@@mh23hm it does get hot and uncomfortable in turbo mode, but unplugged and just doing simple tasks: it’s quiet and cool. I also use a wireless keyboard ^_^
@@Davidchendavid Thanks for the quick reply. Good to hear it's fine during regular use. I guess I have to decide if I want to gamble on a laptop that gets really hot during gaming... the heat itself won't bother me as I'll be using external controllers, it's more the chance that it might lead to prematurely failure that concerns me.
@@mh23hm oh oh oh, get the Best Buy extended 3 year warranty that includes “accidental damage” which results in a full refund- even at 2 years and 11 months into your 3 year ownership. ;)
I literally bought this laptop from your recommendation and watching this through it now. Gotta say I've never been happier with a laptop. It's an absolute beast. Thank you!!
@@BlackDub21 definitely there , but not as bad as people think. It gets annoying when the cpu is at 80-100%. But tbf I want to hear fan noise to know that the heat is leaving the laptop properly and won't kill it soon
I bought this laptop day one. Love it! So tiny yet so powerful. All my editing no worries. Plus Running RE Village with mostly maxed out settings. Bless this laptop
@@techalpha7362 after 3 months or so. The closest thing to a Qc error would be the finger print scanner only works 3/4 times. Other then that I love this laptop just as much as I got it
@@redprime3210 thanks for the reply, im going to college soon and ill for sure be getting this. Was considering an m1 mac but really cant buy that since i love to game, its the best option i was just scared of qc issues but the 2021 model seems all good :)
@@techalpha7362 oh yes I recommend this one then. Its small and sleek (and kinda sexy) enough to be used as a notebook style laptop. And it's beast of machine that can play any game in the market.
1 TB SSD and 16 GB of RAM, most impressive. That configuration with the M1 💻 would be astronomically expensive. All depends what ecosystem you’re already apart of
Having iPhones 12 pro and iPad Pro I took back my MacBook Pro to get this to have the best of both worlds. Macs are too limited if you want a gaming laptop.
Bought this baby about a month ago & it’s easily the best laptop I’ve ever had. I can work on it all day, edit videos for YT for a couple or hours, & still game can play games on it at night without any hiccups.
how's the g14 holding up 6 months later? I really want to get one, but people talking about how hot it gets is scaring me off. Does it stay cool and quiet during light use like YT or web browsing?
Been very happy with my purchase of this laptop. originally had my eye on the g15 strix but did not want to wait until may/june to get it. My only gripes about this laptop are; only 1 upgradeable ram slot and no ethernet port (ended up having to use a usb c hub). I did buy a laptop cooler which helped tremendously when i game/stream/edit so i highly recommend getting one if u have this laptop.
@Matthew Wohltmann honestly it was w/e the highest rated 3 fan on amazon, maybe around $30-40. Definitely plug the power USB into a wall socket and not the USB port on the laptop, i think that was the biggest problem i had with laptop coolers in the past cuz they would just die out. But after plugging it into a usb to wallsocket, i havent had any issues since purchase.
I ended up getting the 2021 Zephyrus G15 which is basically this but bigger, and with a 3070 and a QHD screen. While I do love it, I slightly wish that I'd waited for this G14 update. I think they're both amazing machines.
@@danieldevito6380 mainly just for the smaller size, which would make it slightly more convenient. I'm happy with the G15 though, it's a good compromise between power and size.
@@DerpMC i have had for about a month now and i can confirm it's handsdown the best laptop i have ever used. It's super light, the battery life is insane (almost 10 hours of web usage with over 12 tabs open), and everything just feels so fast and there are no compormises or bottlenecking, the thermals are so good staying at 50-54c for light use and jumps to 67-72 when gaming or doing heavy stuff, but never went above that (keep in mind i live in a relatively hot region) I would say that for gaming it does suffer a bit if you max out the settings in newer and less optimized games like Cyberpunk or Vallhala but with reasonable adjustments it can run anything at 60-100 fps and even at 1440p if you have a monitor for such resolution
There is no reason to not buy it...considering it crushes other gaming laptops...it has everything and for a considerable value of money it is yours...also it is 2nd on the top gaming laptops 2021. So there you go!
I love everything about this laptop except lacking Web cam, which is a deal-breaker for me as I have a lot of online meetings; if it is equipped with one, it will be easily the perfect laptop
Finally someone with an unbiased opinion. Everywhere i go on YT, everyone is like, "The M1 is so good!!!, awww, I cannot handle it". Thanks, appreciate it!
@@kevinmccarty157 well, maybe I am just talking about his opinion. Because everyone on YT is like M1 is the best it has uncomparable performance per watt but they do not consider that most people care about "performance" not performance per watt.
Well if something is getting done faster with lower power consumption, I care about performance, I was a Windows guy all my life and here I am on my first MacBook, an M1, and its great. sometimes you gotta give credits to where it's due.
