Thanks for this review! Just got my G14 (white) and been using it for almost 2 weeks now. It's my daily driver laptop for work and gaming. The build quality, display, keyboard, and trackpad are top-notch. I'm glad Asus just went sleek and premium with the Zephyrus this year, so it doesn't scream GAMING like other models. Plus, I can get 7-10 hours of productivity (light load) when I work outside. Love it!
Glad i could help! I love the white version as well, is looks so sleek :o Is it more like a white color, or actually silver? I havent had the chance to see one in person yet. While im sad that they took away the 4080/4090, this redesign really is something else. What power profile do you use to get that battery life? Or do you have a custom one :)
Exactly, they name it white, but only the keycaps are white. The body is silvery-ish which I prefer more than just regular white. When using it on battery, the screen drops to 60Hz (about 50-60% brightness). I set GPU mode at 'optimized' so it uses only the integrated graphics on light load. I also set battery profile to battery saver. And yeah I can achieve amazing battery performance out of it! :) (The gray one looks dope tbh.)
I’m not even kidding, uninstalling Armoury Crate fixes almost every minor issue I had with my g16.. the fan noise is GONE. I can use it in class and program without disturbing anyone or embarrassing myself.
I'm deeply considering getting a Zephyrus. My desktop is almost 5 years old now, and I seem to travel lots for work. I got a Steam Deck, but I don't like having multiple setups. I just want my 'home pc' do be my only pc. I'm guessing this rig will run an external monitor no problems
Finally, I've found a comment which is almost exactly the same as my situation. I have a desktop but will be on a different country due to work. I just bought a G14 but 2023. So I hope I won't be disappointed.
Update: This laptop has been a huge upgrade from my 2020 MSI Prestige 14. It ticks all the boxes: Build quality ✅ Performance ✅ OLED display blows away the MSI panel ✅ The speakers are phenomenal for a 14" laptop ✅ Lightweight ✅ Also uninstalled armoury crate for G Helper 👍
Sweet! I think an in depth video about your G Helper settings and why/how you utilize them (did they help you achieve better battery life / performance) is a real Must. Otherwise ppl have to dive into asus G14 reddit and analyze all the tips scattered there for weeks. And you already have the experience, so.... You said you somewhow capped the CPU to 95% to save on battery for example....
@Posidaon so far, I'm enjoying it. Temps are usually sitting in the mid 70's for the CPU, havent looked at GPU temps. I just got a cooling pad, so we'll if that makes a difference.
Amazing review, I'm thinking of buying it but it's very expensive in my country, 2399€ with 32GB and RTX 4070. I will wait to see if some stores lower the price or if I can get it on a discount. Thanks for the in-depth review, it helped me to decide if I want this model or not xD
Thank you very much, glad it could help :) Yeah, the retail prices are def a bit expensive. I got this one as an open box model and only pair 1750 for it, so i couldnt pass it up :D If you can find it on a deal somewhere, i highly recommend it !
@@crimsontechyt I just bought the G14 GA403UV today with 32GB RAM and RTX 4060 im promo for 1499€, I think it was an amazing deal and the order will arrive tomorrow
@@crimsontechyt I just bought the G14 GA403UV today with 32GB RAM and RTX 4060 im promo for 1499, I think it was an amazing deal and the order will arrive tomorrow
I sold my Flow X13 to buy a G14. The Flow X13 is sleek, lightweight, and had amazing performance for such a small form factor. But the G14's RTX 4070 is faster, and it has space for a full size m.2 ssd, allowing for up to 8TB of storage space. And the OLED and speakers on the G14 are just amazing. So if you want a smaller, thinner, lighter package, go for the Flow. If you want the other stuff, I'd go for the X13 :)
@@crimsontechyt I agree! From what I’ve seen, and also from other laptop comparisons with the G14 videos you have, it really stands out. Thank you very much!
this has now ended my laptop search either the G14 with 32gb don’t care if it’s the 4060/70 or the G16 as long as it also has 32gb. Just need either one to go on sale next month lol
In the UK. Choose carefully if you wanr RGB keyboard lighting. Not all models have it. The G14 series may have RGB keyboard, but this is available to specific models, such as GA403UU or GA403UV, while the model I purchased fom PCWORLD is GA403UI i White 4070 and does not come with it. No way of knowing this at the time - just now coming to light..............
you, josh and jarrod are the big 3 in my "should watch" list, I want to say thank you tho sadly the 2024 model is like so damn expensive in Vietnam, I got a heck deal from Japan for a 2023 model with AniMe Matrix, cant pass it up!
Excellent no nonsense review + good selection of tunes 🙂 I've been looking for a replacement to my 2020 MSI Prestige 14 which now has a broken hinge,terrible battery life & some hot spots on the screen after 4 years of heavy travel. I think the g14 will be a great upgrade. Hopefully it holds up better.
Thank you for this simple but effective review! I’m planning on getting one around Labor Day. It’s $300 off at Best Buy but I’m waiting to see if it’ll get discounted even more :P
Just got this as a school laptop. Got the 4060 as my main focus is just school and light gaming. Got it on sale for about $1,200 only had it a week so far, but it's great.
Thank you so much, his was the most useful review I've found of this laptop! I was super worried about the wobbly screen but I can totally overlook it.
Cool review! I got my G14 2 weeks ago and there is some kind of sound while opening the display (Creaking or cracking). What should I do? Should i go to the service or it will disappear by itself? By the way, great laptop, love it so much❤. Thanks for the advice about G-helper, very easy to use and helpful soft!🙌
Thank you! :D Some people have the creaking sound, some don't. It mostly happens while the laptop is heating up, and disappears most of the time after a while. It isnt a defect though. I wouldnt return it, since a replacement would probably have the same thing. But you can always try!
@@crimsontechyt You are right, it mostly happens while the laptop is heating up. I think it’s not crucial and i will not go for replacement. Thanks for the answer🙌
2:25 my acer swift x from 2021 has that trackpad delay too, but it happens occasionally 80% of the time it is fine, other 20% is hell , it takes some milliseconds to accelerate and slow down , and it's not the cursor acceleration , i turned it off and if it is then it should behaves like that all the time 😭😭
like your video, i am considering buy the same model. One concern is the liquid metal in the laptop, do you use the laptop on mobile a lot? do you have any perfortmance/heat issue now?
I've been using it on the go for about half a year now :) Liquid metal really shouldn't be a concern, since it's perfectly safe and sealed away. I've never had any performance or heat issues. Been pretty flawless!
@Maximoulhs To be honest, I haven't dropped it yet, so I'm not sure :p It feels pretty solid though. The top and bottom are well cushioned, but the sides where the zipper is is *just* the zipper with a bit of cushioning. I would still always keep it in a well built backpack, but the case def adds more protection than keeping it bare :)
@@crimsontechyt it's a case that looks pretty nice amongst other asus rog cases and I'm between one of those and the tomtoc which appears a little bit more cushioned and has a secondary smaller compartment, Thanks for the feedback! Also I Hope the ram of the (16gb 4060 2024) g14 that is getting here in a few days is enough🤞. Keep up the grind man, you're doing great!
DUUUDDEEE I use Ghelper with my ROG Flow X13 and all I have to say about it is good things. It stays out of the way, it changes the GPU to my 4070 when I game and then back to integrated graphics once Im done along with the refresh rate on my display. Its a wonderful piece of software. Also great video! If you have time do you think you could look into the flow x13? Its a very cool 2 in 1 gaming laptop
It's really great! I actually did 2 full reviews on the Flow X13 2023, and also a comparison against the older 2021 model a couple of months ago, so i'm well known with it :)
Debating between this model and the Razer Blade 14/15. What would you recommend? I heard people complaining about the fan noise and heat issues on the g14 compared to the razer blades. I would use it mainly for video/photo editing with casual gaming on the side. Built quality, colour accuracy, performance, cooling and noise are all priority for me. What would you recommend?
