{"id":22224,"date":"2023-04-22T14:56:42","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T12:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=22224"},"modified":"2023-07-03T12:30:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T10:30:09","slug":"is-asus-a-good-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Is ASUS a Good Brand? [Laptops, PC-Parts, Monitors &#038; more]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684512bb06a6\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684512bb06a6\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684512bb06a6\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#History_of_ASUS\" title=\"History of ASUS\">History of ASUS<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#ASUS_-_Product_Line-Up\" title=\"ASUS \u2014 Product Line-Up\">ASUS \u2014 Product Line-Up<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#Computer_Hardware\" title=\"Computer Hardware\">Computer Hardware<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#Gaming_Monitors\" title=\"Gaming Monitors\">Gaming Monitors<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#Laptops_for_Content_Creators\" title=\"Laptops for Content Creators\">Laptops for Content Creators<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#Gaming_Laptops\" title=\"Gaming Laptops\">Gaming Laptops<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#Mobile_Phones\" title=\"Mobile Phones\">Mobile Phones<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#Ultrabooks\" title=\"Ultrabooks\">Ultrabooks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#Peripherals\" title=\"Peripherals\">Peripherals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#Are_ASUS_Products_Worth_It\" title=\"Are ASUS Products Worth It?\">Are ASUS Products Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#ASUSs_Warranty_Policy\" title=\"ASUS's Warranty Policy\">ASUS's Warranty Policy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#Are_ASUS_Products_Worth_It-2\" title=\"Are ASUS Products Worth It?\">Are ASUS Products Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#Is_ASUS_a_Good_Brand\" title=\"Is ASUS a Good Brand?\">Is ASUS a Good Brand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#Does_ASUS_Have_Bad_Customer_Support\" title=\"Does ASUS Have Bad Customer Support?\">Does ASUS Have Bad Customer Support?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>ASUS is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best and most revered consumer electronics companies in the world. And, frankly, the fact that it has stood the test of time and its offerings are amongst the most sought-after speaks <em>volumes<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Few are the brands that warrant and deserve such a glowing recommendation \u2014 <strong>one that is entirely based on merit rather than hype and marketing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ASUS, much like any <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/\">other OEM<\/a>, is not exempt from having bad products nor is its hardware immune to malfunctioning. It, too, manufactures components by the dozen which means that, unfortunately, a bad batch <em>can<\/em> end up shipping to consumers.<\/p>\n<p>Still, if you\u2019re looking for a company that produces high-quality products, ones that not only deliver in regards to aesthetics but also performance, ASUS is definitely the way to go.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_ASUS\"><\/span>History of ASUS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ASUSTeK (which is its full, non-stylized name) is a Taiwanese computer and electronics company founded in April 1989.<\/p>\n<p>It is currently headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, and is known for manufacturing a vast array of hardware, including laptops, desktop computers, monitors, mobile phones, motherboards, graphics cards, peripherals, workstations, and so on and so forth.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22234\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22234\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22234\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Headquaters.jpg\" alt=\"ASUS Headquaters\" width=\"1000\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Headquaters.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Headquaters-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Headquaters-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22234\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22234 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201000%20585%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASUS Headquaters\" width=\"1000\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201000%20585%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Headquaters.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Headquaters-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Headquaters-768x449.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Headquaters.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22234\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/csr.asus.com\/english\/News_Detail.aspx?id=229&amp;lang=33\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>It was the fifth-largest PC vendor in unit sales back in January 2021 and, odds are, it rose even higher over the last two years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its product portfolio is as diverse as it is impressive, and the company itself is known for offering best-in-class hardware in a myriad of different categories (and also price points).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ASUS\u2019 products are truly incredible \u2014 as long as they don\u2019t malfunction. If <em>that<\/em> happens, you might find yourself in a bit of a pickle depending on your region, but more on that down below.