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00:00 Intro
01:27 Look and Feel
03:29 Portability
04:39 Display
05:57 Keyboard
07:41 Trackpad
08:52 Sound
11:01 Ports
12:47 Performance
14:09 Graphics
15:37 Heat and Fan Noise
17:41 Upgradeability
18:46 Battery Life
19:53 Webcam
20:04 Stability
20:57 The Winner
21:32 Josh’s Recommendations
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[@Lee.S321]

Did price factor into the results? Considering how well you recently highlighted the bang-for-your-buck value of the ASUS Zenbook 14X it's hard to imagine you'd drop the ball here. You showed the G14 being $1300 (even at MSRP it's only $1600) didn't you, but then it lost points for the *highly* subjective keyboard & port placement, seriously? Something smells off.

[@JustJoshTech]

We considered this, but the point of this video was to find "The Best" laptop not "The Best Value Laptop". If there is interest, we can do that one :) @@Lee.S321

[@Lee.S321]

@@JustJoshTech Businesses can often write off the price of hardware as an expense, so the cost of the device is less of a factor. But, for the rest of us (your audience basically), seeing as you see diminishing returns the more you spend on electronics above around 1.5k, what you get for your money is pretty important. You've done a number of great videos touching on this, & also make a point of highlighting where a capable device, if specked out, becomes ludicrously expensive (cough cough Razer). Here though you seemed to have forgotten money exists. It may not have to be the focus of any video, but very useful to also include in any results you draw. Take the MSRP of a device, divide it by the points awarded, & the lower the score the better bang for your buck it is.

[@lizardemperorkorbac4281]

​@@Lee.S321 Even being able to write off expenses device price is still an important factor. In fact its probably the most important factor. They just scout for whomever can get them the best bulk order /leasing prices. That being said, for the majority of businesses these kind of devices in the video aren't in consideration anyway. They mostly bulk order something like Thinkpads or HP Probook, etc. For most jobs you don't need 4000 series GPUs, fancy looks, RGB, particular good screens etc. but companies may want SmartCard readers, (V-)pro CPUs, WWan Cards, Inhouse support, etc.

[@justinbaker6406]

@@Lee.S321 ZennBook pro is $2400 CAD right now. Pretty good bang for the buck.

[@codeparity]

this is the kind of comparisons i want when i want to buy laptops. saves you hours of research. Thanks dude.

[@ItsWentZ]

true

[@gwenbatoon5262]

I agree. Im waiting for his revuews of 13.3

[@ak166office]

I'm looking for a laptop with a good display, great battery time and good/solid body build(like mac). My work is mainly office related(so need good battery time), but do occasionally watch movies/videos so want a good display. Dont' want my laptop to feel too plasticy like some of them out there. Any suggestions?

[@timtimsh8766]

​@@ak166officeg14, the flower that were looking😅

[@Jdb63]

@@ak166office Macbook Air

[@elsonemson1116]

A very detailed comparison... much appreciation to you. This is what a laptop comparison video should always look like.

[@CHiCguitar]

Comparing Macs to PCs like this is SO tough because the target consumer is usually very different. You did such a good, unbiased job.

[@JustJoshTech]

Thank you

[@ArthropodSpidey]

It's actually not a different target consumer. Most people want laptops that actually work.

[@Sam_reflexio]

"non-gamers" does not found differs in scenario usage between Apple / Windows laptop. Especially for 14' laptop talk about true game experience in last AAA-tales - it's joke in viewpoint of "mobility". Casual games are working on all of these laptop

[@BlakeTedKord]

​​@@JustJoshTechAmong the windows finalists, I would also compare which company has the best customer service and troubleshooting help without being predatory for consumers that have paid alot of money for their machines and not abandon them by stealing more from consumers like Apple. Razor for instance, I've heard is very poor with customer service...so no point in buying such a machine if it shits the bed... And pls always list the prices for viewers so they can make their decisions when buying after your review.

[@froznfire9531]

@@ArthropodSpidey There are many programs which dont run on macos at all and if you do more than just using the Apple programs, you get to a wall quite fast. Gaming is nearly impossible aswell so while its good in the things it can do, it just lacks far behind in variety

[@redbirdriot]

Very nice job on this comparison, especially great to see a wide variety of laptops being tested. I always appreciate that you pay attention to the heat produced by the laptop and felt by the user, not just how hot the CPU/GPU is. Nice to see the Slim Pro 9i doing so well, I have the model under it (Slim Pro 7) and while it isn't as fast or with as nice a screen it's still a great machine (they seem to share lots of similarities when it comes to their design/chassis) - helps that I snagged an "open-box" unit that was basically new for less than $700. Lower-end graphics cards are a nice compromise for that mix of gaming power but portability and temperature control in a 14" form factor - even a 4050 (or my poor 3050) can do some gaming if you keep settings balanced for it.