Fan noise is less, and more costumizeable on the G14, since the Blade 14 has a set fan speed (unless you completely lock it down to 1 RPM, in which case it still just speeds up at higher temperatures) The Blade 14 has a higher Watt GPU though, and slightly more power to play with, so performance is 5-10% faster, and a bit more stable since the CPU and GPU dont have to fight for power (but with video editing, this doesnt really matter) The Blade 14 is a TANK in terms of build quality, being made of thick aluminum, and having a very tight display hinge. The G14 is solid as well, but the Blade is just rigid on another level. HOWEVER, this also adds roughly 500-600 grams of weight, which can be felt. The G14 has an OLED, and supports more display standards (sRGB, DCIP3, etc), which are available feom the box. The Blade 14 has a GOOD IPS, but it cant compete with the OLED (but definitely isnt bad) So they trade blows :)
@@crimsontechytI see! Thank you so much for the information! I’m on the edge of getting the g14 over the razer blade 14 or 15. Coming from a 14” MacBook Pro M1 Max. But I feel like I need a windows equivalent. Battery life is appreciated so I guess g14 wins here over the blade 14 and 15 models I suppose?
@MarioSaraiva The Blade 14 is closer to a macbook in terms of build quality, but the G14 had a more sleek design, and better battery life (and is a LOT more costumizeable in terms of performance / battery life(
What an amazing review. Do you think it’s worth getting the G14 now or waiting for the updated with RTX 50 cards in Jan/ Feb? Do you think they will be more expensive? Thank you
If you can wait, i would wait. The 50 series will be more powerful at the same power usage, and some **minor** issues will probably be fixed in the next revision. If you need a laptop sooner rather than later, i'd get it now, since it's an awesome laptop that's almost perfect in every area :)
Hi! Question: don’t you feel like the keyboard overheats a lot? Or the laptop in general, like in the upper part? Both when you are gaming and when you are not?
The keyboard definitely stays cool. The part above the keyboard does get warm, but I generally don't touch that part of the laptop, as it's expected to get warm around the heat sink and chip. No overheating at all though :)
Nice, I was able to get mine at ~$1,300. It was at a sale price of $1,450, and I got another ~$170 off by getting it Open-Box excellent condition. It was like new, with, as far as I could tell, just the seal broken, plastic wrap taken off the box and slightly cut off of the charger and possibly the keyboard sheet cover thing missing, but other than those minor things the laptop and charger appeared perfectly untouched and brand new! So definitely think it was a great deal and way to save some money. Usually I wouldn't buy anything Open-Box, but I had a bit of time to play with, and it saved me a decent amount of money. Glad I got it when I did since it hasn't went on sale since. Happy with it so far!
LOL i'm also a ComSci student and my laptop is TUF F16 and so far i don't experience any problem in any programming applications😂 i think G14 is a bit overkill for programming
how loud is the fan while gaming? heared this is a problem with the G14... I consider buying the blade 14 or the G14... what would u recommend? Good videos!
Thank you! :) I havent had any issues with fan noise on the G14. I use custom fan profiles, and it stays quiet until i start doing actual work. And under full load it's also not loud at all (compared to other gaming laptops). Both the Blade and the G14 are awesome laptops, but i prefer the G14 due to its OLED and performance customizeability :) (But the Razer's keyboard RGB looks REALLY good hehe)
@@crimsontechyt Thanks for the quick reply. What specs would u choose on the G14? probably 32 GB? is there any other must have? Or are all versions the same just the RAM is adjustable?
All models have an OLED, but only the RTX 4070 model has 32GB RAM. In **some** regions there's also a 4060 32gb combo model, but it's pretty rare. I'd just go with the 4070 32gb model, for the best future proofing. 16gb is still usable, but you'll have trouble with it in the future.
I have been considering this laptop ever since it came out and I think this review (and your other videos) has finally convinced me to go for it. Thank you! I'm still on the fence about the 2024 G16 but i think the portability of the G14 will be better in most situations. (Also having to pay an extra €1.100,00 for the G16 32gb ram definitely hurts!)
Glad i could help :D Yeah the portability is such a huge positive for me too. I almost dont even feel it in my bag, and its really nice to carry around. I bet the G16 is really good as well, but i dont think there's enough of an upgrade to justify the price (except for the bigger display of course, but i dont mind it)
I have a question that only you can answer: The G14 with the 4060 costs £1799, while the G14 with the 4070 costs £2399. Both have the same R9 and 32 GB. As a 4070 user, do you think it's worth paying £600 more to get it?
If the 4060 model also has 32GB, i would absolutely get that one. The 4070 model has about 20% better GPU performance, but at THAT high of a price, i dont think it's worth it.
OLED burn-in is basically nonexistent on modern displays, because of all the anti-burn in features, and the pure fact that the technology has matured to a point that it takes a VERY long time to get any noticeable burn-in. So i wouldnt make burn-in a big deal in your purchasing decisions :)
Thank you! They're both VERY good laptops, and are very similar. The Blade 14 has a slightly higher TGP RTX 4070, so it might be 5% faster max, but the Zephyrus has more performance costumizeability, and runs better on battery. The G14 also has an OLED and is way lighter, so I prefer the Zephyrus myself. But they're both great laptops! (Get whichever one is cheaper with the same specs :D)
@crimsontechyt I got my g14 and I actually tried to connect it with an egpu. I didn't work, turns out that the usb4 here is not a full function usb4 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲. Now I don't actually know what to do with the laptop since the return days are passed.....
Hi. Thanks for honest review. Does it warm up? I'm planning to purchase G14 or Macbook Pro m3. Battery life is also what worries me a lot. I m mostly into photo and video editing but few games would be great too :)
It only warms up during intensive tasks, so gaming and a bit during video editing. Macbooks are battery life kings, so it cant beat em there :) Gaming is nearly impossible on Macbooks though, so there's that. If you're used to Windows, get the G14. If you're used to MacOS, get the Macbook. The learning curve (and time needed) of adapting to a new OS is WAY more important than a laptop's features or performance, so that's a big part!
@@crimsontechyt Hi :) I got G14 with Rtx 4070. I must admit that this is a very well rounded laptop. Screen, performance and battery life is very good. Thanks for the review.
@@rhmns63 Mine is white - I bought mine from Best Buy here in the US. I originally wanted the black one, but ended up getting the white one because the black is not available here in the US as far as I've seen, plus I got it on sale and at discount with an excellent condition Open-Box unit, plus I heard scratches are less visible on the white model.
Did you do any video editing with this? And how long does the battery life last for general productivity use/office work (Google docs, web browsing, maybe a YT video playing in the background)?
Is the 16 GB of RAM enough to last a few years? I am considering this with the 4060, but the 16GB soldered RAM is making me reluctant. I want it to last atleast 4-5 years.
For me, I've only ever reached more than 16GB in Premiere Pro rendering, and Rust server loading (which sucks and is unoptimized). So i haven't reached that limit yet in normal use. I def think the need for 32gb is coming soon though, so im not buying any 16GB laptops anymore 🙃
@@crimsontechyt I'm an engineering student, and I regularly run simulation software like MATLAB, TCAD, ANSYS, often with a bunch of Chrome tabs open at the same time. While I don’t currently use particularly demanding software beyond these, I would like to future-proof my purchases as much as possible. It's sad that they don't offer a RAM upgrade option without charging so much.
The fans NEVER turn on during normal use with the custom silent profile i have. Everything stays nicely between 50 degrees too, so it's cool to the touch. I hate fan noise too, and this one is really nice imo :)
I got this laptop for 4k video/photo editing and it was abysmal. It gets ultra hot less than 2 minutes after turning it on without even opening any applications. This shouldnt happen right ? Ive never had a laptop with specs like this struggle this much with a video.
No, not at all :) It stays silent while in normal tasks, and stays below 55 degrees. If it does get warm, the fan simply ramps up a bit and cools it down quickly
for someone who does a lot of rendering and 3d modeling with my laptop, but I also take my laptop with me all the time, would you recommend the G14 over the G16 (2024) when it comes to performance/portability?
I have a full review of the G16 and a comparison between the G14 and the G16 coming up, so stay tuned to see a full comparison :) For the short answer: The G16 is almost identical to the G14 in performance if you get the 4060 or 4070 model. HOWEVER, the 4080 and 4090 G16 models are WAY more powerful than the G14. So unless you get those higher end models, the G16 basically only gives you a better screen and speakers.
