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Here’s how Samsung’s Galaxy S21 compares to the iPhone 12

Samsung’s Galaxy S-series 2021 updates are here, and they’re debuting a little earlier in the year than usual. Interestingly, the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra represent slightly diverging strategies for the devices. The S21 includes some cost-saving measures, like a polycarbonate back, to bring it closer to midrange. Meanwhile, Samsung has pulled out any remaining stops with its top-end S21 Ultra, loading it with five cameras and adding S Pen support.

To be sure, there are still plenty of flagship-level features on the 6.2-inch S21. Like the Plus and Ultra, it uses a top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888 processor (or 5nm Exynos chipset outside the US). It features the same rear triple camera array as the S21 Plus and is built with IP68 waterproofing. The S21 Plus offers a couple of upgraded specs not included in the S21 that you’ll see in the table below, like a slightly bigger battery. It’s also, of course, the bigger device with a 6.7-inch screen, but the S21 and S21 Plus are more similar than not.

The S21 Ultra, S21 Plus, and S21, side by side by side.

The S21 Ultra is another story — even at a glance, its flagship-iness is obvious. Its prominent camera bump includes two telephoto cameras in addition to a 108-megapixel standard wide and an ultrawide. It has a slightly bigger 6.8-inch screen with higher resolution, a bigger battery, more RAM, and a 40-megapixel selfie camera.

All of this will likely make it more clear to the prospective buyer which Galaxy S21 phone is the right one for them. But how do they stack up against the iPhone? Take a look at a detailed spec-by-spec comparison below. Note that for simplicity’s sake, we left the iPhone 12 mini out — it offers essentially the same specifications as the 12, just with a smaller form factor.

Samsung S21 series vs. iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max

Category	Samsung Galaxy S21	Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus	Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra	iPhone 12	iPhone 12 Pro	iPhone 12 Pro Max
Category	Samsung Galaxy S21	Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus	Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra	iPhone 12	iPhone 12 Pro	iPhone 12 Pro Max
OS	Android 11 (One UI)	Android 11 (One UI)	Android 11 (One UI)	iOS 14	iOS 14	iOS 14
Display	6.2-inch AMOLED	6.7-inch AMOLED	6.8-inch AMOLED	6.1 inches, OLED	6.1 inches, OLED	6.7 inches, OLED
Resolution	2400 x 1080	2400 x 1080	3200 x 1440	2532 x 1170	2532 x 1170	2778 x 1284
Refresh rate	up to 120Hz	up to 120Hz	up to 120Hz	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
Dimensions (mm)	71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9	75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8	75.6 x 165.1 x 8.9	71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4	71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4	78.1 x 160.8 x 7.4
Weight	171g	202g	229g	164g	189g	228g
Battery capacity	4,000mAh	4,800mAh	5,000mAh	2,815mAh	2,815mAh	3,687mAh
Processor	US: Snapdragon 888	US: Snapdragon 888	US: Snapdragon 888	A14 Bionic	A14 Bionic	A14 Bionic
RAM	8GB	8GB	12GB / 16GB	4GB	6GB	6GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB / 512GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Ports	USB-C charging port	USB-C charging port	USB-C charging port	Lightning port	Lightning port	Lightning port
Rear cameras	12MP (f/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, 1.8µm) wide angle, 12MP (f/2.2, 1.4µm) ultrawide, 64MP (f/2.0, OIS, 0.8µm) 3X hybrid optic telephoto	12MP (f/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, 1.8µm) wide angle, 12MP (f/2.2, 1.4µm) ultrawide, 64MP (f/2.0, OIS, 0.8µm) 3X hybrid optic telephoto	108MP (f/1.8, OIS, 0.8µm) wide angle, 12MP (f/2.2, Dual Pixel AF, 1.4µm) ultrawide, 10MP (f/2.4, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, 1.22µm) 3X optical telephoto, 10MP (f/4.9, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, 1.22µm) 10X optical telephoto	12MP (f/1.6, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, 1.4µm) wide angle, 12MP (f/2.4) ultrawide	12MP (f/2.4) ultrawide, 12MP (f/1.6, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, 1.4µm) wide, 12MP (f/2.0, OIS, 1.0µm) 2X telephoto	12MP (f/2.4) ultrawide, 12MP (f/1.6, Dual Pixel AF, IBIS) wide, 12MP (f/2.2, OIS, 1.0µm) 2.5X telephoto
Front cameras	10MP (f/2.2, autofocus)	10MP (f/2.2, autofocus)	40MP (f/2.2, autofocus)	12MP (f/2.2)	12MP (f/2.2)	12MP (f/2.2)
Biometrics	Fingerprint, face recognition	Fingerprint, face recognition	Fingerprint, face recognition	Face ID	Face ID	Face ID
Waterproof	IP68	IP68	IP68	IP68	IP68	IP68
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
5G	mmWave and sub-6GHz	mmWave and sub-6GHz	mmWave and sub-6GHz	mmWave and sub-6GHz	mmWave and sub-6GHz	mmWave and sub-6GHz
Starting price	$799	$999	$1,199	$829	$999	$1,099

