As we head into February, the best Asus laptops remain some of our favorite picks of any laptop brand across just about every area, from powerful gaming laptops to compact, sensibly-priced Chromebooks.
You'll notice that the Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 still holds the top spot, and for good reason: it remains an incredible choice of gaming laptop that can comfortably pull double duty as a machine for office work, thanks to its clean design and powerful internal components.
Christian Guyton, Computing Editor
The best Asus laptops don’t just offer great performance: they're also stylish, durable machines that sit at the top of the laptop pile. In fact, with such recent and stellar offerings as the company’s ROG Zephyrus series, Asus is quickly gaining a reputation that would match that of HP or Dell, and cementing itself as one of the best options for gamers on the go.
With its ever-expanding roster of excellent laptops, Asus is making sure that it’s giving consumers more options - whether that's super-powerful gaming laptops, budget-conscious devices, or esoteric creative platforms like the awesome dual-screen Zenbook Duo 14.
If you're looking to buy an Asus product, we've selected the cream of the crop. There's everything from affordable Chromebooks to high-end Ultrabooks, from 2-in-1 hybrid notebooks to conventional laptops, and of course some of the best gaming laptops on the market. To help you save even more, we also included our price comparison tool for the best laptop deals.
Even though it's been kicking around for a little while now, Asus has yet to top the incredible ROG Zephyrus G15. The 'Republic of Gamers' line has a wide variety of great gaming laptops, but the Zephyrus G15 is definitely the best of the bunch.
We've got a powerful high-end AMD Ryzen CPU, a selection of Nvidia RTX graphics cards, and a gorgeous 1440p screen with a snappy 165Hz refresh rate, perfect for watching movies, playing games, or just browsing the web. Those powerhouse components are wrapped up in a sleek, durable exterior with a pleasingly refined design.
The battery life is stellar too, making this both an effective desktop PC replacement and a capable on-the-go workhorse. As one final shunt at its competitors, Asus also made the ROG Zephyrus G15 one of the best-value gaming laptops on the market; it's not a budget machine by any means, but it offers incredible performance for the asking price and you're not paying extra for the brand the way you will with Razer or Alienware.
Read the full Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 review
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
Asus takes the ultrabook concept to the next level with the Asus ZenBook 13. If the gorgeous OLED display doesn’t win you over with its bright and vibrant colors, then maybe the battery life will, which runs circles around most of the competition. And, it has enough power to tackle most of your computing needs, though its graphics performance leaves something to be desired, especially compared to Intel’s Iris Xe. It’s also, unfortunately, missing a headphone jack or Thunderbolt 4 support. However, if those aren’t dealbreakers, this device is a multi-tasking champ that will last through hours and hours of use.
Read the full review: Asus ZenBook 13
Those in the market for a mid-range gaming device might adore the Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502. It’s 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 GU502’s specs are decent for graphically intensive games and its battery can last a while, which makes it the best Asus laptop if you’re not looking for a maxed out machine.
Read the full review: Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502
In a nutshell, the Asus VivoBook S15 is one of the best laptops we’ve tested in recent months. Short of handling heavy-duty gaming, this is an extremely capable laptop that’s just as impressive as the 16-inch MacBook Pro, but is smaller, lighter and considerably less expensive. If you’re looking for a powerful laptop without paying a premium, this is among the very few out there worth considering. And, you’re getting a vivid screen, an ErgoLift hinge for a better typing position and that legendary ASUS ScreenPad to improve your productivity with it. So you’re basically getting a feature-rich laptop for considerably less than its rivals.
Read the full review: Asus VivoBook S15
If you are looking for a great all-rounder that ticks a lot of boxes, then you’ll 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 don’t impress you, we don’t know what will.
Read the full review: Asus ZenBook Flip 15
With the Asus TUF Dash F15, budget-minded gamers have another excellent option on their hands. While the price tag isn’t exactly bargain basement and the performance won't compete with high-end gaming laptops, it's among the best Asus laptops for those who want a really good price-to-performance ratio.
It's also generally just a pretty great laptop, with a snappy 240Hz display and a decent selection of internal components. The price ranges a fair bit depending on what spec you want, but even the RTX 3070 model isn't outrageously expensive and will give you top-notch 1080p gaming performance. As an added bonus, it's also impressively thin and light for a gaming laptop, with fans that won't deafen everyone around you!
Read our full Asus TUF Dash F15 review
The Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482E’s dual-screen format sets it apart from everything else, and that secondary screen isn’t a mere curio either. It’s now more useful and customizable than ever, and its functionality should expand in due time. That’s 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 we’re sure to come with updates.
Read the full review: Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482E
Asus is offering another reason to go for 13-inch laptops – the numeric pad that’s 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 Apple’s Touch Bar to accommodate it. But, it isn’t the only feature this laptop boasts. It’s 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 it’s pretty affordable so those aren’t deal-breakers.
Read the full Asus ZenBook 13 (2021) review
