This is why gamers are choosing ROG laptops

Every year, gaming laptops become more and more popular, rising to match the increasing mobility needs of gamers on the go. As the #1 worldwide gaming laptop brand, ROG produces the best gaming laptops for players of all stripes. We have laptops for those obsessed with mobility, style, power, and the space where those three items intersect. Here’s a look at why ROG is gamers’ go-to brand for next-level gaming laptops.

ROG builds the most versatile thin and light gaming laptops on the market

Once upon a time, gaming laptops were hulking behemoths that required a powerlifting background to carry. But then ROG brought ultraportable gaming laptops to the forefront, changing the landscape forever. The ROG Zephyrus G14 and ROG Flow Z13, for example, push laptop gaming’s power-to-size ratio to new heights. They’re lightweight and thin enough to resemble small notebooks. But despite their incredibly trim profiles, they still pack sharp, beautiful displays and strong specs perfect for gaming, professional tasks, schoolwork, casual browsing, or anything in between.

The 2025 ROG Zephyrus G14’s svelte exterior makes it perfectly palatable for any environment with a style fit for all occasions. That’s one of the reasons Tom’s Guide (and other publications) consider it the best overall gaming laptop you can buy. And it’s held that title for years among critics and consumers alike.

Praised across countless Reddit threads and Amazon reviews, the ROG Zephyrus G14 sets the bar for power combined with portability. Users consistently highlight its compact chassis housing top-tier specs — like its current-gen AMD Ryzen 9 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs — as a key reason it stands out. They also appreciate its punchy OLED display and impressive battery life, which is not something many high-end gaming laptops offer. Quiet thermals, a snappy keyboard, and sleek aesthetics make the ROG Zephyrus G14 a favorite not just for gamers, but for creators and professionals seeking high performance without the bulk. Its sibling, the ROG Zephyrus G16, is an easy go-to option for users wanting a slim, powerful laptop with a bigger screen.

Meanwhile, the ROG Flow Z13 is a 2-in-1 tablet that can be a tap-and-go solution or a proper gaming laptop with a detachable keyboard. It's all up to you. If you need a gaming laptop and ultraportable tablet in equal measure, then, as GamesRadar put it, "there’s nothing better on the market right now, nor has there ever been."

These machines all use ROG’s advanced thermal solutions, making them some of the most efficient, capable gaming laptops on the market. And they’re great not only for on-the-go play but also for plugging into your at-home setup. Thanks to their rich assortment of ports, the ROG Zephyrus G14, G16, and ROG Flow Z13 can easily plug into gaming monitors, giving you a portable, convenient gaming desktop substitute whenever you need it. (Which is not always a given these days — just look at the laptops that have ditched full-size HDMI and USB-A ports entirely in favor of USB Type-C.)

Model	Type	Where to Buy (US)	Where to Buy (CA)
ROG Flow Z13	2-in-1 laptop	ASUS Antonline	ASUS Best Buy
ROG Zephyrus G14	Laptop	ASUS Newegg	ASUS Amazon

ROG laptops offer an unmatched blend of premium quality, blazing performance, and killer value

ROG gaming laptops look stunning and play hard — and plenty offer a winning value proposition, too. Alongside more premium options sit hardware that rewards your dollar with unparalleled performance that’ll keep you gaming at your best for years upon years.

Take the 2025 ROG Strix G16. That gaming laptop, with its powerhouse GPU and CPU options and 240Hz display, is ready to drive your esports ambitions as well as AAA games with ease. But it doesn’t just make games look good. It features a full-surround RGB lightbar that makes the machine itself look stunning, as though it’s floating on a right of light. This premium luster and power stays so competitive in the market that Laptop Mag declared it a value among its competitors and stated it “may be the best value in gaming laptops right now.”

Our Strix machines are particularly popular with users in our ROG Discord server, with many gamers citing their need for top-tier performance and excellent build quality without breaking the bank. That said, if you want to go all-out, the 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 18 is the most powerful gaming laptop in our stack, with extra flourishes like its customizable AniMe Vision display on the lid. It’s received similar praise to the Strix line for its premium aesthetics and powerful components.

Model	Type	Where to Buy (US)	Where to Buy (CA)
ROG Strix G16	Laptop	ASUS Newegg Best Buy	ASUS Best Buy Amazon
ROG Strix SCAR 18	Laptop	ASUS Newegg Amazon	ASUS Newegg Amazon

ROG laptops are the ultimate in upgradeability, customizability, and inclusivity

Not only will the 2025 ROG Strix G and Strix SCAR machines play AAA games with ease for years to come, but their Intel variants both feature tool-free upgradeability. You can pop the bottom panels off these laptops sans screwdrivers, giving you an easy way to upgrade your RAM and SSD should the need arise. Until now, this was unheard of in gaming laptops, and has received praise across the board for its commitment to repairability, longevity, and sustainability.

Even our travel-friendly gaming handhelds, the ROG Ally, ROG Ally X, and ROG Xbox Ally, allow for easy upgradeability and repairability. You can swap out their SSD, battery, thumbsticks, and fans without much fuss — perfect for those who need a quick swap or want to mod their console into something personal.

All ROG gaming laptops benefit from robust software support that helps to further personalize your experience. Our Aura Sync technology allows you to control all your ROG devices’ RGB capabilities simultaneously. You can find Aura Sync in Armoury Crate, our one-stop-shop app that gives you total control over your ROG laptop and accessories. Whether you want to overclock your laptop GPU, craft Scenario Profiles to fine-tune your gaming experience, or tweak the AI noise cancellation features on your ROG headset, you can do it all from one place, giving you a chance to truly make your machine your own.

This software even lets you change your core gaming laptop experience. Armoury Crate’s Operating Modes let you choose profiles for silent operation, high performance, or maximum turbo – and while many manufacturers have similar fan profiles, ours actually adjust the machine’s power allocation to fine-tune acoustics, performance, and battery life for the best possible experience.

We also make sure ROG’s comprehensive ecosystem is set to satisfy all your peripheral needs. Want a wireless gaming headset, esports-grade gaming mouse, or customizable controller to pair with your ROG laptop? We offer all that gear and much, much more. Should you want to make your laptop the heart of a PC gaming battlestation and pair it with an award-winning gaming monitor, ROG offers plenty of cutting-edge panels for you to choose from. And if you need a typer with capabilities beyond any laptop’s built-in keyboard, we offer the most premium gaming keyboards around.

Gamers love ROG’s gear because it all just works together like a dream. Our ecosystem turns a pile of hardware into a unified, customizable gaming experience. If you want to learn more about the enormity of that one-of-a-kind experience, check out our exploration of how ROG reinvents the PC gaming platform. And for all your gaming laptop needs, remember: ROG has you covered.