ZenWiFi AX (XT8) includes two WiFi 6 routers in a ready-to-deploy mesh configuration for maximum coverage and performance. It achieves unprecedented throughput with WiFi 6 support for both clients and internode communications — up to 6,600 Mbps across one 2.4 GHz band and two 5 GHz bands. The two stylish ZenWiFi nodes shuttle data over a dedicated 4×4 WiFi 6 backhaul at speeds of up to 4,804 Mbps, while connected clients enjoy access to transfer rates with the potential to exceed the gigabit barrier.

A full complement of WiFi 6 features, including MU-MIMO and OFDMA, ensures that each WiFi 6-compatible device on the network gets its fair share of bandwidth, even in highly congested network environments like apartments, dorms and dense urban districts. A special antenna design, isolated internal layout and AiRadar 2.0 beamforming ensure that ZenWiFi AX delivers wide coverage and strong signals to each connected device. ZenWiFi AX also offers a unique feature that allows users to choose the name of their WiFi networks, so they may choose to have one overall name or differentiate each frequency band with different names.

The ZenWiFi AC (CT8) mesh WiFi system features a pair of AC3000 routers that deliver top performance with a data rate of up to 3000 Mbps and offers elegant aesthetics inspired by the ZenBook family to blend easily with any décor. Each router has a sleek enclosure that fits four vertically positioned and two diagonally positioned internal antennas. The result is a clean design, optimal antenna spacing and the best possible coverage radiating in all directions. ZenWiFi AC offers a simple three-step setup process and automatic syncing of configured settings across all nodes, making setting up a mesh network fast and easy.

RT-AX89X is an 8×8 dual-band WiFi router that provides 1024-QAM for top-speed wireless connections. With a total networking speed of about 6000 Mbps — 1148 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 4804 Mbps on the 5 GHz band — RT-AX89X is up to 2.8X faster than 802.11ac 4×4 dual-band routers. For ultrafast wired connections, the router also includes two 10G Ethernet ports. RT-AX89X comes with lifetime free AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro with automatic, regularly updated security signatures to protect devices and personal data from internet threats. Along with strong security, RT-AX89X offers advanced parental controls, including the ability to block specific websites and mobile app types.

RT-AX86U router has inherited gaming genes from the popular RT-AC86U, yet is upgraded to allow users enjoy great WiFi 6 benefits. Supporting WiFi 6 technology, RT-AX86U enables networking speeds up to 5700 Mbps, more network capacity, better power efficiency for connected devices and much wider signal coverage. It is also a new face to the ASUS Gaming series, which provides great features to smoothen gaming experiences. With mobile game boost, users can give their phone top network priority for faster online gaming experiences with minimal lag. RT-AX86U can also deliver boosted gaming over wired connections with speeds of up to 2 gigabits via WAN/LAN aggregation and a 2.5G Base-T port that can be configured as a WAN or LAN port through the router’s web interface.

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ProArt Display PA248QV and PA278QV are designed to satisfy the needs of creative professionals, such as photographers, video editors and graphic designers. The displays come factory calibrated and deliver superb color accuracy with an average Delta E < 2 rating and 100% sRGB / 100% Rec. 709 color space coverage. ASUS-exclusive features, such as ProArt Preset and ProArt Palette with six-axis color, black-level and brightness adjustments, enable users to achieve the exact look they want quickly, easily and precisely.

The 27-inch ProArt Display PA278QV offers 2560 x 1440 resolution and a wide aspect ratio, while the 24.1-inch ProArt Display PA248QV has a resolution of 1920 x 1200 and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Both displays have ultraslim side and top bezels that minimize distractions and enable nearly seamless multi-monitor setups. They offer flexible connectivity and each feature a USB 3.0 hub for attaching high-speed storage devices and other accessories. ProArt Display PA278QV comes with DisplayPort 1.2, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI 1.4 and Dual-link DVI-D ports, and ProArt Display PA248QV has DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, and legacy D-Sub ports.

TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A features a stand that is wider than those on competing gaming monitors, providing increased stability. Its ultrathin bezel helps keep the focus on onscreen action and VESA DisplayHDR 400 compliance ensures that virtual gaming worlds are presented in the highest quality. The 1440p IPS display of the TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A features refresh rates of up to 165 Hz with a low 1-millisecond response time (MPRT), ensuring that users will have a seamless and nimble gaming experience. It also features ELMB SYNC for enabling ELMB (low-motion-blur technology) and variable refresh rates at the same time, eliminating ghosting and tearing for sharp visuals and high frame rates while gaming.

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The Hyper M.2 X16 Gen4 Card pairs perfectly with all ASUS and ROG TRX40 motherboards, enabling users to add up to four NVMe SSDs to their system. With PCIe 4.0 bandwidth of up to 16GT/s and AMD Ryzen Threadripper support for bootable hardware RAID arrays using CPU PCIe lanes, Hyper M.2 X16 Gen4 Card enables blazingly fast storage performance that is perfect for content creators, such as video editors who work with 4K and 8K video files.

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The VivoBook S (S333/S433/S533) family of notebooks deftly blends personality and performance with finishes in a variety of bold colors and an eye-catching Enter key with color-blocking edges, up to 10th Generation Intel^® Core i7 processors, WiFi 6 technology, NVIDIA discrete graphics and an updated chassis available in 13-inch, 14-inch and 15-inch form factors. With an array of colors and sizes to choose from, users can choose the perfect VivoBook S that not only fits their needs but also expresses their personal style.

ExpertBook B9450 is a formidable notebook designed to meet the demanding needs of mobile working professionals. The world’s lightest 14-inch business notebook, it weighs just 870 grams and has a thickness of just 14.8 mm. Despite its highly portable design, ExpertBook B9450 features a powerful battery that delivers up to 24 hours of use on a single charge, even when tasked with heavy workloads and surpasses the strict MIL-STD 810G US military standard for proven quality. ExpertBook comes equipped with a 10^th Generation Intel^® Core i7 or i5 processor, up to 16GB of RAM, a pair of M.2 slots, two Thunderbolt 3 ports and WiFi 6 connectivity. ExpertBook B9450 is an excellent notebook for business professionals who need a powerful notebook and the latest technology to get things done.

The complete lineup of ProArt StudioBook notebooks and ProArt Station mini PCs takes advantage of NVIDIA^® Quadro^® and GeForce RTX GPU capabilities, including real‑time ray tracing and AI acceleration, catering to the needs of content creators and meeting the stringent requirements of the NVIDIA RTX Studio program. RTX Studio laptops and desktops are precision crafted to deliver dramatic improvements in productivity and performance across everyday creative apps. The lineup showcased in the ASUS Media Showroom includes the flagship ProArt StudioBook One — the first laptop to feature NVIDIA^® Quadro RTX 6000 graphics  —  and ProArt StudioBook Pro X with the interactive ASUS ScreenPad 2.0 that enhances productivity with more possibilities. ProArt StudioBook Pro 17/15, ProArt StudioBook 17/15, and ProArt Station D940MX with both NVIDIA Quadro and GeForce GPU options available are also among the lineup.

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