ASUS Launches New Gaming Laptops with Powerful RTX 5050

ASUS has broadened its gaming laptop portfolio in India by introducing two refreshed models—the TUF Gaming F16 and ROG Strix G16—both featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics unit. Additionally, the ROG Strix G16 (G614) lineup has been updated with the same GPU, enhancing graphics performance across the series.

The new ASUS laptops are now available across major retail and online platforms in India:

* TUF F16 (FX608JH-RV057WS): Priced from Rs 124,990

* ROG Strix G16 (G615JHR-S5005WS): Starts at Rs 159,990

* ROG Strix G16 (G614PH-RV033WS): Tagged at Rs 144,990

These devices can be found on the ASUS online store, Flipkart, Amazon, ROG-branded outlets, and key retailers such as Croma, Vijay Sales, and Reliance Digital.

The TUF F16 is powered by the 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13450HX processor and integrates an 8GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU. It supports a 16-inch FHD+ anti-glare display with 165Hz refresh rate and full sRGB color reproduction. A backlit keyboard with Copilot support and a 90Wh battery are included.

* Display: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), IPS, 165Hz

* Memory: 16GB DDR5 RAM

* Storage: 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD

* Camera: 1080p IR camera for Windows Hello

* Audio: Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res, AI-based noise cancellation

* Ports: Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, USB Type-A/C, LAN

* OS Package: Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year) + Office Home 2024 (Lifetime)

This version includes Intel's Core i7-14650HX processor alongside RTX 5050 graphics. It features a 16-inch 2.5K panel with 240Hz refresh rate and DCI-P3 color spectrum.

* Display: 2560 x 1600, 240Hz, 500 nits

* RAM: 16GB DDR5, expandable up to 64GB

* Storage: 1TB SSD

* Camera: Full HD IR camera

* Audio: Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos

* Connectivity: Thunderbolt 4, USB-C/A, LAN, HDMI 2.1

The refreshed G614PH version is powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX chip and RTX 5050 GPU. It uses a 16-inch WUXGA display at 165Hz with full sRGB support. Key features include 16GB DDR5 RAM, a 1TB SSD, and AI Copilot key.

* Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX

* Display: 1920 x 1200, 165Hz

* Memory: 16GB DDR5 (Expandable to 64GB)

* Storage: 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD

* Audio & Camera: Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp, 1080p webcam

* Ports: USB 4 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ45

All three laptops come equipped with Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year) and Office Home 2024 (lifetime license).