@@VAKZ23 yes the new air is an amazing device. But i m talking about how the reviewers compare it to a OP windows machine. The air is never meant to the the powerfullest but they dont accept it. which sucks
I bought the 2020 version (a lil bit weaker) and have been using her for like 10 months Absolute monster, I havent experience any other gaming laptop so my words might noth have any weight to them. But I have been able to play any game at decent quality and 120 fps. I am a college student and the battery life is a absolute monster, doing light stuff like word, Google, etc, I can get up to 8 hours The only cons is that it gets HOT AF, but I dont think it's too bad for her size
by the way, this machine is usually always on sale for $1300 on Best Buy, if it’s not on sale currently, wait for a sale, I guarantee it’ll happen soon. It’s on sale like every other week
I cannot afford the G14 2022 model but somehow I can buy the G14 2021 ryzen 7 model Now which one should I go for Zephyrus g14 or Lenovo IdeaPad gaming 3 or acer nitro 5 2022 model . Basically I want to visit all those skill sectors . As a computer science student I've talked with my seniors and they suggested me to achieve atleast one skill along with my graduation and master it . Hope you'll help me out 🙂
I already bought this laptop will get it in tomorrow’ I got the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" Gaming Laptop - Grey (AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS/1TB SSD/16GB RAM/RTX 3060 perfect for me considering that I travel a lot internationally and at home I have a big 27 inch monitor for more comfortable gaming
Too late I already bought the previous model! After seeing the specs of the new one, I kind of regret buying the old one but it’s fine it’s still good.
@@veermudambi5795 I've been playing Outsiders, No man's sky and Cold War for the most part. Thermals are pretty darn good, tends at about 85c under load. Really only experienced some throttling while playing No Man's sky oddly enough. I've also tried other games like Watch Dogs Legion and age of empires 3. I have no complaints at all. Can handle RTX impressively well.
I've been playing most of these games with a friend who is running an i9 9900k, 32 Gb of ram and a RTX 3080. with me playing at 1080p and him at 4k or 1440p, we get similar performance.
i just bought this little powerhouse in part because of your videos about it. im very happy with it. the ryzen 9 does get hot, though. i would say anyone gaming on this should consider turning cpu boost off. it does noticeably reduce performance (i went from around 70 fps to 50 in cyberpunk max settings) but the temps went from 94 to 86 after about 45 minutes of playing. this beast doesnt break a sweat on less demanding games, though. me: legendary edition maxed out, through my 1440p monitor, framerate locked to 72 is barely more than idle for it.
Have you considered repasting the laptop? Can you open up the laptop and change the thermal paste without voiding the warranty, if you don't have any warranty stickers on the laptop? I recommend you get the Cooler Master Mastergel Maker, don't use the liquid metal. Unless it already uses it... Which I doubt. Also try playing around with the Ryzen Controller software to limit the CPU to make it heat up less, and try Undervolting the GPU and/or downclocking the GPU (and reducing the voltage further if you do that). All that should really cool down your laptop.
I bought this and it ran so amazingly hot that it was uncomfortable to play any length of time on. I had to detune it to the point that the price didn't make sense! Also be aware that in the am model number they don't all include the lighted top.
Hi ED, have u ever used Thinkpad X1 carbon(or thinkpad of any kind)? Cuz that's the one i'm using it now and thinkpad is also well-known for its excellent typing quality. So i'm wondering if you can give any comparison or thoughts about it. I'm seriously thinking about getting G14(for school lol)
@@sehajanand5538 Maybe an optional 16x10 display selection. Target content creator as well, instead of just gamers. Kill 2 bird with one stone. There's really no other laptop that have this configuration with 16x10. Content creator would jump on this like hot cake. Another idea is Asus could throw a 16x10 display on there with the same spec and call it Studio Edition 🎨 🎙
What do you think of the 16" Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Ryzen 7 RTX3070 QHD and the ASUS Rog Strix Scar G15 Ryzen 7 RTX3070 QHD laptops? The Zephyrus G14 is a great laptop BUT the 16/9 screen aspect ratio on ASUS products is a PITA for anything other than gaming or watching movies. A 16/10 screen would be so much better and you could still have 16:9 within that.
If u plan on playing FPS games and CPU heavy games i strongly recommend you to consider looking up the Wattage on the GPU and the advantages on having a Mux switch.
I wanna ask, what's 'better'...to wait for MacBook Air M1X, or to buy this Asus Z4 machine? I am not so much into games, I would primarily use it for movies and video editing...I have never before used apple, not even mobile. But I like battery life, no fan noise, no heating, speed and smoothness of new Mac's M1 and hopefully M1X processors versus Intel or Ryzen. If I still choose Z4 what's better with AMD or Intel?!
Now I'm confused. I'm not a heavy user. Not a gamer. Just make presentations and have a ton of windows open while making them and then present them and watch movies. So which one do you suggest? Apple M1 or this one?
Honestly you're probably better off saving a few hundred and just getting any well-reviewed windows laptop with a decent amount of RAM and SSD storage space, which I think you can do for less than $1k.