Thanks for this review. I wanted this one cause it's nice, and portability 👍👍👍but for editing the g16 is the one to go. I have the g16 32 go ram and rtx 4060 👍👍👍👍 Thanks for all these informations
the only problem with this laptop for me was the stupid hinges/wobbles. I end up bought a used 2023 razer blade 14, and dont regret it one bit, the extra performance is welcome but the hinges is just driving me crazy
@@crimsontechyt yea but if I notice it, it wont go away in my head :D. The razer blade 14 cant undervolt though, but I can limit the power which I do to 60W and it still come out with 17.1k in Cinebench R23 @ low 80s temp. I suspect Razer will have a better resale value too, but we'll see.
@@JusdoinstuF No, but they do put ads and popups in it, which makes it bloated. I'm sure they did **try** to make it good, but it just had a lot of unnecessary stuff and limitations
@@JusdoinstuF Fan noise is really good for a gaming laptop! It's obviously louder during games, but it CAN be turned down, especially if you undervolt the CPU a bit and limit CPU and GPU wattage.
hello, first of all GREAT REVIEW!, u earned urself a subscriber. secondly I need your help I'm planning on buying a laptop and I'm confused between MacBook air m3 or G14. I'm going to be a computer science major for uni so I will need to do programming and all that stuff but I do like to game and I have never used macOS before. what should I do? people keep telling me to get the mac but the issue is gaming and macOS while for G14 the issue is heating up and fan noise :(
Thank you! :D I actually made a full comparison between the M3 Air and the G14 here: th-cam.com/video/xvAeymcVhOs/w-d-xo.html So go check that out for a detailed review :) For the short answer: If you've never used MacOS before and like to game, get the G14. The Macbook is a great laptop with awesome battery life, but the learning curve of Macos and the limitations of ARM become very apparent when you actually have to get stuff done.
The 2023 is def good as well! It even has a slightly better cooling system. The 2024 has better speakers, display, touchpad, keyboard, and is thinner, but the 2023 is VERY close. Definitely a good option :)
Oh okay, that is pretty cool. Do you think the laptop will last some years like be future proof and be able to play esport titles. Or do you think u would need an upgrade after like a couple years.
@mobeen369 The 4070 model will probably last you a couple of years (like 5 probably). Im waiting for the RTX 50 series myself, but if you need a laptop soon, I'd get the 4070 one :)
Hey, nice vid! I want to use it for collage. Would u recomend it, especially in therms of heat produktion and battery life. I know that the 2023 had alot of problems with overheating, which in some cases damaged the lover part of the display. I am also considering to buy the lenovo legion slim 5 14 inch 2023. Would love to hear ur opinion!
The 2023 model only had overheating issues on defective models, but the 4080 and 4090 variants did get pretty hot. This one only really gets hot with gaming, but the temps stay pretty reasonable, especially if you have a custom fan profile :) I havent had the chance to test the legion out yet, but only know the G14 has better build quality and a better display. It's def a good choice for college, as i use it myself for computer science!
@@DanielFufu-og1nq I recorded 9-10 hours of TH-cam playback with 100% brightness on it with my Silent profile, so 8 hours should be achievable :) The fans pull air THROUGH the keyboard on the top as well, so the keyboard stays very nice and cool, even during full loads like gaming. It's very nice to use
No, this one only has 1 ssd slot, so you'd need to either do a clean windows install on the new drive, or clone the old drive's contents, but that's kinda tricky 🙃
Thank you for this review, we needed this after a month to see if you still impressed by it or you were happy with the new device back then :D However I have 3 questions: 1. Does the battery still last long, or has its lifespan been reduced? 2. If you sit in front of a fan or outdoor with regular wind (not a storm obviously :D) will the screen wobble ? 3. while moderate/heavy use but not playing game, does it get too hot to touch ? because I heard heating is an issue with Asus laptops
Thank you. I'm glad i could help :) 1. The battery life hasnt changed, and because i had the time to test different power profiles, i could actually make it last longer, from running the cpu at lower wattages. The customizeability is very handy for when you NEED the battery life. 2. No, the screen doesn't wobble from wind or outside factors (i live in the netherlands, so i've had plenty of wind to test it out xd). The only time it wobbles is if you touch it yourself. 3. With the default power profiles (so turbo for example), the CPU doesn't go higher than 90-95 degrees (which is normal). With custom profiles, you could set the fans at a higher speed (with more noise, though), which will keep it cooler. But to the touch, only the part above the keyboard is hot to the touch. The keyboard and the part below the keyboard do not get that hot at all, so you wont feel the heat.
@@crimsontechyt That's awesome! thank you for your response, one last question I forgot to ask, would be a great decision maker if you help me with an answer hehe, now in my razer blade 14 it gets hot because im a heavy user, but when it gets hot I set my fans speed to 5400 and it cools down almost instantly, so the area where you rest your palms gets uncomfortably hot, but within 5 minutes of setting fans to top speed it gets cooled down that you actually feel COLD air coming out of the keyboard which what I really love about this laptop, so is it the same case when it comes to the new G14 ? or does it have another scenario ?
The Blade downclocks its CPU slightly when putting it on manual fan mode, so that might partly be why it cools down so quickly :) The G14 has a closed fan loop though, so you wont feel air coming out of the top through the keyboard. It does have 3 fans on the inside though (one that goes through the middle part of the chassis), so the keyboard deck NEVER gets hot in my experience (my Razer blade's chassis did get hot quickly, but i never knew why). If heat is ever an issue, you could simply set a more aggressive fan curve :)
@@crimsontechyt Awesome, I think I made my decision to give this device a try, thanks a lot for your help, looking forward for more awesome reviews you make, keep it up :D
The CPU does get hot, but that's just AMDs thermal design, which always wants to hover around 90-95 degrees. However, you will BARELY feel it on the chassis. The cooling system is designed to handle it, so the keyboard deck (except up towards the screen obviosuly) will not feel uncomfortably hot to the touch. The fans do make noise while gaming, since its a full load application, but not loud at all compared to other gaming laptops. If the noise is still too much, you could of course set a custom fan profile to change that to your liking :)
What settings are you using for gaming while unplugged? I just got the same model. For some reason when I lower the resolution it actually lowers fps. But if I use native resolution I get great frames but eats up battery like crazy.
I dont really game while unplugged since it drains tf out of the battery D: If i would, i'd put it on Turbo mode or a similar custom profile for max performance. Naturally, the battery would only last like 1-2 hours tho. If you want to prioritize battery life, put it in Eco (disables GPU), turn down brightness and the keyboard backlight, put it in silent mode, and enable Nvidia battery optimizer.
No, it doesnt even get warm during gaming. There's a third fan in the middle of the laptop that keeps the keyboard and palm rest cool, so you never really feel the heat where you touch it :)
Thank you :) Unfortunately it only works for Asus ROG laptops right now. The difference between the G14 4060 and 4070 is around 15-20% GPU performance.
Oled burn in is not an issue anymore like it was 5 years ago. There's so many anti burn in techniques on modern panels that it takes a LONG time to notice any considerable difference. So i wouldnt make that a deciding factor for your purchase :)
Just don't have your laptop on a static screen all the time at max brightness and letting it get hot. You won't need to worry about oled burn in since it's incredibly hard to do so. Especially within the span of 2-4 years
I have a question. I’m going to peruse my undergraduation in computer science. Will choosing this laptop be a good idea to run some heavy programming and be good for gaming ? Programming is main priority and gaming comes second. I need it to last for a few years . If yes then do I get the g14 intel or AMD for my preference ? Thanks
I'm in the exact situation, and I think that's a perfect choice :) I'm in my 3rd semester rn, and it handled big C# programs, and massive C programs with ease. I use it as a docked PC at home for gaming, and I have no complaints there either. The G14 only comes with AMD
@@crimsontechyt so there’s the 16gb ram model with rtx 4060 and 32gb ram model with rtx 4070 right ? Is there a model with 16gb ram with rtx 4070 ? Sorry if I’m asking too many questions.
