s laptops will be much better in many respects than previous gaming models. The first major manufacturer to present the new line-up for this year is the Taiwanese company ASUS. The manufacturer has prepared a number of both new and improved laptop models. Perhaps the biggest surprise is the fact that all this year’s Republic of Gamers notebooks were prepared in cooperation with AMD. Thus, all models described today are powered by AMD Ryzen processors 5000 from the family of APU Cezanne-H. The second surprise is the ROG Flow X laptop 12, which although not based on Intel chips, presents the most ambitious idea for an eGPU station combined with a docking station.

ASUS at CES 2021 presented a rich line-up of gaming laptops from the ROG Strix and ROG Zephyrus lines. The most interesting novelty seems to be the ROG Flow X 13 with an innovative approach to the eGPU theme. All laptops will be powered by AMD Cezanne-H processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards 3000.

The following models of gaming laptops will be available this year: ASUS ROG Flow X 13, ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE, ROG Zephyus G 15 (2021), ROG Zephyrus G 14 (2021), ROG Strix G (2021), ROG Strix SCAR 15 (2021) and ROG Strix SCAR 17 (2021). All models will be equipped with AMD Cezanne-H processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards 3000. Interestingly, this time Ryzen systems 5000 – H will be “anointed” with liquid metal – Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut was applied not only to the APU itself, but also to the capacitors. Something every year ago was impossible for the manufacturer, this year it became possible. We will see how the liquid metal will affect the Cezanne APU temperatures, because last year’s Renoir was definitely not the coolest.

At the beginning we will discuss the most interesting novelty, i.e. ASUS ROG Flow X 13. The sales set will include a laptop, power supply and a special eGPU ROG XG Mobile GPU station. However, it is not based on the Thunderbolt 3/4 interface, but on a specially designed PCI Express 3.0 x8 connector. What is the bandwidth of such a solution? ASUS declares the level 63 Gb / s using PCI Express 3.0 x8 connector. For comparison, on the Thunderbolt 4 interface, the bandwidth does not exceed 32 Gb / s. So I’m talking about over 50% more bandwidth than new graphics cards Ampere from NVIDIA will definitely use it. It is also the first of its kind to bypass Intel processors, instead focusing on the more energy-efficient AMD Cezanne-H units. The set includes processors such as AMD Ryzen 7 5800 HS, AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HS or a special version of AMD Ryzen 9 5980 HS, prepared exclusively for the ASUS ROG Flow X laptop 13. The laptop itself is in fact a convertible device, in which we can rotate the screen by a close angle 360 degrees.

Specification	ASUS ROG Flow X 13	ASUS ROG XG Mobile eGPU
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5700 HS AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HS AMD Ryzen 9 5980 HS TDP to 45 In	–
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB GDDR6	Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16 GB GDDR6
RAM	To 32 GB RAM LPDDR4x 4266 MHz, Dual Channel Solder memory	–
Disk	512 GB / 1 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2160	–
Matrix	13, 4 “1920 x 1200 pixels, 16: 10 IPS, 120 Hz, 100% sRGB 13, 4 “3840 x 2400 pixels, 15: 10 IPS, 60 Hz, 116 % sRGB	–
Connectors	2x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen.2 (DP + PD) 1x USB 3.2 Type A Gen.2 1x HDMI 2.0 1x 3.5mm audio jack 1x PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot	1x DisplayPort 1.4 1x HDMI (2.0 or 2.1) 1x Ethernet RJ – 45 4x USB 3.2 Type A Gen.2
Battery	62 Wh	–
Power Supply	100 In (USB-C)	280 In (Built-in in eGPU)

The notebook itself looks more like an ultrabook. This is an even slimmer version of last year’s ROG Zephyrus G 13. The maximum device thickness is 15 , 8 mm, and the weight of the laptop is only 1.3 kg. Despite this, inside there are not only 8-core and 16 – AMD Ryzen threaded processors 5000, but also a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX card 1650. The custom PCI Express 3.0 x8 connector is located on the left side of the device. Fortunately, it does not take up too much space, and in addition, the eGPU ROG XG Mobile GPU station itself is also extremely slim. It weighs a kilogram and thanks to the built-in stand, it can also be placed vertically. The station inside has a built-in NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card 3080 (There were also mentions of RTX at the ASUS presentation 3090, but I still have to confirm this information directly with the manufacturer), the cooling system based on the steam chamber and the power supply 280 W. As with typical laptops, the eGPU station will include the GeForce RTX 3080 Based on Ampere GA Core 104 with 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