@@Leap623 I totally agree with you. This marketing thing is getting into my head. But I believe better specs make the laptop last a lot longer. I don't buy a new laptop for atleast 4 years. I don't believe in changing every couple of years. I'll try the new M1 just coz of the hype. I gotta try it out. The curiosity is killing me. I just hope it lasts around 3 to 4 years.
Quick question.... I have seen last years G14 with the 4900HS, 2060, AniME back panel go on sale at times lately for as little as $1799 Cnd. The new 2021 model is $2699. Is this $900 better than last years or is the 2020 edition the better route to go? I would love to see a side by side shootout between last years and this years machines.
If i could answer, the 5900HS and 3060 are so much more ahead of the 4900HS and the 2060. If you really want the anime matrix LED, go for last year's model. If you want the most power in a compact 14, get the 2021 model. An alternative is the Razer Blade 14, but it's spendy. I bought my G14 for $1560 USD after tax.
Hi TheEverydayDad, Wow I just heard you talking about excel. This is my humble request if you could reply to my query. I wanted to know how is the excel experience on Mac as compared to windows. Is there any shortcomings, is it a balanced experience or is it that Mac is better in some aspects! I'd been reading reviews (old ones) stating that macs don't have that same level of features and even processing of threads take a longer time. Please guide if you've experienced so. Thanks a lot! 😊
If you plug a external monitor over HDMI 2.0, does would it be running from RTX directly? Some laptops has an 2 gr. cards, some not always that better one has output for external monitor..
I bought last year’s model and it is a really good laptop. The only thing I don’t like about it is the fan noise. The fans are always spinning and there’s no way to turn them completely off even on idle. They are not loud on idle but they are audible.
Try repasting the laptop. I recommend the Cooler Master Mastergel Maker thermal paste. And try to play around with the fan control. Also try undervolting the GPU and maybe downclocking it (and undervolting it further).
The one thing that still goes unanswered for me about this version of the G14 the 2021 version, is whether or not the battery life is good. I know it was good on the 2020 version, but what about the 2021 version?
One question for G14 2021 owners...does your device goes in sleep correctly?! I had 2020 model before and all worked well, now with newer model, when I press sleep, screen turns off but coolers still works. Any solution?
hey!! I recently subbed your channel and I gotta say I love your videos. I need some urgent help. I will buy the RTX2060 version of this laptop. It is shame though that I can't go for the 2021 model. Even though I would love your thoughts on the 2020 variant of this laptop. (I have to buy Ryzen 9 4900HS RTX2060)
@@asikulasif7757 Adobe is still not optimized for ARM. You should have bought the G14, you are going to regret getting a Macbook in the long run. Watch Louis Rossmann's video on the M1 Macbook.
What ever happened to "Optical Drives" ... ?????? Nearly all Laptops these days do not have one ? Have I missed something ???? Don't get me wrong , I enjoy a powerful laptop as a work / travel tool ......
Been eyeing this laptop, but the model from BestBuy doesn't have a 1440p display. How does the 1440p display version compare to the 1080p version? Any idea how much more it will cost?
I've had the laptop for about 2 weeks and love it! I want to upgrade the ram and apply thermal paste just to get the device a little cooler when doing demanding task! So youtube community, what RAM would you recommend? Is thermal paste a difficult task? Should I have a professional do it and pay out of pocket? Have you disabled aggressive performance mode through the registry editor? If so, what have temperatures been for your G14?
Crucial's ram are the best for laptops though they are a bit expensive but if you can manage the budget then go for it. Changing thermal paste for an laptop is a tedious job because you have to remove most stuff, so if you know what you are doing then you should do it but if not just pay for someone to do it.
i think there is something not mentioned enough with m1 macs, especially m1 MacBook Air: the silence switched from MacBook pro 13 2015, i rarely heard its fan(unless i opened xcode or resolve) but this m1 macbook air is just like a tablet i own a Lenovo X1 Carbon, a sleek and relatively quite laptop, plus i use a passive cooling stand which helps to slowdown the fan but the difference is still like day and night to me, i just love the silence of m1
It's a good laptop but if u can just add a bit more money than go for g15. G14is powerful but smaller size and bad heat management can make it feel like a oven. G15 don't has this problem to such extreme extent plus g15 can handle the heat of rtx 3070/3080.
2 years ago, no one really care about the webcam, but nowadays, where many works from home and video conference almost every week if not days. I can't accept G14 as my only computer
This is a good laptop, but the G15 3060 is better in performance(by a small amount) and has quite a bit more stuff(considering the price is the same as the g14 at msrp)
I’ve had this for two weeks. Best bang for your buck currently.
I'm considering the g14 or g15... i heard the g14 gets insanely hot when the dGPU is in heavy use, how's your experience been?
