Product details.
- 17.3" FHD 144Hz
- Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK
- NVIDIA® RTX™ 2080
- Up to 64GB RAM
- 3x 512GB NVMe SSD
- 1-2 Hrs / 10.6 lbs
Description

ROG MOTHERSHIP
REDEFINE HOW YOU PLAY
Laptops limit cooling and lock you into a fixed position that’s needlessly rigid for desktop replacements, so we’ve reimagined the form factor to raise your game. ROG Mothership is a portable Windows 10 Pro powerhouse with an innovative standing design that enhances cooling for its factory overclocked GeForce RTX™ 2080 GPU and 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 eight-core CPU. Choose between G-SYNC™ displays with a detailed 4K resolution or blazing 144Hz refresh rate, and use the detachable keyboard to adapt to how you play. SSD RAID storage and 2.5G Ethernet bring ultra-fast performance to every part of this revolutionary gaming machine.

DESIGN
RETHINK THE FORM FACTOR
Laptops limit cooling and lock you into a fixed position that’s needlessly rigid for desktop replacements, so we’ve reimagined the form factor to raise your game. ROG Mothership is a portable Windows 10 Pro powerhouse with an innovative standing design that enhances cooling for its factory overclocked GeForce RTX™ 2080 GPU and 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 eight-core CPU. Choose between G-SYNC™ displays with a detailed 4K resolution or blazing 144Hz refresh rate, and use the detachable keyboard to adapt to how you play. SSD RAID storage and 2.5G Ethernet bring ultra-fast performance to every part of this revolutionary gaming machine.
NVIDIA® GeForce
RTX™ 2080
GPU
Versatile
Setup
DETACHABLE
KEYBOARD
CNC
UNIBODY




THERMAL
STAND TALL TO BREATHE DEEPER
Laptops have limited airflow because most intake is from vents under the chassis, where there’s little room to breathe, but ROG Mothership’s unique design inhales cool air freely from the back. Standing tall lowers temperatures by up to 14°C*, and liquid metal takes CPU cooling to the next level. Seamless switching between Scenario Profiles optimizes performance and acoustics for the task at hand.
*Unless otherwise stated, figures are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.
14°C COOLER
CPU TEMP
10°C COOLER
GPU TEMP
ANTI-DUST
Self-Cleaning Fans
375 FINS
Quad Heatsinks
8 HEATPIPES
CPU GPU VRM







PERFORMANCE
TAKE THE LATEST HARDWARETO THE NEXT LEVEL
ROG Mothership raises the bar with a factory overclocked GPU and CPU that are unlocked for further tuning. The GeForce RTX™ 2080 boosts up to 1880MHz at 200W, and its 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM is clocked at 7200MHz, setting a new standard for laptop gaming and VR performance, while the 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 CPU unleashes eight cores and 16 threads on heavy workloads.* They’re paired with up to three NVMe SSDs in RAID 0, with two drives connected to the CPU to reach an insane 8700MB/s.
*Unless otherwise stated, figures are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.

INTEL CORE
i9-9980HK
CPU
3 NVME SSDs
Raid 0
4.9 GHZ
Overclocked CPU
1880 MHZ
Overclocked GPU
7200 MHZ
Overclocked GDDR6 VRAM








DISPLAY
CHOOSE FROM THE BEST IPS-LEVEL DISPLAYS
Immerse yourself in gorgeous graphics on one of two beautiful 17.3” displays. Choose amazingly crisp and detailed 4K visuals with a broad range of rich colors. Or opt for a faster Full HD panel whose 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time are tailored for fast-paced play. Both use G-SYNC™ technology to deliver smoother gameplay with lower input lag and no tearing.

AUDIO
STAND TALL TO BREATHE DEEPER
Redesigning the form factor lets us arrange four speakers along the front edge to fire high-quality sound directly at you. ROG Mothership’s audio is powered by a premium ESS® Sabre HiFi DAC with Hi-Res Audio certification. Smart amplification lets you pump up the volume without damaging the speakers, while virtualization simulates surround sound for stereo devices like headphones and VR headsets.
24-BIT 192kHz
ESS HI-FI DAC
7.1- Channel
Virtual Surround Sound
4 Watts
Quad Front Speakers
200% Louder
Smart Amplification


CONNECTIVITY
STAY CONNECTED AT WARP SPEED
Free yourself from gigabit bottlenecks. ROG Mothership amps up networking with 2.5G Ethernet that lifts your LAN to the next level. Next-gen Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ (802.11ax) surpasses gigabit speeds and offers higher efficiency and performance on busy networks. Patented ROG RangeBoost tech moves the signal between pairs of antennas to maximize signal strength and reduce connection drops that hurt your game.
2.5G Ethernet
Ultra Fast LAN
802.11 AX Wi-Fi
Next-Gen Wireless


