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@@wongwaras356 Thermals don't matter much, you cant hit thermal limits everyday and your laptop would be fine until its considered retro. Noise, comfort(temps where you touch the computer), and CPU + GPU cooling limit is what matters.
I really love you’re videos but I want to know something I’m actually leaning towards legion 7i but I want something in the same price 1850$ but has rtx 4080 can you pls give me some good laptops with intel 14900hx and 32 gigabyte ram because after this year I will go to university
I had an unbelievable opportunity to purchase the new G16 with an AMD Ryzen AI HX 370, 4070, and 32GB of RAM only for $1,232. The retailer in Bulgaria mistakenly changed the price, and all units sold out in a day. I still can't believe it happened, but I saved more than 50% on this laptop. It's definitely the deal of the year for me! 🎉
Im owning the G16 with 32GB RAM and the 4070 for a couple of months now! Working and gaming on it. Using it on battery for browsing and watching video is just aweome. 7 hours with a 75% max charge enabled. I love this machine :) Thnx for the video
Owned a couple legion laptops over the last few years and I've been very happy with how they hold up over time, I think the surprising thing is how good the support is if you need it, they got people over to fix an issue in just a couple days.
@@itsleviathan0142 heh I actually just gave my nephew my old legion when I got the Intel 13th Gen and 4090 one on sale at microcenter a couple weeks ago.
I'd pick the G16 for the screen alone. I'm confused why Lenovo offer the oled on their 14 inch legion but not their 16 inch. The difference between OLED and IPS is night and day.
The OLED is enough of a reason to pick the g16 over the legion. The fact that it's thinner, lighter, has better battery life, better speakers, etc just makes it even more appealing than the legion.
@@evansafrifa6396better middleground would be the mini-LEDs on other asus models. They look way better than regular ips, are more durable than OLED, and the brightness for HDR is gaming is actually almost best in class (for the 2024 models with more dimming zones).
Yeah...looks like Lenovo is still selling tunnel mics from 2004 on premium priced laptops of dubious build quality that still weigh as much as a stack of bricks despite it all.
As someone about to go to uni, all I really want is the most sleek portable gaming experience possible, until I save for a dedicated pc. The g16 just ticks all the boxes for me, but the 7i def looks appealing too. Great vid as always!
I wanted one laptop that could handle the work side and be decent enough for AAA gaming. I got the G16 (turned off the lid animation). I would have leaned to the Lenovo if the battery life was closer... Thanks for another great review!!
As a student I will say that you don't need a big screen on the go. Getting any 14 inch option and docking it when home is probably best. Touchscreens are also a must in collage, if you have the money for it the ideal setup is some sort of 2 in 1 paired with an egpu or a mini PC for home use. You may even get good milage out of the igpu if you turn down the settings. Unless you really like the idea of going to other people's dorms and common areas to game or the major requires GPU performance on the go don't waste money on the g16
@@davitdavid7165 at the moment I'm looking to have an ipad for all touchscreen related stuff, for note taking etc, as the course i'm gonna do doesn't really need a touchscreen outside of note taking. My plan is to use my laptop as a desktop until I save for an actual gaming pc, and the bigger screen size is due to the 14inch laptops costing more for less performance in australia which is crazy lol, and also a little bigger screen would be better for reading text etc. Thanks for the tips though!
I got the m16 2023 rtx4070 for around 1000$ for med school and to play some games. I use it almost all day and easily carry it from home to uni. It's almost perfect and still performs better than the 7i and the g16 at the games tested on the video
Coming from a macbook air m1, I'm definitely leaning toward the G16 for the design and battery life, though the Legion looks great too. My only problem is that I really want a laptop with a 4080 or 4090, but it's harder to find reviews and results with these upper-tier graphics. I'm particularly interested in how they affect the excellent battery life of the G16...
From what I’ve heard battery is about the same on the G16 4080 and 4090. Also the 4090 on sale at best buy if you state side. I’m strongly considering getting it myself.
I'd choose lenovo so I can avoid the hassle of ASUS's ridiculous warranty process and so I don't pay double what I bought it for when claiming a warranty.
Do you run into any problems with cpu not been powerful enough? I'm looking at getting the g16 but I want the 4080. Not sure if the cpu is powerful enough though?
You don't think the kb is too hot on the right when gaming? I have the same one and I hate using it for longer than 45 mins if I'm in a game where I type in chat.
For the past 5yrs or so, it's always been down to these 2 for me. I've always went with the Legion (2x). But that's not taking anything away from the Asus. You will rarely make a wrong choice between these 2.
Jarrod, you are doing great comparisons and through reviews. Any chance that you can add a spectrogram to sound tests so we can see the sound profile? This would highlight 13:04 and help understand where it annoying frequencies are..
I was going to buy the g16 but it’s only available with the 16gb ram (like the one in the video) in my country so I decided to buy the Legion Pro 7i gen 8 instead. Man I really love the G16 design
Please make a video about Intel 13/14th gen cause I'm exhausted of explaining to others that laptops are not as vulnerable due to much lower voltages than desktops.