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASUS_-_Product_Line-Up\"><\/span>ASUS \u2014 Product Line-Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ASUS has a staggeringly diverse product line-up. It\u2019s so big, in fact, that there\u2019s no use in covering the nitty-gritty: we\u2019ll just focus on the product <em>categories<\/em> and highlight what\u2019s worth your attention.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22235\" style=\"width: 2293px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22235\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22235\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products.jpg\" alt=\"ASUS Products\" width=\"2293\" height=\"1441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products.jpg 2293w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products-1536x965.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products-2048x1287.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2293px) 100vw, 2293px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22235\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22235 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202293%201441%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASUS Products\" width=\"2293\" height=\"1441\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202293%201441%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2293px) 100vw, 2293px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products.jpg 2293w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products-1536x965.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products-2048x1287.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Products.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/campaign\/powered-by-asus\/global\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>First of all, it has some of the best and most popular gaming laptops on the market. Ditto for its motherboards and GPUs.<\/p>\n<p>Need a spectacular, high refresh rate display for your gaming endeavors? ASUS has you covered. It even has a bevy of offerings catered towards creative professionals: monitors, laptops, peripherals, and what have you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All of this is a testament to ASUS and its attention to detail, to its understanding of the market and what people want most.<\/strong> This company doesn\u2019t <em>always<\/em> stick to the landing, but it sure does succeed more often than not.<\/p>\n<p>It, too, has something to offer to the budget-minded, but it\u2019s nonetheless most known for its top-of-the-line products: the beastly gaming laptops, the jaw-dropping motherboards, the beefy GPUs, fast gaming monitors, and hardware geared towards content creators of all kinds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Computer_Hardware\"><\/span>Computer Hardware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Other than laptops, ASUS is mostly known for its phenomenal motherboards and <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/nvidia-graphics-cards-order-performance\/\">graphics cards<\/a>, the likes of which rank quite highly with both consumers <em>and<\/em> reviewers alike. It all varies from one generation to the next, though, so just keep that in mind.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, ASUS also manufactures cases, power supplies, external graphics docks, external SSDs, and a host of other hardware, some of which are more impressive than others.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xDTWG_3edpo\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xDTWG_3edpo\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaming_Monitors\"><\/span>Gaming Monitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The field of gaming monitors keeps on getting more and more competitive with each passing month and, at the time of this writing, ASUS is one of the few companies spearheading the \u201crevolution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Its monitors are absolutely stunning, both visually <em>and<\/em> spec-wise.<\/p>\n<p>They obviously command a high price, but if you\u2019re a super competitive gamer and want the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-monitor-graphic-design-video-editing-3d\/\">best display<\/a> money can buy, ASUS\u2019 offerings can definitely deliver.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zK5bAowUR4k\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zK5bAowUR4k\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laptops_for_Content_Creators\"><\/span>Laptops for Content Creators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ASUS is one of the few companies that has a very thriving, dedicated line of laptops geared toward content creators.<\/p>\n<p>These machines are not only incredibly powerful but are also specced with jaw-dropping OLED displays along with numerous different bells and whistles (or gimmicks, depending on the way you look at it), like programmable dials beneath the keyboard.<\/p>\n<p>All things considered, if you\u2019re after a powerful, well-rounded package (and you have a sizable budget), definitely give these a look.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S5iXvDAwNVI\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S5iXvDAwNVI\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaming_Laptops\"><\/span>Gaming Laptops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ASUS\u2019 gaming laptops need no introduction \u2014 <strong>writing out a long, drawn-out paragraph about its ROG line-up would be completely redundant. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These machines are some of the best and most powerful on the market and, perhaps most importantly, they come in various different sizes and form factors: clamshell designs, 2-in-1s, hybrids, you name it.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re some of the most sought-after laptops on the market and, well, there\u2019s a very good reason why.