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Having RGB is always a nice bonus, you can customize it whatever color you want, u can also turn it off if u don't need it...It is like it gives you "freedom" to customize it to whatever you want... It is better imo rather than being stucked with uncustomizable white backlight
i got 2021 edition with ryzen 9 and 3060 just 2 weeks ago and man i love this thing. i love using this thing for my daily usage and some genshin impact. so far the experience has been phenomenal. Not having a webcam sucks but i can always connect my phone to use as a webcam.
I bought one of these in May to use for games and video editing. Haven't gone into too much editing, but it plays games amazingly well. 100+fps on high setting with most games. Mine is the 1080p 144hz version. Couldn't be happier with it.
I've been looking into getting this because of budget limitations and availability from where am from, great review but i have to say GODDAMN i almost didnt recognize you Joshua werent it from your voice! I used to watch tech reviews 10 years ago from Android Authority and that's what got me in tech and ended up making good purchase decisions at the time from your reviews. Time flies by so fast damn glad to see the reviews are still ongoing.
Got the G14 2 weeks ago. And this thing is an absolute joy to use. Fast, snappy and extremely portable. The only downside for me is the lack of Webcam but I have an external one, also use my phone through droid cam as a webcam.
I highly prefer laptops without webcams for privacy reasons. It's super easy and cheap to get a USB webcam if you really need them for online meetings.
I was considering getting the G14 last year. But I got the Asus TUF Gaming A15, Ryzen 5 4600H, 16GB of DDR4 3200hz ram, 1TB m2 mvme ssd with a GTX1650. While the 144hz display on my laptop is quite crappy in terms of color reproduction. The performance is really good for the price. Which makes is the reason I don't see myself upgrading to a newer laptop anytime soon
I really want this, but it's kinda inconvenient not having a webcam nowadays :/ I hope the next iteration they'll consider putting one, and maybe a 16:10 display too like what they did with the M16, I guess that would be awesome
Have a look at the Zephyrus M16 model. It has an intel chip but it has a webcam, it has a 16:10 display, although it is a bit bigger and more comparable to the G15
I got the G14 from 2021 and still to this day it rocks really! Had to of course purchase a hub for it, i.e. for DP + a few extra USB and Ethernet (RJ45) port but it was worth it. Games like BF2042 run smoothly still (I got the rtx3060 variant one with 5900)
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This was a bit of a odd review - uncharacteristically many misses. The 2560x1440 screen is 120 Hz in 2021 unlike the 2020 version which was 60 Hz (and the 1080p one went from 120 to 144 Hz). There is no mention of the dark grey colour option which is unfortunate - especially as it elliminates the readability issue of the silver keys. The USB-C charging isn't "just 100W" - it is improved from the 60 (65?) Watt of the 2020 version. At 6:35 the new 5900HS is mentioned as "Ryzen 9" and as being an upgrade from 2020's Ryzen 7 when both years models in fact came in a Ryzen 7 and Ryzen version (4800HS/5800HS and 4900HS/5900HS respectively). AMD's naming conventions are confusing though. If there was any mention of the other graphics options I missed it - though that could be that those hadn't been revealed at the time of this review.
Hi there! I was wondering what screen resolution and windows scaling you use for this model (1440p 60hz screen for AniMe matrix models) that work best for you? Thank you!
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Would you recommend this laptop with top spec for software engineering and photo editing?
Joshua Vergara great content man. Thank you for your reviews. Just one small thing. The 1440p screen on the 2021 model is actually 120hz not 60hz like last years model. :)
guys i would need some advice, i would like to buy a laptop spending about 1300 €, what do you recommend? is the g14 a good choice? with which components?
You made the right choice imo. I was also considering the X13 but for an extra $300 I opted for this years G14 due to the improved GPU, 1440p display, and better battery life.
^ I could live with the 3050ti (and the non-upgradeable RAM to a lesser extent) on the X13 honestly - it was the severe lack of ports that ruined it for me. Besides which, the G14 isn't THAT much bigger or less portable despite having a measurably better video card AND having at least some room for further upgrades.