Can you do a video of excessive and abusing use of it but show us the palm resting area? My surface has horrible paint here and it's scratching like mad even though it's aluminum
I know exactly what you mean. That mostly happens to non-metal laptops, or laptops with a finish on top of the material. The G14 is fully Aluminum, so you won't have that issue. I've been using it daily (A LOT) since it came out since I'm an engineering student, and none of the parts of the laptop have shown any wear. No shiny keys, no rubbed off inside, no chips or scratches in the body. It's a solid machine, and has been great so far! :D
@@crimsontechyt Oh man I love youtubers that respond quickly, thanks for the information!!! Also if you game a bit can you test some detailed games in roblox at maximum graphics and see if it runs well? I am really looking forward to purchase this laptop and I game roblox but my current surface lags so much. I'd love if you can do the test on each mode like silent, balanced and etc. (ets2 on steam pwetty pwease?)
@officialnotonlyjames Thank you! :) I actually did a quick benchmark on Roblox in my Surface 7 vs Zephyrus G14 video, and got 240 FPS (the max amount Roblox allows) on the Zephyrus. So it definitely runs well haha 🙃
@@crimsontechyt i check it already but it has no battery life outside the charger and it has stationary fan noise , if lets say you work outside what would happen. Pushed to min fan option could lead to a heat. the rest 100% better than others has in its reviews
@goodstan1260 Thank you :) The battery life test/results are at the end of the video. It gets around 8-10 hours during normal use with my Silent fan profile, Eco mode, and brightness at 50%. During normal use, the CPU doesnt really get above 50 degrees, so the fans never really turn on. I dont recommend working outside if you live in a very hot country though, as 30+ degree weather in direct sunlight is bad for EVERY electronic device :)
@@crimsontechyt I check by time codes and I didn't see anything connected to battery life ;( so may be it was hidden in the other side of the review. My Asus ZenBook 14 (1165G) alwayse heat alwayse fun noise and without charger only 1h 6 min ...when I see reviews like 10 hours I'm shocked )) so it's first several months may be like that..I remember when I purchase it 1.5 years ago it was 3-4 hours at max . I'm looking around for a new laptop and this one seems a good choice or may be better wait Snapdragon Dell XPS ?
Windows on ARM is, unfortunately, still VERY unstable with x86 emulation, so i wouldn't go with snapdragon until they sort those things out. The XPS lineup is well built, but way too expensive for the little performance it offers.
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@@crimsontechyt Yeah im subbed just coz you feel so genuine like a real average consumer not like a pro who edits and says the same bs hehe
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That's because your brain is more engaged reading the text than it is when someone is talking.
Thanks for this review! Just got my G14 (white) and been using it for almost 2 weeks now. It's my daily driver laptop for work and gaming. The build quality, display, keyboard, and trackpad are top-notch. I'm glad Asus just went sleek and premium with the Zephyrus this year, so it doesn't scream GAMING like other models. Plus, I can get 7-10 hours of productivity (light load) when I work outside. Love it!
Glad i could help!
I love the white version as well, is looks so sleek :o
Is it more like a white color, or actually silver? I havent had the chance to see one in person yet.
While im sad that they took away the 4080/4090, this redesign really is something else.
What power profile do you use to get that battery life? Or do you have a custom one :)
@@crimsontechyt The lid and body is more silver, while the keys are still white
Exactly, they name it white, but only the keycaps are white. The body is silvery-ish which I prefer more than just regular white. When using it on battery, the screen drops to 60Hz (about 50-60% brightness). I set GPU mode at 'optimized' so it uses only the integrated graphics on light load. I also set battery profile to battery saver. And yeah I can achieve amazing battery performance out of it! :) (The gray one looks dope tbh.)
Bro how much battery backup
@@crimsontechytthe white version easy dirty?
I’m not even kidding, uninstalling Armoury Crate fixes almost every minor issue I had with my g16.. the fan noise is GONE. I can use it in class and program without disturbing anyone or embarrassing myself.
The default fan profiles are so stupidly active, even in silent mode, right?
Glad it helped :D
Great. So how do you choose silent mode?
@@morten1install ghelper
What is armory crate?
How do you control the p and e cores? I was getting horrible frame rate gaming and I had to turn the e cores down to 0 until it performed well
I gotta say, I feel like I haven't watched a video where its all subtitles and no voiceover in a while but I freaking love it
Thank you! :D
Bro u are my lifesaver. Following ur g helper settings for my g14 it’s really good at battery life like 8-10 hours and performance too
I'm deeply considering getting a Zephyrus. My desktop is almost 5 years old now, and I seem to travel lots for work. I got a Steam Deck, but I don't like having multiple setups. I just want my 'home pc' do be my only pc. I'm guessing this rig will run an external monitor no problems
Finally, I've found a comment which is almost exactly the same as my situation. I have a desktop but will be on a different country due to work. I just bought a G14 but 2023. So I hope I won't be disappointed.
@@dezmoines20uh btw he has the 2024 one that one is aluminum the older ones are not but 2023 is still nice
@@dezmoines20I’m in the same boat travel for work want to still play some games
Update: This laptop has been a huge upgrade from my 2020 MSI Prestige 14.
It ticks all the boxes:
Build quality ✅
Performance ✅
OLED display blows away the MSI panel ✅
The speakers are phenomenal for a 14" laptop ✅
Lightweight ✅
Also uninstalled armoury crate for G Helper 👍
the ghelper bit was amazing, thank you
This laptop is so insane :O
It absolutely performs, and it's while running everything on ultra and 3k resolution? Insane
Completely feels like a user review. Great job!
Thank you :)
Getting mine tomorrow with de 32 gig ram, so excited!!
Sweet!
I think an in depth video about your G Helper settings and why/how you utilize them (did they help you achieve better battery life / performance) is a real Must. Otherwise ppl have to dive into asus G14 reddit and analyze all the tips scattered there for weeks. And you already have the experience, so....
You said you somewhow capped the CPU to 95% to save on battery for example....
Got the silver one with the 4060 a month ago, really enjoying it!
Just got a sliver one with a 4060 a week ago, still enjoying it?
@Plague_Rat778 sure, just really high temperatures when gaming, what do you think?
@Posidaon so far, I'm enjoying it. Temps are usually sitting in the mid 70's for the CPU, havent looked at GPU temps. I just got a cooling pad, so we'll if that makes a difference.
Amazing review, I'm thinking of buying it but it's very expensive in my country, 2399€ with 32GB and RTX 4070.
I will wait to see if some stores lower the price or if I can get it on a discount.
Thanks for the in-depth review, it helped me to decide if I want this model or not xD
Thank you very much, glad it could help :)
Yeah, the retail prices are def a bit expensive. I got this one as an open box model and only pair 1750 for it, so i couldnt pass it up :D
If you can find it on a deal somewhere, i highly recommend it !
@@crimsontechytwhere you find that deal?
@@Noone-dh4bh Alternate.nl had 2 models available for 1750 a couple weeks back
@@crimsontechyt I just bought the G14 GA403UV today with 32GB RAM and RTX 4060 im promo for 1499€, I think it was an amazing deal and the order will arrive tomorrow
@@crimsontechyt I just bought the G14 GA403UV today with 32GB RAM and RTX 4060 im promo for 1499, I think it was an amazing deal and the order will arrive tomorrow
"Having more control over things you buy is always nice." -Crimson tech, 2024.
couldn't agree more!!
Nice vids as always..
Haha right??
Thank you :D
What about BATTERY?
Considering this for my first computer bachelor, whats ur take regarding this case [specially battery]
Edit: S14 is on my list as well
This makes me want to choose the G14 more than what I originally plan to buy, the Flow X13. May I ask what would you prefer between the two?
I sold my Flow X13 to buy a G14.
The Flow X13 is sleek, lightweight, and had amazing performance for such a small form factor.
But the G14's RTX 4070 is faster, and it has space for a full size m.2 ssd, allowing for up to 8TB of storage space.
And the OLED and speakers on the G14 are just amazing.
So if you want a smaller, thinner, lighter package, go for the Flow.
If you want the other stuff, I'd go for the X13 :)
@@crimsontechyt I agree! From what I’ve seen, and also from other laptop comparisons with the G14 videos you have, it really stands out. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much! :)
this has now ended my laptop search either the G14 with 32gb don’t care if it’s the 4060/70 or the G16 as long as it also has 32gb. Just need either one to go on sale next month lol
On sale on which site?