When everyone started taking about the issues I was very worried about being affected with my m16, but nobody really talked about the laptops. I did a lot of research, but found nothing definitive. Didn’t help that I am still relatively new to this field. I did research over multiple weeks and hoped that some trustable source could cover it, but I got nothing. I had to accept the “It seems to be less of an issue but laptops might still be affected” answer, which is all I found online. At some point I stopped looking. But upon reading this comment, of all things, I finally have a reply to give me peace of mind. So yea, I personally would have really appreciated the info and an explanation as to why it’s the case.
Please review the Acer Triton 17x. There have not been any good reviews about it and it is available for around 2200 usd on ebay with rtx 4090, 64gb ram, and a 2tb ssd.
Why have you never reviewed the Acer Predator Helios 16 with 4080 (only 18 version). This laptop is always discounted and very good value just wondered if theres something wrong with this model.
@boltez6507 Of course 1:1 is wrong because it means pixels have a fixed brightness! All OLED screens have ∞ = ∞:1 contrast. ASUS probably picked a nice-looking number
@@aras_aras_aras_aras i might be wrong but the individual LEDs can never be completely off due to leakage currents but practically its the same as completely off.
Because I want to use the Lap[top when I travel for Photography the smaller and lighter the better. When traveling by plane camera bags that are sized for carry-on have laptop sleeves that are not that generous and will just barely fit a 16" Laptop, Therefore I would choose the Asus Zephyrus G16.❤ Great video 👍👍😎
witch one should i buy im really stuck in between. (for some clearance i love gaming with my laptop but watching movies with loved ones and friends is also a huge part of the purchase i have been using a thinkpad and looking for an upgrade. im really stoked about the oled screen and speakers of the G16 but the white look for the legion and the upgradeability so witch one should i buy?)
Both laptops are available in white and dark, white costs more though, not sure if it varies by region. But that's personal preference, I've got nothing else to add than what's in this video really. Of course movies will be better with the G16 for the reasons you say though.
Could you compare the G16 to the Yoga Pro 9i 16" ? Similar specs, in particular the same CPU. Also comparison between Oled of G16 and Mini-Led of Yoga would be interesting.
Just ordered the G16 laptop. I needed portability and efficiency. I mainly use Geforce Now for gaming so that OLED panel is going to be amazing with an RTX 4080 desktop.
Great review, however at least in the US the third fan is replaced on the g16 with the 4080/4090 with Liquid Metal for better performance and runs cooler and quieter.
Where I live there is Legion 7 without the "i" after 7. Whats the difference? Because as much as the specs goes its literally all the same as stated in video.
@@dashixll As a network engineer, I spend a few hours each day typing IP addresses. For anyone who frequently works with numbers, a number pad is extremely helpful.
@@dashixll As a Network Engineer, I spend hours each day adjusting IP addresses to configure networks. For anyone who works frequently with numbers, having a number pad is extremely helpful.
9:31 FYI It's also pretty irritating if you want immersion. In my LOQ I used a punching machine and black tape to put a circle on the center for, but it's probably going to be more tricky for the circle, as it would also interfere with fingerprint scanner
So I have a question. I was going to buy this laptop. There was even an open box at best for $1500 and that came with a 2 year protection plan that I chose. The only thing that killed the sale for me was that light bar on the outside of the screen. Dirt catches inside and then the light bar will be dim. Only thing that killed the sale for me. What would you recommend? I just want the oled.
@@Rodrifuuu "I am working on a CPU comparison video with the Intel and AMD G16s at the moment, but it's a lot of work and probably 2-3 weeks out." - Jarrod'sTech
Love my Legion Slim 7 (which is the previous year's version of the Legion 7). That Glacier White is cool as hell though, but can't justify getting it as my LS7 already has a RTX 4060.
Heya, is MiniLED Legion 7/9 with AMD CPU available? My experience with Legion5 intel is just a bit of unnecessary power and I'm not trying to gamble with 14th Gen intel.
How does the Legion 7i compare to the Zepyrus G16 with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor? I am planing on buying one of these; both are similarly priced at 4070. Here Intel Ultra 9 is only available in the 4080 version of the laptop.
are these overkill for someone who works from home and does heavy testing... no gaming... multiple monitors and lots of browsing tabs, memory intensive programs and microsoft office etc.
I have a quick question in regards to the Lenovo legion. Ive been looking into the maximum ram for it and the answers have been less than clear on weather it can handle crucials 96 gig ram kit. Lenovos spec sheet says 32 gigs which just doesn't make sense but the CPU max is 192 which implies the 2x48 works. I guess what im asking is if its safe to upgrade it to the 96 or if i should stick to 64?
Love my Aorus 17H with RTX 4080 and 360Hz screen. Bought it in March 2023 on sale for only $1400. Can't beat that deal, especially right on the month of release
You missed the point of the video, which is comparing two laptops at the same price point and similar in portability. No doubt Gigabyte makes good machines, but yours is a brick compared to the two in this video.
