ASUS has UNLEASHED its new ROG 12th Gen Intel gaming laptop lineup! Of course, the new 12th Gen Intel Core processors power all of these laptops. The star of the show is of course its innovative ROG Flow Z13, probably the first gaming tablet that I know. That’s together with new-and-improved models of the ROG Strix SCAR, ROG Zephyrus M16, TUF Dash F15, and TUF Gaming F15/17.
These new 12th Generation Intel Core mobile processors combine Performance cores and Efficient cores to provide scalable multi-threaded performance that works seamlessly with the operating system. Paired with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU, you are sure to get the best possible gaming experience even in a laptop form factor.
All of the laptops will also have 4800 MHz DDR5 RAM, PCIe Gen 4 x4, and ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal that ensures better sustained performance from the high-end components. Without further ado, here are the laptops they’re launching.
Tablet Form Factor + ROG Gaming Prowess = ROG Flow Z13
I didn’t expect ASUS to follow up on the ROG Mothership so soon and in this way! Personally, this is the standout of all of the ROG 12th Gen Intel gaming laptops. The ROG Flow Z13 brings the best of the tablet form factor and the best of PC versatility in one device. It is incredibly light and slim at 1.1kg and 12mm thick but surprisingly packs a lot of punch! Whether you use a mouse, a gamepad, or its touch screen, the Flow Z13 can pretty much accommodate them all.
You can use the ROG Flow Z13 in a lot more ways since it’s a tablet. Whether you prop it up on a side table when in bed or use it like a laptop on your desk, its flexibility is a total plus. That flexibility also allows the Flow Z13 to get in more fresh air than the usual gaming laptop. It doesn’t have the usual hinge from the laptop form factor. Since there’s extra space inside the chassis, this laptop has a wider vapor chamber and larger fans.
One of the Flow Z13’s standout features is its screen cover that also works as a detachable RGB keyboard with 1.7mm of key travel. The device itself has multiple USB ports and a built-in kickstand for added flexibility in terms of what you can use.
Gaming Power and Tablet Portability in One!
The ROG Flow Z13 carries a Full HD 120Hz 13” 16:10 Touchscreen Display with all the bells and whistles you can ask for! There’s support for Dolby Vision, Pantone Validation, and Adaptive Sync with 100% sRGB coverage. No need to worry too much about the screen thanks to the Corning Gorilla Glass protection present.
There’s no lack of power in the Flow Z13 with up to a 14-core Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, an MUX switch, and 5200 MHz of LPDDR5. All that power is housed in a retro-futurist design inspired by the 20th-century Space Race. It helps manifest ROG’s vision for the future of gaming: ultimate portability.
If you need more gaming horsepower and I/O expansion, the Flow Z13 and the updated 2022 Flow X13 are compatible with the XG Mobile family of external GPUs. For those who got the 2021 XG Mobile with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, you can totally use it with the Flow Z13. If you don’t have one yet, there’s a new XG Mobile that comes with an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. Regardless of which one you have, those extra USB ports, DisplayPort, HDMI, and Ethernet ports make the XG Mobile a really powerful mobile companion.
Specs, Pricing, and Availability
The ROG Flow Z13 comes in the following variants in the Philippines:
| SERIES (MODEL, COLOR) | SPECS | BUNDLE | PRICE / AVAILABILITY |
| ROG FLOW Z13 (GZ301ZC-LD055W, Black) | 13″ WUXGA 120HZ Core i7-12700H 16GB LPDDR5 RTX 3050 4GDDR6 512GB PCIE4 SSD | SLEEVE,MOUSE, PEN | ₱99,995 / Early April |
| ROG FLOW Z13 (GZ301ZA-LD072W, Black) | 13″ WUXGA 120HZ Core i5-12500H 16GB LPDDR5 Intel® Iris Xᵉ Graphics 512GB PCIE 4 SSD | SLEEVE, PEN | ₱84,995 / Available Now |
ROG Strix SCAR 15/17: A Powerhouse That Doesn’t Hold Back
The new ROG Strix SCAR 15 and 17 aim to take e-sports and triple-A gaming by storm. Both laptops can have up to Intel Core i9-12900H CPU and paired with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU with a 150W max TGP. They also have DDR5 RAM clocked to 4800 MHz and a PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD to keep up with both the CPU and GPU during those intense gaming sessions.