In the UK. Choose carefully if you wanr RGB keyboard lighting. Not all models have it.
The G14 series may have RGB keyboard, but this is available to specific models, such as GA403UU or GA403UV, while the model I purchased fom PCWORLD is GA403UI i White 4070 and does not come with it. No way of knowing this at the time - just now coming to light..............
Yee there's a buttload of models around the world with WEIRD differences. Kinda odd that those don't get mentioned...
The cleanest gaming laptop that doesn't look like gaming laptop
I wanted a g14, but couldnt afford it, so I managed the buy a g16 for $200 less than what a g14 would have cost so I hope its as good or better
I think the G16 might have an additional slot for a second hard drive if you need it?
@@doddt2002 second ssd slot inside? no it doesnt have one. You need an external drive
you, josh and jarrod are the big 3 in my "should watch" list, I want to say thank you
tho sadly the 2024 model is like so damn expensive in Vietnam, I got a heck deal from Japan for a 2023 model with AniMe Matrix, cant pass it up!
Thank you! That's so nice :)
Yeah in some regions the retail prices are RIDICULOUSLY expensive :(
@@crimsontechytI can confirm $2500 with "never gonna happen" discount and literally no open-box deals for 32gb/4060 2024 in Vietnam is just absurd 😅
while from Japan, 2023 model (both colors) with AniMe Matrix cost like $1500 - $1800
Excellent no nonsense review + good selection of tunes 🙂 I've been looking for a replacement to my 2020 MSI Prestige 14 which now has a broken hinge,terrible battery life & some hot spots on the screen after 4 years of heavy travel. I think the g14 will be a great upgrade. Hopefully it holds up better.
Thank you for this simple but effective review! I’m planning on getting one around Labor Day. It’s $300 off at Best Buy but I’m waiting to see if it’ll get discounted even more :P
Thank you :)
Oooh 300 off is pretty nice, that's the highest i've seen it so far :o
Very good review.
I like your style
You actually bang on the thing, move the screen and press down on the chassis etc. etc. Without talking!
Thank you, I like my reviews to be detailed :)
That G-Helper software is a game changer, Armory crate is the worst software in existence, but this laptop is so good thank you for the review.
Just got this as a school laptop. Got the 4060 as my main focus is just school and light gaming. Got it on sale for about $1,200 only had it a week so far, but it's great.
Oooo great find! Awesome choice :)
@crimsontechyt yea I'm really enjoying it. The silver/white is looking great
Hey how long ago did it go on sale?
@Sapphire-rr5hn I got it about 1.5 weeks ago from bestbuy. I have no clue if it's still on sale or not, or when the sale started
Thank you so much, his was the most useful review I've found of this laptop! I was super worried about the wobbly screen but I can totally overlook it.
Good to see you are still playing CS 1.6 :)
Cool review! I got my G14 2 weeks ago and there is some kind of sound while opening the display (Creaking or cracking). What should I do? Should i go to the service or it will disappear by itself?
By the way, great laptop, love it so much❤. Thanks for the advice about G-helper, very easy to use and helpful soft!🙌
Thank you! :D
Some people have the creaking sound, some don't. It mostly happens while the laptop is heating up, and disappears most of the time after a while. It isnt a defect though.
I wouldnt return it, since a replacement would probably have the same thing. But you can always try!
@@crimsontechyt You are right, it mostly happens while the laptop is heating up. I think it’s not crucial and i will not go for replacement. Thanks for the answer🙌
Just followed the video to get my G14 ready, will recommend it to my friends who are choosing laptops ❤
Just bought the 4070 version from best buy new for 1600 on sale.. can’t wait!
Nice find! Enjoy it :D
G helper will be good when my laptop comes
2:25 my acer swift x from 2021 has that trackpad delay too, but it happens occasionally
80% of the time it is fine, other 20% is hell , it takes some milliseconds to accelerate and slow down , and it's not the cursor acceleration , i turned it off and if it is then it should behaves like that all the time
😭😭
like your video, i am considering buy the same model. One concern is the liquid metal in the laptop, do you use the laptop on mobile a lot? do you have any perfortmance/heat issue now?
I've been using it on the go for about half a year now :)
Liquid metal really shouldn't be a concern, since it's perfectly safe and sealed away.
I've never had any performance or heat issues. Been pretty flawless!
Love this in-depth revisit! How is the battery holding so far?
It's great! Being able to change power limits really helps to make it last longer :)
I love that asus case, did it come with the laptop or did you buy it separately, and for how much?
It's acrually the case/sleeve for the ROG Flow X13, but it fits this one perfectly :)
It was bought seperately, for like 30 bucks
@@crimsontechyt is the durability on it good, like how confident are you about it keeping your laptop safe in there ?
@Maximoulhs To be honest, I haven't dropped it yet, so I'm not sure :p
It feels pretty solid though. The top and bottom are well cushioned, but the sides where the zipper is is *just* the zipper with a bit of cushioning.
I would still always keep it in a well built backpack, but the case def adds more protection than keeping it bare :)
@@crimsontechyt it's a case that looks pretty nice amongst other asus rog cases and I'm between one of those and the tomtoc which appears a little bit more cushioned and has a secondary smaller compartment, Thanks for the feedback! Also I Hope the ram of the (16gb 4060 2024) g14 that is getting here in a few days is enough🤞. Keep up the grind man, you're doing great!
Is this your daily driver?
It is!
DUUUDDEEE I use Ghelper with my ROG Flow X13 and all I have to say about it is good things. It stays out of the way, it changes the GPU to my 4070 when I game and then back to integrated graphics once Im done along with the refresh rate on my display. Its a wonderful piece of software. Also great video! If you have time do you think you could look into the flow x13? Its a very cool 2 in 1 gaming laptop
It's really great!
I actually did 2 full reviews on the Flow X13 2023, and also a comparison against the older 2021 model a couple of months ago, so i'm well known with it :)
Just ordered mine, I’ll be picking up later today!🎉
Wooo congratz, enjoy it :D
Debating between this model and the Razer Blade 14/15.
What would you recommend?
I heard people complaining about the fan noise and heat issues on the g14 compared to the razer blades.
I would use it mainly for video/photo editing with casual gaming on the side.
Built quality, colour accuracy, performance, cooling and noise are all priority for me.
What would you recommend?
Fan noise is less, and more costumizeable on the G14, since the Blade 14 has a set fan speed (unless you completely lock it down to 1 RPM, in which case it still just speeds up at higher temperatures)
The Blade 14 has a higher Watt GPU though, and slightly more power to play with, so performance is 5-10% faster, and a bit more stable since the CPU and GPU dont have to fight for power (but with video editing, this doesnt really matter)
The Blade 14 is a TANK in terms of build quality, being made of thick aluminum, and having a very tight display hinge. The G14 is solid as well, but the Blade is just rigid on another level. HOWEVER, this also adds roughly 500-600 grams of weight, which can be felt.
The G14 has an OLED, and supports more display standards (sRGB, DCIP3, etc), which are available feom the box. The Blade 14 has a GOOD IPS, but it cant compete with the OLED (but definitely isnt bad)
So they trade blows :)
@@crimsontechytI see! Thank you so much for the information! I’m on the edge of getting the g14 over the razer blade 14 or 15.
Coming from a 14” MacBook Pro M1 Max. But I feel like I need a windows equivalent.
Battery life is appreciated so I guess g14 wins here over the blade 14 and 15 models I suppose?
@MarioSaraiva The Blade 14 is closer to a macbook in terms of build quality, but the G14 had a more sleek design, and better battery life (and is a LOT more costumizeable in terms of performance / battery life(
@@crimsontechyt that’s perfect! Thank you very much for the information!
Hows the screen wobble and do you have the wifi card issues? I'm really thinking about picking up a g14 this holiday
Screen wobble is basically non-existent during normal use, except when you're carrying it around with 1 hand.
No issues with the WiFi card at all :)
@@crimsontechyt Thanks Boss
What an amazing review. Do you think it’s worth getting the G14 now or waiting for the updated with RTX 50 cards in Jan/ Feb? Do you think they will be more expensive? Thank you
If you can wait, i would wait.