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AxV0_1Y4zl0\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AxV0_1Y4zl0\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_Phones\"><\/span>Mobile Phones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ASUS isn\u2019t generally known for its mobile phones, but it <em>does<\/em> have a few truly stellar ones \u2014 namely those that fall under the Zenfone umbrella.<\/p>\n<p>These devices stand out from the crowd for their incredible feature set and, perhaps most surprisingly, \u201cminuscule\u201d dimensions.<\/p>\n<p>The Zenfone 9, in particular, has garnered a metric ton of praise for its build quality, performance, and battery life, and is arguably the best compact smartphone on the market.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3bSetglEPOY\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3bSetglEPOY\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ultrabooks\"><\/span>Ultrabooks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ASUS\u2019 ultrabooks also warrant a mention \u2014 they\u2019re absolutely incredible and are often the ones pushing the boundaries; they\u2019re some of the thinnest, most beautiful ultrabooks money can buy, and, perhaps surprisingly, they\u2019re often a fair bit more powerful than one would expect.<\/p>\n<p>Better yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/asus-vs-acer-laptops\/\">some models<\/a> are equipped with 16:10 OLED displays and surprisingly tactile keyboards, alongside a very respectable (if a bit austere) selection of ports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All in all, their faults are few in number and their strengths are many.<\/strong> So, if you\u2019re in the market for a thin-and-light ultrabook \u2014 one that can still pack a punch and handle a wide range of (moderately demanding) workflows \u2014 look no further.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HfWaE40x_Bk\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HfWaE40x_Bk\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peripherals\"><\/span>Peripherals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ASUS has been making peripherals for many a year now, but it\u2019s fair to say that it has only <em>now<\/em> started to ship products that are <em>truly <\/em>worth taking a look at and, perhaps most importantly, stand out as a very <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-mechanical-keyboards\/\">viable alternative<\/a> to what\u2019s already available on the market from lesser known brands.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/mice-mouse-pads\/mice\/ambidextrous\/rog-harpe-ace-aim-lab-edition-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harpe Ace<\/a> (Aim Lab Edition) mouse and <a href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/keyboards\/keyboards\/compact\/rog-azoth-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ROG Azoth<\/a> keyboard \u2014 showcased in the video above \u2014 are truly phenomenal peripherals and while they <em>do<\/em> have a high price tag attached, they are nonetheless proof that ASUS is (finally) listening to community feedback and is focused on creating products that enthusiasts <em>actually<\/em> want.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22236\" style=\"width: 1652px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22236\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22236\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe.jpg\" alt=\"ASUS Azoth and harpe\" width=\"1652\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe.jpg 1652w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1652px) 100vw, 1652px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22236\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22236 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201652%20931%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASUS Azoth and harpe\" width=\"1652\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201652%20931%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1652w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1652px) 100vw, 1652px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe.jpg 1652w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe-420x236.jpg 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/ASUS-Azoth-and-harpe.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22236\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/keyboards\/keyboards\/compact\/rog-azoth-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/mice-mouse-pads\/mice\/wireless\/rog-harpe-ace-aim-lab-edition-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>In addition, ASUS also makes a wide array of mechanical keyboards (of varying quality), headsets, gaming mice, mouse pads, and general accessories.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ASUS_Products_Worth_It\"><\/span>Are ASUS Products Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely! They\u2019re some of the best on the market if a bit (at times) overpriced. Sometimes you get your money\u2019s worth, but that\u2019s not <em>always<\/em> the case.<\/p>\n<p>Then again, much of the same can be said for the vast majority of ASUS\u2019 competition as well.<\/p>\n<p>ASUS is one of the few companies out there that tries to cater to as broad an audience as possible and, frankly, it succeeds almost effortlessly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASUSs_Warranty_Policy\"><\/span>ASUS's Warranty Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a well-known fact that most tech companies don\u2019t have great customer support, even if their products are stellar (and, by proxy, expensive). This also varies wildly depending on where you live and where you purchased your hardware.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ASUS, sadly, is no exception.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The internet is filled with customer experiences, most of which lean toward the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/ASUS\/comments\/lddwee\/my_terrible_experience_with_asus_customer_support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">negative side<\/a>. Moreover, their quality control seems to fluctuate depending on <em>what <\/em>you buy and which <em>family <\/em>of products it falls under.