[@RechtschreibrichterReiner]

We need more of these kind of videos. It saved me hours of research and frustration. Thanks!

[@tride536]

Great and detailed comparison, please do more of such and everyone will watch your videos before they buy a new laptop. Please post more of them and regularly each year for different categories (productivit/coding, gaming, video editing and form factor at least)

[@security9999]

Perfect timing! Looking to pick up a 14 inch laptop on black friday/cyber monday. This is super helpful!

[@jsteve_15]

thank you so much for this very detailed comparison. one of the best channels out there for real

[@adeshchopra]

I don't think I've ever noticed that I loved the structure of a video. This is the type of content we need, in every field of reviews. Well done m8. Subscribed

[@JustJoshTech]

I'm really glad to hear it. This was actually an experiment for us to see if people will watch longer more detailed round ups. It seems the answer is a definite yes!

[@zeranaxtor791]

Superb quality comparison video Josh setting the standards

[@omarcrazylovesongz]

Thanks for the heat and fan noise part, for me is key to know how well and cold can performance my laptop.

[@TheLaysson]

Great work! Thank you for your work to analyze different laptops, including a bunch of brands less famous, to easier our research for a new laptop that best suite our necessities with the best price. Excellent video!

[@vasylzhydun8879]

That's a new level of comparison. On point, diverse and fair!

[@JustJoshTech]

We are always trying to raise the bar!

[@MMQQ-lf6tf]

It's weird he didn't mention the price

[@Frip36]

did you yell that at you typed it?

[@tride536]

Great and detailed review, first time I hear proper music for sound testing. Btw I considered to get Zenbook pro 14 for design work but I got ROG flow X13 and I can't be more satisfied. I'll upgrade with ROG external GPU and keep it in the office when needed for intense 3d rendering work.

[@jeffersonmp4]

I am considering the X13 too but how is the battery life and fan noise? and what gpu does it have?

[@staceygremillion2941]

Thank you Josh and Company, I great review that helped me narrow down my decision, but I need a 2 in1 laptop that allows me to draw. I do appreciate the additional information concerning what makes the laptops feel warm to the touch. I will keep combing through your videos. Thanks again.

[@TheFireRed]

Happy to see G14 up there. I don’t have this year’s model, but I’ve been extremely happy with my older model. I hope it gets getting better throughout the years so I can upgrade to an awesome model in the future!

[@corey7219]

I have the 2021 g14 and it's still great!

[@kite5882]

@@corey7219 Same!

[@travis1044]

Have the 2022 G14 and it's just perfect for work and play!

[@Gauravmann]

I have the first G14 model as well and the mac pro M2. While the perforamnce is great in both. Mac is just in a world of its own on battery life, heat management, fan noise. I am fed up of digging through "tricks" like disbale dgpu, cap cpu to 75% and constantly updating drivers to keep the battery life good on G14. These niggles will be forever there for windows issues though and I love it for playing games :)

[@TheFireRed]

@@Gauravmann If my dayjob didn't force me to use Windows software, I would've probably switched to Mac a long ago!

[@pratikmurari8182]

My favourite youtube channel for the most unbiased laptop reviews 🙌

[@GuantaiN]

Thanks for the Comparison Josh, you always give the best advice for upgrading laptops. Hope your mom is still proud!

[@aniketmodi6346]

This is the best laptop comparison video in the KZbin. Big thanks! Would love to see comparisons of 15 inch devices as well!

[@ConorCL92]

Kinda wish I found this a little sooner. Would have come to the same conclusion as I did on my own, but WAY faster, just picked up the 4060 G14, and been loving it. Using it as a work travel laptop, and pc gaming TV set up in the living room and with my limited runs, it works REALLY well. Im just curious how much of a performance hit it takes if you use USB C vs the Barrel connector

[@bryans8656]

I think that's the best, most objective roundup of laptops I've ever seen. I'm biased because I have both Apple (M1 MBP 14) and ASUS (VivoBook S15) laptops, so I was happy to see them score well.