Samsung S21 vs. iPhone 12

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 phones come with plenty of features — but not a charger

It’s official: Samsung’s new flagship phones will ship without a charging brick in the box. The phones will include a USB-C to USB-C cable, but no way to plug it in to the wall. If it helps take the sting out of it at all, Samsung has dropped the price on its 25W charger from $35 to $19.99. If you don’t have a USB-C charging brick, or don’t have a high-powered one and want fast charging, you’ll have to add $20 to the price of the phone.

The fact that it’s a standard cable means that many techy people will have something kicking around that can charge it — but it’s not hard to imagine a buyer who doesn’t. While last year’s Galaxy came with a USB-C charging brick, the one before that didn’t — and it’s the people who don’t upgrade every year who are less likely to have a free USB-C charging brick laying around.

This leaked image of the S21 Plus 5G’s box shows the potential slimming effects that not including a charger could have.

Image: Evan Blass

The writing was on the wall for the omission: last year’s iPhone 12s come without a charging brick in the box, and Samsung has been rolling back the ads it ran poking fun at that fact. It’s also a move that’s been rumored for a while, but it’ll still be a bit of a sting the first time you unbox your new phone and have to use an old charger with it.

It’s worth noting that this isn’t all for naught — for every person who would actually need a charger in the box, there would’ve been another who wouldn’t have, and it’s always good to reduce the amount of e-waste that tech generates. It just seems like companies could’ve found a way to make sure that people who need the chargers would have them, or included compatible chargers for one more year to better serve the people who aren’t upgrading every year (by the way, isn’t that the most ecologically friendly path anyways?)

Samsung cites environmental concerns, saying that the S21 comes with “just what you need.”

Image: Samsung

Speaking of things not being included in the box, the S21 will also ship without a pair of wired headphones (except, presumably, where it’s required to by law.) As with the charger, this is one less thing that will go to waste if you already have a pair of headphones or were looking to pick up the Galaxy Buds Pro, but it’s a bummer for people who don’t already have a pair and would’ve been just fine with keeping it simple.

Chop Off Your Numpad With the Asus ROG Claymore II Keyboard

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When you’re plugging away at spreadsheets at work, a numpad can save you a lot of time. But when work’s over and it’s time to game, the numpad often gets ignored, and can be a hindrance to your mouse movements. That can sometimes leave you wishing you could just chop off the numpad on your mechanical keyboard. The Asus ROG Claymore II, announced today during CES 2021, does just that.

The ROG Claymore II features a detachable numpad, meaning you can either put it away for later or attach it to the left side of the keyboard, a rare nod to leftie gamers. According to Asus’ announcement today, it looks like the numpad easily detaches and snaps back into place, instantly getting its RGB lighting back when attached. We’ll have to wait to get it in our labs to see how reliable this mechanism is and check on its durability.