So no overheating? I am searching for a new laptop as I had bad experience with my Spectre x360 (2019 Gem cut) which after BIOS Updates (which cannot be downgraded) has overheating issues. I compile a lot of apps and do linux compiling. So ASUS had a pretty good track record in terms of linux compatibility. Were you able to try out at least a linux live system to see if things work out?
out of stockat best buy at that 1600 price, damn. I think this will be my next laptop, was considering an acer swift x but thought, since I only buy a laptop like every 5 years, might as well go stronger
Just bought my first laptop and I bought the g14, the one I payed for said fhd144hz but the one I received says wqhd 120hz. So I'm just curious what's the difference? and should I be returning this. I play first person shooter games this is why I chose 144hz
Fhd144 is full HD, so 1080p. Wqhd120 is wide quad hd, so 1440p. It has a higher screen resolution but lower refresh rate. It really depends on wether you prefer the higher screen resolution or the higher refresh rate.
@@psychokonieses2768 the only issue I've had is that the speakers are garbled above 30% unless you disable Dolby Atmos and pull down the bass sliders. My CPU temps were a bit high so I re-did the liquid metal but it was fine the way it was, I just didn't like it hitting ~92c under max load. I really like the laptop so I would definitely recommend it unless you need super loud speakers.
@@glsracer I just so light gaming like fighting games and play some demanding titles once in a while like witcher or skyrim, so I just want a good all aroundee
@@psychokonieses2768 in that case either the G15 or G14 with 3060 should be acceptable. Consider the G15 3070 if you will be keeping the laptop for more than a couple years because it will be a bit more future proofed. For instance I play DCS World at high/medium settings at 4k60. The 3060 version would manage the same settings at 1440p.
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A friend wants to sell me the 2020 g14 rtx 2060 max q for $800. Is it worth it?
@@The-Azure-Knight YES. SO MUCH YES.
@@sal_monella too late now. 😒
The lack of RGB is a positive not a negative. I love the laptop, it looks classy.
Agreed 👍
Having RGB is always a nice bonus, you can customize it whatever color you want, u can also turn it off if u don't need it...It is like it gives you "freedom" to customize it to whatever you want... It is better imo rather than being stucked with uncustomizable white backlight
i got 2021 edition with ryzen 9 and 3060 just 2 weeks ago and man i love this thing. i love using this thing for my daily usage and some genshin impact. so far the experience has been phenomenal. Not having a webcam sucks but i can always connect my phone to use as a webcam.
At what price?
I bought one of these in May to use for games and video editing. Haven't gone into too much editing, but it plays games amazingly well. 100+fps on high setting with most games. Mine is the 1080p 144hz version. Couldn't be happier with it.
Same, I bought a LG ultragear 165hz 34 In external monitor and I love the look and feel of it.
I've been looking into getting this because of budget limitations and availability from where am from, great review but i have to say GODDAMN i almost didnt recognize you Joshua werent it from your voice! I used to watch tech reviews 10 years ago from Android Authority and that's what got me in tech and ended up making good purchase decisions at the time from your reviews.
Time flies by so fast damn glad to see the reviews are still ongoing.
Got the G14 2 weeks ago. And this thing is an absolute joy to use. Fast, snappy and extremely portable. The only downside for me is the lack of Webcam but I have an external one, also use my phone through droid cam as a webcam.
@@-Ufo_Abduction- not really. Are you talking about the glaring thing? Not an issue. I never notice it anymore.
@@grizzZlyBear hi, did the anime matrix version come out the exact same time as the normal one?
I highly prefer laptops without webcams for privacy reasons. It's super easy and cheap to get a USB webcam if you really need them for online meetings.
Totally - I would personally use any of my other cameras or my phone if I needed to. Sometimes it's convenient to have the webcam there tho
@@jvtechtea True, and some people just don't really care about privacy and prefer convenience. Very good point about using your phone too.
Agreed, I use my Lumix G9 as a webcam on the rare occasion I need one.
@@Unchainedmaple888 technically they can just add sth you can manually slide to block the camera
I was considering getting the G14 last year. But I got the Asus TUF Gaming A15, Ryzen 5 4600H, 16GB of DDR4 3200hz ram, 1TB m2 mvme ssd with a GTX1650. While the 144hz display on my laptop is quite crappy in terms of color reproduction. The performance is really good for the price. Which makes is the reason I don't see myself upgrading to a newer laptop anytime soon
4:28 Surprised to see Abroad in Japan's ASO music video.