@@mh23hm it does get hot and uncomfortable in turbo mode, but unplugged and just doing simple tasks: it’s quiet and cool. I also use a wireless keyboard ^_^
@@Davidchendavid Thanks for the quick reply. Good to hear it's fine during regular use. I guess I have to decide if I want to gamble on a laptop that gets really hot during gaming... the heat itself won't bother me as I'll be using external controllers, it's more the chance that it might lead to prematurely failure that concerns me.
@@mh23hm oh oh oh, get the Best Buy extended 3 year warranty that includes “accidental damage” which results in a full refund- even at 2 years and 11 months into your 3 year ownership. ;)
Is the wifi good? I've heard a lot of people say the chip is really bad, and they lose connection randomly
This tiny device destroys my gaming rig! What a time to be alive.
Lol
I bought this laptop last week myself. Just got it yesterday and love it. Great for gaming and great for software development which is my day job.
I literally bought this laptop from your recommendation and watching this through it now. Gotta say I've never been happier with a laptop. It's an absolute beast. Thank you!!
Oh nice! Glad you like it!
fan noise??
@@BlackDub21 definitely there , but not as bad as people think. It gets annoying when the cpu is at 80-100%. But tbf I want to hear fan noise to know that the heat is leaving the laptop properly and won't kill it soon
Same! Thanks @@TheEverydayDad Its amazing and I love it!
Yoo what configuration did u buy, and is it good for video editing and gaming, also is the laptop good overall. Would help a 😊
I bought this laptop day one. Love it! So tiny yet so powerful. All my editing no worries. Plus Running RE Village with mostly maxed out settings. Bless this laptop
Have u encountered any qc issues?
@@techalpha7362 after 3 months or so. The closest thing to a Qc error would be the finger print scanner only works 3/4 times. Other then that I love this laptop just as much as I got it
@@redprime3210 thanks for the reply, im going to college soon and ill for sure be getting this. Was considering an m1 mac but really cant buy that since i love to game, its the best option i was just scared of qc issues but the 2021 model seems all good :)
@@techalpha7362 oh yes I recommend this one then. Its small and sleek (and kinda sexy) enough to be used as a notebook style laptop. And it's beast of machine that can play any game in the market.
1 TB SSD and 16 GB of RAM, most impressive. That configuration with the M1 💻 would be astronomically expensive. All depends what ecosystem you’re already apart of
Having iPhones 12 pro and iPad Pro I took back my MacBook Pro to get this to have the best of both worlds. Macs are too limited if you want a gaming laptop.
thats been pretty standard for a few years now. welcome to the world outside of apple
@@gomeettupoc50cent Why on earth would you buy a MAC if you want a gaming laptop.... 🤤
Bro I actually switched my MacBook Pro 14 with the m1 switch for the zerphrys g14
I have 2020 G14 and also got a MacBook Air 2020 as well recently! Absolutely agree with everything you said.
Bought this baby about a month ago & it’s easily the best laptop I’ve ever had. I can work on it all day, edit videos for YT for a couple or hours, & still game can play games on it at night without any hiccups.
Bro ,does it heat excessively over the keyboard (untouchable/hot)
while doing heavy gaming in turbo mode or other heavy tasks
@@besayan2764 some times it gets pretty warm but not too hot. Is over heating a common issue with this laptop?
how's the g14 holding up 6 months later? I really want to get one, but people talking about how hot it gets is scaring me off. Does it stay cool and quiet during light use like YT or web browsing?
@@mh23hm you can use the quiet mode it turns off the fans completely and the temps stay at 40°c
I appreciate your note of acknowledgment for us apprentice Excel wizards. It really is magic.
0:32 the everyday dad is like me who watches his video 36000 times during edit and then watch again after uploading
I have this laptop and is a power house. This thing can play games like a champ
I wish it had a webcam or else I’d get it ::
@@jtdaanil8r550 true
Been very happy with my purchase of this laptop. originally had my eye on the g15 strix but did not want to wait until may/june to get it. My only gripes about this laptop are; only 1 upgradeable ram slot and no ethernet port (ended up having to use a usb c hub). I did buy a laptop cooler which helped tremendously when i game/stream/edit so i highly recommend getting one if u have this laptop.
@Matthew Wohltmann honestly it was w/e the highest rated 3 fan on amazon, maybe around $30-40. Definitely plug the power USB into a wall socket and not the USB port on the laptop, i think that was the biggest problem i had with laptop coolers in the past cuz they would just die out. But after plugging it into a usb to wallsocket, i havent had any issues since purchase.
I got this laptop from someone locally (who bought it from best buy) for $1175. Exact same configuration you have. Holy crap! This thing is a BEAST!
I was about to buy a m1 mb pro 14, thanks to you, i get to happily stay with my beloved windows.
Your videos are well written and well produced. Thanks for the recommendation. I followed your advice and bought one.
I ended up getting the 2021 Zephyrus G15 which is basically this but bigger, and with a 3070 and a QHD screen. While I do love it, I slightly wish that I'd waited for this G14 update. I think they're both amazing machines.
I got this G 14, but I was wondering if I should've got the G 15. Why do you slightly wish you got this?
