The best Asus laptops of 2021

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Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:44:34 +0000

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Asus makes a wide range of laptops for all kinds of budgets and uses. Here's our pick of the best.

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Are the best Asus laptops the new Dell portables in the laptop world? With such amazing offerings like the Asus ROG Zephyrus line, which tout performance, build quality and style without costing you an arm and a leg, Asus laptops have certainly come out of their shell.

The Taiwanese firm may be known for making some of the best PCs and PC components, but Asus is also putting out some truly brilliant laptops that look as good as they perform. Thats while often coming with a more affordable price tag than the competition, giving Dells and Apples offerings a good run for their money. Its no wonder theyre among the best laptops of the year.

So, when youre ready to upgrade from your aging machine, consider our top picks of the best Asus laptops below. If youre in the market for one of the best Chromebooks or are searching for one of the best Ultrabooks, there are some great choices here as well. A Dell fan? Check out the best Dell laptops of 2021. (Image credit: Asus) 1. Asus ROG Zephyrus G15

Desktop-replacement performance CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 9 5900HS | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 3080 | RAM: Up to 32GB | Screen: 15.6-inch QHD (1440p), 165Hz, 3ms, 300 nits | Storage: 1TB Outstanding performance Incredible battery life Great price No webcam Tenkeyless keyboard

The Asus ROG Zephyrus line has produced some of the best gaming laptops out there, and the new ROG Zephyrus G15 is no exception. Fitted with the latest and most powerful AMD Ryzen and Nvidia RTX 3000 series, theyre incredibly powerful and able to see you through the most demanding games. Of course,
that legendary battery life has made an appearance, as well as that stylish chassis. If you want a high performing gaming laptop thats affordably priced to boot, nothing beats this one.

Read the full review: Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 Image credit: TechRadar (Image credit: Asus) 2. Asus Chromebook Flip

Premium Chromebook specs, economic Chromebook pricing CPU: Intel Pentium
4405Y Intel Core m3-6Y30 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515 | RAM: 4GB | Screen: 12.5-inch, FHD (1,920 x 1,080) LED backlit anti-glare | Storage: 32GB
64GB eMMC Elegant tablet mode Tactile keyboard No out-of-box Android app support Middling speakers

The best Asus laptops aren't just premium all-singing, all-dancing devices with huge price tags, as the excellent Asus Chromebook Flip C302
demonstrates. The Asus Chromebook Flip C302 brings a lot of what we love
about Asus laptops to an affordable Chromebook that's ideal for day-to-day tasks and for students working on their homework. That means it's got excellent build quality, a fantastic design and packs some great hardware
that makes it one of the best Chromebooks out there, with an Intel Core processor, full 1080p display, touchscreen, backlit keyboard and USB-C port.

Read the full review: Asus Chromebook Flip (Image credit: Future) 3. Asus
ROG Strix G15 AMD Advantage Edition

AMD's swing at the high-end CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800M | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 15.6-inch FHD (1080pp), 300Hz | Storage: 512GB
SSD Excellent performance Jaw-dropping battery life Some growing pains

Powerful great-value laptops arent exactly a dime a dozen, so when one does come out every now and then, were only too happy to test it out. The Asus ROG Strix G15 AMD Advantage Edition isnt just one of the best Asus gaming
laptops; its also one of the latest best value laptops to hit the streets.
Its AMDs successful swing at the high-end, boasting AMDs top processor and GPU. But, it isnt just its performance that takes center stage here. That battery life is astounding as well, especially considering those powerful specs.

Read the full review: Asus ROG Strix G15 AMD Advantage Edition (Image
credit: Asus) 4. Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502

Intels latest mobile tech brings its A game CPU: 10th-generation Intel Core
i7 | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti RTX 2070 Super | RAM: 16GB |
Screen: 15.6-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) 16:9 anti-glare display, 60Hz 15.6-inch Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) IPS, 144Hz | Storage: 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD Excellent battery life Good gaming performance Fast screen Not the most powerful You're paying a lot for the design

Those in the market for a mid-range gaming device might adore the Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502. Its a great-looking piece of kit, serving as another
entry to Asus much-vaunted ROG Zephyrus lineup of stylish thin and light gaming laptops. And, that fast screen makes it a joy for gamers with a predilection for fast-paced games. But, does it measure up to the most powerful laptops out there? While not cutting-edge, the Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502s specs are decent for graphically intensive games and its battery can last a while, which makes it the best Asus laptop if youre not looking for a maxed out machine.

Read the full review: Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502 (Image credit: Asus) 5. Asus VivoBook S15

Thin, light and capable CPU: up to 10th-generation Intel Core i7 i9 | Graphics: Intel UHD 620 | RAM: 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 2400MHz DDR4 | Screen: 15.6 LED-backlit Full HD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 IPS level wide-view technology | Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe SSD Bright, colourful 15.6-inch screen Weighs just 1.8kg Powerful i7 processor Merely average battery life Only
1080p resolution ScreenPad is a bit weird

In a nutshell, the Asus VivoBook S15 is one of the best laptops weve tested
in recent months. Short of handling heavy-duty gaming, this is an extremely capable laptop thats just as impressive as the 16-inch MacBook Pro, but is smaller, lighter and considerably less expensive. If youre looking for a powerful laptop without paying a premium, this is among the very few out
there worth considering. And, youre getting a vivid screen, an ErgoLift hinge for a better typing position and that legendary ASUS ScreenPad to improve
your productivity with it. So youre basically getting a feature-rich laptop for considerably less than its rivals.