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A little extra desk space could be particularly handy for FPS gamers, and the ROG Claymore II gets you there without having to commit to something like a 60% keyboard. But Asus is also targeting MMORPG players with its detachable numpad, through its four “tactile” hot keys that you can use as macro keys and more. Macro functionality is also available with the number keys.

This is the first keyboard to feature Asus’ homebrewed ROG RX Blue optical mechanical switches. They require 65g of force to actuate at 1.5mm. Asus also claims its new light-based switches will show 65% less key wobble than traditional mechanical blue switches.

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You can also get the keyboard with Asus ROG RX Red optical mechanical switches, which are linear and actuate with a lesser 45gf.

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The ROG Claymore II will work with a USB-C to USB-C cable, a notable change from the USB-A cables most keyboards use today. Alternatively, you can use the ROG Claymore II wirelessly via a 2.4 GHz dongle. The companyis claiming up to 18 hours battery life with RGB off and 8 hours with RGB on. So if you plan on working a full day, then dropping the numpad and going right into gaming, you probably shouldn’t blast the RGB during your work hours.

We’ll see if the ROG Claymore II has what it takes to outshine the best gaming keyboards when it debuts in Q2.

Asus’ ROG Claymore II mechanical keyboard has a handy detachable number pad

Asus announced a new mechanical keyboard at CES 2021 called the ROG Claymore II. It’s designed for gamers, with customizable macro keys and per-key RGB backlighting. It’s also the first device to feature Asus’ own ROG RX Blue or Red optical switches with a claimed 100 million keypress lifespan.

This model gives a nod to people who just can’t totally quit the numpad: you can detach it to make the Claymore II an 80 percent keyboard if you need to save space or magnetically attach it when you need to crunch some numbers. The numpad also offers more intuitive media controls, like a volume dial.

The ROG Claymore II connects either via a USB-C cable or wireless via 2.4GHz. If you use it wirelessly, its 4,000mAh battery is supposed to last for up to 40 hours. Asus says the USB-C port supports fast charging and USB passthrough for other devices. This model will be released in Q2 2021; Asus hasn’t yet shared a price.

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Asus has also announced its new ROG Gladius III Wireless gaming mouse. The mouse doesn’t have a final price or a specific release date (beyond its Q2 2021 target), but the design and specs are worth knowing about. The Gladius III Wireless looks similar to the Razer DeathAdder V2, which we cited as the best wired gaming mouse to buy. The new device’s sensor supports up to 19,000 DPI, and it can be connected with a wire or wirelessly via 2.4GHz or Bluetooth. Asus says a purely wired version of this mouse will release at some point.

Notably, the ROG Gladius III allows for user-replaceable switches so you can find the right feel for your needs — even letting you swap between three-pin mechanical and five-pin Omron optical switches. Most people likely will never put their mice under such stress that they’ll reach the end of their switches’ lifespan, but having the option to swap them out is certainly a nice feature.

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.

Asus, here is the ROG Claymore II keyboard and the ROG Gladius III Wireless mouse

Asus presented the new peripherals for ROG Claymore II and ROG Gladius III Wireless gamers, respectively a mechanical keyboard and a mouse. The ROG Claymore II has ROG RX Blue or Red switches and a detachable number pad.

by Manolo De Agostini published 12 January 2021 , at 19: 41 in the Peripherals channel

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Asus has presented at CES 2021 the ROG Claymore II , a RGB mechanical gaming keyboard featuring the new ROG RX Blue or Red optical switches .

According to Asus, the shape of the switch reduces the delay due to bounce to almost zero , in so that the keys react exactly when you press them. The square and hollow structure, the four corner locks of the keycaps and the X-stabilizer mechanism ensure accuracy even in repeated typing sequences, while the guaranteed duration of 100 millions of key presses ensures high resistance.

Claymore II is accompanied by a magnetic palm rest and a detachable numeric keypad that can be attached to either side of the keyboard in format) %. The numeric keypad includes four keys to control media playback which can be customized to create productivity shortcuts or macro commands. There is also a scroll wheel to adjust the volume.