This may be a silly question, but for the USB-C ports, you're mentioning that "only one of the ports" has this support or that support - how do you know which one? Is it labeled somewhere/somehow, or do you just have to experiment? I have a Legion 5 Slim and I'm wondering if the two ports have different capabilities and how I'm supposed to find out. One is unmarked, one is labeled USB-PD, but no indications that I see about DisplayPort functionality.
Try to find the info on legion's own website, find a detailed video by this channel or another one about your laptop or simply try for yourself. Go for whichever is fastest first
i would choose g16 just because of the screen and build quality even if the performance is better in legion (asus is hotter but it’s built that way that it’s not important at all how hot it is)
Hi Jarod, what battery bank would you recommend for gaming laptops, particularly ones that are higher end? Not for gaming on them but just browsing and watching videos. Thanks
That looks like the price when it was brand new. Unless you really like that model and the previous owner never used it it is probably not a good deal.
It seems to be really good but way more expensive. The raw performance is still less than the hx chip if nanoreview is to be believed, so the legion will still have the better performance.
@@davitdavid7165 would the AMD chip with the 4070 not be more efficient? Or am I wrong? :) raw performance maybe slightly behind, but not by that much for the efficiency of the AMD, no?
@@kwintenfruytier2411 amd is more efficient than Intel yes. If you can justify the price (especially with the soldered ram) it will be a great choice. There are people who got the amd g16 and even compared the 2 versions and you should probably see what they say.
@@davitdavid7165 cheers for your reply! You get a link? Money isn't an issue. I'm looking for a portable gaming and work laptop for when I'm on the go, you know 😁 and would love 'the best thing' I can get
@@davitdavid7165 thank you for the reply! I'll search for the video. Money isn't an issue but I'm looking for a hybrid gaming laptop and work laptop for when I'm on the go :) so portability and efficiency is important. I would love the best I can get or close to it :)
I have a quick question as I dont know much about the pc world. If I buy the legion, and connect it to a 240hz monitor, i will still be able to use 240hz even though the laptop is 165hz right?
also it will be my first big buy interms of pc/gaming laptop, so which one is a better option. as preparation i have already bought a keyboard (wooting 60he) high end mouse (sperlight 2) and am ordering a mousepad (hien)
@@JarrodsTech Have you watched any reviews and videos of the laptop? If you did should i consider buying it? Im picking between a TUF A15 and Nitro v15 (Both have an RTX 4050)
A great video! I would appreciate a comparison between G16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i, as it is a better match for G16 because it also has a Core Ultra processor, an RTX 4070 option, and better speakers.
Hi Jarrod, I am going for a laptop, but am a bit confused between Lenovo legion 7i 4070 GPU and Acer Predator helios 16 4080 GPU. Can you suggest which one shall I go with.
Soldered ram is a big negative, and I’d prefer a bit more power but also like the portability. OLED is a must for me. I would go G16. On the other hand I’m curious what the M16/G16 may bring in 2025….
@@joshpeck9266 the 2025 g16 is just the 2024 model, but with the new CPU. Everything else is identical. It does not have the new, cool kind of ram (the lpcamm2 standard)
Jarrod would you review any of the Aftershock laptops that feature the 4080, like the Rift 16X? I'm interested to see how it stacks up with the Legion 7 and ROG Strix, since they're what I'm tossing up between. Specifically interested in the cooling for performance and longevity. Love your vids!
I can buy Zephyrus g16 amd Ryzen 9 Ai hex 370 with 4070 32gig ram Or rog strix g16 core i9 13980hx with rtx 4090 with 32 gig ram Which one do you suggest? ( they are at same prices)
Unlike SSDs or flash storage, RAM doesn't have a lifetime inherently and inevitably limited by usage, but of course it can fail. I doubt that LP-DDR RAM differs from other DDR RAM in that aspect.
@@Spurdospaerde692 so if bad luck hits us and the soldered ram dies then the laptop is broke permanently or is it fixable with micro soldering (replacing )
The Legion 7i on sale at Best Buy was the clear choice for me. I wanted the AMD G16 32GB 4070, but not for $500-$600 more. And you can't even change the ram, also possible burn-in years later...
Heavily leaning towards the G16 AMD 4070. However, the soldered RAM is bothersome. The ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 is similar in performance but allows upgradeable RAM.
Good vid. But I think the Aero 16 needs to be in this mix. I moved from a G16 to an Aero 16 and never looked back. Aero has a better keyboard, upgradeable RAM, better build quality / feel, better cooling and heaps better value. The only areas the G16 wins are the speakers (they're excellent, and only average in the Aero) and the screen refresh rate (Aero is 4K, but only 60hz).
Hey Sir ! This is the most recent video regarding Zephyrus tech , and my question was .. are there any models that will be released this year or in 2025 ?
hey jarrod tnx for the videos.. if its possible can you also highlight the names of the devices on the left when you show the graphs. it takes me some time to figure out which is on top when only the numbers are highlighted. tnx
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Can you review the ASUS TUF Gaming a16?
Please make a list of laptops with best thermals on your website
@@wongwaras356 Thermals don't matter much, you cant hit thermal limits everyday and your laptop would be fine until its considered retro. Noise, comfort(temps where you touch the computer), and CPU + GPU cooling limit is what matters.
