#ASUS ROG Strix G G531

A few months ago, ASUS ROG launched a bunch of new and updated gaming laptops, from entry-level to flagship, that caters to different consumers. A few days ago I got my hands on the ROG Strix G G531, and as promised, I have taken this bad boy for a full spin, including the new feature called the Aura Creator announced in Computex 2019. Design and Construction The ROG Strix G G531 comes with the typical aluminum brushed finish design of ROG laptops with the signature logo located at the top right part of the lid. If you're new to seeing ROG Strix laptops, they usually have unique designs. The Strix G houses an 80% keyboard layout complete with ASUS's dedicated buttons for the volume rocker, mute microphone, and Armoury Crate. Given that I only have a laptop with 60Hz, everything feels smoother on the ROG Strix G G531, which is also beneficial when playing first-person shooters. OS, Apps, and Storage The ROG Strix G runs on Windows 10 Home and comes with the standard ASUS pre-installed apps such as the ones that I mentioned above, ROG Armoury Crate, McAfee LiveSafe, and Office. Back in Computex 2019, ASUS ROG announced that they would add a new feature called the AURA Creator. Read more in our articles including "ASUS ROG Strix G G531 Review" and "ASUS ROG Strix G G531 In-Depth Hands-On".