[@linguistisch]

Honestly, same. My wife has a 16" MBP (M1) and I recently purchased the Zenbook Pro 14 after going back and forth for months (waiting for their release) between the ASUS and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i. Agree with the assessment though that the ASUS screen is dim, I really wanted the Lenovo for the bright mini-LED but in the ned much happier with the ASUS I think. Both laptops were hard to find for a couple of months and I went with the ASUS because the Lenovo did not offer the RTX 4060 version or even their teal color versions (that they gave all the reviewers).

[@neil_surya]

@@linguistisch yeah, it's hard to find a high spec model of the Slim Pro 9i. I have the 4050 model and I absolutely love it and its display, but I think your decision is also valid because it comes with a major battery life tradeoff when running at 165hz due to the brightness of mini led and they really don't offer other models well.

[@chris-tiano]

@@neil_suryaIs battery life of the 9i significantly better when running the display at 60 Hz?

[@neil_surya]

@@chris-tiano yes. on 60hz it's genuinely usable as an ultrabook type

[@krisskuli]

the quality, detail and informations in thiis video are insane. Fantastic work and thy so much for the effort!

[@nilsapostrophe]

I absolutely loved this laptop comparison video! It's incredibly informative and well-presented. You've earned yourself a new subscriber from me! Keep up the fantastic work Josh!

[@JoshCravesTech]

Great comparison! Reporting in here with the G14 4090 model and I’ve gotta say this much power in a 14” laptop is just insane. I don’t mind a bit of a warm keyboard, and I’m especially enjoying the battery life and the mini-LED display on this one!! All-around amazing machine.

[@Peacetranquility447]

Cool, in comparison to Zenbook 14 pro and g14 what do you prefer and recommend in terms of professional work, gaming, portability, picture quality, battery life, build quality etc.

[@Zero]

I own both the g14 and macbook m2 and agree. these two are beast! macbook is for work and g14 is my personal computer.

[@JoshCravesTech]

@@Peacetranquility447 I haven’t personally used the Zenbook but I have watched some reviews on it and know a couple people who had one. It’s a beautiful laptop with a nice OLED panel, but of course being OLED means it’s not very bright and there’s always a risk of burn-in. The G14 gets much brighter and the mini-LED display comes very close to OLED black levels but with a tiny bit of blooming, which I find to be worth the trade off for much higher brightness. The G14 also has a Ryzen 7940HS, which is much more efficient than the Intel. So that typically means better battery life, better performance on battery, and less CPU wattage needed in games. However the Zenbook would definitely win in build quality. The G14 isn’t flimsy by any means though, it’s a very sturdy magnesium alloy build with some aluminum. I’d still pick the G14 because the 4080/4090 performance is next level, but if the Zenbook had higher tier GPU options and more display options, I’d consider it much more.

[@cenakaze]

@@Peacetranquility447 zenbook is less capable of sustained mix workload but slimmer while G14 is the opposite. If you want the best performance or you want to play games, go for G14. If you want a great touch screen for creative work, zenbook will offer it at a lower starting price than G14, which doesn't offer a touch screen and only includes its OLED counterpart, miniLED, at higher cost configurations. Granted, G14's IPS screen is excellent as is so if you don't care about OLED touch screen the G14 would be my pick.

[@CliffTam]

I owe G14 2021 and 2022 model and they both have terrible battery life. Even w disabling dGPU and capping cpu to 75%,I'm lucky to get more than 3 hr on it. I think quality is an issue w G14. I love the form factor and the power but too bad mine has poor battery life.

[@MoChuang343]

I have an IdeaPad Pro 16 and I’ve been loving Lenovo’s new slim portable powerful notebook lineup. Just enough power to manage some video editing and gaming while being very portable. So for me my favorite of the bunch would be the 9i. But if the games you play run on Mac oh boy that MBP14 is a beautiful marvel of engineering! I do all my AAA gaming on desktop anyways like you said none of these are great for that. So I guess it could go either way. But I enjoy the option of playing any game I want even at lower settings on my laptop if I wanted to or on the few weeks a year that I’m away from home visiting family.

[@JarrodsTech]

Great comparison!

[@turinger2338]

Very nice video, I love these huge comparisons on a specific category of Laptops. Big thanks to you and your team. Missing a Thinkpad though ): btw. could it be that you forgot the Slim Pro when speaking about upradeability?

[@1337likethat]

This video is what the gold standard of consumer tech reviews looks like. Keep up the great work.

[@jeffersonmp4]

Excellent comparison! it would've been nice to also have an estimated hours of battery life for different use cases like browsing the web or video editing, but non the less great video! Also please review the Thinkpad T14s gen 4 AMD or any other laptop with 7840U cpu. And it would be great if you can do a similar video for ultrabooks!