@@danieldevito6380 mainly just for the smaller size, which would make it slightly more convenient. I'm happy with the G15 though, it's a good compromise between power and size.
Just ordered this G14 after your recommendation, its coming in today 🙏🏾
Do u game?
If which is the first one u play on it?
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@@abelthomas1382 how is it bro? I'm planning to buy G14 coming week.
as a proud owner of this laptop. this vid aint capping
I love macs and I honestly would own one if they could play AAA games like (Gears of War, COD, and Madden).
For me, gta v would be the selling point
eGPUs exist
@@1d3nn1ss I don’t think m1 supports them
@@1d3nn1ss I wish it would work with the m1
@@Azubi_Meatball4349 oh ok then
"You should NOT buy the asus zephyrus G14 5900HS, And here's why!" (probably the next video)
That would also be a useful video. Both serve a purpose.
that will mean you will buy it and then maybe a week or two hw would regret buying it. no logic only good or only bad
@@DerpMC i have had for about a month now and i can confirm it's handsdown the best laptop i have ever used. It's super light, the battery life is insane (almost 10 hours of web usage with over 12 tabs open), and everything just feels so fast and there are no compormises or bottlenecking, the thermals are so good staying at 50-54c for light use and jumps to 67-72 when gaming or doing heavy stuff, but never went above that (keep in mind i live in a relatively hot region)
I would say that for gaming it does suffer a bit if you max out the settings in newer and less optimized games like Cyberpunk or Vallhala but with reasonable adjustments it can run anything at 60-100 fps and even at 1440p if you have a monitor for such resolution
Excellent
There is no reason to not buy it...considering it crushes other gaming laptops...it has everything and for a considerable value of money it is yours...also it is 2nd on the top gaming laptops 2021. So there you go!
I just ordered the white ... Hoping I don't regret it over time. Stoked tho
Just bought this little beast for $1010 bought a 1 year warranty with Best Buy and came out to $1300 this thing outperforms my gaming desktop
I love everything about this laptop except lacking Web cam, which is a deal-breaker for me as I have a lot of online meetings; if it is equipped with one, it will be easily the perfect laptop
just use an old phone or buy a $20 webcam off amazon. It ain't that much of a dealbraker
Finally someone with an unbiased opinion. Everywhere i go on YT, everyone is like, "The M1 is so good!!!, awww, I cannot handle it".
Thanks, appreciate it!
He uses m1 for everyday. Lmao
@@kevinmccarty157 well, maybe I am just talking about his opinion. Because everyone on YT is like M1 is the best it has uncomparable performance per watt but they do not consider that most people care about "performance" not performance per watt.
Well if something is getting done faster with lower power consumption, I care about performance, I was a Windows guy all my life and here I am on my first MacBook, an M1, and its great. sometimes you gotta give credits to where it's due.
@@VAKZ23 yes the new air is an amazing device. But i m talking about how the reviewers compare it to a OP windows machine. The air is never meant to the the powerfullest but they dont accept it. which sucks
@@VAKZ23 u got the air or pro?
I bought the 2020 version (a lil bit weaker) and have been using her for like 10 months
Absolute monster, I havent experience any other gaming laptop so my words might noth have any weight to them.
But I have been able to play any game at decent quality and 120 fps.
I am a college student and the battery life is a absolute monster, doing light stuff like word, Google, etc, I can get up to 8 hours
The only cons is that it gets HOT AF, but I dont think it's too bad for her size
I bought g14 Allan Walker special edition with R9 5900hs and 3050ti , since am a casual gamer ,mainly fifa ,it's fine right
I got mine a couple of days ago, absolutely love it, no regrets!
Don't regret about what you bought with your money! 💯
I've this laptop with 40GB ram & it's a beast 💪. Highly satisfied with it.
“Tangentially”. Added that to the bank. Thank you sir :)
awesome video likw always man! you should make a video of some of the best accessories for gaming laptop or your favorites.
Thanks so much! I’ll have to learn more about gaming accessories before I start recommending them but I might look into it!
@@TheEverydayDad
Does it turn the fans completely off when idling or browsing? Please let us know! Thx
I've ordered one, thanks to you. Picked the 32GB with RTX3060... Can't wait for it to arrive. 😁
So? How do you like it so far?
Give an update please
I have this laptop and totally support ur vids
by the way, this machine is usually always on sale for $1300 on Best Buy, if it’s not on sale currently, wait for a sale, I guarantee it’ll happen soon. It’s on sale like every other week
Still happens just got it for $799
I cannot afford the G14 2022 model but somehow I can buy the G14 2021 ryzen 7 model
Now which one should I go for
Zephyrus g14 or Lenovo IdeaPad gaming 3 or acer nitro 5 2022 model .
Basically I want to visit all those skill sectors . As a computer science student I've talked with my seniors and they suggested me to achieve atleast one skill along with my graduation and master it . Hope you'll help me out 🙂
Picked this up for 800$ few months old. Best purchase yet. I don’t recommend the 2022 as it’s heating is outrageous.