The 50 series will be more powerful at the same power usage, and some **minor** issues will probably be fixed in the next revision.
If you need a laptop sooner rather than later, i'd get it now, since it's an awesome laptop that's almost perfect in every area :)
What kind of case are you using When you pull it out of your backpack?
That's the Flow X13 sleeve :)
Hi! Question: don’t you feel like the keyboard overheats a lot? Or the laptop in general, like in the upper part? Both when you are gaming and when you are not?
The keyboard definitely stays cool. The part above the keyboard does get warm, but I generally don't touch that part of the laptop, as it's expected to get warm around the heat sink and chip. No overheating at all though :)
Im a CS student and just got my G14 2024 for $150 less. I hope it is worth it.
Nice find, enjoy it!
Nice, I was able to get mine at ~$1,300. It was at a sale price of $1,450, and I got another ~$170 off by getting it Open-Box excellent condition. It was like new, with, as far as I could tell, just the seal broken, plastic wrap taken off the box and slightly cut off of the charger and possibly the keyboard sheet cover thing missing, but other than those minor things the laptop and charger appeared perfectly untouched and brand new! So definitely think it was a great deal and way to save some money. Usually I wouldn't buy anything Open-Box, but I had a bit of time to play with, and it saved me a decent amount of money. Glad I got it when I did since it hasn't went on sale since.
Happy with it so far!
I did the exact same thing, only ended up paying 1750€ for mine (thats a good price in europe haha), and im very happy with it :)
LOL i'm also a ComSci student and my laptop is TUF F16 and so far i don't experience any problem in any programming applications😂 i think G14 is a bit overkill for programming
@@nyahahahahaha2087 Hahaha i agree tho. I just love the sleek design and the display, simply gorgeous.
how loud is the fan while gaming? heared this is a problem with the G14... I consider buying the blade 14 or the G14... what would u recommend? Good videos!
Thank you! :)
I havent had any issues with fan noise on the G14. I use custom fan profiles, and it stays quiet until i start doing actual work. And under full load it's also not loud at all (compared to other gaming laptops).
Both the Blade and the G14 are awesome laptops, but i prefer the G14 due to its OLED and performance customizeability :)
(But the Razer's keyboard RGB looks REALLY good hehe)
@@crimsontechyt Thanks for the quick reply. What specs would u choose on the G14? probably 32 GB? is there any other must have? Or are all versions the same just the RAM is adjustable?
All models have an OLED, but only the RTX 4070 model has 32GB RAM. In **some** regions there's also a 4060 32gb combo model, but it's pretty rare. I'd just go with the 4070 32gb model, for the best future proofing. 16gb is still usable, but you'll have trouble with it in the future.
I have been considering this laptop ever since it came out and I think this review (and your other videos) has finally convinced me to go for it. Thank you!
I'm still on the fence about the 2024 G16 but i think the portability of the G14 will be better in most situations.
(Also having to pay an extra €1.100,00 for the G16 32gb ram definitely hurts!)
Glad i could help :D
Yeah the portability is such a huge positive for me too. I almost dont even feel it in my bag, and its really nice to carry around. I bet the G16 is really good as well, but i dont think there's enough of an upgrade to justify the price (except for the bigger display of course, but i dont mind it)
Nice video mate
Thank you! :]
I got omen 14 with 2 week return, should?
Depends on why :D
You know the FPS on GTA 5 on this laptop? And what is the battery life of the laptop when under regular use?
With medium settings you should get like 100-120, but you can easily reach the max fps limit :)
Battery life is 8-10 hours while watching youtube
@@crimsontechyt Thanks! I’ll definitely buy one soon!
I have a question that only you can answer: The G14 with the 4060 costs £1799, while the G14 with the 4070 costs £2399. Both have the same R9 and 32 GB. As a 4070 user, do you think it's worth paying £600 more to get it?
If the 4060 model also has 32GB, i would absolutely get that one. The 4070 model has about 20% better GPU performance, but at THAT high of a price, i dont think it's worth it.
What about OLED burning in a long-term scenario?
OLED burn-in is basically nonexistent on modern displays, because of all the anti-burn in features, and the pure fact that the technology has matured to a point that it takes a VERY long time to get any noticeable burn-in. So i wouldnt make burn-in a big deal in your purchasing decisions :)
Im looking to grab one of these with the 4070 module! Hows the battery life?
It's awesome! 10 hours of youtube with full brightness :)
Very good review!
Which one is better, zephiros G14 or razer blade 14?
Thank you!
They're both VERY good laptops, and are very similar.
The Blade 14 has a slightly higher TGP RTX 4070, so it might be 5% faster max, but the Zephyrus has more performance costumizeability, and runs better on battery.
The G14 also has an OLED and is way lighter, so I prefer the Zephyrus myself.
But they're both great laptops!
(Get whichever one is cheaper with the same specs :D)
I wonder does the usb4 on this works with a tb3 dock or a egpu console. Couldn't find any further information about the usb4 port...
Yes. The slowest USB-4.0 ports are faster than Thunderbolt 3. Technically USB 4.0 is the same as Thunderbolt 4, but it varies a bit.
@crimsontechyt I got my g14 and I actually tried to connect it with an egpu. I didn't work, turns out that the usb4 here is not a full function usb4 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲. Now I don't actually know what to do with the laptop since the return days are passed.....
Hi. Thanks for honest review. Does it warm up? I'm planning to purchase G14 or Macbook Pro m3. Battery life is also what worries me a lot. I m mostly into photo and video editing but few games would be great too :)
It only warms up during intensive tasks, so gaming and a bit during video editing.
Macbooks are battery life kings, so it cant beat em there :)
Gaming is nearly impossible on Macbooks though, so there's that.
If you're used to Windows, get the G14. If you're used to MacOS, get the Macbook.
The learning curve (and time needed) of adapting to a new OS is WAY more important than a laptop's features or performance, so that's a big part!
@@crimsontechyt Hi :) I got G14 with Rtx 4070. I must admit that this is a very well rounded laptop. Screen, performance and battery life is very good. Thanks for the review.
@@fuat27 Ayyy nice! Hope you enjoy it :D
And thank you :)
mine is the 4060 variant...love tho 🤓🤓
Same!!
Is yours white? Where'd you get it from?
@@rhmns63 It's eclipse grey. where are you from? It seems you're a Bengali, ain't you?
@@copymalty 🇧🇩
Thinking about getting the 4060 model in eclipse grey. Budget $1599. Cant find it in American market
@@rhmns63 Mine is white - I bought mine from Best Buy here in the US. I originally wanted the black one, but ended up getting the white one because the black is not available here in the US as far as I've seen, plus I got it on sale and at discount with an excellent condition Open-Box unit, plus I heard scratches are less visible on the white model.
I think you can customized the trackpad sensitivity in the Armoury Crate or in the Asus app included in their PCs.
which taskbar software do you use? looks so neat!
TranslucentTB or just translucent taskbar in the Microsoft Store :)
Did you do any video editing with this? And how long does the battery life last for general productivity use/office work (Google docs, web browsing, maybe a YT video playing in the background)?
Yes, i edited this video on it actually :)
Had no dropped frames with 4k playback and a couple of effects, so it's def good enough for my use case!
Is the 16 GB of RAM enough to last a few years? I am considering this with the 4060, but the 16GB soldered RAM is making me reluctant. I want it to last atleast 4-5 years.
For me, I've only ever reached more than 16GB in Premiere Pro rendering, and Rust server loading (which sucks and is unoptimized).
So i haven't reached that limit yet in normal use.
I def think the need for 32gb is coming soon though, so im not buying any 16GB laptops anymore 🙃
@@crimsontechyt I'm an engineering student, and I regularly run simulation software like MATLAB, TCAD, ANSYS, often with a bunch of Chrome tabs open at the same time. While I don’t currently use particularly demanding software beyond these, I would like to future-proof my purchases as much as possible. It's sad that they don't offer a RAM upgrade option without charging so much.
Great video. You’ve successfully taken my fear of the unnecessary noisy fans away. I think I’ll pick one up now
The fans NEVER turn on during normal use with the custom silent profile i have. Everything stays nicely between 50 degrees too, so it's cool to the touch. I hate fan noise too, and this one is really nice imo :)
Thanks! I just got a G16 I really hate the slight delay on the trackpad. Is there a way to remove it through options or firmware?
