ASUS has launched 4 new laptops in India today that are powered by Intel’s latest 11th Gen Core H-series processors, namely ROG Zephyrus S17, Zephyrus M16, ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and TUF Gaming F17. They feature NVIDIA’s latest GeForce RTX GPUs, high refresh-rate displays up to 240Hz, optional mechanical keyboards and more.
Specifications of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and TUF Gaming F17:
| TUF Gaming F15 (FX506/FX566) | TUF Gaming F17 (FX706/FX766) | |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | |
| Processor | Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake-H i5-11400H i7-11800H i9-11900H |
Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake-H i5-11400H i7-11800H |
| Display | 15.6-inch FHD V-IPS 144Hz/240Hz-3ms | 17.3-inch FHD V-IPS 144Hz |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ti 4GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ti 4GB GDDR6 |
| Memory | Up to 16GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM, 2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion for total expansion of up to 32 GB SDRAM, Dual-channel support | |
| Keyboard | RGB backlit Chiclet keyboard with isolated numpad key | |
| Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe Gen3 X4 SSD | |
| WebCam | HD 720p CMOS module | |
| Networking | Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax (2×2)) + Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Interface | 1 x COMBO audio jack 1 x Thunderbolt 4 3 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type-A 1 x RJ45 LAN jack for LAN insert 1 x HDMI, HDMI support 2.0b 1 x AC adapter plug |
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| Audio | DTS:X Ultra | |
| Battery | 90 Wh lithium-polymer battery | |
| Dimensions | 359.8 x 256 x 22.8 ~24.5 cm (WxDxH) | 399.2 x 268.9 x 22.1 ~23 mm (WxDxH) |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.6 kg |
| Security | Kensington lock | |
Specifications for Zephyrus M16 (GU603)
| Zephyrus M16 – GU603 | |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-11800H Intel Core i9-11900H |
| GPU | RTX3050 Ti, 4GB GDDR6 (60+15) W [TGP + Dynamic Boost] RTX3060, 6GB GDDR6 (80+15) W [TGP + Dynamic Boost] RTX3070, 8GB GDDR6 (80+20) W [TGP + Dynamic Boost] |
| Memory | Support Up to 32G DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM (* with 16GB on-board) |
| Storage | 2*PCIE SSD Slot M.2 512GB/1TB/2TB |
| Display | 16-inch IPS-level, 16:10, Pantone validated 100% sRGB, 1920 x 1200p 144Hz (3ms) (3050Ti variant only) 100% DCI-P3, 2560 x 1600p 165Hz (3ms) |
| Keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard with single zone RGB |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11AX (2×2) + BT 5.2, support Range Boost |
| I/O Ports | 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / power delivery, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x card reader (microSD), 1x Thunderbolt 4 support DisplayPort / power delivery |
| Audio | Smart Amp Technology Audio by Dolby Atmos AI mic noise-canceling Built-in array microphone 2x 2W tweeter 4x 2W woofer with Smart Amp Technology |
| Battery | 90Whr |
| Adapter | 180/240 W |
| Dimensions | 355 x 243 x 19.9 ~ 223 (mm) |
| Weight | 1.9KG |
Specifications for Zephyrus S17 (GX703):
| Zephyrus S17 – GX703 | |
| CPU | Intel Core i9-11900H |
| GPU | RTX3080, 16GB GDDR6 (125+15) W [TGP + Dynamic Boost] |
| Memory | Support Up to 48G DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM (16GB Onboard) |
| Storage | 3*PCIE Gen 4×4 SSD Slot M.2 512GB/1TB/2TB |
| Display | 17.3-inch UHD IPS-level panel, 120Hz, 3ms, DCI-P3 100%, Pantone Validated 17.3-inch QHD panel, 165Hz, 3ms, DCI-P3 100%, Pantone Validated (G-Sync) |
| Keyboard | 1.9mm key travel distance, Per-key RGB, Optical Mechanical, AURA SYNC, NKRO |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11AX (2×2) + BT 5.2, support Range Boost |
| I/O Ports | 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.0b 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / power delivery 1x RJ45 LAN port 1x Thunderbolt 4 support DisplayPort / power delivery card reader (SD) (UHS-II, 312MB/s) |
| Audio | Smart Amp Technology Audio by Dolby Atmos AI mic noise-canceling Built-in array microphone 2x 1W tweeter with Smart Amp Technology |
| Battery | 90Whr |
| Adapter | 280 W |
| Dimensions | 394 x 264 x 199 ~ 199 (mm) |
| Weight | 2.6KG |
Pricing and availability
The ASUS TUF F15 will start at Rs. 1,04,990 and will go on sale from tomorrow, the 11th of June. The ASUS TUF F17 will start at Rs. 92,990 and will go on sale from 14th June. Both the Zephyrus M16 and Zephyrus S17 will go on sale in Q3 2021, and will start at Rs. 1,44,990 and Rs. 2,99,990 respectively.