USB-C and 2.4 GHz RF wireless connections ensure connectivity with little lag. The 4000 mAh battery ensures up to 40 hours of use on a single charge, USB C connection also supports fast charging or “USB passthrough” function to connect other devices. In addition, Claymore II also features Aura Sync lighting and relies on Armory Crate software to generate a multitude of customization options.

Together with the keyboard, the Taiwanese company offers ROG Gladius III Wireless , a gaming mouse with ergonomic design with a sensor capable of operate up to 19. 00 0 DPI and advanced tri-mode connectivity: via cable, 2.4 GHz radio frequency and Bluetooth.

The new Push-Fit Switch Socket II supports both traditional 3-pin mechanical and 5-pin Omron optical micro-switches, allowing you to customize the click experience and tactile button feedback based on to your preferences. Gamers can also replace worn switches to extend the life of the mouse.

Asus ensures that it has paid particular attention to reducing latency, while smoothness is guaranteed by the ROG Omni feet 100% TPFE with rounded edges. A wired version of ROG Gladius III is also available. Asus has not disclosed the prices of the two products at the moment, but we will surely know more when they arrive in Italy.

CES 2021: ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17, gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and RTX 3080 under a 360 Hz screen

ASUS has announced a new high-performance gaming laptop, the ROG STRIX SCAR 17, equipped with a powerful processor AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HX with Zen 3 architecture next to 64 GB DDR4 memory – 3080 on Dual Channel and the new graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 based on the Ampere architecture that we could already see in the RTX 30 desktop.

ASUs has decided to do without the Intel processors, such as the Core i9 – 10980 HK used in SCAR 17 last generation, and give the jump to AMD.

This equipment is available with various display configurations, both from at The features: on the one hand we have an option with a FullHD panel that reaches 360 Hz refresh rate along with 3 ms response time. On the other hand, users will be able to choose a model with a panel of 2. 560 x1. 440 p (WQHD) and 165 Hz refresh rate.

This panel supports the DCI-P3 color gamut, although the company has not disclosed in what%. Both screens have Adaptive Sync technology, so they will be able to synchronize their Hz rate with the FPS of the integrated graphics (freesync) and they should have no problem doing it with the dedicated one (G -Sync).

They are powered by a battery of 85 Wh which, according to ASUS, offers up to 12 hours of multimedia playback. This battery can be charged via USB-C with chargers of 90 W.

The ASUS ROG STRIX SCAR 30 integrates a mechanical-optical keyboard with 1.9mm of key travel

Another striking feature is its keyboard with 1 keys, 9 mm of travel and mechanical-optical switches. In addition, your touchpad increases its size by 85% compared to the last generation.

It does not lack RGB lighting on the front edge, under the screen and an aesthetic system with three covers in the hinge area, all three interchangeable.

The cooling system it is quieter, with a 3 dB reduction from the last generation, and liquid metal thermal paste is included to cool the Ryzen 9 5900 HX, the most powerful AMD portable processor ever created.

At the moment price and availability are unknown.

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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

	XMG Neo 15	XMG Neo 17
Processor	Ryzen 9 5900H, Ryzen 7 5800H	Ryzen 9 5900H, Ryzen 7 5800H
Graphics	RTX 3080, RTX 3070, RTX 3060	RTX 3080, RTX 3070, RTX 3060
Memory	2 x SO-DIMM, 64GB Max	2 x SO-DIMM, 64GB Max
Storage	2 x M.2 2280	2 x M.2 2280
Display	15.6-inch IPS: 1920 x 1080 @ 240 Hz or 2560 x 1440 @ 165 Hz	17.3-inch IPS: 1920 x 1080 @ 240 Hz or 2560 x 1440 @ 165 Hz
Networking	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5
Ports	1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1	1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
Battery	93 Wh	62 Wh
Power Adapter	230W	230W
Dimensions	359.8 x 243 x 26 mm (W x D x H)	395.7 x 260.8 x 27.45 mm (W x D x H)
Weight	2.1 kg	2.5 kg

