ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces New Strix Series Gaming Line-Up

ROG Strix GL502 laptop and ROG Strix Wireless headset combine stunning performance and

gamer-oriented features to deliver incredible gaming experiences

KEY POINTS

• New ROG Strix Series gaming line-up includes Strix GL502, the first Strix laptop, and Strix Wireless, the first Strix wireless headset
• ROG Strix GL502 is a compact 15.6-inch gaming laptop offering high-end performance and breathtaking visuals
• ROG Strix Wireless is a gaming headset with low-latency 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, 7.1-channel virtual surround, and over 10 hours battery life

Taipei, Taiwan (12th May, 2016) — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced a new line-up of Strix Series enthusiast gaming products that includes Strix GL502, the first Strix gaming laptop and Strix Wireless, the first Strix wireless gaming headset. ROG Strix GL502 delivers breathtaking visuals with a stunning, 15.6-inch IPS display, and offers a perfect balance of power and portability, so gamers can enjoy great performance with the latest titles from anywhere. ROG Strix Wireless features low-latency 2.4GHz wireless technology for instant audio transmission, immersive 7.1 virtual surround sound, and more than 10 hours of battery life for uninterrupted, extended gaming sessions.

ROG Strix GL502

The ROG Strix GL502 gaming laptop features a 15.6-inch, non-glare in-plane switching (IPS) 4K UHD or Full HD display for incredibly detailed graphics, accurate colors, and a wide, 178-degree viewing angle. Up to NVIDIA^® GeForce^® GTX^™ 980M graphics with 8GB of GDDR5 VRAM and full Microsoft DirectX^® 12 support ensure the latest, most graphically intensive games run smoothly, even on their highest settings. NVIDIA G-SYNC^™ display technology synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the GPU, reducing lag, minimizing frame-rate stutter, and eliminating visual tearing — all without affecting system performance. All of these advanced display technologies work in concert to provide gamers truly stunning visuals and the best, most entertaining experiences possible.

The ROG Strix GL502 is an incredibly powerful gaming system with a compact, lightweight design. At just 23.5mm high and weighing only 2.2kg, ROG Strix GL502 easily fits into a backpack or bag for high-end gaming on the go. Powered by the latest-generation quad-core Intel^® Core^™ i7 processor, and up to 32GB of high-performance 2133MHz DDR4 RAM, ROG Strix GL502 delivers amazing performance with the latest games. An up to 512GB M.2 NVM Express^™ (NVMe) PCIe^® x4 SSD together with an up to 2TB HDD provides plenty of storage for large game collections and blazingly fast performance, so gamers spend more time in the action and less time waiting on load screens. An exclusive cooling system with copper heat-pipes and dual fans that cool the CPU and GPU independently maximizes cooling efficiency for system stability during even the longest, most intense gaming sessions.

ROG Strix Wireless

The ROG Strix Wireless gaming headset provides high-performance and zero-hassle wireless audio for total gaming freedom. With 2.4GHz wireless technology, ROG Strix Wireless delivers low-latency audio transmission, ensuring that in-game sounds are heard instantly so gamers can always stay on top of the action. A dual, auto-switching antenna design provides a stable, interference-free wireless connection for crystal-clear sound and an up to 15-meter transmission range. ROG Strix Wireless comes with a built-in, rechargeable 900mAh battery that, together with low power-consumption technology, delivers more than 10 hours of battery life for uninterrupted, extended gaming sessions.

With the intuitive Sonic Studio audio software, ROG Strix Wireless lets gamers enjoy stunning 7.1 virtual surround sound that provides a new level of gaming immersion. With this exclusive audio technology, gamers can hear every gunshot and footstep with pinpoint accuracy, so they can easily locate and gain the edge against their opponents. Sonic Studio also provides full control over a wide-range of audio settings — such as equalization (EQ) and 7.1-speaker level-balancing — that gamers can adjust to make games sound their best. And, since Sonic Studio features an intuitive, single-screen user interface, achieving optimal audio quality couldn't be easier.

In addition to its wireless capabilities, ROG Strix Wireless comes with a 3.5mm combined, four-pole audio and microphone adapter that lets gamers connect their headset to their PlayStation^® 4 or Xbox One™ console, smartphone, or tablet. A 1.5m Y-cable extension is also included, so gamers can connect directly to their PC or Mac if they prefer a wired connection.

About ROG Strix

Strix is the newest recruit into the Republic of Gamers. A series of specialized gaming gear designed for the rebel in all of us, Strix embodies ROG’s premier performance, innovative technology, and leading quality, but with its own confident and dynamic attitude. Featuring bold designs and bright colors, this exciting new series possesses a spirit of fierce individualism that charges every gaming experience with thrilling energy. ROG Strix equips players with the necessary speed and agility to dominate their game. A new generation of force has arrived. Join the Republic and experience the power of ROG Strix.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

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About ASUS

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets, smartphones and wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,326 awards in 2014 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC^™. ASUS has more than 16,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 5,200 engineers. Company revenue for 2014 was approximately US$14.5 billion.