No (atleast not that i have found), it just seems to be the way Zephyrus trackpads work. You'll get used to it though, as I did :)
I got this laptop for 4k video/photo editing and it was abysmal. It gets ultra hot less than 2 minutes after turning it on without even opening any applications. This shouldnt happen right ? Ive never had a laptop with specs like this struggle this much with a video.
Yeah, the CPU really struggles with heat. It just uses way too much power for how badly it performs. The new AMD variant is a lot better.
its why i gave up posting high qualities lmao, its not up to the standard, but once again more than enough for most people
bro can you make a video explaining better the helper tool for asus
I will, im planning to upload it in 2 weeks :)
Is it hot/warm when youre typing on the keyboard? when gaming or light usage?
No, they keyboard stays cool even when gaming or under heavy load, because the fans pull air through the top chassis.
It's very comfortable :)
@@crimsontechyt Thank you!
Hey does the laptop heat up easily? Even while doing small tasks such as watching yt or typing out essays? I need to know as this is very important
No, not at all :)
It stays silent while in normal tasks, and stays below 55 degrees. If it does get warm, the fan simply ramps up a bit and cools it down quickly
@@crimsontechyt thank you very much for replying!
for someone who does a lot of rendering and 3d modeling with my laptop, but I also take my laptop with me all the time, would you recommend the G14 over the G16 (2024) when it comes to performance/portability?
I have a full review of the G16 and a comparison between the G14 and the G16 coming up, so stay tuned to see a full comparison :)
For the short answer:
The G16 is almost identical to the G14 in performance if you get the 4060 or 4070 model.
HOWEVER, the 4080 and 4090 G16 models are WAY more powerful than the G14.
So unless you get those higher end models, the G16 basically only gives you a better screen and speakers.
Thanks for this review. I wanted this one cause it's nice, and portability 👍👍👍but for editing the g16 is the one to go. I have the g16 32 go ram and rtx 4060 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for all these informations
Glad it helped :D
Very true 👌🏻
the only problem with this laptop for me was the stupid hinges/wobbles. I end up bought a used 2023 razer blade 14, and dont regret it one bit, the extra performance is welcome but the hinges is just driving me crazy
I only notice it if i physically touch it, but never during normal use or gaming :o
@@crimsontechyt yea but if I notice it, it wont go away in my head :D. The razer blade 14 cant undervolt though, but I can limit the power which I do to 60W and it still come out with 17.1k in Cinebench R23 @ low 80s temp. I suspect Razer will have a better resale value too, but we'll see.
I’m confused, how does a 1 man team create a better software than Asus?
Passion > greed :)
@@crimsontechyt do you think they intentionally make their software bad?
@@JusdoinstuF No, but they do put ads and popups in it, which makes it bloated. I'm sure they did **try** to make it good, but it just had a lot of unnecessary stuff and limitations
@@crimsontechyt got it thanks, hows the fan noise? does it only happen when gaming AAA games? is there a way to reduce it?
@@JusdoinstuF Fan noise is really good for a gaming laptop!
It's obviously louder during games, but it CAN be turned down, especially if you undervolt the CPU a bit and limit CPU and GPU wattage.
How is the battey life and fan noise when playing games?
Battery life is like every other laptop while gaming: like 1-2 hours.
Noise is pretty good, compared to other gaming laptops :)
Could you give any advices on how to lower CPU temp while gaming? Mine goes up to 90-95 degrees
hello, first of all GREAT REVIEW!, u earned urself a subscriber. secondly I need your help I'm planning on buying a laptop and I'm confused between MacBook air m3 or G14. I'm going to be a computer science major for uni so I will need to do programming and all that stuff but I do like to game and I have never used macOS before. what should I do? people keep telling me to get the mac but the issue is gaming and macOS while for G14 the issue is heating up and fan noise :(
Thank you! :D
I actually made a full comparison between the M3 Air and the G14 here:
th-cam.com/video/xvAeymcVhOs/w-d-xo.html
So go check that out for a detailed review :)
For the short answer:
If you've never used MacOS before and like to game, get the G14.
The Macbook is a great laptop with awesome battery life, but the learning curve of Macos and the limitations of ARM become very apparent when you actually have to get stuff done.
looking for 2023 version instead, what do think?
The 2023 is def good as well! It even has a slightly better cooling system.
The 2024 has better speakers, display, touchpad, keyboard, and is thinner, but the 2023 is VERY close. Definitely a good option :)
@@crimsontechyt thank you, love your videos)
Has the laptop been able to handle all day gaming sessions, if youve tried that, without performance loss
Yes, gaming for long periods at a time is fine 👍🏻
Oh okay, that is pretty cool. Do you think the laptop will last some years like be future proof and be able to play esport titles. Or do you think u would need an upgrade after like a couple years.
@mobeen369 The 4070 model will probably last you a couple of years (like 5 probably).
Im waiting for the RTX 50 series myself, but if you need a laptop soon, I'd get the 4070 one :)
@@crimsontechyt thanks yea thats fine, I only need it for light gaming like competitive fps titles low settings or league of legends
Hey, nice vid! I want to use it for collage. Would u recomend it, especially in therms of heat produktion and battery life. I know that the 2023 had alot of problems with overheating, which in some cases damaged the lover part of the display. I am also considering to buy the lenovo legion slim 5 14 inch 2023. Would love to hear ur opinion!
The 2023 model only had overheating issues on defective models, but the 4080 and 4090 variants did get pretty hot.
This one only really gets hot with gaming, but the temps stay pretty reasonable, especially if you have a custom fan profile :)
I havent had the chance to test the legion out yet, but only know the G14 has better build quality and a better display.
It's def a good choice for college, as i use it myself for computer science!
@@crimsontechyt thx for the quick response. What about battery life. Can i get 8 hours just doing normal tasks/ no gaming at all?
or maybe even more?
and also i hate typing on laptops which get very warm(i mean ofcourse only doing the normal tasks/ not gaming). Any bad experience on that?
@@DanielFufu-og1nq I recorded 9-10 hours of TH-cam playback with 100% brightness on it with my Silent profile, so 8 hours should be achievable :)
The fans pull air THROUGH the keyboard on the top as well, so the keyboard stays very nice and cool, even during full loads like gaming. It's very nice to use
now this is my kinda review! Gonna buy it definetly. Do you know if its possible to upgrade the 1TB storage
I'm glad you liked it :D
Yes, the SSD slot supports up to double sided M.2 SSDs (so atleast 8TB)
@@crimsontechyt wow is there only one slot or can i add a second one (sry im pc noob). And if yes is it hard for a beginner
No, this one only has 1 ssd slot, so you'd need to either do a clean windows install on the new drive, or clone the old drive's contents, but that's kinda tricky 🙃
@@crimsontechyt alright but first i gotta buy the laptop 😂
@@tideypods4808 Haha, gotta start somewhere!
how did you get it in black!?!! i thought it was only in white so i got white
Haha they come in both colors here :)
should i get this or the asus rog flow x13 2023 4070
Is the Amazon link for the 4060 a good idea? There’s one review and the seller has a lot of questionable reviews.
Thank you for this review, we needed this after a month to see if you still impressed by it or you were happy with the new device back then :D
However I have 3 questions:
1. Does the battery still last long, or has its lifespan been reduced?
2. If you sit in front of a fan or outdoor with regular wind (not a storm obviously :D) will the screen wobble ?
3. while moderate/heavy use but not playing game, does it get too hot to touch ? because I heard heating is an issue with Asus laptops
Thank you. I'm glad i could help :)
1. The battery life hasnt changed, and because i had the time to test different power profiles, i could actually make it last longer, from running the cpu at lower wattages. The customizeability is very handy for when you NEED the battery life.
2. No, the screen doesn't wobble from wind or outside factors (i live in the netherlands, so i've had plenty of wind to test it out xd). The only time it wobbles is if you touch it yourself.
3. With the default power profiles (so turbo for example), the CPU doesn't go higher than 90-95 degrees (which is normal). With custom profiles, you could set the fans at a higher speed (with more noise, though), which will keep it cooler. But to the touch, only the part above the keyboard is hot to the touch. The keyboard and the part below the keyboard do not get that hot at all, so you wont feel the heat.
