Is the ASUS Core i9 laptop range discontinued?

The badge is, the machines are not. Intel's last mobile Core i9 parts were the 14th-generation HX chips, and from 2025 the flagship mobile tier carries the Core Ultra 9 name. ASUS models that once shipped a Core i9 now ship an Ultra 9, so shop by that badge and the suffix printed after it.

What replaced the Core i9-13980HX in ASUS ROG laptops?

The Core Ultra 9 275HX took its place in the 2025 ROG Strix and Strix SCAR range, followed by the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus in the 2026 refresh. Both are Arrow Lake HX parts built on a newer process with a redesigned tile layout, and both keep 24 cores.

Do I lose performance because Ultra 9 dropped Hyper-Threading?

In lightly threaded work, no, since per-core performance went up. In fully threaded renders the missing logical threads narrow the generational gain, which is why an Ultra 9 HX often lands close to a 14900HX in multi-core results while pulling clearly ahead in games and single-threaded tasks.

Which ASUS ranges carry the Ultra 9 tier?

ROG Strix and ROG Strix SCAR use the HX parts in 16- and 18-inch chassis, while ROG Zephyrus and the ProArt creator line use the lower-power H-class version. TUF Gaming mostly sits on the tier below, so an Ultra 9 in that range is the exception rather than the rule.

Can I add RAM to an ASUS Ultra 9 laptop later?

That depends on the chassis rather than the processor. Strix and SCAR models expose SO-DIMM slots behind the base panel, whereas several Zephyrus and ProArt configurations solder LPDDR5X to the board. The listing states which memory type is fitted, so buy the capacity you need up front on a soldered model.

What power adapter comes with an HX-class ASUS laptop?

A large barrel-plug brick rather than a USB-C charger, because an HX processor and a high-wattage GPU together draw more than USB-C Power Delivery supplies. Many models also charge slowly over USB-C for light use, but full performance needs the supplied adapter plugged in.

What warranty applies to ASUS laptops bought from Evetech?

Each notebook carries the manufacturer's South African warranty, with the term shown on its product listing. Faults are handled locally through Evetech's RMA process instead of being sent abroad, and every unit sold is new stock.

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ASUS Core i9 Laptops Are Now Core Ultra 9

Intel retired the mobile Core i9 badge after the 14th-generation HX chips. The flagship mobile tier is now branded Core Ultra 9, and ASUS ships it across the ROG, Zephyrus and ProArt ranges. If you came here looking for a Core i9 ASUS machine, this is the line that replaced it.

Two classes sit under the same badge. HX parts are cut from desktop silicon, run up to 24 cores and belong in 16- and 18-inch bodies built for sustained multi-threaded work. H-class Ultra 9 parts trade peak core count for lower package power and longer battery life in slimmer chassis. Settle that question before you shortlist a screen size.

Every ASUS notebook listed here is new stock with local warranty support. Orders leave our Centurion warehouse and reach Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban in one to three business days, with regional addresses taking three to five.

ASUS Core i9 Laptops Are Now Core Ultra 9

ASUS Core i9 Laptops Are Now Core Ultra 9

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