[@dougnulton]

Seconded, I wanna see a T14s Gen 4 AMD fully spec’d

[@goobfilmcast4239]

A lot of YT reviewers skip more comprehensive battery duration tests against UNPLUGGED MacBooks because Win Laptops can't even come close.

[@screamingroomba3535]

There arentany places where you dont find a plug

[@kevinkasp]

Well done. Good work, Josh and team. Succinct, to the point in each comparison category, and all the categories needed to allow for the different use cases. Best and most useful comparison video on KZbin. Arizona evidently has talented people as well as great weather. And thank you for not screaming or getting hysterical like a used car salesman as some KZbinrs do. I want to listen to an adult talking to adults, like you do.

[@DrFranq]

Incredible work Josh! Thank you!

[@TheTastefulThickness]

Ports are still so frustrating. I have an older 11th gen intel Lenovo laptop - it has 2 thunderbolt ports. I buy laptops basically based on ports and ability to charge via that type C port. In 2023 this criteria is still a problem

[@mrrgb4954]

As a user of the g14 with rtx 4080, I found that using the windows best power efficiency profile instead of the asus armoury crate silent profile greatly helped with heat on the keyboard deck. There is a little more fan noise, but nothing too noticeable.

[@rayson8296]

try g helper instead of armoury crate

[@Kappa-G]

This is such a good video, unbelievable amount of works must be put in here, fantastic job! And the result is very clear and reasonable. I wish to see video like this every year but that could be dreadful.

[@tankspl7]

Pretty fair review. I have the Macbook Pro and the Alienware X14, both fully loaded and have been happy with both.

[@thomaslusignan762]

Incredible video! This is the kind of roundup that would merit a yearly return. As others said, I think next time cost (or value for money) should be added as a new category, or even a weighting of the overall score. Say, for instance, the Zenbook has a score 1 point under the Pro 9i, but costs 500$ less, I think it would be a better choice for most people. It might also reduce the lead of the MBP, like you mentioned on your Zenbook 14/14X video. Again, amazing work from the team, and we hope to see this kind of roundup for different categories, too!

[@neil_surya]

The Slim Pro 9i can be had for 1500 USD which I honestly think is completely justifiable. There's really no going wrong with either of these, but I'm in love with the 9i's display.

[@m.r.a.2460]

Like always, the whole thing is fantastic, but I like to suggest adding the cost( with an even - score )to the overall score since cost is also one of the most important aspects of buying a laptop.

[@MoChuang343]

Well with sales going all the time it’s always changing. I guess you could just look up prices and do dollars over score for a weighted value to determine the best value purchase.

[@froznfire9531]

@@MoChuang343 at least comparing msrps would have been great Since sure the macbook is the best in his scores but the price is also way higher than most of the other ones (for the pretty much base model)

[@MoChuang343]

@@froznfire9531 Actually MSRP would make the MacBooks look way better. Lenovo is notorious for having stupid MSRPs that mean nothing since their laptops go on sale every other week. Right now the Slim 7 Pro with Ryzen 7840HS and 16GB/1TB is on sale for $935 with an MSRP of $1450. That's only $50 cheaper than a 16/512 M2 MBA. But in reality, this Lenovo laptop probably goes on sale for $1000 like every other week.

[@DB-ev5ep]

He said he didn’t choose to add prices because this videos isn’t about the best budget 14” laptop.. it’s about the best 14” laptop OVERALL.

[@tbankx]

19:55 There seems to be a problem with the webcam section, but a VERY nice and detailed video overall. Thank you Josh and to your team for another insightful video!

[@SkyStarlight10]

yeah, I loved the video. but I agree, I think there's a problem with the webcam section.

[@luizlamb6468]

Excellent review, really happy with it. Just wish there was the Surface Laptop Studio too, despite it's about to be replaced.

[@MrKar18]

Good to see Lenovo 9i Pro being on top Windows category. Surprisingly enough there are extremely less reviews about that and they are on crazy discounts.

[@mushhavez5935]

The discounted price is actually the price of it like dell discount

[@RaviKumar-et7lx]

The 16” version of this is super fkn cheap, but only the IPS version. I’m just not sure how good the 3.5k IPS display is. I watched a lot of movies and am keep to do a bit of gaming so any input on this would be greatly appreciated

[@iz723]

@@RaviKumar-et7lx IPS is better in a lot of cases in terms of bloom and responsiveness, i wouldnt worry about having an IPS.