@@crimsontechyt That's awesome! thank you for your response, one last question I forgot to ask, would be a great decision maker if you help me with an answer hehe, now in my razer blade 14 it gets hot because im a heavy user, but when it gets hot I set my fans speed to 5400 and it cools down almost instantly, so the area where you rest your palms gets uncomfortably hot, but within 5 minutes of setting fans to top speed it gets cooled down that you actually feel COLD air coming out of the keyboard which what I really love about this laptop, so is it the same case when it comes to the new G14 ? or does it have another scenario ?
The Blade downclocks its CPU slightly when putting it on manual fan mode, so that might partly be why it cools down so quickly :)
The G14 has a closed fan loop though, so you wont feel air coming out of the top through the keyboard. It does have 3 fans on the inside though (one that goes through the middle part of the chassis), so the keyboard deck NEVER gets hot in my experience (my Razer blade's chassis did get hot quickly, but i never knew why). If heat is ever an issue, you could simply set a more aggressive fan curve :)
@@crimsontechyt Awesome, I think I made my decision to give this device a try, thanks a lot for your help, looking forward for more awesome reviews you make, keep it up :D
Thank you, glad i could help :)
Does it have Windows Hello facial recognition?
And do you know how well cyberpunk runs on it?
Yes, it does.
Cyberpunk runs pretty well on it, i managed to get like 80 fps around medium settings :)
You forgot to mention the battery life, how was it? how many hours did it usually average at ?
With normal use (so word and internet browsing/youtube and stuff), it reached around 8-10 hours with my custom silent profile
@@crimsontechyt Can I get your custom silent profile
does it get hot and do the fans make lots of noise while playing ?
The CPU does get hot, but that's just AMDs thermal design, which always wants to hover around 90-95 degrees. However, you will BARELY feel it on the chassis. The cooling system is designed to handle it, so the keyboard deck (except up towards the screen obviosuly) will not feel uncomfortably hot to the touch. The fans do make noise while gaming, since its a full load application, but not loud at all compared to other gaming laptops.
If the noise is still too much, you could of course set a custom fan profile to change that to your liking :)
What settings are you using for gaming while unplugged? I just got the same model. For some reason when I lower the resolution it actually lowers fps. But if I use native resolution I get great frames but eats up battery like crazy.
I dont really game while unplugged since it drains tf out of the battery D:
If i would, i'd put it on Turbo mode or a similar custom profile for max performance. Naturally, the battery would only last like 1-2 hours tho.
If you want to prioritize battery life, put it in Eco (disables GPU), turn down brightness and the keyboard backlight, put it in silent mode, and enable Nvidia battery optimizer.
During typical tasks like typing, does the keyboard often feel warm to the touch?
No, it doesnt even get warm during gaming. There's a third fan in the middle of the laptop that keeps the keyboard and palm rest cool, so you never really feel the heat where you touch it :)
I like these type of reviews , are you selling this G14 by chance ?
Thank you :D
I'm keeping this one, since i found it for a *very* good price aha :)
Great video, love the vibe. Instant sub.
Thank you :D
Can i install g helper in any laptop like the asus zenbook pro 2024? They are a big difference between the g14 4060 and 4070?and super video really
Thank you :)
Unfortunately it only works for Asus ROG laptops right now.
The difference between the G14 4060 and 4070 is around 15-20% GPU performance.
@@crimsontechyt ok thanks bro I subscribe
G14 or Legion 7i, which one do you prefer?
I havent had the Legion 7i in my hands yet, but aren't they 2 different sizes?
@@crimsontechyt Yea I'm just looking for a new laptop suggestion, I don't mind about the sizes.
I’ve been thinking about getting this laptop for awhile now but the only thing that’s keeping me from buying it is potential burn in
Oled burn in is not an issue anymore like it was 5 years ago. There's so many anti burn in techniques on modern panels that it takes a LONG time to notice any considerable difference.
So i wouldnt make that a deciding factor for your purchase :)
Just don't have your laptop on a static screen all the time at max brightness and letting it get hot. You won't need to worry about oled burn in since it's incredibly hard to do so. Especially within the span of 2-4 years
I have a question. I’m going to peruse my undergraduation in computer science. Will choosing this laptop be a good idea to run some heavy programming and be good for gaming ? Programming is main priority and gaming comes second. I need it to last for a few years . If yes then do I get the g14 intel or AMD for my preference ?
Thanks
I'm in the exact situation, and I think that's a perfect choice :)
I'm in my 3rd semester rn, and it handled big C# programs, and massive C programs with ease. I use it as a docked PC at home for gaming, and I have no complaints there either.
The G14 only comes with AMD
@@crimsontechyt sounds like the perfect and the clear answer I needed. Thank you for the quick response. You got a new loyal subscriber now 🤝
@@crimsontechytdo you recommend me buying the 4060 or the 4070
Thank you :D
I'd recommend the 4070 model. It's a good 20% performance increase for not much more heat or money.
@@crimsontechyt so there’s the 16gb ram model with rtx 4060 and 32gb ram model with rtx 4070 right ? Is there a model with 16gb ram with rtx 4070 ? Sorry if I’m asking too many questions.
How long would the battery last whilst editing a video? (1080p) in davinci resolve
Can you do a video of excessive and abusing use of it but show us the palm resting area? My surface has horrible paint here and it's scratching like mad even though it's aluminum
I know exactly what you mean. That mostly happens to non-metal laptops, or laptops with a finish on top of the material.
The G14 is fully Aluminum, so you won't have that issue.
I've been using it daily (A LOT) since it came out since I'm an engineering student, and none of the parts of the laptop have shown any wear. No shiny keys, no rubbed off inside, no chips or scratches in the body.
It's a solid machine, and has been great so far! :D
@@crimsontechyt Oh man I love youtubers that respond quickly, thanks for the information!!! Also if you game a bit can you test some detailed games in roblox at maximum graphics and see if it runs well? I am really looking forward to purchase this laptop and I game roblox but my current surface lags so much. I'd love if you can do the test on each mode like silent, balanced and etc. (ets2 on steam pwetty pwease?)
@@crimsontechyt +1 subscriber!!
@officialnotonlyjames Thank you! :)
I actually did a quick benchmark on Roblox in my Surface 7 vs Zephyrus G14 video, and got 240 FPS (the max amount Roblox allows) on the Zephyrus. So it definitely runs well haha 🙃
@@crimsontechyt oh wow thats insane, okay thank you so much i'll 100% buy the g14!
how much battery life can i expect with normal usage?(watching videos,office, etc)
8-10 hours or less, depending on your power profile, brightness, and use cases :)
Is this your daily driver
Yes it is 👍🏻
@@crimsontechyt amazing, great job and channel liked and subbed
Fan noise ? Battery life outside the charger brick? (games vs youtube)
My first review has more information :)
@@crimsontechyt i check it already but it has no battery life outside the charger and it has stationary fan noise , if lets say you work outside what would happen. Pushed to min fan option could lead to a heat. the rest 100% better than others has in its reviews
@goodstan1260 Thank you :)
The battery life test/results are at the end of the video.
It gets around 8-10 hours during normal use with my Silent fan profile, Eco mode, and brightness at 50%.
During normal use, the CPU doesnt really get above 50 degrees, so the fans never really turn on.
I dont recommend working outside if you live in a very hot country though, as 30+ degree weather in direct sunlight is bad for EVERY electronic device :)
@@crimsontechyt I check by time codes and I didn't see anything connected to battery life ;( so may be it was hidden in the other side of the review. My Asus ZenBook 14 (1165G) alwayse heat alwayse fun noise and without charger only 1h 6 min ...when I see reviews like 10 hours I'm shocked )) so it's first several months may be like that..I remember when I purchase it 1.5 years ago it was 3-4 hours at max . I'm looking around for a new laptop and this one seems a good choice or may be better wait Snapdragon Dell XPS ?
Windows on ARM is, unfortunately, still VERY unstable with x86 emulation, so i wouldn't go with snapdragon until they sort those things out. The XPS lineup is well built, but way too expensive for the little performance it offers.