Best Buy has unintentionally presented numerous premium gaming laptops featuring Nvidia’s forthcoming RTX 50-series GPUs, providing an early view of what buyers might anticipate when these devices officially debut in March. Uncovered by hardware aficionado momomo_us on X, the listings showcase eight models from Asus and one from HP. Although these laptops are not currently available for purchase, they are labeled as “Coming Soon.”
It’s crucial to highlight that prices and configurations could fluctuate by the end, as these listings may serve as placeholders established by Best Buy prior to the official launch in March.
The Asus ROG Strix G16 is the most economical choice, commencing at $1,899. It is equipped with an RTX 5070 Ti GPU and an AMD Ryzen 9 HX processor, with specs referencing the yet-to-be-released Ryzen 9 8940HX, which could belong to AMD’s anticipated Dragon Range Refresh. The laptop features a 16-inch screen with a resolution of 1900×1200, a refresh rate of 165 Hz, and Nvidia G-Sync support. A larger 18-inch variant of the ROG Strix, outfitted with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and an RTX 5080 GPU, is priced at $2,899.
For those who prioritize portability, the updated Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is available for $2,199 for the RTX 5070 Ti configuration and $2,999 for the RTX 5080 model. Both setups are powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU with 32GB of RAM. The base version includes a 1TB SSD, whereas the premium variant offers a 2TB SSD. Both configurations maintain the 120 Hz 3K OLED display introduced with the 2024 version.
The larger ROG Zephyrus G16 is presented in three variations. All come equipped with a 2.5K OLED display functioning at 240 Hz and are driven by Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285H CPU. The entry-level version, at $1,999, incorporates an RTX 5070 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The mid-tier variant with an RTX 5080 costs $3,199, while the flagship RTX 5090 edition is priced at $3,999. The more advanced models support 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 2TB SSD.
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 holds the title of the highest-priced listing, at $4,199. It is equipped with the RTX 5090 GPU, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD. Additionally, it flaunts an 18-inch 2K (2560×1600) mini-LED screen with a refresh rate of 240 Hz and a peak brightness of 1,100 nits.
Lastly, the HP Omen Max 16 is tagged at $2,699. It presents similar features to the ROG Strix G18, offering an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and an RTX 5080 GPU.
According to what Nvidia disclosed during the CES launch, laptops featuring the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 mobile GPUs will be priced at $2,899, $2,199, $1,599, and $1,299, respectively. These amounts reflect the base price for Nvidia’s partners, indicating that retail costs for RTX 50 laptops might be higher. Factors like CPU choice, display type, memory configuration, storage capacity, and extra features will affect the ultimate retail pricing.