<\/p>\n<p>ROG and Zephyrus laptops, for instance, rarely have any QC issues, but that\u2019s by no means a rule \u2014 it mostly boils down to the \u201cluck of the draw.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can hear about one such negative experience in the video below:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w0GTMmvboyU\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w0GTMmvboyU\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>As for <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/in\/support\/warranty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>warranties <em>specifically<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong>, they, too, vary depending on the product you buy and your region.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The warranty period lasts from one to three years. That\u2019s in line with other manufacturers as well, so nothing out of the ordinary (for better or worse).<\/p>\n<p>Some items also come with an extended international warranty which means that, once the first year has passed, you'll still be able to get your device fixed but you'll have to pay for the spare parts and repair. This warranty is available in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/me-en\/microsite\/Perfect_Warranty\/2year_international.html#:~:text=That%20means%20after%20the%201,countries%20worldwide%20for%20ASUS%20laptop.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">over 80 markets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With all of this in mind, you\u2019d be best off buying your hardware from a vendor like Amazon<\/strong> \u2014 its return policies are absolutely amazing and, should you happen to come across any QC issues (or anything similar), you\u2019d be able to return your product and, in doing so, get your money back in no time.<\/p>\n<p>In other words: buy your hardware (no matter its manufacturer) from a place with a lenient return policy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ASUS is, in short, one of the most revered and innovative manufacturers on the market. Its products are simply <em>phenomenal<\/em> and are amongst the most sought-after. And that, quite frankly, is no coincidence.<\/p>\n<p>This company makes some of the best hardware money can buy, and even though it\u2019s not without fault, it\u2019s impossible not to stand in awe at the sheer number of categories it has been able to (successfully) cover.<\/p>\n<p>Most other companies have tried to encompass such a wide gamut but have failed for one reason or another.<\/p>\n<p>ASUS doesn\u2019t have a good rap when it comes to customer service, warranties, and RMA procedures, but that, too, has to be taken with a grain of salt \u2014 we only get to hear about the <em>bad<\/em> experiences online.<\/p>\n<p>The satisfying customers don\u2019t go on Reddit (or any other forum, for that matter) to vent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In any case, ASUS\u2019 product stack speaks for itself and so does the hype surrounding it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few potential questions you might have regarding ASUS and its diverse product portfolio:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ASUS_Products_Worth_It-2\"><\/span>Are ASUS Products Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That depends on your budget. Its top-of-the-line products are absolutely amazing, but they might not be the best possible option from a price-to-performance standpoint.<\/p>\n<p>Still, if your budget can cover it, you most certainly will<em> not<\/em> be disappointed.<\/p>\n<p>Just keep in mind that no company can create stellar products on a <em>consistent<\/em> basis; it all varies from one generation\/series to the next.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ASUS_a_Good_Brand\"><\/span>Is ASUS a Good Brand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It absolutely is! Not only that, it\u2019s one of the best and most original brands out there!<\/p>\n<p>ASUS products are not only built well, but they also perform at an incredibly high level and are stunning to look at.<\/p>\n<p>And, unlike most other companies that tend to create cookie-cutter, \u201cby the book\u201d hardware, ASUS consistently tries to push the envelope and provide its customers (and potential future ones) with something unique \u2014 something that would stand out and deliver a bespoke user experience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_ASUS_Have_Bad_Customer_Support\"><\/span>Does ASUS Have Bad Customer Support?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s never a definitive answer to such a question as it not only depends on your region but also the specific point in time at which your device malfunctioned.<\/p>\n<p>ASUS sells millions upon millions of devices each year and, unfortunately, a number of them are bound to fail at <em>some <\/em>point and for <em>some <\/em>reason.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, even though there are some truly horrific stories online, it\u2019s important to remember that <em>satisfied<\/em> users rarely go on Reddit or Quora or what have you to share their experiences \u2014 <strong>that\u2019s mostly \u201creserved\u201d for disgruntled customers which is why we might have a slightly skewed perception.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Have you ever used any of ASUS\u2019 products and, if so, which ones? Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below and, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASUS is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best and most revered consumer electronics companies in the world. And, frankly, the fact that it has stood the test of time and its offerings are amongst the most sought-after speaks volumes. 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