@@ahmetcemalyasar6975 Actually it matters because some people reported that their laptops would shut off on its own when gaming because of heat.
I really love you’re videos but I want to know something I’m actually leaning towards legion 7i but I want something in the same price 1850$ but has rtx 4080 can you pls give me some good laptops with intel 14900hx and 32 gigabyte ram because after this year I will go to university
The most demanded laptop comparison rn in the gaming laptop community, thank you Jarrod for this.
I had an unbelievable opportunity to purchase the new G16 with an AMD Ryzen AI HX 370, 4070, and 32GB of RAM only for $1,232. The retailer in Bulgaria mistakenly changed the price, and all units sold out in a day. I still can't believe it happened, but I saved more than 50% on this laptop. It's definitely the deal of the year for me! 🎉
Bro what i bought my g14 16gb 4060 for 1450 😕
@@thaihungphan7255expensive as f
I wish I could find deals like that lol
g16 with an amd chip?
@@oluwatimileyinadeyemi6757 those sell for 3000$ with 4080 in my country
Im owning the G16 with 32GB RAM and the 4070 for a couple of months now! Working and gaming on it. Using it on battery for browsing and watching video is just aweome. 7 hours with a 75% max charge enabled. I love this machine :) Thnx for the video
Bro why do you use a 4070 for watching videos 😭
@@permanno4104 because im also working and gaming on it? Like I said ;-)
@@permanno4104 he uses his laptop
Ordered mine some days again, will be delivered tomorrow 😊
@@permanno4104 He literally said he games and works.
Owned a couple legion laptops over the last few years and I've been very happy with how they hold up over time, I think the surprising thing is how good the support is if you need it, they got people over to fix an issue in just a couple days.
give me an old laptop you don't use😭🙏
@@itsleviathan0142 heh I actually just gave my nephew my old legion when I got the Intel 13th Gen and 4090 one on sale at microcenter a couple weeks ago.
@@itsleviathan0142 leech
I'd still pick the G16 for the oled screen and incredible speakers and battery life. These things are very rare in a gaming laptop
I'd pick the G16 for the screen alone. I'm confused why Lenovo offer the oled on their 14 inch legion but not their 16 inch. The difference between OLED and IPS is night and day.
The OLED is enough of a reason to pick the g16 over the legion. The fact that it's thinner, lighter, has better battery life, better speakers, etc just makes it even more appealing than the legion.
@@MA-jz4yc am okay with IPS cuz OLED longevity is questionable
@@evansafrifa6396better middleground would be the mini-LEDs on other asus models.
They look way better than regular ips, are more durable than OLED, and the brightness for HDR is gaming is actually almost best in class (for the 2024 models with more dimming zones).
@@darsh2209 the legion's screen is brighter and honestly has no flaws. There is even a higher res version. Cool tech is nice, but useless
15:40 Damn the zephyrus mic is too good,it almost matched the mic quality of your primary.
I was also surprised by this. Awesome mic from the Asus🎉
Yeah...looks like Lenovo is still selling tunnel mics from 2004 on premium priced laptops of dubious build quality that still weigh as much as a stack of bricks despite it all.
As someone about to go to uni, all I really want is the most sleek portable gaming experience possible, until I save for a dedicated pc. The g16 just ticks all the boxes for me, but the 7i def looks appealing too. Great vid as always!
I wanted one laptop that could handle the work side and be decent enough for AAA gaming. I got the G16 (turned off the lid animation). I would have leaned to the Lenovo if the battery life was closer... Thanks for another great review!!
As a student I will say that you don't need a big screen on the go. Getting any 14 inch option and docking it when home is probably best. Touchscreens are also a must in collage, if you have the money for it the ideal setup is some sort of 2 in 1 paired with an egpu or a mini PC for home use. You may even get good milage out of the igpu if you turn down the settings. Unless you really like the idea of going to other people's dorms and common areas to game or the major requires GPU performance on the go don't waste money on the g16
@@davitdavid7165yeah if you like digital notes touchscreen is a must
@@davitdavid7165 at the moment I'm looking to have an ipad for all touchscreen related stuff, for note taking etc, as the course i'm gonna do doesn't really need a touchscreen outside of note taking. My plan is to use my laptop as a desktop until I save for an actual gaming pc, and the bigger screen size is due to the 14inch laptops costing more for less performance in australia which is crazy lol, and also a little bigger screen would be better for reading text etc. Thanks for the tips though!
I got the m16 2023 rtx4070 for around 1000$ for med school and to play some games. I use it almost all day and easily carry it from home to uni. It's almost perfect and still performs better than the 7i and the g16 at the games tested on the video
I got Legion 5 pro , like 4 years ago ...still going real strong . Lenovo is the beast in the market right now .
I would get one but I hate the number pad...
@@firefly9838 bro just use an external kb
Same here. Legion 7 2021 with amd. 5800h, and there is nothing this beast cant handle. Legions are workhorses!
That's reassuring! I'm considering buying a Legion pro 5i!