[@tonyw3250]

I can't get one here in Australia - just cancelled my order after waiting for weeks, only to be told it could be after Christmas. The price was great, but a waste of time if a I can't get one

[@combativesquire4234]

@@tonyw3250 I HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM, but I will not cancel just yet.

[@pedroruas4190]

Hands down the best review ever! Your mother should be very proud! Just an extra info: the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is the same as Yoga Pro 9i in Europe, the difference is that the "euro-version" can go up to a RTX-4070 and 64Gb RAM... maybe it would go up a little in performance ranking

[@RM-el3gw]

unfortunately this comparison doesnt look into pricing, which i think would change things significantly

[@neil_surya]

@@RM-el3gw to be fair to the 9i, it can be had brand new legitimately for $1500 which makes it pretty worthwhile compared to the MacBook or even Lenovo's site's absurd 1900 dollar price tag.

[@msp5138]

Dude, you really need to watch more tech videos.

[@haddedoussama14]

You guys killed it with this one!!

[@bread4226]

Great video as always Josh!

[@torpedospurs]

The Legion Slim 5 with AMD Zen 4,14.5 inch OLED 120hz, and RTX 4060 60 watts could have done pretty well amongst this group.

[@MyronZhao]

Loved the comparison Josh. 14 inch laptops are my ideal since it's very portable and still has powerful enough components to do creative, productivity and gaming on. With that said, I would have 100% gotten the Macbook Pro 14 if it was able to handle gaming. Which is why the Asus G14 is the winner for me personally. One question for you Josh, for the Battery test, did you disable the dedicated GPU before video playback? I believe some of the AMD laptops can run for much longer. I get about 9-10 hours on my G14.

[@eladbari]

By dedicated GFX you mean disabling the 4000 series Nvidia card for doing multitask work? Is that something you do with a single click from some Asus software? Or is it done automatically? Or you have to restart the laptop to choose not to launch the GFX card?

[@elnericoo]

⁠@@eladbariI have seen on some g14 reviews that there is a button on the keyboard that switches between dgpu and igpu

[@eladbari]

@@elnericoo Wow, never heard of that. I wonder which review shows it. Very good piece of info. Thanks!

[@nickviews]

What a massive effort - thank you 🙌🏼

[@alexmathew977]

I am a new subscriber, I must say this is a well researched review..

[@joinushugabear5847]

just one thing i might add: the oled panel in the zenbook pro has the best color accuracy, contrast and response time of all of these laptops. Yes it is not as bright and pwm might bug some, but other than that it is actually probably the best screen. Also no ghosting. It depends on your needs. That said, I actually really like the 14 inch macbook screen alot. Also, it is also worth noting that macbooks are only fast at video editing works bc hw de/encoders that are amazing at what they do, all the others laptops completely dominates (basically destroys) the macs in most other3d gpu loads, like blender, games and such. Im sure apple will look into it sooner or later, but if you need 3d performance and raytracing, windows is your friend atm. Macs do have unified memory though, so more complex 3d scenes possible. But for most common workloads a windows machine with cuda cores will be several times faster than even the most expensive mac. Which again goes to show, it depends on workload. Which is why im thinking your comparison might not give the full picture.

[@eladbari]

Yeah, there's no talk about usage in field with adobe softwares like After effects or Blender /Cinema 4D. How will a macbook perform vs. a G14 with a 4080, say?

[@Riku148]

@12:20 Slim Pro 9i does have an SD card reader. It’s also possible to get one with RTX 4070 graphics. Honestly the Slim Pro 9 is a no brainer in Europe right now as it’s much cheaper than the Macbook.

[@alessio54321]

the 4070 model doesnt exist, ive only ever seen the 4050 model available to buy.

[@JanSuchomel]

If you do not need battery life then yes.

[@Riku148]

@@alessio54321 it does exist, it’s literally on Lenovo’s website.

[@argosX]

One of your finest work I've witnessed so far. Timing also is great since we are getting closer to holiday season.

[@JustJoshTech]

Thanks mate! I (and now we) appreciate it. Always trying to improve.

[@YuzuYuiAngelaAki]

Best comparison ever ! Thank you for your hard work Josh.

[@Endelin]

I would be nice to know how good "tap to click" feels on the trackpads (I wish all laptops had the Mac's force touch)

[@Lee.S321]

Gestures mean you haven't needed to push down on a touchpad in a decade. I'm looking forward to solid state like touchpads (no physical or simulated click) in future.

[@MoChuang343]

@@Lee.S321yeah I never click. Always tap. My trackpad is a little loose and it bothers me. I might go in and just tighten the click so that it’s impossible to push since I never do anyways.