Station The eGPU ROG XG Mobile GPU is not only a base for a graphics card, but also a docking station that offers additional ports. The ROG Flow X laptop alone 13 has quite a lot of them, but with an additional station at our disposal we get even more connectors: 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI (we are not sure if we are talking about HDMI 2.0 or HDMI 2.1), network Ethernet RJ – 45 and four full USB 3.2 Type A Gen.2 connectors. The sale will include both full sets, including a laptop and ROG XG Mobile GPU station in the package, as well as sets with the notebook itself. Prices are not known yet, but sales will start in the first quarter.

The refreshed ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo notebook will also be available 15 SE. Structurally, it will be the same equipment as the models from last year. There will be some changes, however. First of all, instead of Intel processors, we get AMD Ryzen chips 5000 – H. In the case of a graphics card, we can count on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX chip 3080 with TDP In the default version. Therefore, it will not be an energy-saving version of Max-Q, but it will also lack the top TDP variants 150 W. Notebook will offer one NVIDIA functionality called Dynamic Boost 2.0, which will increase the TDP to the level 130 W. Another change will be the possibility to choose a 4K matrix with refreshing 120 Hz – this is a big step forward compared to the base 4K screens, which previously offered refreshing in laptops 60 Hz. The second variant of the laptop will offer a Full HD screen with refresh 300 Hz. 4K Screen 120 Hz will offer 100% Adobe RGB space coverage while Full HD 300 Hz supports 100% sRGB.

Specification	ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 14 (2021)	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 15 (2021)
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5700 H AMD Ryzen 9 5900 H	AMD Ryzen 5000 – H	AMD Ryzen 5000 – H
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16 GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 x0 Max-Q Design	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 x0 Max-Q Design
RAM	To 32 GB DDR4 3200 MHz 1x SO-DIMM (16 GB) + 16 GB Solder Dual Channel	To 32 GB DDR4 3200 MHz, Dual Channel	To 32 GB DDR4 3200 MHz, Dual Channel
Disc	2x SSD 1 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe, RAID 0	1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe	1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
Matrix	15, 6 “3840 x 2160 Pixels IPS, 120 Hz , 100% Adobe RGB 15, 6 “1920 x 1080 Pixels IPS, 300 Hz, 100% sRGB 14 “ScreenPad Plus 3840 x 1100 pixels IPS, 60 Hz	14, 1 “2560 x 1440 pixels IPS, 60 Hz, 100% sRGB 14, 1 “1920 x 1080 pixels IPS, 144 Hz, 100% sRGB	15, 6 “2560 x 1440 pixels IPS, 165 Hz, 100% DCI-P3
Connectors	1x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen.2 (DP 1.4, PD) 2x USB 3.1 Type A Gen.2 1x USB 3.1 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.1 1x Ethernet RJ – 45 1x microSD card reader 1x 3.5 mm audio-jack	1x USB 3.1 Type C Gen.2 (DP 1.4, PD) 1x USB 3.1 Type C Gen.1 2x USB 3.1 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.0 1x 3.5mm audio-jack	1x USB 3.1 type C Gen.2 (DP 1.4, PD) 1x USB 3.1 Type C Gen.1 2x USB 3.1 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.0 1x 3.5 audio-jack mm
Battery	90 Wh	76 Wh	?
Power Supply	280 In 100 In USB-C (optional)	180 In	?
Weight	2.4 kg	1.6 kg	1.9 kg