There’s a dedicated MUX switch that helps reduce latency and further increase performance when gaming. This is possible by creating a more efficient path from the GPU to the display with an average performance boost of 15% when enabled. If you need to save up on precious battery life, you can switch it back to hybrid mode.
Pure Power for Gamers
These ROG Strix SCAR laptops use liquid metal on the CPU for improved heat transfer. Unlike before, ROG used Thermal Grizzly’s Conductonaut Extreme solution which lowers temperatures by up to 15° C compared to traditional thermal pastes. This delivers higher sustained boost clocks and preventing the fans from ramping up as quickly for reduced noise levels.
This year’s Strix SCAR laptops offer a QHD resolution + 240Hz refresh rate display with Dolby Vision and Adaptive-Sync with 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy. That’s a lot of features that strike a balance between clarity and speed. They also have Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio support for better audio immersion. There’s also an HDMI 2.1 port with support for 4K/120Hz or 8K displays, as well as Thunderbolt 4. For those who want to customize their SCAR laptops, Customizable Armor Caps and Keystone 2 are still present.
Specs, Pricing, and Availability
Here are the variants of the ROG Strix SCAR 15 and 17 that will be available in the Philippines:
| SERIES (MODEL, COLOR) | SPECS | BUNDLE | PRICE / AVAILABILITY |
| STRIX SCAR 17 (G733ZX-LL023WS, Off Black) | 17″ WQHD 240Hz Core i9-12900H 16GB x 2 DDR5 RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6 1TB PCIE4 SSD x2 | ROG Backpack, ROG Chakram Core, Type-C PD Adapter | ₱219,995 / Available Now |
| STRIX SCAR 17 (G733ZW-LL123WS, Off Black) | 17″ WQHD 240Hz Core i9-12900H 16GB x 2 DDR5 RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6 1TB PCIE4 SSD x2 | ROG Backpack, ROG Chakram Core, Type-C PD Adapter | ₱184,995 / Q2 2022 |
| STRIX SCAR 17 (G733ZM-LL018WS, Off Black) | 17″ WQHD 240Hz Core i7-12700H 8GB x 2 DDR5 RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 1TB PCIE4 SSD | ROG Backpack, ROG Chakram Core, Type-C PD Adapter | ₱134,995 / Mid April |
| STRIX SCAR 15 (G533ZX-LN027WS, Off Black) | 15″ WQHD 240Hz Core i9-12900H 16GB x 2 DDR5 RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6 2TB PCIE4 SSD | ROG Backpack, ROG Chakram Core, Type-C PD Adapter | ₱214,995 |
| STRIX SCAR 15 (G533ZW-LN108WS, Off Black) | 15″ WQHD 240Hz Core i9-12900H 16GB x 2 DDR5 RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6 2TB PCIE4 SSD | ROG Backpack, ROG Chakram Core, Type-C PD Adapter | ₱179,995 / Early April |
| STRIX SCAR 15 (G533ZM-LN022WS, Off Black) | 15″ WQHD 240Hz Core i7-12700H 8GB x 2 DDR5 RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 1TB PCIE4 SSD | ROG Backpack, ROG Chakram Core, Type-C PD Adapter | ₱129,995 / Early April |
ROG Zephyrus M16: Bringing Back the Nebula
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s basically what we have here with the updated ROG Zephyrus M16. This was the first ROG laptop to fit a 16-inch display inside an ultra-slim 15-inch chassis. It’s also one of the first ROG laptops to feature ROG’s new Nebula display. That Nebula display has a lot to offer including a 16:10 aspect ratio with 165 Hz refresh rate and QHD resolution with 500 nits of peak brightness, 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and a 3ms response time. If you think that’s crazy, there’s more! It has Dolby Vision, Adaptive Sync, and Pantone® validation support for that stunning, color-accurate experience that minimizes stuttering and tearing.
