First Look: Are the Asus ROG Flow X16, Scar 17 SE Laptops Worth $2,000+?
Asus revealed a line of new ROG gaming products on Tuesday, led by the new ROG Flow X16 and the ROG Strix Scar 17 SE laptops.
The Flow X16 represents a new larger screen size for the unique 2-in-1 convertible gaming device that we’ve tested before, while the Scar 17 is a souped-up special edition (hence the SE) traditional clamshell laptop that goes all-in on power. These are two premium products, so budget shoppers beware!
We were able to preview these two gaming fiends in a private session with Asus prior to their unveiling, which you can watch in the video below. Read on for the astronomical pricing and other features you can look forward to if you're in the market for your next premium gaming laptop.
If you’re unfamiliar with the Flow line, it’s a relatively new and unique product from Asus. The general idea is a gaming tablet with discrete graphics, but with a connection for an external graphics processor (eGPU). This way, you can have a midrange dedicated GPU on the go, and hook up to an even more powerful external GPU box (sold separately) at your home desk. But the two Flow devices available so far have gone about this in different ways.
The first was the Flow X13, a 2-in-1 convertible laptop that can fold its keyboard back to shift into a tablet. Since the keyboard isn't detachable, this is technically a laptop that can be used like a tablet in a pinch, rather than an alternative to the Apple iPad or Microsoft Surface. Given its portable size, you can easily take it on the go, use it while in transit, and do some gaming on the road with its moderately powerful built-in GPU. If you bring the XG Mobile eGPU with you, you could even set up for a more powerful experience where you're going.
The Flow Z13 was the
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