@firefly9838 lol i got it because of the number pad
Coming from a macbook air m1, I'm definitely leaning toward the G16 for the design and battery life, though the Legion looks great too. My only problem is that I really want a laptop with a 4080 or 4090, but it's harder to find reviews and results with these upper-tier graphics. I'm particularly interested in how they affect the excellent battery life of the G16...
From what I’ve heard battery is about the same on the G16 4080 and 4090. Also the 4090 on sale at best buy if you state side. I’m strongly considering getting it myself.
You always put a lot of time in your testing an it's much appreciated.
Prices of these laptops exceed €2,000 in Europe 😭
It's about to be worse
3000*
Why are they so expensive?
@@thenextguy because Europe 😂
I hate seeing all these American prices and then looking at the prices here in Europe and being 💀
I'd choose lenovo so I can avoid the hassle of ASUS's ridiculous warranty process and so I don't pay double what I bought it for when claiming a warranty.
Tell me about it..
G16 4080.. very happy with the design, build quality and overall performance
hey there. How are the temps?
G16 with AMD Jarrod. That's the one we care about.
agreed, but the non-upgradable ram turned me off
@@fooboomoo also it's more expensive than the Intel version
That one doesn't have a vapor chamber sadly
Bought the G16 w 4080 because of the better battery life and it looks sleeker imo, NICE REVIEW BTW!
Sleeker = hotter
@@mrgibbles09 agreed lol
Do you run into any problems with cpu not been powerful enough? I'm looking at getting the g16 but I want the 4080. Not sure if the cpu is powerful enough though?
@@shorps no, he literaly means hoter as in it s gonna burn
@@VladRadu-tq1pg it is power throttled instead. Still not good
I got the Legion 7 with 32gb ram , i9, and 4070, and its amazing. Lenovo was running a sale and I got it for about 1550
You don't think the kb is too hot on the right when gaming? I have the same one and I hate using it for longer than 45 mins if I'm in a game where I type in chat.
Have the legion go, that thing overheats like crazy even with max fan speed
nice! I still can't decide, lol
Same thing 😂
I've had two Legions. Both were great machines.
For the past 5yrs or so, it's always been down to these 2 for me. I've always went with the Legion (2x). But that's not taking anything away from the Asus. You will rarely make a wrong choice between these 2.
Nice review, BUT the AMD G16 with the 9 HX 370 AI ryzen is a different discussion
Got the legion with 4060 i7 for 1500$.... It was the best decision of my life
ryzen 9 7945HX and 4070 for $1356 USD legion pro 5
Wait for 3years
1500 dollars for a laptop with a CPU thats gonna rust itself into oblivion in 1 year, LOL
@@ms9001where is this deal?
@@SMGJohnrust? Could you elaborate please
Jarrod, you are doing great comparisons and through reviews. Any chance that you can add a spectrogram to sound tests so we can see the sound profile? This would highlight 13:04 and help understand where it annoying frequencies are..
Finally the video i was waiting for 💖
I got the legion 7i i9 14900hx with 4060 for just over 1200 usd. Insane deal that only lasted a day. Cant wait for it to arrive
Hi, did it arrive? Do you recommend it?
Hello did it arrive? What do you think about that laptop?
I was going to buy the g16 but it’s only available with the 16gb ram (like the one in the video) in my country so I decided to buy the Legion Pro 7i gen 8 instead. Man I really love the G16 design
Which one legion did you get? 4070 or 4060? I don’t know which since 4070 is almost 2k dollars and 4060 is only 1.6k where I live…
@@greeneyelightskin746 4080
Please make a video about Intel 13/14th gen cause I'm exhausted of explaining to others that laptops are not as vulnerable due to much lower voltages than desktops.
Intel put something out saying laptops weren’t affected, doesn’t really seem worth a video
Why do you bother explaining? People will pick whatever they want to, at the end of the day. Just let them be man. Jeez!
@@JarrodsTecha post at least
When everyone started taking about the issues I was very worried about being affected with my m16, but nobody really talked about the laptops.
I did a lot of research, but found nothing definitive. Didn’t help that I am still relatively new to this field.
I did research over multiple weeks and hoped that some trustable source could cover it, but I got nothing. I had to accept the “It seems to be less of an issue but laptops might still be affected” answer, which is all I found online. At some point I stopped looking.
But upon reading this comment, of all things, I finally have a reply to give me peace of mind.
So yea, I personally would have really appreciated the info and an explanation as to why it’s the case.
@@JarrodsTechhow about actak voltages on Desktop CPUs vs laptop ones ? A comparison & performance differences could be interesting....😮
Please review the Acer Triton 17x. There have not been any good reviews about it and it is available for around 2200 usd on ebay with rtx 4090, 64gb ram, and a 2tb ssd.
Why have you never reviewed the Acer Predator Helios 16 with 4080 (only 18 version). This laptop is always discounted and very good value just wondered if theres something wrong with this model.
13:42 There's an error in the contrast ratio of the zephyrus g16.
probably because it is an OLED with infinite contrast
@@aras_aras_aras_aras Contrast 1:1 is still non sensical.On Asus's website its mentioned to be 1,000,000:1.
