Asus announces refreshed rog strix gaming laptops with new intel 200hx plus chips – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
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Asus announces refreshed ROG Strix gaming laptops with new Intel 200HX Plus chips.

The Asus ROG Strix G16 and G18 are getting a chip bump to the new Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus. Both also have upgraded displays, with the G16 reaching 300Hz and the 240Hz G18 now using Mini LED. Pricing and availability are TBD.

Asus is also teasing a new flagship ROG Strix Scar 18 with RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and 290HX Plus CPU, expected in Q2.

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<em>The new ROG Strix G models, with their wraparound RGB underglow.</em>
<em>One big ROG Strix family.</em>
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The new ROG Strix G models, with their wraparound RGB underglow.
Image: Asus
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