I already bought this laptop will get it in tomorrow’ I got the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" Gaming Laptop - Grey (AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS/1TB SSD/16GB RAM/RTX 3060 perfect for me considering that I travel a lot internationally and at home I have a big 27 inch monitor for more comfortable gaming
Too late I already bought the previous model!
After seeing the specs of the new one, I kind of regret buying the old one but it’s fine it’s still good.
How good are the specs on the old one
I've had it for a couple weeks! It's fantastic and I've been very impressed.
I mostly use for gaming.
What kind of games? What’s its thermals like so far?
@@veermudambi5795 I've been playing Outsiders, No man's sky and Cold War for the most part. Thermals are pretty darn good, tends at about 85c under load. Really only experienced some throttling while playing No Man's sky oddly enough. I've also tried other games like Watch Dogs Legion and age of empires 3. I have no complaints at all. Can handle RTX impressively well.
I've been playing most of these games with a friend who is running an i9 9900k, 32 Gb of ram and a RTX 3080. with me playing at 1080p and him at 4k or 1440p, we get similar performance.
Bro ,does it heat excessively over the keyboard (untouchable/hot)
while doing heavy gaming in turbo mode or other heavy tasks
Man, Dad, I just bought this laptop based on your review. First time I've ever done that.
Subscribed! Helpful video. Sir i really like to buy this laptop. But im afraid i got bad unit. Thougts?
i just bought this little powerhouse in part because of your videos about it. im very happy with it. the ryzen 9 does get hot, though. i would say anyone gaming on this should consider turning cpu boost off. it does noticeably reduce performance (i went from around 70 fps to 50 in cyberpunk max settings) but the temps went from 94 to 86 after about 45 minutes of playing. this beast doesnt break a sweat on less demanding games, though. me: legendary edition maxed out, through my 1440p monitor, framerate locked to 72 is barely more than idle for it.
Have you considered repasting the laptop? Can you open up the laptop and change the thermal paste without voiding the warranty, if you don't have any warranty stickers on the laptop? I recommend you get the Cooler Master Mastergel Maker, don't use the liquid metal. Unless it already uses it... Which I doubt. Also try playing around with the Ryzen Controller software to limit the CPU to make it heat up less, and try Undervolting the GPU and/or downclocking the GPU (and reducing the voltage further if you do that). All that should really cool down your laptop.
How does one turn off CPU boost?
Looks like a great laptop. Wish it has a web cam. Love your channel!
Just use your phone as a webcam
Built in webcams are never that good.
Thank you for the video! I think I'll have to check this laptop out myself!
I bought this and it ran so amazingly hot that it was uncomfortable to play any length of time on. I had to detune it to the point that the price didn't make sense! Also be aware that in the am model number they don't all include the lighted top.
"ask me how I know how that feels" LOLOL been there
Stoked to play star citizen at work now.
Hi ED, have u ever used Thinkpad X1 carbon(or thinkpad of any kind)? Cuz that's the one i'm using it now and thinkpad is also well-known for its excellent typing quality.
So i'm wondering if you can give any comparison or thoughts about it. I'm seriously thinking about getting G14(for school lol)
I have G14 and trust me, keep your X1 Carbon. This G14 has horible keyboard. Overall its good, but backspace, tab and spacebar sounds horible.
My 2020 G14 with the 2060 is killing it in 2021 💪🏻
It’s interesting how he keeps slamming the quality of the key caps while also commending the typing experience
looks like he didn't FIGURE IT OUT
It’s almost like both things can be true 🤷♂️
how keys feel to use =/= how keys look
Keyboard looks really good on the grey model tbh
watching this video while waiting on my laptop to be delivered today
Mine just got delivered this morning lol
@@danieldevito6380 is it good bro? I mean in gaming and vid editing sides. I’m stuck on whether this laptop or omen 15 lol
do a video about what accessories you should with this laptop
YES
A usb c hub if youre like me with a monitor and a external drive along with peripherals lol
Wish the Zepharus came with a 16x10 edge display. That alone was deal breaker for me.
I wish all laptops came with that XPS 15 infinity display 😭
@@TheEverydayDad Perhaps the new golden standard is the one that the Legion 5 pro and Legion 7 is rocking in 2021.
I swear the G15 has a 16:10 display? Personally I will mostly be using a monitor so it's fine
Gamers usually prefer wider displays, so 16:10 is not a good ratio for gaming
@@sehajanand5538 Maybe an optional 16x10 display selection. Target content creator as well, instead of just gamers. Kill 2 bird with one stone. There's really no other laptop that have this configuration with 16x10. Content creator would jump on this like hot cake. Another idea is Asus could throw a 16x10 display on there with the same spec and call it Studio Edition 🎨 🎙
Love your content definitely getting one soon. I'm from Trinidad I only buy from amazon so I gotta wait a bit.
I would love to see a zeaphrus g15 review
😂
G14 is better
@@sasidharan97 how?