KEYBOARD
HAVE THE KEYBOARD YOUR WAY
Gaming desktops let you set the keyboard at just the right angle, and ROG Mothership offers the same freedom. Its keyboard easily pulls away from magnetic anchors and can run wirelessly on 2.4GHz or tethered via USB Type-C. Fast-firing switches put a familiar desktop layout at your fingertips. Personalize the per-key RGB backlighting for different games and load profiles automatically with Armoury Crate.
2.5mm
KEY TRAVEL
PER-KEY
AURA RGB Lighting
20 Million
KEY PRESSES
N-KEY
ROLLOVER

IO CONNECTION
EXPAND YOUR BATTLESTATION
Everyone’s ideal gaming setup is different. The versatile ROG Mothership design offers extensive connectivity to create your ideal gaming environment. Three USB 3.2 Gen 2 and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports leave ample room for all of your favorite peripherals. Attach up to three additional external monitors and multi-task like a pro via the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ with DisplayPort™ 1.4, USB-C with Thunderbolt 3, and HDMI 2.0 ports. Play games, catch up on team chat, and browse the web on different screens, all at the same time.

SOFTWARE
UNIFIED SYSTEM TUNING AND PERSONALIZATION
ROG Armoury Crate unifies system and lighting controls to put essential settings at your fingertips in a single utility. You can easily define and customize Scenario Profiles that automatically make adjustments when you launch your favorite titles.
* Interface may vary by version.

Technical Specification
Display | |
Display: | 17.3" 144Hz 1920 x 1080 (3ms) IPS-Level G-Sync Full HD Anti-Glare Wide View 72%NTSC (100% sRGB) (16:9) Display |
Processor | |
Processor: Chipset: |
Intel 9th Gen Core i9-9980HK 2.4GHz (Turbo up to 5.0GHz) Mobile Intel HM370 Express Chipsets |
Hard Drive & Optical Drive | |
Standard Hard Drive: Standard Optical Drive: |
1.5TB (3x 512GB) PCIe NVMe SSD (RAID 0) (Upgradeable) No Optical Drive (External Options Available) |
Graphics | |
Graphics Controller: | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6 |
Memory | |
Standard Memory: Number of SODIMMS: |
64GB DDR4 2666MHz 4 Socket, Max Memory 64GB |
Audio Features | |
Audio Features: | 4x 4W speakers with Smart AMP technology Array Microphones |
Network | |
Network / Communication: |
Gigabit Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) (802.11ax) 2x2 Bluetooth 5.0 |
Slots / Interface | |
Card Reader: Input / Output Ports: |
SD 3x USB 3.2 Type A (Gen 2) 2x USB 3.2 Type C (Gen 2) 1x USB 3.2 Type A (Gen 1) 1x Headphone out 1x MIC in 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert 1x HDMI 2.0 1x TypeC (DP1.2) |
Power System | |
Battery: |
90WHrs, 3S2P, 6-cell Li-ion ø6.0 230W AC Adaptor; Output: 19.5V DC, 11.8A, 230W Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal |
Cooling | |
Standard Cooling: Optional Cooling: |
Copper CPU Heatsink IC Diamond Thermal Compound |
Size & Weight | |
Size: Weight: |
16.1" x 12.6" x 1.2" ~ 1.3" 10.6 lbs with 6 Cell Battery |
Keyboard / Point Device | |
Keyboard: Point Device: |
ASUS AURA Individual Per-Key RGB Lighting Keyboard |
Additional Features | |
Extra Features: | BIOS Booting User Password Protection Kensington lock hole |
Operating System | |
Standard OS: |
Microsoft® Windows 10 Professional (64-bit) (some custom drivers may be downloaded and not supplied with the system) |
Warranty
Warranty | |
Manufacturer Warranty: |
ASUS 1-year Limited International* Hardware Warranty 1 Year Accidental Damage Protection. (Must be registered in 60 days of order. North American Only. With 1-way free shipping. (More Info) 24/7 ASUS Telephone Technical Support Free two-way standard shipping when sending laptops in for standard warranty repair On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update) XOTIC PC Technical Support provided on models customized with Operating System 1 Year XOTIC PC Warranty provided on customized components Additional Warranty Options Available *International warranties apply to select counties, please contact ASUS customer service for details Return Policy & Warranty Terms and Conditions (More Info) |