@boltez6507 Of course 1:1 is wrong because it means pixels have a fixed brightness! All OLED screens have ∞ = ∞:1 contrast. ASUS probably picked a nice-looking number
@@aras_aras_aras_aras i might be wrong but the individual LEDs can never be completely off due to leakage currents but practically its the same as completely off.
@@boltez6507 This might indeed be the case
The ryzen ai 370hx g16 is out why would you compare it with the intel one.
Because I want to use the Lap[top when I travel for Photography the smaller and lighter the better. When traveling by plane camera bags that are sized for carry-on have laptop sleeves that are not that generous and will just barely fit a 16" Laptop, Therefore I would choose the Asus Zephyrus G16.❤ Great video 👍👍😎
Is the amd version of the g16 better or worse, in case of battery and performance?
Better at both
hows do you think the amd version of the zephyrus hold up against the legion 7i (with intel i9-14hx), these are the 2 im watching the most currently
witch one should i buy im really stuck in between. (for some clearance i love gaming with my laptop but watching movies with loved ones and friends is also a huge part of the purchase i have been using a thinkpad and looking for an upgrade. im really stoked about the oled screen and speakers of the G16 but the white look for the legion and the upgradeability so witch one should i buy?)
(by the way my name is glacier in another language so that would be cool to own)
Both laptops are available in white and dark, white costs more though, not sure if it varies by region. But that's personal preference, I've got nothing else to add than what's in this video really. Of course movies will be better with the G16 for the reasons you say though.
Could you compare the G16 to the Yoga Pro 9i 16" ? Similar specs, in particular the same CPU. Also comparison between Oled of G16 and Mini-Led of Yoga would be interesting.
9:35 in my m15 zephyrus fn+f5 does that. Have you tried that?
Just ordered the G16 laptop. I needed portability and efficiency. I mainly use Geforce Now for gaming so that OLED panel is going to be amazing with an RTX 4080 desktop.
Great review, however at least in the US the third fan is replaced on the g16 with the 4080/4090 with Liquid Metal for better performance and runs cooler and quieter.
Jarrod is it risky to go for the asus because of the OLED screen? In the long term i mean
Where I live there is Legion 7 without the "i" after 7. Whats the difference? Because as much as the specs goes its literally all the same as stated in video.
amd
i is intel
How do the resolutions compare? I'm coming from an M1 MacBook Air and I'm worried about the 1600p screen being a bit too pixelated for me.
you won't notice a difference
I love how the Zephyrus has an OLED screen however no Numpad is a deal-breaker for me.
why the hell would you need a numpad in big 2024 🤣 they're literally useless
@@dashixll As a network engineer, I spend a few hours each day typing IP addresses. For anyone who frequently works with numbers, a number pad is extremely helpful.
@@dashixll As a Network Engineer, I spend hours each day adjusting IP addresses to configure networks. For anyone who works frequently with numbers, having a number pad is extremely helpful.
you can just shift + any number you want, numpads are a total waste of space
Interesting. The presence of a numpad is a dealbreaker for me. It forces the rest of the keyboard off center and often, as a result, the trackpad
How would you rate the Legion 7i vs the Asus Zyprhrus G16 or Asus Proart P16 with the new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 in terms of performance.
would you still choose the legion 7i even if compared to the Ryzen version of the G16? im deciding between these two options
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FYI It's also pretty irritating if you want immersion.
In my LOQ I used a punching machine and black tape to put a circle on the center for, but it's probably going to be more tricky for the circle, as it would also interfere with fingerprint scanner
What do you expect for the next year's model? I hope it gets Thunderbolt 5 and a touchscreen.
So I have a question. I was going to buy this laptop. There was even an open box at best for $1500 and that came with a 2 year protection plan that I chose. The only thing that killed the sale for me was that light bar on the outside of the screen. Dirt catches inside and then the light bar will be dim. Only thing that killed the sale for me. What would you recommend? I just want the oled.
Can't wait to see the review for the G16 with AMD. If there will ever be one.
AI edition yes but they probably suck anyway
It's absolutely the same machine. Just with a slightly better CPU. Not really worth a review imho
@@marcopn1174 So the same machine except something that completely changes the way the computer behaves. Ok.
@@Rodrifuuu "I am working on a CPU comparison video with the Intel and AMD G16s at the moment, but it's a lot of work and probably 2-3 weeks out." - Jarrod'sTech
@@marcopn1174 Battery life is noticeably better on the AMD variant.
This solidifies my decision for the Lenovo Legion. The upgradability is the deal breaker
Love my Legion Slim 7 (which is the previous year's version of the Legion 7). That Glacier White is cool as hell though, but can't justify getting it as my LS7 already has a RTX 4060.
12:50 fan noise. did the last fan noise have a slight high pitch sound?
It’s because of the third fan of the Zephyrus G16 which is smaller
How would the 4080 Asus G16 perform against its compitition?
I wonder how these 2 compare to the MSI Stealth 16 and Acer Predator Triton Neo 16?