Read the full review: Asus VivoBook S15 Image credit: TechRadar (Image credit: Asus) 6. Asus ZenBook Flip 15

A capable and premium 2-in-1 laptop CPU: 10th-generation Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q | RAM: 8GB 16GB LPDDR3 2133MHz
| Screen: 15.6" (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920x1080) 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60Hz Glare Touchscreen | Storage: 512GB 1TB PCIe Gen3 SSD Incredibly thin and light Vibrant, glare-free screen Weak sauce graphics Tinny speakers

If you are looking for a great all-rounder that ticks a lot of boxes, then youll appreciate the Asus ZenBook Flip 15. This premium laptop delivers all the right basics and a few innovative extras on top of that. Among the best Asus laptops out there, this 2-in-1 top-notcher boasts powerful specs including a discrete graphics card as well as a stunning touchscreen
display, a flawless design, plenty of ports, facial recognition login, and a portable chassis. As for its extras, if the unique 360-degree ErgoLift hinge, Asus ScreenPad, Harman Kardon speakers and Alexa integration dont impress
you, we dont know what will.

Read the full review: Asus ZenBook Flip 15 (Image credit: Asus) 7. Asus TUF A15

The new affordable gaming king CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 4600H 7 4800H | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti RTX 2060 | RAM: Up to 32GB | Screen: 15.6" (16:9) FHD (1920x1080) 60Hz 144Hz Anti-Glare IPS-level Panel | Storage: 1TB HDD + 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD Great 1080p performance New AMD processors Very good battery life Noisy fans Design wont be for everyone

Budget-minded gamers have another excellent option in their hands. While Asus TUF A15s price tag isnt exactly bargain basement, it is among the best Asus laptops for those who can stretch their budget just a bit for the sake of performance. This laptop touts not just an excellent display with a 144Hz refresh rate option and fantastic battery life, but also AMDs latest chips
and Nvidias best graphics cards for gaming in the budget and mid-range
sphere. This gaming laptop is never going to compete with the most powerful out there, but its an excellent value for gamers who dont really care to.

Read the full review: Asus TUF A15 (Image credit: Future) 8. Asus ZenBook
Duo 14 UX482E

The future of laptops? CPU: 11th-gen Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | RAM: Up to 32GB | Screen: 14.0-inch FHD 1920 x 1080 16:9, IPS-level Panel anti-glare touchscreen display, 400nits | Storage: up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD ScreenPad Plus is better Slim and light design Great performance Keyboard placement is awkward ScreenPad Plus still isn't for everyone

The Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482Es dual-screen format sets it apart from everything else, and that secondary screen isnt a mere curio either. Its now more useful and customizable than ever, and its functionality should expand
in due time. Thats on top of giving you a second screen to spread out. With
or without that second screen, this is also one capable laptop, touting impressive specs for plenty of power, as well as a beautiful main screen and an awesome battery life. This is a game-changer of a laptop, for sure, with plenty of potential that were sure to come with updates.

Read the full review: Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482E (Image credit: Asus) 9.
Asus ZenBook 3

The best all-round Asus laptop CPU: Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 12.5-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) | Storage: 512GB SSD Crystal clear display Lightweight and very portable Weird fingerprint sensor placement A single USB-C port

If you're looking for the very best all-round Asus laptop, then the Asus ZenBook 3 is the one to get. This is an exceptionally light Asus laptop, measuring less than half an inch thick, and weighing only two pounds. Asus's ZenBook range of ultra-thin laptops have shown the world how to do gorgeously-designed thin and light laptops right, all the while packing with powerful components. It's a pricey laptop, to be sure, but if you're after
the very best of what Asus has to offer, the ZenBook 3 is a fantastic choice.

Read the full review: Asus ZenBook 3 (Image credit: ASUS) 10. ASUS ZenBook
13 UX333FAC

A 13-inch laptop with a number pad CPU: Intel Core i7 10510U | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 16 GB | Screen: 13.3" (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920x1080) 60Hz | Storage: 512GB SSD Has a numpad Really compact Long
battery life Weird keyboard layout No Thunderbolt 3

Asus is offering another reason to go for 13-inch laptops the numeric pad thats understandably a constant no-show on most laptops. The ASUS ZenBook 13 UX333FAC has found a way to add the feature, albeit a virtual one, on its trackpad, which now acts like Apples Touch Bar to accommodate it. But, it
isnt the only feature this laptop boasts. Its got excellent battery life, a thin bezeled display and an impressive performance in a sophisticated chassis that you can easily show off at business meetings. The keyboard is slightly cramped and the display is non-touch, but its pretty affordable so those
arent deal-breakers. Not just looking for Asus laptops? Here's our pick of
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