Asus ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) and ROG Strix Scar 17 SE (G733CX) First Impressions

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Asus already sells a wide variety of gaming laptops in India, and it can be hard to differentiate between all the series and models. There's the entry-level TUF series; the ROG Strix models are for esports and everyday gaming; ROG Zephyrus models are stylish and powerful; and the relatively new ROG Flow series is for ultraportables. This company is also no stranger to experimenting with form factors. Today, we have early production units of two new Asus ROG gaming laptops that somewhat blur the lines between these categories. When they launch in India later this year, they'll give gamers new options. For now it's time to get a quick first look at the new Asus ROG Flow X16 and the ROG Strix Scar 17 SE.

Following the ultra-portable ROG Flow X13 compact 2-in-1 and the Flow Z13 detachable tablet last year, Asus has now announced a sibling, the 2-in-1 ROG Flow X16. This new model doesn't quite fit the same mould – it's much larger and is more like a standard laptop – but it does offer a degree of flexibility that might appeal to people who want a powerful multi-purpose gaming machine. It's potentially more powerful and more useful, but will still appeal mostly to a niche audience.

The ROG Flow X16 is relatively slim by gaming laptop standards at 19.4mm, but it does feel very solid. It weighs 2kg and is of course wide enough for a 16-inch 16:10 display. The body is wrapped in dark grey metal and the lid has a very interesting diagonal ribbed pattern which makes it very easy to grip. A silver ROG plaque in the lower left corner is the only branding you'll see, and there aren't any RGB LEDs other than the keyboard backlight.

The power button is on the right side, so you can get to it no matter how you're holding or using the ROG