Updated 2026-10-15

Is ASUS a good brand?

Generally good

No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

ASUS is a Taiwanese computer maker founded in 1989 and based in Taipei. The CPSC lists 1 ASUS recall, none in the last three years. Amazon ratings for its laptops and accessories are good but short of our top band.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

0

Safety record: Clean. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

Medium

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

1.5/5

3,012 reviews. Rates ASUS's own store and service, not the products. See on Trustpilot

What owners say about ASUS

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

I've bought the Asus TUF 5070Ti, i almost feel guilty buying this and not the MSI Gaming Trio purely because people keep saying "Anything but ASUS" or ...
r/buildapc
ASUS Republic of Gamers - a community created by enthusiasts. Monthly ROG Gaming Gear Support Megathread
r/ASUSROG
I was a frequent buyer of ASUS products, from laptops to peripherals. I always thought of ASUS as the Apple of the Windows world.
r/ASUS
Work buddy is offering me the following for $700, should I buy it? Asus fx608j Key Specifications: • Processor: Intel Core i7-14650HX (16 cores, ...
r/GamingLaptops
I bought the ASUS Zenbook S16 16” 3K OLED Touchscreen Laptop with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, 32GB of memory, and 1TB of storage (Model UM5606GA-ZB/S16_90) from Best Buy. I originally paid $1,799, but a few days later it went on sale for $1,499, and Best Buy refunded me the $300 difference. Overall, I really like this laptop. It looks great, feels well made, and performs very well. The first one I…
4 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-09-26
having purchased a Zenbook. it arrived with no charger. The proper charger for this is a 68Watt. there are none in the country. All are european! the only option is the slightly lower charge of the 65watt. Not the correct charger. £30 ish
2 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-13
I have never ever had a worse Repair experience that with Asus. They returned my monitor twice without repairing it after holding if for a month. I will never buy from Asus again. It's funny because I was so fond of all Asus products 10 years ago
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-12

ASUS recalls

  1. 2022
  2. 2022-08-18ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards. A capacitor on the motherboard was installed in a reverse position which can lead to a short circuit, overheating or melting, posing fire and burn hazards. Incidents: ASUS Computer International has received 10 reports of the motherboards overheating and melting. About 10,000 units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming ASUS found in federal court records.

What to buy from ASUS

Best-rated ASUS products

ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen) ATX DDR4 Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6E, 2.5Gb LAN, BIOS

ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen) ATX DDR4 Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6E, 2.5Gb LAN, BIOS

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ProArt PA278QV 27 Inch 1440p QHD Professional Monitor

ProArt PA278QV 27 Inch 1440p QHD Professional Monitor

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VA24DQ 24 Inch 1080P Computer Monitor, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, Speaker

VA24DQ 24 Inch 1080P Computer Monitor, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, Speaker

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ProArt PA248QV 24 Inch WUXGA 16:10 Professional Monitor

ProArt PA248QV 24 Inch WUXGA 16:10 Professional Monitor

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Alternatives from other brands

Logitech MK270 Full Size Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo - Black

Logitech MK270 Full Size Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo - Black

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Nettbe 60 PCS 6 Inch Adjustable Cable Ties, Reusable Cord Management Straps

Nettbe 60 PCS 6 Inch Adjustable Cable Ties, Reusable Cord Management Straps

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Acer USB Hub 4 Ports, Multiple USB 3.0 Hub, USBA Splitter for Laptop/PC 2FT

Acer USB Hub 4 Ports, Multiple USB 3.0 Hub, USBA Splitter for Laptop/PC 2FT

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ASUS product lines on Amazon

Product lineProductsOwner ratings
Computers & Accessories16Well rated
PC4Well rated

Amazon data checked 2026-10-15. source

ASUS customer service and warranty

We have not verified ASUS's warranty and support contacts yet.

Who makes ASUS

Country
Taiwan source
Founded
1989 source
Headquarters
Taipei source
Trademark (USPTO)
ASUSTEK COMPUTER INCORPORATION (TAIWAN); first registered 1995 source
Made in (recalled products)
Vietnam (1 of 1 recalls)

FAQ

Is ASUS a good brand?

Generally good. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: Medium.

How many recalls has ASUS had in the last 3 years?

0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns the ASUS trademark?

USPTO lists ASUSTEK COMPUTER INCORPORATION (TAIWAN) as the owner of the ASUS trademark, first registered 1995.

Where is ASUS based?

Taipei.

When was ASUS founded?

1989.

Where is ASUS from?

ASUS is a company from Taiwan, headquartered in Taipei.

Where are ASUS products made?

Recalled ASUS products listed by the CPSC were made in Vietnam (1 of 1 recalls).

Has ASUS had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 1 recall for ASUS. The most recent, on 2022-08-18: ASUS Computer International Recalls ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards.

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