@@tannerbarnard5540 g15 has an extra ssd slot and a larger display. G14 has better build quality and is more famous. G15 is also good.
@@sasidharan97 I'm trying to decide between the 2 right now
bought this laptop today, really love it
I’ve been planning on buying this...but the Eclipse model.....WHERE IS IT?!😫
Yes, I don’t see it anywhere!
Im waiting for it too ugh
Oh the gray one? I pre-ordered on 8th March and it's supposed to come today 😅 (Amazon UK)
@@Aligatorxx3 with the same specs as this?
@@jaivora2757 Not exactly, same processor and cpu but qhd 120hz screen and 32GB Ram
What do you think of the 16" Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Ryzen 7 RTX3070 QHD and the ASUS Rog Strix Scar G15 Ryzen 7 RTX3070 QHD laptops?
The Zephyrus G14 is a great laptop BUT the 16/9 screen aspect ratio on ASUS products is a PITA for anything other than gaming or watching movies. A 16/10 screen would be so much better and you could still have 16:9 within that.
can you suggest a more budget-friendly alternative for this? or maybe if there are the same model but with lower specs?
Look into the 2020 g14. Other than the newer hardware they are pretty much the same
the base model costs around 900$ my guy
I sold my 2020 G14 in November to purchase the m1 MacBook Air. Battery life, and windows in general is what absolutely ruined it for me unfortunately.
Yeah if you need good battery life the M1’s are the absolute best.
Great review! I just bought this beast a week ago and after a little bit of research I noticed that you can only stack up to 24GB of RAM
Only
@@ccmm4094 that's pretty small for future proofing
I'm not sure where you are, but in the UK, you can spec it to 32gb of ram
@@all-in-one3034 well thanks a lot for your answer, good to know though
How hot does the keyboard really get?? Considering buying this for university so don’t want to be uncomfortable when typing
Won't get hot while typing
The only hot keyboard u can use is while gaming & yet it's not particularly very hot
Is the one with 5800hs good?
This laptop is pure awesomeness. Literally on my lap right now
Awesome! How's the battery life?
@@atomicfrags8538 amazing
Yeah I’m a pretty big fan of this computer 👍
Whats the battery life? Be Realistic?
@@TheEverydayDad did this version come out the same time as the anime matrix version??
I just got this exact laptop today and I absolutely love it!
Bro ,does it heat excessively over the keyboard (untouchable/hot)
while doing heavy gaming in turbo mode or other heavy tasks
@@besayan2764 it's a bit hot depending on game but it's not unusable
If u plan on playing FPS games and CPU heavy games i strongly recommend you to consider looking up the Wattage on the GPU and the advantages on having a Mux switch.
What is the wattage on this G14?
How much power difference between the g14 with ryzen 9 5900hs and 7 5800hs ?
I wanna ask, what's 'better'...to wait for MacBook Air M1X, or to buy this Asus Z4 machine? I am not so much into games, I would primarily use it for movies and video editing...I have never before used apple, not even mobile. But I like battery life, no fan noise, no heating, speed and smoothness of new Mac's M1 and hopefully M1X processors versus Intel or Ryzen. If I still choose Z4 what's better with AMD or Intel?!
Now I'm confused. I'm not a heavy user. Not a gamer. Just make presentations and have a ton of windows open while making them and then present them and watch movies.
So which one do you suggest? Apple M1 or this one?
Honestly you're probably better off saving a few hundred and just getting any well-reviewed windows laptop with a decent amount of RAM and SSD storage space, which I think you can do for less than $1k.
@@Leap623 I totally agree with you. This marketing thing is getting into my head. But I believe better specs make the laptop last a lot longer. I don't buy a new laptop for atleast 4 years. I don't believe in changing every couple of years.
I'll try the new M1 just coz of the hype. I gotta try it out. The curiosity is killing me. I just hope it lasts around 3 to 4 years.
Quick question.... I have seen last years G14 with the 4900HS, 2060, AniME back panel go on sale at times lately for as little as $1799 Cnd. The new 2021 model is $2699. Is this $900 better than last years or is the 2020 edition the better route to go? I would love to see a side by side shootout between last years and this years machines.
If i could answer, the 5900HS and 3060 are so much more ahead of the 4900HS and the 2060. If you really want the anime matrix LED, go for last year's model. If you want the most power in a compact 14, get the 2021 model.
An alternative is the Razer Blade 14, but it's spendy.
I bought my G14 for $1560 USD after tax.
Does the heat affect the laptops lifespan?
I’m gonna game and looking to make it last 4-6 years
Nice video! Love your enthusiasm. 😃👍❤
would u recommend this over the 2022 model, due to the fact that its like 400 dollars cheaper?
Is it worth to buy the r7 5800 gtx 1650 zephyrus g14?
Great laptop! I'm waiting for the Asus Rog Flow x13 to be available in Canada.
So for a content creator (photo + video editing), which laptop with a 14" or 15" larger screen currently tops your list? Is this the one for 2021?