Heya, is MiniLED Legion 7/9 with AMD CPU available? My experience with Legion5 intel is just a bit of unnecessary power and I'm not trying to gamble with 14th Gen intel.
How does the Legion 7i compare to the Zepyrus G16 with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor? I am planing on buying one of these; both are similarly priced at 4070. Here Intel Ultra 9 is only available in the 4080 version of the laptop.
Btw HDMI 2.1 can run 144hz 4K. WHy do you only mention 120hz 4k?
are these overkill for someone who works from home and does heavy testing... no gaming... multiple monitors and lots of browsing tabs, memory intensive programs and microsoft office etc.
Hey Jarrod. What are your thoughts on the new zephyrus g16 with the new amd ryzen 9 ai processor?
it looks really nice but also soldered ram
@@naumanahm should get a slight battery life bump, maybe the better CPU performance helps it in games a little. Everything else is the same.
"I am working on a CPU comparison video with the Intel and AMD G16s at the moment, but it's a lot of work and probably 2-3 weeks out." - Jarrod'sTech
I have a quick question in regards to the Lenovo legion. Ive been looking into the maximum ram for it and the answers have been less than clear on weather it can handle crucials 96 gig ram kit.
Lenovos spec sheet says 32 gigs which just doesn't make sense but the CPU max is 192 which implies the 2x48 works.
I guess what im asking is if its safe to upgrade it to the 96 or if i should stick to 64?
Love my Aorus 17H with RTX 4080 and 360Hz screen. Bought it in March 2023 on sale for only $1400. Can't beat that deal, especially right on the month of release
Never found 4080 laptop for les than 1700
Its a more than un beatable deal
Well you just hit jackpot with that holy
You missed the point of the video, which is comparing two laptops at the same price point and similar in portability. No doubt Gigabyte makes good machines, but yours is a brick compared to the two in this video.
Aorus what is screen type may i ask?
This may be a silly question, but for the USB-C ports, you're mentioning that "only one of the ports" has this support or that support - how do you know which one? Is it labeled somewhere/somehow, or do you just have to experiment? I have a Legion 5 Slim and I'm wondering if the two ports have different capabilities and how I'm supposed to find out. One is unmarked, one is labeled USB-PD, but no indications that I see about DisplayPort functionality.
Try to find the info on legion's own website, find a detailed video by this channel or another one about your laptop or simply try for yourself. Go for whichever is fastest first
RTFM.
i would choose g16 just because of the screen and build quality even if the performance is better in legion (asus is hotter but it’s built that way that it’s not important at all how hot it is)
Asus tends to have more thermal throttling than legion :)
Hi Jarod, what battery bank would you recommend for gaming laptops, particularly ones that are higher end? Not for gaming on them but just browsing and watching videos. Thanks
Is Region 7 a weight to carry around?
is there a RTX 4080 version of this Legion ?
Does this bios support undervolting?
Thank you for your reviews they're the best
Is it not worth to get the 4080 or 4090 of G16? Despite the 115W TGP.
Does the Legion Pro 7i just blow the G16 out of the water?
Thanks mate this helped alot im getting the g16 next week. Thanks alot
did you bought the laptop and how it is
@@KINGABREVEye I bought it and it's really nice. It has good battery life, speakers and the OLED which the Lenovo doesn't have
Could you review the Legion Pro 7i with a Ryzen 9 7945hx cpu pretty please would really appreciate it
Makes me wonder what a Legion 7 in that beautiful chassis and excellent cooling would look like with Core Ultra or Ryzen.
Hi there I am confused between Asus Rog Strix G16 i7 Rtx4060 and Legion 5 pro i7 rtx 4060 laptop.
Can you suggest which laptop I should go for ?
Should I buy legion pro 5i (i9 4060) or legion 7i (i7 4060)?? 🤔
stupid question. does it come with a normal 3 prong outlet instead of that giant weird shape one?
i'm currently using a legion 7i gen 7, still a solid choice for those who like legion 7i clean look and high build quality
Thank you, man. I'm thinking about getting the 3080ti pre-owned but it costs 1700$ is that a good deal?
@@mr.potatohead3870 you have to compare with newer model in your place, in mine tho, with 1700$ equivalent, i could get a newer 40 series legion 7i
That looks like the price when it was brand new. Unless you really like that model and the previous owner never used it it is probably not a good deal.
How about the AMD AI version of the g16? Would you Still recommend the Intel Legion over the G16?
It seems to be really good but way more expensive. The raw performance is still less than the hx chip if nanoreview is to be believed, so the legion will still have the better performance.
@@davitdavid7165 would the AMD chip with the 4070 not be more efficient? Or am I wrong? :) raw performance maybe slightly behind, but not by that much for the efficiency of the AMD, no?
@@kwintenfruytier2411 amd is more efficient than Intel yes. If you can justify the price (especially with the soldered ram) it will be a great choice.
There are people who got the amd g16 and even compared the 2 versions and you should probably see what they say.
