Asus refreshes Zenbook, Strix Scar laptops and TUF Gaming desktop

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] · 2026-06-02 01:30

Asus has unveiled updated versions of its Zenbook, Expertbook, and Strix Scar laptop lines, alongside a new TUF Gaming desktop, at Computex 2026. The refreshed laptops feature updated aesthetics, new color options, and a range of processor choices including Intel, AMD, and Snapdragon. The gaming laptops receive minor hardware upgrades, with the Scar 18 supporting up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU. AI

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Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Joe Shields · 2026-06-02 01:30

Asus shows off updated Zenbook and Strix Scar laptops, along with a TUF-based Gaming desktop — a refreshed look on laptops takes center stage

Here at Computex 2026 in Taipei, Asus held an early press event to showcase its updated Zenbook, Expertbook, and Strix Scar laptops, along with the new TUF T700 gaming desktop.
Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-06-02 05:53

Asus shows off updated Zenbook and Strix Scar laptops, along with a TUF-based Gaming desktop — a refreshed look on laptops takes center stage Here at Computex 2

Asus shows off updated Zenbook and Strix Scar laptops, along with a TUF-based Gaming desktop — a refreshed look on laptops takes center stage Here at Computex 2026 in Taipei, Asus held an early press event to showcase its updated Zenbook, Expertbook, and Strix Scar laptops, along…

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