[@Lee.S321]

@@MoChuang343 I opened my laptop, removed the battery to get to the touchpad, then wedged some small stiff foam pads between the touchpad & chassis to stop the touchpad depressing. Now I have the closest thing to a solid-state touchpad I can make. Diveboard/haptic touchpads just introduce unnecessary moving parts that can break. I'm looking forward to them being phased out one day. The closest thing to a perfect touchpad for me is the Dell XPS Plus, but only if the haptics are disabled.

[@MoChuang343]

@@Lee.S321 good to know. Thanks.

[@classyorb]

I think your mom will be proud of this one. Excellent video!

[@JustJoshTech]

I will send her your comment

[@marcospastrana1]

Great video as always. A really detailed comparison, thanks man.l

[@cenon415]

This video is undoubtedly one of the finest laptop comparison reviews I've come across in quite some time.

[@Havanu81]

The Zenbook Pro 14 OLED screen is by far the best display I've ever used, and beats the minileds in both accuracy and colors. And regarding its low brightness: it actaully goes up to 400hz SDR when plugged in and reaches 550 nits in HDR mode, which I often use for daily usage as well (sadly there is no DCI-P3/Adobe RGB profile toggle in HDR...). It simply beats every other screen out there hands down, as you don't have the typical glow that still haunts miniled screen when viewing high contrast content. Or just a mouse cursor on a dark background. Great comparison btw, that was a very solid line-up!

[@user-ux2hl2jn7i]

Exactley

[@Roman-rh2dk]

I doubt it is even close to 550 in HDR and it is rather in 300is in SDR. Though OLED is indeed higher quality vs mini-led (but burn-in and power draw should be considered)

[@Havanu81]

@@Roman-rh2dk no, I measured it with displaycal and a SpyderX pro. It's 361 nits on battery, 398 plugged in SDR and 547 in HDR mode. Or at least my unit is. The factory calibration is also quite good, I was barely able to improve on it, so I left it as is.

[@Roman-rh2dk]

@@Havanu81 could be. But I trust guys frome notebookcheck

[@nimnadisooriyabandara]

Is zenbook pro 14 OLED exactly the Zenbook 14X OLED? or are they two different laptops?

[@marcocatano554]

I concur, After using windows laptops for 8 yrs, coming back to the Mac Pro 14 was fabulous, I love this machine even with the M1 chip and the basic config. I simply can't see a reason to go back to any Windows machine.

[@mikemcmike6427]

The M series was a game changer/ I finally bought my dream 16inch MacBook and it’s amazing. For once macs are actually decent value and powerful

[@rafaelperez9652]

Super Awesome review Josh! You have truly outdone yourself with this Monumental effort!! 5-Star review!!! 👏👍😁

[@baobab9921]

great video, you know right away what to expect from which machine. If possible I would like to see a video like this for 15 inch laptops

[@JuanCarlosAraujoS]

I'll take the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i. Is a great all-rounder and Lenovo is the most friendly brand when it comes to Linux use.

[@Regainish]

Great video Josh. Keep it up!

[@faby9075]

Your insane level of attention to detail is quite unmatched, Josh. Keep up the awesome work!! since i definitely needed a Windows machine, I'm going for the pro9i (glad now that i waited, even though the mbp is so temptingly good)

[@JustJoshTech]

Thanks mate. In real life, living when you have such an eye for detail is quite difficult. I'm very glad i've found an outlet to put it to good use. P.s. please use one of our Affiliate links. It helps the channel alot :)

[@JimmyD76]

I have a MacBook Pro 14 (M1) and the ASUS ZenBook 14X. These are definitely 2 of the best laptops I've ever used for personal use and the only time I want the MacBook over the ASUS is if I need portability and power at the same time. I'm a Windows guy at heart and thanks to your coverage of the Zenbook 14X, I own one for the best sale price I've seen on it ($699) and it's just fantastic!! Thanks for you continued reviews of modern tech!

[@NOT_A_TOP_FAN]

Agree. I’ve had the 14m1 pro since day one with 32 ram (im a creative professional) and I bought my kid a Zenbook 14x a few weeks ago when they had that sale for her first year at college. I was going to get her a MacBook Air, but the 14x price and specs were too good to pass up and she loves it.

[@fitsuit1555]

add the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14" AMD to the mix

[@JustJoshTech]

It arrived yesterday. Video next week :)

[@fitsuit1555]

@@JustJoshTech Great, I'll wait for your review. Thanks in advance. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@neil_surya]

I love your video because it objectively analyzes these laptops better than I've seen anywhere else. Props to you

[@neil_surya]

Earned that like & subscribe haha

[@riazalmaroof]

Great comparison, thanks for the upload.

