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ASUS Expands its ROG Strix Lineup with the XG27UCS and XG27ACS Monitors

 

ASUS recently announced that it was launching two new additions to its ROG Strix series monitors in the form of the XG27UCS and XG27ACS. Both monitors come with some worthwhile features, although there are certain hardware specifications that set them apart from each other - for one, the XG27UCS offers 4K 160 Hz visuals, while the XG27ACS comes with support for 1440p gaming at up to 180Hz.

 

With that said though, both models feature IPS displays, a 1 ms response time, compatibility with N VIDIA G-SYNC, and HDR technology for an immersive experience.

ASUS Expands its ROG Strix Lineup with the XG27UCS and XG27ACS Monitors

Both monitors also come with DisplayHDR 400 certification and wide DCI-P3 gamut, as well as ASUS' own integrated ASUS Variable Overdrive 2.0 technology, which the company says enables the displays to dynamically alter overdrive settings as frame rates fluctuate for optimal visuals, with around 20 overdrive level settings available to users.

 

For connectivity, both the XG27UCS and XG27ACS come equipped with DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, and USB Type-C (with DP Alt mode and Power Delivery) allowing them to connect to PCs, laptops, and gaming consoles. The XG27ACS is currently available starting at US$269, while the upcoming XG27UCS will retail at US$449.


The Zenfone 11 Ultra Takes on Rival Flagships with just Two Years of Updates

 

In a day and age where smartphone manufacturers now more frequently offer up to five and even seven years' worth of major software upgrades, ASUS' new Zenfone 11 Ultra enters a crowded premium smartphone market with a promise of just two years' worth of major software upgrades. With that aside though, its $899 price tag does include some pretty impressive hardware.

 

Perhaps the biggest change you'll see with the 11 Ultra is the phone's display - it now comes with a much larger 6.78-inch 144 Hz AMOLED display, easily dwarfing the Zenfone 8, 9, and 10 before it. The design also borrows heavily from the ROG Phone 8, sans the dynamic angular visual accents.

 

The Zenfone 11 Ultra Takes on Rival Flagships with just Two Years of Updates

 

Powering the phone is the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which comes with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. There's also a large 5,500 mAh battery that powers the entire setup, with support for 65W wired and 15W Qi charging speeds. On the back you'll find a triple camera setup with a 50MP f/1.9 primary camera, 13 MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera, and a 32 MP f/2.4 telephoto sensor. Selfie duties are handled by a 32MP camera in front.

 

Going back to software, the phone does comes with some additional features from ASUS, including some AI-powered tricks such as AI Call Translator for instant speech-to-text conversion and translation, AI Wallpaper for personalized wallpapers, as well as AI Transcript which provides real-time transcription while using the voice recorder.

 

The Zenfone 11 Ultra Takes on Rival Flagships with just Two Years of Updates

 

It's clear that ASUS' latest attempt at a flagship handset is an impressive feat, especially from a hardware standpoint - however, the two years of Android upgrades might be a bit limiting to some users, especially folks who intend to keep their smartphones for longer periods of time.


Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra's front design, charging details confirmed by certification platform

 

Asus has already launched two flagships this year, the ROG Phone 8 and 8 Pro, but a Zenfone series flagship is just about to drop too. The unannounced Zenfone 11 Ultra is Asus' next major launch this year and judging by the amount of information that surfaced lately, the Zenfone 11 Ultra is very close to be revealed.

 

Thanks for Evan Blass, we already know that the Zenfone 11 Ultra will be available in at least five colors: Desert Sienna, Eternal Black, Misty Gray, Skyline Blue, and Verdure Green.

 

Also, a Geekbench listing revealed that the Zenfone 11 Ultra will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, coupled with 16GB RAM. As far as the screen goes, Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is rumored to feature a stunning 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate.

 

More recently, Asus' upcoming flagship was spotted on the Wireless Power Consortium platform, where it received the multinational technology consortium certification (via MySmartPrice).

 

According to the listing, the Zenfone 11 Ultra's battery will feature support for 15W wireless charging, just like the previous model. Additionally, the certification platform confirms the phone's 5,500 mAh battery will also support 65W wired charging.

 

Along with all the phone's battery data, the listing also includes an image that reveals the Zenfone 11 Ultra's front part. Design-wise, this is not much different than the ROG Phone 8, although we expect the back of the Zenfone 11 Ultra to look very different.

 

Asus has already confirmed that the Zenfone 11 Ultra will be officially introduced on March 14, which means we'll have to wait just a bit more than one week to confirm all these details and, maybe, learn a bunch more.


ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra could move beyond the compact design

We know that many people love the big screens of their phones. Playing games, surfing the web, and watching movies is much more enjoyable on a larger display. The problem is that larger displays can be unwieldy, which is why the 2023 ASUS Zenfone 10 was one of our favorite devices. But it looks like that could change with the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra.

 

ASUS has teased the launch of the Zenfone 11 Ultra on its website. The company has included some marketing terms like "ultra size" and "expand your vision". This suggests that the handset could move beyond the compact form factor of its predecessor. It's not necessarily a bad thing.

 

Like we said, larger displays are more attractive but you might have to give up on using the phone with one hand. Other than that, it really boils down to personal preference. It is also possible that ASUS could have a non-Ultra model in the works with a smaller and more compact design.

 

The handset is currently scheduled for a launch on the 14th of March at 8AM ET. Specs of the handset are unknown at this point in time. Given that it is a flagship, we can probably expect the usual suspects. Either way, we should have all the official details then, so check back with us for updates.


ASUS Unveils New ROG Swift OLED Monitor

 

If you were on the lookout for a fairly-new gaming monitor for your home gaming setup, then you might like what ASUS has to offer with its latest monitor, a new addition to its ROG Swift OLED line. The monitor packs a sharp 4K resolution, in addition to a nice variety of other features.

 

Staying true to the ROG line's reputation for high-end gaming peripherals, the new monitor features slim bezels all around, which surround a QD-OLED display with a 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution, as well as a super-smooth 240Hz refresh rate. The monitor also packs a base that allows for flexibility when positioning on your desk, and even comes with a bit of LED lighting for a more visually-pleasing look.

 

Staying true to the ROG

 

ASUS adds that the monitor packs a "highly efficient" custom heatsink and graphene film design that reduces the likelihood of burn-in, aka OLED's greatest foe.

 

For connectivity, the monitor comes with a pair of HDMI 2.1 ports, three USB-A ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB-C port with 90W delivery. Other details include Dolby Vision support, VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black compliance, as well as 99% DCI-P3 gamut.

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