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Bestbuy was having a sale on this laptop for 1200 last week and your video really sold me on it, just wanted to come back and say thanks!
I really want this, but it's kinda inconvenient not having a webcam nowadays :/ I hope the next iteration they'll consider putting one, and maybe a 16:10 display too like what they did with the M16, I guess that would be awesome
You can get an external webcam
@@3wij yup true but I think he's looking for a built in Webcam
@@meric12131415 pretty stupid dealbreaker
@@alexp8785 true for me it doesn't really matter 🤣 also Merry Christmas
@@meric12131415 merry Christmas man
Down voting for the support if NFT
Only if they put a 16:10 screen and a webcam. 😩
Yeah but still I love my 2021 r7 model
Have a look at the Zephyrus M16 model. It has an intel chip but it has a webcam, it has a 16:10 display, although it is a bit bigger and more comparable to the G15
I returned my(r9 4900hs/2060 max-q) because of the small 16:9 screen, if it was an 16:10 I would have kept it.
I got the G14 from 2021 and still to this day it rocks really! Had to of course purchase a hub for it, i.e. for DP + a few extra USB and Ethernet (RJ45) port but it was worth it. Games like BF2042 run smoothly still (I got the rtx3060 variant one with 5900)
This was a bit of a odd review - uncharacteristically many misses.
The 2560x1440 screen is 120 Hz in 2021 unlike the 2020 version which was 60 Hz (and the 1080p one went from 120 to 144 Hz).
There is no mention of the dark grey colour option which is unfortunate - especially as it elliminates the readability issue of the silver keys.
The USB-C charging isn't "just 100W" - it is improved from the 60 (65?) Watt of the 2020 version.
At 6:35 the new 5900HS is mentioned as "Ryzen 9" and as being an upgrade from 2020's Ryzen 7 when both years models in fact came in a Ryzen 7 and Ryzen version (4800HS/5800HS and 4900HS/5900HS respectively). AMD's naming conventions are confusing though.
If there was any mention of the other graphics options I missed it - though that could be that those hadn't been revealed at the time of this review.
Josh, your setup right now is much better
I picked up one of these with 32gb ram and a 1440p 120hz screen for about 1600$, i call that quite a deal
Hi there! I was wondering what screen resolution and windows scaling you use for this model (1440p 60hz screen for AniMe matrix models) that work best for you? Thank you!
Would you recommend this laptop with top spec for software engineering and photo editing?
Hey Joshua. What mic are you using? Sounds/looks great
Great review, Bro. You're one of the best,Thanks 👍👍👍😊😊😊
@Joshua Vergara what kind of application is that to multitask can’t find it?
The mic sounds fantastic that you're using.
I have the ryzen 7 5800hs rtx 3050 variant. Absolutely loving it! Everything runs on it.
Ofcourse temperature is another topic xd
That QHD is not 60hz but rather 120hz
The fan is always on? Even for light uses?
would you buy or recommend this laptop for working ? as a 4x4
i am deciding between g14 zephyrus vs razer blade 14! help me
So much better compated to the RB14?
Hey , you are buying all the tech or are they sponsored??
Can i use this laptop for Stock Trading . . . . I will use 3rd party algo api trading . . . . . What battery backup i will get ???
Joshua Vergara great content man. Thank you for your reviews. Just one small thing. The 1440p screen on the 2021 model is actually 120hz not 60hz like last years model. :)
Is it expensive ?
Beautiful brother
But, the HDMI port doesn't connect to the dgpu right?
A, S, O
So much volcano!
(Come on!)
No volcano!
No volcano!
A, S, O
Too much volcano!
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Oh my God!
do a review for g14 vs g15 vs m16
Will g14 best for architecture uses ??
iGPU mode is not available on my 2020 g14. Any suggestions?
looks nice, saving to uograde my 3rd gen intel laptop, nice review
buy it rn man
guys i would need some advice, i would like to buy a laptop spending about 1300 €, what do you recommend? is the g14 a good choice? with which components?
Yes
The biggest question is, are you going to find the G14 under €1300 in Europe? If you do please inform me. I've been searching for one as well.
@@kittyblossom7342 your still looking for the 14 version even after the 15 dropped ?
@@kittyblossom7342 just bought the 3050 version for 1005, but you probably look for the 3060?
What's the colour accuracy like? Can this be used for photo and video editing?