[@aeiedamo]

Apple's quality control is just a completely different level. I hope Windows laptops manufacturers catch up so Apple can feel the competition heating up.

[@anthonyaloise6028]

I prefer the quality of my windows surface studio laptop which I pay less than my previous macbook pro

[@aeiedamo]

@@anthonyaloise6028 Quality control covers more aspects than build quality. It's really common for Windows devices even Microsoft's to have problems with things like display, speakers and device drivers. Apple has its issues but they get resolved faster.

[@CHiCguitar]

@@aeiedamo Yeah that 2015 MacBook was a mess. HOWEVER, it was a pioneer for changes that they've been able to implement and perfect (give or take) since then

[@goobfilmcast4239]

Apple's competitors have had FOREVER to match Apple's quality and fit and finish. There are well built Windows laptops out but even Flagship Win Laptops can't rival the entry-level Macbook Air for quality.

[@aeiedamo]

@@goobfilmcast4239 Apple wasn't the best since the beginning of time. They gradually improved in the last decade so any company can do it but they choose not to (for whatever reason). Razer is the closest in build quality but in other aspects not so close.

[@anthonysimpson6738]

Great review, the Asus G14 is my favourite, I brought one. I think the problem with the Mac is they can’t really do AAA PC games. So the Mac should have received a lot fewer points on that criteria. It doesn’t really matter how good a computer is if it can’t do the basic user case of playing AAA games. Most people will only be able to afford to buy one laptop so they need an all rounder, the Mac fails on that point. I disagree the 14” size isn’t ideal for gaming due to its portability and ability to plug-in to a monitor or TV. I brought the G14 to have a portable gaming PC, that can do web browsing, word documents and go on holidays. Windows 11 is perfectly fine. I also own a Mac but it maybe my last one due to inability to play games. Although the Mac advantage is power off battery, low heat and noise and performance.

[@user-uy6lf8id7r]

This is the review I have been searching for, much appreciated.

[@neil_surya]

Around 15:28, I just wanted to note that the Slim Pro 9i is offered up to an RTX 4070 (except good luck finding one), so theoretically it could have a higher score in that category.

[@fretboardrunner]

It's very sad that Schenker didn't upgrade a lot going from 12th to 13th gen. Faster ports, a sturdier lid and a better touchpad would've probably bumped this more towards average. Especially since the port selection itself is pretty good already. For the price it's still a nice machine but definitely not without compromises. Great video overall!

[@leotravel85]

Apple laptops are on a league of their own

[@Lee.S321]

If you factor in the cost of the device, & upgrades required, MacBooks don't shine so bright. Josh's video on the ASUS Zenbook 14X showed that it's pretty much the best bang for your buck on the market.

[@simply6162]

@@Lee.S321 bruh its time u use ur brain

[@Lee.S321]

@@simply6162 Can you provide specifics please, rather than just add a dumb troll comment? Could you also learn how to spell & use punctuation, that sentence was painful to read.

[@iCrackr]

@@simply6162of course the bastard with the Memoji pfp is talking shit

[@RaC09]

Brilliant! Josh. Great laptop recommendations.

[@Sjohn1107]

Man..first time viewer and I have to say excellent review! I will admit I'm still personally undecided between a zenbook 13 vs 14 but you've definitely made it a little easier!

[@johnpereira6934]

I'm curious how the rankings would change if the laptops were all normalized to the same price.

[@IrugaZERO]

Hi Josh! A cringe video idea but, would you be interested in putting out a videos on your perfect laptop design if you were building it? It would be cool to get your perceptive on what constitutes the perfect laptop for you.

[@Jdmith]

Best detailed reviews by far

[@princebanini]

Simply amazing video. This is the kind of brilliance in content making and information delivery we need. Well done Josh❤❤

[@JustJoshTech]

Thank you very much. I'm always trying to raise the bar! Thats what makes this so exciting

[@kevinmallon1513]

what about on a buget

[@JustJoshTech]

We've done a decent one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3TSYamXm5d3e5I But we will probably do a larger one with more laptops if there is enough interest

[@vladivanovich]

I wish someone would make a basically copycat MacBook Pro for windows, I miss when the xps was THE windows laptop. In the meantime seems I’m getting the Lenovo. Amazing video as always!! Also, some constructive feedback. Giving the MacBook 5/5 on graphics felt out of left field because it only showed up in 1/3 graphs you showed us. The lack of macOS compatibility with gaming and other gpu-intensive programs feels like it should be something that’s talked about more. Video editing isn’t the only profession and shouldn’t receive an immediate 5/5 because of it.

