
ASUS has made a significant leap into the gaming laptop market by introducing models equipped with the newly released RTX 50 series GPUs, paired with cutting-edge processors from Intel’s Arrow Lake and AMD’s Ryzen 9000HX series. These gaming laptops start at a competitive price of $1, 899, making them accessible to a broader range of gaming enthusiasts.
Affordable Gaming Power: Best Buy Lists ROG Strix G16 Featuring Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and RTX 5070 Ti
The eagerly anticipated release of RTX 50 series gaming laptops is on the horizon, as several retailers, including Best Buy, have begun listing these new models. ASUS leads the way by pricing its latest offerings, showcasing a variety of options for gamers looking for high performance.
At present, ASUS has introduced a total of 16 gaming laptop models featuring the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 mobile GPUs. Customers can choose from laptops powered by either AMD or Intel processors. With ASUS also preparing to launch laptops featuring the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor, this selection is set to expand further in the near future.


Among the 16 models available, ASUS has officially priced six, covering popular ranges like ROG Strix and Zephyrus. Prices for these models start from $3, 199 and extend to $4, 299 for the flagship model, which features the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor. Notably absent so far is a laptop that combines the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX with the RTX 5090, which is expected to be priced even higher. Conversely, Best Buy offers an appealing option for budget-conscious gamers with an AMD-powered ASUS laptop featuring the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and RTX 5070 Ti, priced at just $1, 899, making it one of the most affordable gaming laptops available.
Pricing Details from ASUS
- ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CX-XS98): $4, 199.99
- ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98): $3, 399.99
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G835LX-XS97): $4, 299.99
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G835LW-XS97): $3, 299.99
- ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G635X-XS97): $3, 999.99
- ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G635LW-XS97): $3, 199.99
ASUS has plans to unveil additional models that incorporate the RTX 5080 GPU, though pricing for these devices has yet to be disclosed. Currently, Best Buy features several ASUS gaming laptops equipped with RTX 50 series GPUs, with prices reaching up to $4, 199. Not to be outdone, MSI has introduced its own gaming laptop featuring the RTX 5080 GPU—the HP Omen MAX 16″—with a price tag of $2, 699, showcasing powerful specs that include the Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

Best Buy’s Offerings
- ROG Strix G16 (G14PR-G16): $1, 899.99
- ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605X-G16): $3, 999.99
- ROG Strix G18 (G815LW-G18): $2, 899.99
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G835LX-XS97): $4, 199.99
- HP Omen- Max 16 (B69J2UA): $2, 699.99
Reports indicate that we can anticipate the official launch of RTX 50 series gaming laptops in March, lining up with NVIDIA’s release schedule for its RTX 50 mobile GPUs. This release is also expected to include announcements for the RTX 5070, along with potential new models such as the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060.
For further details, check the listings at ASUS and Best Buy.
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