Gonna be purchasing it in a few months. My Asus GL502VS lasted me a good 4 years but it’s time to move on.
Hi TheEverydayDad,
Wow I just heard you talking about excel. This is my humble request if you could reply to my query.
I wanted to know how is the excel experience on Mac as compared to windows. Is there any shortcomings, is it a balanced experience or is it that Mac is better in some aspects!
I'd been reading reviews (old ones) stating that macs don't have that same level of features and even processing of threads take a longer time. Please guide if you've experienced so. Thanks a lot! 😊
About to buy this for a Data science masters. 5 months on, still highly recommended?
Yes
If you plug a external monitor over HDMI 2.0, does would it be running from RTX directly? Some laptops has an 2 gr. cards, some not always that better one has output for external monitor..
I bought last year’s model and it is a really good laptop. The only thing I don’t like about it is the fan noise. The fans are always spinning and there’s no way to turn them completely off even on idle. They are not loud on idle but they are audible.
Try repasting the laptop. I recommend the Cooler Master Mastergel Maker thermal paste. And try to play around with the fan control. Also try undervolting the GPU and maybe downclocking it (and undervolting it further).
Got mine for $1442 out the door at Best buy with my student discount!!
Hi, in comparison to the ROG strix G17 vid that you've made what is your stand in terms of productivity to the Zephyrus G14?
The one thing that still goes unanswered for me about this version of the G14 the 2021 version, is whether or not the battery life is good. I know it was good on the 2020 version, but what about the 2021 version?
It is good.
One question for G14 2021 owners...does your device goes in sleep correctly?! I had 2020 model before and all worked well, now with newer model, when I press sleep, screen turns off but coolers still works. Any solution?
I’m torn between buying this or a Lenovo legion 5
hey!! I recently subbed your channel and I gotta say I love your videos. I need some urgent help. I will buy the RTX2060 version of this laptop. It is shame though that I can't go for the 2021 model. Even though I would love your thoughts on the 2020 variant of this laptop. (I have to buy Ryzen 9 4900HS RTX2060)
Buy the new one.. the 2020 version got overheating problems
@@sorel5719 I bought the m1 MacBook pro 8/512. I will mainly use adobe premiere pro and other video editing applications
@@asikulasif7757 Adobe is still not optimized for ARM. You should have bought the G14, you are going to regret getting a Macbook in the long run. Watch Louis Rossmann's video on the M1 Macbook.
Would you buy this is you were a trader? I don't play games on laptop (yet) but I just love this Zephyrus.
What ever happened to "Optical Drives" ... ??????
Nearly all Laptops these days do not have one ?
Have I missed something ????
Don't get me wrong , I enjoy a powerful laptop as a work / travel tool ......
it takes up lots of space, and optical media is obsolete.
Been eyeing this laptop, but the model from BestBuy doesn't have a 1440p display. How does the 1440p display version compare to the 1080p version? Any idea how much more it will cost?
I've had the laptop for about 2 weeks and love it! I want to upgrade the ram and apply thermal paste just to get the device a little cooler when doing demanding task!
So youtube community,
what RAM would you recommend?
Is thermal paste a difficult task? Should I have a professional do it and pay out of pocket?
Have you disabled aggressive performance mode through the registry editor? If so, what have temperatures been for your G14?
Crucial's ram are the best for laptops though they are a bit expensive but if you can manage the budget then go for it.
Changing thermal paste for an laptop is a tedious job because you have to remove most stuff, so if you know what you are doing then you should do it but if not just pay for someone to do it.
How does this laptop stand against ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2021) ?
I have an M15 R3 2060, this thing will be more mobile and be stronger and better. Should I sell mine for this?
i think there is something not mentioned enough with m1 macs, especially m1 MacBook Air: the silence
switched from MacBook pro 13 2015, i rarely heard its fan(unless i opened xcode or resolve)
but this m1 macbook air is just like a tablet
i own a Lenovo X1 Carbon, a sleek and relatively quite laptop, plus i use a passive cooling stand which helps to slowdown the fan
but the difference is still like day and night to me, i just love the silence of m1
great review btw, months after m1 release, i am happy to see something can compete and even seems to be better
I wonder if I should wait for the m1x macbook pro or buy this one? Any suggestions?
It's a good laptop but if u can just add a bit more money than go for g15. G14is powerful but smaller size and bad heat management can make it feel like a oven. G15 don't has this problem to such extreme extent plus g15 can handle the heat of rtx 3070/3080.
Should i buy the G14 or G15? You gonna do a review in the G15?
2 years ago, no one really care about the webcam, but nowadays, where many works from home and video conference almost every week if not days. I can't accept G14 as my only computer
This is a good laptop, but the G15 3060 is better in performance(by a small amount) and has quite a bit more stuff(considering the price is the same as the g14 at msrp)
quite more performance in fact
What microphone do you use?
I cant decide between this laptop or the Aorus 15g with 3060