Still a Thin and Light Beast!
This year, the Zephyrus M16 now has up to an Intel Core i9-12900H CPU and paired with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU at up to 120W TGP with Dynamic Boost. The Thin-and-Light Beast also carries up to 32GB of DDR5-4800 RAM and a blazing fast 2TB PCIe 4.0 storage. This laptop also has ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal for better cooling. It also has great audio with a great 6-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support. There’s also the addition of the 180° ErgoLift hinge, Built-in IR Webcam with Windows Hello unlock, and Thunderbolt 4. With all these features, this revamped Zephyrus M16 thrills your senses to the next level.
Specs, Pricing, and Availability
Here are the available variants for the Zephyrus M16 in the Philippines:
| SERIES (MODEL, COLOR) | SPECS | BUNDLE | PRICE / AVAILABILITY |
| ZEPHYRUS M16 (GU603ZX-K8023WS, Off Black) | 16″ WQXGA 165Hz Core i9-12900H 16GB x 2 DDR5 RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6 2TB PCIE4 SSD | ROG Backpack, ROG Impact Gaming Mouse, Type-C PD Adapter | ₱229,995 / Available Now |
| ZEPHYRUS M16 (GU603ZW-K8029WS, Off Black) | 16″ WQXGA 165Hz Core i9-12900H 16GB x 2 DDR5 RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6 1TB PCIE4 SSD | ROG Backpack, ROG Impact Gaming Mouse, Type-C PD Adapter | ₱169,995 / Early April |
| ZEPHYRUS M16 (GU603ZM-K8051WS, Off Black) | 16″ WQXGA 165Hz Core i7-12700H 8GB x 2 DDR5 RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 1TB PCIE4 SSD | ROG Backpack, ROG Impact Gaming Mouse, Type-C PD Adapter | ₱139,995 / Mid April |
TUF Gaming Series Brings the Brilliance and Endurance
Alongside the aforementioned ROG 12th Gen Intel gaming laptops, ASUS is also bringing its updated TUF Gaming lineup with 12th Generation Intel Core processors to the Philippines. Found in all TUF Gaming laptops this year is a hardware MUX switch and DDR5 4800 MHz RAM. All of them also have high refresh rate displays, including one that goes up to an FHD 300 Hz Adaptive-Sync display! These features are unprecedented for laptops of this class.
TUF Gaming F15 and F17
This year’s TUF Gaming F15 and F17 offer a more refined chassis design and high-end hardware at a more affordable price. Both of them now have an Intel Core i7-12700H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU with a much higher 140W TGP. These are significant upgrades compared to their predecessors. If you’re worried about durability, these rugged machines still meet the MIL-STD-810H specification. They are tested to withstand intense heat, cold, humidity and vibration for withstanding the challenges of daily life.
Both the TUF Gaming F15 and F17 feature an improved cooling system featuring redesigned 84-blade Arc Flow Fans for up to 13% better airflow. You also get Thunderbolt 4 for additional peripherals, and a 90 WHr battery with Fast-charging technology.