100% srgb
Isn't it actually a 120Hz display?
The boat is sinking for intel.
Can we change the 120hz to 60 hz ?
I spent months pining after the Flow X13 only to get this year's G14 instead 😅
You made the right choice imo. I was also considering the X13 but for an extra $300 I opted for this years G14 due to the improved GPU, 1440p display, and better battery life.
^ I could live with the 3050ti (and the non-upgradeable RAM to a lesser extent) on the X13 honestly - it was the severe lack of ports that ruined it for me.
Besides which, the G14 isn't THAT much bigger or less portable despite having a measurably better video card AND having at least some room for further upgrades.
What is the response time
I'll get this model only if they put a 16:10 screen, filling up the bezzel on the bottom of the screen
Look at the Zephyrus M16, it’s a bit bigger but it has the 16:10 screen
No lan (ethernet) port for gaming laptop, is this a joke or i'm living in the past
So no overheating? I am searching for a new laptop as I had bad experience with my Spectre x360 (2019 Gem cut) which after BIOS Updates (which cannot be downgraded) has overheating issues.
I compile a lot of apps and do linux compiling. So ASUS had a pretty good track record in terms of linux compatibility. Were you able to try out at least a linux live system to see if things work out?
I think Jarrod's Tech tested linux compatibility and it works well. I think the fingerprint sensor didn't work.
We have 1440p 120hz with 4800hs option in india, should I go for it ?
My purpose is content creation.
Yess
You are our Taco Josh!
Haha this might be my favorite comment today 🌮
I feel like my LEDs are broken since idk how to turn it on
the anime LED panel on the back is an optional addon so you needed to spec it out from asus
TOO MUCH VOLCANO!
out of stockat best buy at that 1600 price, damn. I think this will be my next laptop, was considering an acer swift x but thought, since I only buy a laptop like every 5 years, might as well go stronger
It's on sale right now for 1200
@@aricalifornia6272 1100 open box
On sale at Best Buy $1249
Watching on the asus zephyrus g14 (2021)
2:55 good thing I’m left handed
NFT GAMING BABY!
Just bought my first laptop and I bought the g14, the one I payed for said fhd144hz but the one I received says wqhd 120hz. So I'm just curious what's the difference? and should I be returning this. I play first person shooter games this is why I chose 144hz
Fhd144 is full HD, so 1080p. Wqhd120 is wide quad hd, so 1440p. It has a higher screen resolution but lower refresh rate. It really depends on wether you prefer the higher screen resolution or the higher refresh rate.
I was going to make a comment about how great this video is but I started singing A-S-O too much volcano
You need gaming benchmarks in your reviews.
I have the 2021 Zephyrus G15 and I love it. Had the G14 been available with an Nvidia 3070 I might have got it instead.
I was looking at them both, any issues with tre g15?
@@psychokonieses2768 the only issue I've had is that the speakers are garbled above 30% unless you disable Dolby Atmos and pull down the bass sliders. My CPU temps were a bit high so I re-did the liquid metal but it was fine the way it was, I just didn't like it hitting ~92c under max load. I really like the laptop so I would definitely recommend it unless you need super loud speakers.
@@glsracer I just so light gaming like fighting games and play some demanding titles once in a while like witcher or skyrim, so I just want a good all aroundee
@@psychokonieses2768 in that case either the G15 or G14 with 3060 should be acceptable. Consider the G15 3070 if you will be keeping the laptop for more than a couple years because it will be a bit more future proofed. For instance I play DCS World at high/medium settings at 4k60. The 3060 version would manage the same settings at 1440p.
Can the screen opened with one hand?
If you drop it, it's open with one hand.
of course it can, i have one and it opens with one hand
watching this on my g14 🤣
G15 is so much better! 👌
g604 the best mouse!
Dope 😎 Tech
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Still too thick for me....
You can get the version without the anime matrix, it is thinner and lighter.
Then buy a shitty gram, because you aren't fitting any sort of powerful hardware in a smaller body
3060 with anime is much thicker and heavy than 3050ti i had both
i subbed
A S O!!
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cool
You're not a taco 🌮🤣
It's a great laptop but it's just so ugly that I would still spend the extra on the Razer Blade lol
Ugly? No way
@@simmonds55 it looks like what a gaming laptop from 2010 would look like