ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop Review

Features

The ROG Zephyrus G14 makes powerful, ultraportable Windows 10 Pro gaming accessible to everyone. Featuring up to an 8-core AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HS CPU and GeForce RTX™ 3060 GPU, this slim and stylish powerhouse rips through the most demanding apps and games. Two gorgeous display options—high-res, high-refresh 120Hz QHD or ultra-fluid 144Hz Full HD—keep you immersed with lifelike, Pantone^® validated colors. Quad speakers pump out lush Dolby Atmos audio, while exclusive Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation makes voice chat crystal clear. Live life at Zephyrus speed with the ultimate blend of power and portability.

• Powered by AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS Processor @ 3.1GHz (8 Cores, 16 Threads, 16M Cache, up to 4.60GHz), you can watch your favorite games come to life.
• 14″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS-Level PANTONE Validated Anti-Glare (100% sRGB) Display; 144Hz Refresh rate.
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 Graphics.
• 16GB DDR4-3200 Memorypaired with ultra-fast DDR4 RAM slices through heavy workloads and multitasking;
• 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD; No Optical drive
• Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.1; 1x USB 3.2 Type C (Gen 2) w/ Power Delivery, Display Port and G-Sync, 1x USB 3.2 Type C (Gen 2), 2x USB 3.2 Type A (Gen 1), 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x HDMI 2.0b.

Features

PRECISION MACHINING

The striking dot matrix design on the lid is made with a precision CNC milling process that creates 6,536 perfectly spaced perforations in an incredibly small surface area. The unique pattern is stylish yet subtle, with the diameter of the openings carefully chosen to emit just the right amount of light from the 1,215 mini-LEDs that lie below on the optional AniMe Matrix™ display.

LIGHT IT UP

The groundbreaking AniMe Matrix™ display shows off your creativity through 1,215 programmable mini-LEDs that illuminate the lid. Display custom designs, unique animations, and live audio visualizations for extra flair. Or stay in the loop with status notifications about battery life, calendar, alarm and more.

An all-new virtual pet from the ROG universe can hang out on the AniMe Matrix™, too. This interactive assistant reacts to system usage and battery level—and also stars in its own desktop app!

POWER UP

The Zephyrus G14 changes the game for portability by packing unprecedented power into a 14-inch body weighing just 1.6kg. Its AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HS CPU is tuned with lower power consumption and thermals that enable superior performance for ultra-slim laptops. Cutting-edge 7nm process technology puts up to 8 cores and 16 threads on a single chip, allowing you to muscle through heavy workloads. Add up to a GeForce RTX™ 3060 GPU that can unlock even more performance with ROG Boost, and move from fast-paced gaming to content creation in a flash.

LIVE IT UP

Gaming laptops typically struggle to stay alive without a massive power brick, but the Zephyrus G14’s energy-efficient AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HS CPU lets you finish up work, watch videos, and stay productive without the weight. USB Power Delivery gives you the flexibility to charge the battery with portable Type-C power packs and adapters, or quickly rejuvenate compatible smartphones and other devices. Say goodbye to fighting over sockets in crowded cafes, and live life untethered.

DISPLAY – SPEED UP

Choose the display that fits your needs. For the best of both worlds, the 120Hz QHD panel blends high refresh rates with high resolution and a pro-grade DCI-P3 color gamut. For lightning-fast gaming, the 144Hz Full HD panel mixes even higher refresh with vibrant sRGB color. Both are Pantone^® Validated for color accuracy. The two panels also support Adaptive-Sync, synchronizing the display and GPU to eliminate tearing and make gameplay silky smooth. Super-narrow bezels around the display practically fade into the background, keeping you fully engrossed in what’s on-screen.

KEYBOARD – MASH UP

The Zephyrus G14 comes with an uncompromised keyboard that fits full-size functionality into a much smaller machine. It’s the first ROG laptop to feature fingerprint login on the power button, making waking up the laptop as simple as unlocking your phone. The desktop-inspired layout makes you feel right at home with dedicated hotkeys that put volume, microphone mute, and ROG Armoury Crate software within easy reach. Overstroke technology triggers higher in each keystroke for faster responsiveness, and the ErgoLift design raises the keyboard at an angle to make typing more comfortable than ever.

AUDIO – TURN IT UP

Virtual 5.1.2-channel surround sound powered by Dolby Atmos technology puts you in the center of the action. Twin tweeters fire sound directly at you, while dual Smart Amp woofers bounce sound off the table. Switch between 6 preset modes that optimize settings based on the type of game and media, or make manual modifications that fit your preferences. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation filters both input and output audio, making streams, chats, and recording clearer than ever.

TWO-WAY AI NOISE CANCELATION

Our advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation technology works with any input device and also with downstream connections, letting you remove noise from both your own mic input and from incoming feeds. It also runs on the CPU, which frees up the GPU to hit higher FPS. Noise-canceling settings can even be customized per program, filtering specific apps like voice chat without affecting game audio you want to remain untouched.

WIRELESS – KEEP UP

Equipped with the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), you can game reliably at LAN speeds wherever compatible connections are available. Wi-Fi 6 boosts network speed and efficiency, providing a better connection for crowded spaces like coffee shops and libraries. It also reduces latency, meaning less lag for network-sensitive activities like online gaming.

THERMAL – DON’T HEAT UP

Unleashing the peak performance of high-end components is especially difficult in ultra-slim laptops. Innovative solutions are needed to ensure reliable, sustained performance, so ROG’s Intelligent Cooling philosophy mixes the right features and system settings to ensure the best experience no matter what you’re doing. In the Zephyrus G14, self-cleaning cooling prevents dust build up from compromising long-term performance, while dual Arc Flow fans spin 84 blades each to generate impressive airflow within the slim frame. ROG Armoury Crate software seamlessly switches between operating modes to optimize performance and acoustics for the task.

I/O – LOAD UP

A wide variety of ports makes the G14 especially flexible. Drive a second display to multitask more efficiently via the USB-C port with DisplayPort 1.4. Watch 4K UHD movies on the big screen or easily connect a projector with HDMI 2.0b. Hook up your mouse, gamepad, drawing tablet, and other peripherals to play or be creative anywhere. There’s no need for dongles with a 3.5mm headset jack built in.

Specifications

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