Specs, Pricing, and Availability
Here are the variants of the TUF Gaming F15 and F17 that will be available in the Philippines:
| SERIES | MODEL / COLOR | SPECS | BUNDLE | PRICE | AVAILABILITY |
| TUF Gaming F17 | FX707ZM-HX066W (Mecha Gray) | 17″ FHD 144Hz / i7-12700H /8GB x 2 DDR5/ RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 / 512GB PCIE3 SSD | TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse | ₱99,995 | Available Now |
| TUF Gaming F15 | FX507ZM-HF076W (Jaeger Gray) | 15″ FHD 300Hz/ i7-12700H / 8GB x 2 DDR5/ RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6/ 1TB PCIE3 SSD | TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse | ₱99,995 | Available Now |
| TUF Gaming F15 | FX507ZM-HN075W (Jaeger Gray) | 15″ FHD 144Hz/ i7-12700H / 8GB x 2 DDR5/ RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6/ 512GB PCIE3 SSD | TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse | ₱94,995 | Available Now |
| TUF Gaming F15 | FX507ZM-HN073W (Mecha Gray) | 15″ FHD 144Hz/ i7-12700H / 8GB DDR5 / RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6/ 512GB PCIE3 SSD | TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse | ₱89,995 | Late-April |
| TUF Gaming F15 | FX507ZC-HN067W (Mecha Gray) | 15″ FHD 144Hz/ i7-12700H / 8GB x 2 DDR5/ RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6/ 512GB PCIE3 SSD | TUF Gaming backpack | ₱74,995 | Late-April |
| TUF Gaming F15 | FX507ZE-HN042W (Mecha Gray) | 15″ FHD 144Hz/ i7-12700H / 8GB DDR5/ RTX 3050 TI 4GB GDDR6/ 512GB PCIE3 SSD | TUF Gaming backpack | ₱73,995 | Late-April |
TUF Dash F15
This year’s TUF Dash F15 retains its thin and light form factor while sporting several upgrades. Those include a full 45-Watt 12th Generation Intel CPU up to a 10-core Intel Core i7-12650H CPU and a higher wattage NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. It also includes an MUX Switch that allows for much faster performance than the previous version of the TUF Dash in any game or any task.
It also has a higher refresh rate display with up to a QHD 165hz Adaptive-Sync display with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The TUF Dash F15 also has DDR5-4800MHz RAM, fast PCIE SSD and Military Grade Durability. It also features a cooling solution with the 84-blade Arc Flow Fans and anti-dust tunnels for longer operation. There’s also Thunderbolt 4, a new Built-in HD Camera, and Fast Charging Technology.
Specs, Pricing, and Availability
The TUF Dash F15 comes in two colors: Off Black and Moonlight White. Here are the available variants in the Philippines:
| SERIES | MODEL / COLOR | SPECS | BUNDLE | PRICE | AVAILABILITY |
| TUF Dash F15 | FX517ZM-HQ036W (Off Black) | 15″ WQHD 165Hz / i7-12650H/ 8GB x 2/ 1 TB PCIE3 SSD/ RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 | TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse, PD Type C Charger | ₱92,995 | Q2 2022 |
| TUF Dash F15 | FX517ZM-HQ037W (Moonlight White) | 15″ WQHD 165Hz / i7-12650H/ 8GB x 2/ 1 TB PCIE3 SSD/ RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 | TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse, PD Type C Charger | ₱92,995 | Q2 2022 |
| TUF Dash F15 | FX517ZM-HQ061W (Off Black) | 15″ WQHD 165Hz / i5-12450H/ 8GB / 1 TB PCIE3 SSD/ RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 | TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse | ₱84,995 | Q2 2022 |
| TUF Dash F15 | FX517ZE-HN031W (Off Black) | 15″ FHD 144Hz / i7-12650H/ 8GB/ 512GB PCIE3 SSD/ RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6 | TUF Gaming backpack | ₱79,995 | Q2 2022 |
| TUF Dash F15 | FX517ZC-HN032W (Off Black) | 15″ FHD 144Hz / i5-12450H/ 8GB / 512GB PCIE3 SSD/ RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 | TUF Gaming backpack | ₱64,995 | Early-April |
These are all the ROG 12th Gen Intel gaming laptops offered for 2022. I think Alder Lake is the biggest change of Intel processors in years. Here’s hoping that competition keeps heating up in the PC space!