@@davitdavid7165 cheers for your reply! You get a link? Money isn't an issue. I'm looking for a portable gaming and work laptop for when I'm on the go, you know 😁 and would love 'the best thing' I can get
@@davitdavid7165 thank you for the reply! I'll search for the video. Money isn't an issue but I'm looking for a hybrid gaming laptop and work laptop for when I'm on the go :) so portability and efficiency is important. I would love the best I can get or close to it :)
I have a quick question as I dont know much about the pc world. If I buy the legion, and connect it to a 240hz monitor, i will still be able to use 240hz even though the laptop is 165hz right?
also it will be my first big buy interms of pc/gaming laptop, so which one is a better option. as preparation i have already bought a keyboard (wooting 60he) high end mouse (sperlight 2) and am ordering a mousepad (hien)
Will you review the Acer Nitro v15 and 16? Just asking
For some reason Acer don't want to lend it to us, which to me says how much they believe in their product.
@@JarrodsTech Have you watched any reviews and videos of the laptop? If you did should i consider buying it? Im picking between a TUF A15 and Nitro v15 (Both have an RTX 4050)
A great video! I would appreciate a comparison between G16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i, as it is a better match for G16 because it also has a Core Ultra processor, an RTX 4070 option, and better speakers.
@@aras_aras_aras_aras I would avoid the yoga due to the power button. Salemntechsports has a video about it. It breaks and is impossible to replace.
Hi Jarrod, I am going for a laptop, but am a bit confused between Lenovo legion 7i 4070 GPU and Acer Predator helios 16 4080 GPU. Can you suggest which one shall I go with.
4080
Where you gonna buy?
Soldered ram is a big negative, and I’d prefer a bit more power but also like the portability. OLED is a must for me. I would go G16. On the other hand I’m curious what the M16/G16 may bring in 2025….
It just seems to replace the chip. Sadly no lpcamm on it.
@@davitdavid7165 I don’t understand anything u said bro?
@@joshpeck9266 the 2025 g16 is just the 2024 model, but with the new CPU. Everything else is identical. It does not have the new, cool kind of ram (the lpcamm2 standard)
@@davitdavid7165 2025 isn’t out I’m hoping for the NVIDIA 5000 series GPUs on G16 or M16 2025
@@davitdavid7165 what type of ram is that tho?
Jarrod would you review any of the Aftershock laptops that feature the 4080, like the Rift 16X?
I'm interested to see how it stacks up with the Legion 7 and ROG Strix, since they're what I'm tossing up between. Specifically interested in the cooling for performance and longevity.
Love your vids!
I can buy
Zephyrus g16 amd Ryzen 9 Ai hex 370 with 4070 32gig ram
Or rog strix g16 core i9 13980hx with rtx 4090 with 32 gig ram
Which one do you suggest? ( they are at same prices)
I don’t have any idea about rog strix g16 battery life so I would be grateful if you give me tell about it too
If performance is your priority and you won't mind the weight go for the 4090.
rams do die after using it overtime right? do soldered rams also die or are they built different ?
Unlike SSDs or flash storage, RAM doesn't have a lifetime inherently and inevitably limited by usage, but of course it can fail. I doubt that LP-DDR RAM differs from other DDR RAM in that aspect.
@@Spurdospaerde692 so if bad luck hits us and the soldered ram dies then the laptop is broke permanently or is it fixable with micro soldering (replacing )
The Legion 7i on sale at Best Buy was the clear choice for me. I wanted the AMD G16 32GB 4070, but not for $500-$600 more. And you can't even change the ram, also possible burn-in years later...
Hi guys here in europe we are have some discounts, im thinking about the lenovo with i9 and rtx 4090 is it better than this version with i7?
Can you compare legion 7i with 4080 vs Scar 16 4080..
Heavily leaning towards the G16 AMD 4070. However, the soldered RAM is bothersome. The ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 is similar in performance but allows upgradeable RAM.
Good vid. But I think the Aero 16 needs to be in this mix. I moved from a G16 to an Aero 16 and never looked back. Aero has a better keyboard, upgradeable RAM, better build quality / feel, better cooling and heaps better value. The only areas the G16 wins are the speakers (they're excellent, and only average in the Aero) and the screen refresh rate (Aero is 4K, but only 60hz).
I'm waiting to see what Lenovo does with the HX370 and an RTX 4080 or 4090.
Absolutely peak design for both, they are so beautiful and minimalistic
Hey Sir ! This is the most recent video regarding Zephyrus tech , and my question was .. are there any models that will be released this year or in 2025 ?
4070 and Intel HX is, surprisingly, the most sold combo for gaming laptop in Germany
hey jarrod tnx for the videos.. if its possible can you also highlight the names of the devices on the left when you show the graphs. it takes me some time to figure out which is on top when only the numbers are highlighted. tnx
Both with INTEL’s issued processors?
what issued processors?
Can you please also access MSI GE68 HX 2024 model?? Thanks in advance.
some laptops were removed from the benchmarks?
The laptops change in the graphs from video to video. There isn't enough room to include them all, so I choose which I think are most relevant.
Was waiting for this video.
How does the yoga pro 9i with compare to these?
I always couldn't decide over those two laptops, but now I know which one to choose. Cheers mate.🎉