Notebooks will also be refreshed ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 13 and ROG Zephyrus G 14. However, the larger changes concern the latter model, which in this year’s version offers a design identical to the smaller ROG Zephyrus G 14. The outer cover looks interesting. For Zephyrus G 13, white LEDs are placed there as standard, which can be personalized into various pictures or inscriptions using a dedicated application. ON ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 14 (ROG Zephyrus G 14 will also receive such variants) in the same place will be placed colorful LEDs, which will combine to form characteristic, illuminated stripes, smoothly mixing different colors. The effect is not too intrusive, but interesting enough to attract attention. In the case of components, ASUS was not too keen on giving details. We know that both laptops will offer AMD Ryzen processors 5000 – H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards 3000 in Max-Q Design editions. New to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 15 (2021) will use a matrix with a resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels, 165 Hz refresh rate (with Adaptive-Sync support) and 100% coverage of DCI-P3 color space. Both ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 14 (2021) how i ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 14 (2021) will be offered in black and white.

Specification	ASUS ROG Strix G 15	ASUS ROG Strix G 17	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17
Processor	AMD Ryzen 5000 APU Cezanne-H	AMD Ryzen 5000 Cezanne-H APU	AMD Ryzen 7 5800 H AMD Ryzen 9 5900 H AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HX	AMD Ryzen 7 5800 H AMD Ryzen 9 5900 H AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HX
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3000 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16 G	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16 G
RAM	To 64 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (2x SO-DIMM), Dual Channel	To 64 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (2x SO-DIMM), Dual Channel	To 64 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (2x SO-DIMM), Dual Channel	To 64 GB DDR4 3090 MHz (2x SO-DIMM), Dual Channel
Disc	2x 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe	2x 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe	2x 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe	2x 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
Matrix	15, 6 “2650 x 1440 IPS, 165 Hz, 100% DCI-P3 15, 6 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 300 Hz, 100% sRGB 15, 6 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 360 Hz, 100% DCI-P3	17, 3 “2560 x 1440 IPS, 165 Hz, 100% DCI-p3 17, 3 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 300 Hz, 100% sRGB 17, 3 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 360 Hz, 100% DCI-P3	15, 6 “2560 x 1440 IPS, 165 Hz, 100% DCI-P3 15, 6 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 300 Hz, 100% sRGB 15, 6 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 360 Hz, 100 % DCI-P3	16, 3 “2560 x 1440 IPS, 165 Hz, 100% DCI-P3 17, 3 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 300 Hz, 100% sRGB 17, 3 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 360 Hz, 100% DCI-P3
Keyboard	Scissor Keyboard, RGB LED	Scissor Keyboard, RGB LED	Mechanical Keyboard with Optical Switches, RGB LED	Mechanical keyboard with optical switches, RGB LED
Connectors	1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen.2 (DP 1.4) 3x USB 3.2 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.0b 1x Ethernet RJ – 45 1x 3.5mm audio jack	1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen.2 (DP 1.4) 3x USB 3.2 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.0 b 1x Ethernet RJ – 45 1x audio jack 3 , 5 mm	1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen.2 (DP 1.4) 3x USB 3.2 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.0b 1x Ethernet RJ – 45 1x 3.5mm audio-jack	1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen.2 (DP 1.4) 3x USB 3.2 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.0b 1x Ethernet RJ – 45 1x 3.5 audio-jack mm
Battery	90 Wh	90 Wh	90 Wh	90 Wh

There will also be four ASUS ROG Strix laptops, respectively: ROG Strix G 15, ROG Strix G 17, ROG Strix SCAR 15 and ROG Strix SCAR 17. They offer a slightly refreshed design, incl. replaceable housing elements right next to the hinge or slimmer frames, at the same time increasing the body to screen ratio from 81 to 85%. For ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 14 and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 one of the most noticeable novelties will be the implementation of a mechanical keyboard with low-profile optical switches. All laptops are based on AMD Ryzen processors 5000 – H (in the case of ROG Strix SCAR you will also be able to choose models from AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HX, factory overclocked) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards 3000. The matrices will include Full HD IPS panels 300 / 360 Hz as well as Quad HD refresh 165 Hz and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. All of these ROG Strix and ROG Zephyrus laptops will have Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut liquid metal applied to AMD Cezanne-H APUs.

Source: PurePC.pl

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