[@remixisthis]

Solid recommendations at the end. I have a 1st gen G14. They keyboard isn't that great and as a result I don't do serious work on it. If I game, I put it in external mode as you mentioned. Getting a small laptop for gaming also seems to be less of a thing as Steam Deck/Ally becomes more powerful

[@electricmiragemedia]

Loved this concept of video! Thank you

[@dahalbiraj981]

I smell apple bias here. It cant game at all but you still give it 5? Thats an automatic 3. Thats like giving a smart but disabled kid a combined fitness and intelligence score of 5. It makes no sense.

[@SnakeFire3]

I may be 5 months late to your comment so this is kinda pointless, but to be fair he does call the section a "graphics" section not a "gaming" section. For general graphics use the MacBook is fine, and he acknowledged that the MacBook isn't compatible with most games, but at the end of the video he also says he doesn't believe you should be gaming on any of these laptops.

[@dahalbiraj981]

@@SnakeFire3 The video is titled 'the best 14 inch laptop'. If a laptop isn't good at everything it cannot be called 'the best'. Your reply is therefore invalid.

[@SnakeFire3]

​@@dahalbiraj981yeah... The best 14 inch laptop. Not the best 14 inch *gaming* laptop. If your main priority is gaming then this video just isn't for that. Watch a "best gaming laptop" video or something. It's a specific use case that isn't a factor for this video. And he addresses it at 21:51 and gives a specific recommendation for if you want to game anyways. It's like comparing two regular family cars and getting mad that they didn't drag race them. You just missed the point entirely

[@HarukiYamamoto]

@@dahalbiraj981Not all of us are interested in gaming.

[@dahalbiraj981]

@@HarukiYamamoto Interest is irrelevant here. Do you buy a house just to sleep on the couch and cook in your own burner because that's your intrest? No! If you buy a house, you expect a complete package.

[@yensteel]

Jesus, you really covered your bases! And you reviewed some of the favorites like the Zenbook 14 pro as promised!

[@alcahuete816]

Great review, really helpful, thanks

[@jaydon00]

The review everyone was waiting for let's gooo 😭😭

[@earthling_parth]

The absolute best complication ❤ A big thanks to Josh and his team 👏

[@JustJoshTech]

Thanks mate

[@sivarahuls3960]

Thanks a lot dude I request you to continue this for the next generations of these laptops as well once again thanks a lot man love from india

[@deanhooper1234]

Very thorough, thank you !

[@ShoaibKhan-jk1pr]

Great review!! Thank you for taking this effort. Slim Pro 9i (Yoga Pro 9i) also has a i9-13905H, RTX4060, 32GB ram, configuration. Do you think with this config, it would be a worthy competitor to Macbook? Interested in your thoughts on this?

[@Lukehmcc]

Great video! I'd love to see a roundup of 16 inch laptops as well.

[@JustJoshTech]

Definitely happening. Likely mid to end October

[@limweihong2011]

Very great video, summarising all important points for laptops in a easy, dissolvable video. Liked and subsribed!

[@misooo13]

Very good comparison! I have some suggestions: * please make also the same video for 15 inch laptops * it would be great if you somehow included the price of the devices, and maybe do some dollar per point metric

[@DB-ev5ep]

He said he didn’t choose to add prices because this videos isn’t about the best budget 14” laptop.. it’s about the best 14” laptop OVERALL.

[@klintonlolosam9704]

Nicely done 👍. Thank you ❤

[@MoonlightHusky]

The new macbooks are really beasts. I have the original Macbook Air M1 bought 2 months after release and still going strong. My sibilings dropped it a few times, but only got some bent corners. It's quite sturdy.

[@jarkrahan]

Great video! Been waiting a long time for this one. One thing though, wondering why any of the thinkpads didn't make the list.

[@JustJoshTech]

Thank you for being patient. We tried to focus on the most premium ones for this. As it's a Best of. We do have a current gen ThinkPad X1 Yoga here, and it just feels a little stale compared to Lenovos' own Slim 9i.

[@ronankeith8779]

Josh can you do a Legion comparison video and help to recommend which one to go for? There's that many different ones with different configurations it can be quite confusing.

[@harshbohra9239]

Great production value! Looks like a video from a 5 million subscriber channel

[@NaganathanSandramohan]

Great comparision . Very informative Video. Thank yoi