Asus's external GPU, the XG Mobile, is getting a major update at CES 2025. This new version features Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, making it compatible with a wider range of devices. Asus also redesigned the XG Mobile with a quieter operation, a slimmer profile, and a new semi-transparent case with RGB lighting.
A few years back, Asus had an idea — what if you could carry around an extremely portable device like the ROG Flow Z13 on the go, but give it a big boost of power with external graphics when you sat down at a desk? The solution was the XG Mobile, which was an all-in-one device that gave you an external GPU and full desktop connectivity over a single cable. The problem was that Asus used its own proprietary cable design and connection, limiting the flexibility of its external graphics.
At CES 2025, Asus is finally addressing that problem. The 2025 XG Mobile ditches Asus’ proprietary connection in favor of Thunderbolt 5, allowing you to use it with virtually any device with a Thunderbolt connection. That includes older devices with Asus’ XG connection, such as the original ROG Ally, as well as devices packing a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 port. Asus claims its new XG Mobile is fully backward compatible, and optimizes the full speed of the Thunderbolt connection. It’s not just a new connection, either. Asus redesigned the XG Mobile from top to bottom. Internally, Asus says the 2025 XG Mobile is 3 decibels quieter than the previous version, largely due to a new vapor chamber design, which Asus says offers 54% more cooling surface area. The company also says it’s the thinnest and lightest external GPU it has ever made, clocking in at 1.2 inches thick and 2.1 pounds. Related For connectivity, Asus includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, an SD card reader, and dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, along with the Thunderbolt 5 connection, of course. The external shell has been redesigned as well, now sporting a semi-transparent case and RGB lighting that you can customize with Asus’ Armoury Crate software. The big question about this external GPU is, well, the GP
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