Teenagers and college students don’t typically have the luxury of a dedicated home office. When they sit down to do homework, browse the web, or play games with friends, they’re usually in their bedroom or dorm room. That means that their space for a PC setup is limited. They need tech that makes the most of every inch as it accelerates their learning, expands their horizons, and gives them a competitive edge. For Back to School 2024, we’re highlighting a selection of ROG hardware that puts a premium on space-saving designs or exceptional versatility.
The ROG Strix XG27UCS: Big impact, compact footprint
One of the most important things you can do to enhance a laptop-toting student’s learning endeavors is to get them a secondary display. The additional screen space will beef up their multitasking capabilities, not to mention sit at a more ergonomic angle for long study sessions. The ROG Strix XG27UCS is an especially tempting choice for students. Its detailed 4K resolution is ideal for boosting productivity, particularly for students with creative talents.
The ROG Strix XG27UCS packs that 4K goodness into a 27-inch frame, so it’ll fit comfortably on most any desk. Its compact yet sturdy base doesn’t claim any more than its fair share of desktop space. VESA compatibility lets you mount the monitor to the wall for even greater flexibility. We embed a smartphone holder into the base of the monitor, too, so that your student can keep an eye on incoming messages while they’re working.
When it’s time to unwind with a game, the ROG Strix XG27UCS shows that it’s no slouch. It serves up buttery-smooth animation and lifelike clarity with its 160Hz refresh rate, G-SYNC Compatibility, and a lightning-fast 1ms (GTG) response time. It covers 95% of the cinema-grade DCI-P3 color gamut for vibrant colors in games and content creation apps alike.
Versatile connectivity options let students make the most of their PC setup. Standard DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI connectors provide broad compatibility with a wide range of devices, but its USB Type-C port is the star of the show. With one cable, your student will be able to recharge their laptop, drive the display, and connect their favorite peripherals. A single-cable setup like this is a game-changer for students on the move.
During Back to School 2024, you can pick up this display for a tidy 10% discount over at Amazon. Grab one while supplies last.
Two ROG keyboards that do more with less space
Some folks make extensive use of the numpad and function key row on their keyboard. But many people use them rarely, if ever. On a full-size desk in a dedicated office, it might not be a problem to have a larger-than-necessary keyboard. But on a desk in a college dorm room, that can be a major inconvenience.
That’s why a tenkeyless keyboard like the ROG Falchion RX Low Profile makes so much sense for students. This ultracompact board gives them everything they need and nothing that they don’t. With dedicated buttons for everything they use most and secondary functions for everything else, this is all the keyboard they’ll need for writing essays, researching for projects, and trash-talking their friends during a round or two of Fortnite. A multifunction touch bar cleverly hidden on the back panel of the keyboard gives them quick access to volume control and more. The ROG Falchion RX Low Profile offers wireless connectivity, too, so your student can use it without even stretching a cable across their desk.
But the ROG Falchion RX Low Profile isn’t just compact – it’s thin, too. It features extra short keys that might feel a bit more familiar to students who grew up using laptop keyboards. They make this keyboard exceptionally portable, too. With its included travel cover, it’s an easy addition to any student’s on-the-go PC setup.
But perhaps during Back to School 2024 you are shopping for a student who can’t imagine life without a numpad. Never fear – you’re not stuck selecting between large and larger keyboards. The ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless gaming keyboard retains all function and number keys in a surprisingly compact and efficient layout. For quiet typing, it features integrating dampening foam and an added switch-dampening pad structure that absorbs pinging noises and echoes. It won’t be a distraction as nearby roommates are trying to sleep.
The ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition: All performance, no wires
Both the ROG Falchion RX Low Profile and ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless use the ROG Omni Receiver to connect to PCs. This handy little receiver has a not-so-secret little trick: you can use it to connect a compatible mouse and your keyboard at the same time. If the student you’re shopping for uses a laptop with a limited number of USB ports, the petite ROG Omni Receiver can go a long way to make sure that they have enough connectivity for all the devices that they want to connect.
The ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition supports the ROG Omni Receiver, making it the perfect partner for either of these two keyboards. This competition-grade clicker offers pinpoint accuracy and exceptional motion tracking for everything from esports games to number-crunching in an Excel spreadsheet. Take your pick between versions draped in pristine white or classic black. Either way, the student you’re shopping for will enjoy wireless connectivity that keeps their desk space from getting muddle with cables.
The ROG Tessen: Your Android smartphone, now more fun than ever
Plenty of students are looking for convenient entertainment between classes, on the bus, or anywhere that they’re hanging out. But packing a portable gaming console just adds even more bulk to backpack that might already be loaded to the gills. Here’s an easier way to help a student in your life get even more out of their Android smartphone: the ROG Tessen. This easy mobile controller allows them to play a wide variety of smartphone games using familiar, precise, control-grade input.
Setup couldn’t be simpler. The ROG Tessen’s telescopic bridge slides open so that you can pop in your phone, and then firmly holds the phone in a landscape orientation. Rubber support pads and an extended USB Type-C connector ensure wide phone compatibility, even ones with thick protective cases. The ROG Tessen’s joysticks, rear paddles, and face and shoulder buttons are all customizable through the Armoury Crate, or you can just dive in games like Call of Duty Warzone Mobile, Terraria, Rocket League, Vampire Survivors, and more. There’s even support for Steam Link and Xbox Remote Play so that you can play stream PC games on your smartphone. When it’s time to get on the move again, the ROG Tessen folds up neatly for easy transport.
The ROG Delta S Wireless: versatile connectivity
Too many headphones only have one way of connecting to devices. For students, it’s easier to have a versatile headset with multiple connectivity options. Featuring Bluetooth and its low-latency 2.4GHz dongle, the ROG Delta S Wireless gaming headset is a great choice for any student looking for one headset to use with their smartphone, PC, gaming console, and more.
Integrated microphones with AI Noise Cancelation ensure exceptional voice pickup and reduce background noise, allowing the ROG Delta S Wireless to pick up your student’s voice clearly for online class collaboration and after-hours gaming sessions alike. Their lightweight design with comfy D-shaped ear cushions allows for long-term use without fatigue.
Even more Back to School 2024 options
This is just a small selection of the hardware that we’re offering during the Back to School 2024 shopping season. If the student you’re shopping for needs a new laptop, custom-built desktop PC, monitor, wireless router, and more, we have plenty of options — many of which are on sale for the occasion. Click here to browse our full selection.