	XMG Pro 15	XMG Pro 17
Processor	Core i7-10870H	Core i7-10870H
Graphics	RTX 3080 Max-Q, RTX 3070 Max-Q	RTX 3080 Max-Q, RTX 3070 Max-Q
Memory	2 x SO-DIMM, 64GB Max	2 x SO-DIMM, 64GB Max
Storage	2 x M.2 2280	2 x M.2 2280
Display	15.6-inch IPS: 1920 x 1080 @ 144 Hz or 300 Hz, 15.6-inch OLED: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz	17.3-inch IPS: 1920 x 1080 @ 300 Hz or 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Networking	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5
Ports	1 x Thunderbolt 3/USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1	1 x Thunderbolt 3/USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
Battery	73 Wh	73 Wh
Power Adapter	180W	180W
Dimensions	357.5 x 238 x 19.8 mm (W x D x H)	395.9 x 264.95 x 19.9 mm (W x D x H)
Weight	1.99 kg	2.3 kg

	Acer Aspire 7	Acer Aspire 5
CPU	Ryzen 5000 Series	Ryzen 5000 Series
GPU	GTX 1650	Radeon RX 640
Display	15.6 inch IPS FHD	15.6 inch IPS FHD
Memory	Up to 32GB	Up to 24GB
Storage	Up to 1TB	Up to 1TB
Release Window	March 2021	March 2021
Starting Price	$749	$549

Compare	Razer Blade 15 (base model)	Razer Blade 15 (Advanced model)	Razer Blade Pro 17
Compare	Razer Blade 15 (base model)	Razer Blade 15 (Advanced model)	Razer Blade Pro 17
Dimensions	19.9 x 235 x 355mm	16.9 x 235 x 355mm	19.9 x 260 x 395mm
Screen options	FHD (120Hz), upgradeable to FHD (144Hz IPS), or QHD (165Hz IPS)	QHD (240Hz IPS), upgradeable to FHD (260Hz IPS), or 4K (60Hz OLED with touch)	QHD (165Hz), upgradeable to FHD (360Hz), or 4K (120Hz, touch)
Storage	256GB PCIe NVMe SSD (upgradeable to 512GB, and supports a second M.2 drive of up to 4TB of total space)	1TB PCIe NVMe SSD (supports a second M.2 drive for a total of up to 4TB)	512GB PCIe NVMe SSD (upgradeable to 1TB, supports a second M.2 drive for up to 4TB of storage)
Memory	16GB dual-channel DDR4-2933MHz RAM (user replaceable up to 64GB)	16GB dual-channel DDR4-2933MHz RAM (upgradeable to 32GB, user replaceable up to 64GB)	16GB dual-channel DDR4-2933MHz RAM (upgradeable to 32GB, user replaceable up to 64GB)
Processor	Intel Core i7-10750H (2.6GHz base clock, 5GHz boost)	Intel Core i7-10875H (2.3GHz base clock, 5.1GHz boost)	Intel Core i7-10875H (2.3GHz base clock, 5.1GHz boost)
Graphics	Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti (upgradeable to Nvidia’s RTX 3070)	Nvidia RTX 3070 (upgradeable to Nvidia’s RTX 3080 with 16GB of VRAM)	Nvidia RTX 3060 (upgradeable to Nvidia’s RTX 3080)
USB-C ports	two (one being a Thunderbolt 3 port with four lanes of PCIe throughput)	two (one being a Thunderbolt 3 port with four lanes of PCIe throughput)	two (one being a Thunderbolt 3 port with four lanes of PCIe throughput)
USB-C charging	No	Yes (20V charging)	Yes (20V charging)
Battery	65Wh	80Wh
USB Type A ports	three (3.2 Gen 2)	three (3.2 Gen 2)	three (3.2 Gen 2)
HDMI 2.1 support	Yes	Yes	Yes
SD card reader	No	Yes	Yes
Ethernet port	Yes	No	Yes
Headphone port	Yes	Yes	Yes
Webcam	720p	Windows Hello 720p	Windows Hello 720p
Wi-Fi 6E support	No (Wi-Fi 6)	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	5	5.2	5.2
Starting price	$1,499	$2,499	$2,299

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