This Laptop Was Almost Good Enough - ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

[@caroncomp]

I love how ASUS always goes balls to the wall with sound, even on their potato-tier laptops, and I actually appreciate that.

[@hollol5933]

ya even my asus potato has decent speakers

[@campkira]

100 buck and all you get is 1650.. this is why i spend more to get powerful laptop... youjust going end up play 6 years old game in dx11.. and next thing you know it already broken... doing 30fps..

[@cbob7423]

@@campkira I think you're using the integrated graphics. Go to the nvidia control panel and make sure the program is using the 1650 and not the APU

[@anandsuralkar2947]

@@campkira 1650 is much powerful than that u r playing on Vega graphics i guess

[@Luke19-66]

@@campkira rtx 2960

[@jandonbones2535]

I'm actually happy they didn't include the webcam, those webcams are not good, and also allow opportunity for spying. Waste of space and more of a nuisance. Even the cheapest webcam for $20 is better than laptop webcams.

[@omerfu]

starts at 1:31

[@pooflakes19]

goat

[@Repz98]

jesus is that you?

[@gigiljames2591]

Thanks

[@bonitabromeliads]

incorrect starts at 2:13

[@evelynexuma1699]

use sponsor block the extension

[@aaronw8606]

Nice review. Picked up one of these a few months back with the 4900HS, 2060 Max Q, 1080 120p and 40GB ram. Currently acting as my desktop PC until I get that built and I'm quite pleased with the performance.

[@snezzijezzi9037]

Same other than the audio problems when you unplug a headset

[@arnoldsujankatru9667]

@@snezzijezzi9037 may with the new windows 10 update

[@aaronw8606]

@@snezzijezzi9037 I haven't run into that yet, but have had random issues with the fingerprint reader not reading right on boot-up. Annoying, but whatever, that's why there's PIN unlock.

[@kushalraj93]

How's the dual channel on the 40 GB working?

[@haganlife]

Have the 4900HS, 2060 Max Q, 1080 120p 16GB as well. Very nice for gaming / VR. Still use the MBPr for work. This laptop seriously impressed me.

[@mtbdanny7317]

FINALLY someone reviews the model most people will buy. God bless 👍🙏

[@mowcowbell]

Watching on my new G14. Picked up the Ryzen 9, 16gb ram, RTX 2060 max Q, 1080p 120hz screen at Best Buy for $1200.

[@laiguanlin6015]

Have you experienced any flaws? Like when playing, you can experience ghosting or frame drop?

[@nagibmahfuz1619]

I am using it too. But never experienced this issue. I don't play FPS games competitively though

[@mowcowbell]

@@laiguanlin6015 No ghosting or dropped frames. I play Assassin's Creed Odyssey, PUBG, Horizon Zero Dawn. All run on max settings and return +60fps at 1080p resolution.

[@raawesome3851]

This laptop is amazing, on a technical level. I wish more companies would make ryzen in their laptops. Their base model is not as valued.

[@ShehraanHafiz]

It's really bad here's why: - Bad screen quality (gray-to-gray response time of ~21ms rise/fall, ~45fps of clear visuals with anything faster smearing) means g14 is a no-go for games that are relatively fast-paced - Poor font application means color contrast between key letter and keycap is almost nonexistent (in other words, you cannot clearly make out the letters at different viewing angles, brightness levels, etc.) - rtx 2060 with a tdp of only 65w which means even a 1660ti in a much cheaper laptop (such as the helios 300) can outperform it in most games - poorly designed cover (which may accumulate grime, dust, etc. and damage the build of the laptop) - storage upgrade options are relatively limited (just one m.2 ssd slot available) because of the smaller form factor - many more laptops can do better in bright environments than the g14 because of its dim display - Hinge-centered thermal management may cause screen damage in the long run due to hot air blowing onto it from the exhaust vents positioned on the top edge of the keyboard deck, near the hinges - Prominent, high-pitched fans affect its usability in quieter settings (such as in libraries, lecture halls, offices, coffee shops, etc.) even on idle (and especially under load)

[@raawesome3851]

@@ShehraanHafiz well, you can choose your upgrades, and the 65 watt also has much better cooling. It's not poorly design.

[@ShehraanHafiz]

@@raawesome3851 it's not worth it for the price. You're paying a premium for the brand. Its a similar concept to apple tax.

[@beatlejuicefunk]

@@ShehraanHafiz - Fans loudness were taken care of thanks to 217 bios upgrade - How come 24 gb of ram is the cap? He upgraded to 40gb in the video - So far I haven't seen any reports or complaints from people regarding the cover design - Keyboard brightness and its contrast to keys were fixed in later production units. This issue was only existing in white variant as it has silver keyboard

[@CephDigital]

@@ShehraanHafiz well it's not a premium for the brand, it's a premium because the closest thing to it is the Blade Stealth 13 which has a weaker GPU and CPU and is more expensive. If you want a small and portable gaming laptop, this is pretty much the only option minus the blade. Also, the cap of 24GB is only if you get the 8GB RAM model. If you get the 16GB one, you can go up to 40GB.

[@mr.nobody9646]

I'm loving this laptop with ryzen 7 and rtx 2060. I can play gta 5 on battery for around 1.5 to 2 hours in almost high settings without any lag.

[@trolling3548]

I got the ryzen 9 and 2060, 120hz model. F**king love it.

[@oswaldopadilla3128]

How do you deal with the heat ?

[@trolling3548]

@@oswaldopadilla3128 don't touch it

[@yaboicezy]

@@oswaldopadilla3128 the heat is not an issue as the cooling is very efficient when disabling the turbo boost on the processor (it stays at 3.0 hertz) i get 69 degrees C on mine when i play heavy games like squad

[@Loth-n1v]

Yeah me too. Best laptop I've had.

[@SexyGaymerPankaj]

How's the 40ms response time? How's the loud fans? Btw even if you maintain cool temperatures don't expect the laptop to last long because the ergolift design shoots hot air into the display damaging it over time. You should've got the Tracer Evo III 15 200 which costs 849 is a little bigger(15") and weighs 100 grams more. But it outperforms the G14 in games and has a better display (much better). It also has 9-10hrs of battery life. It costs less than half the amount the G14 costs and outperforms it in games lmfao.

[@ecbrown6151]

The mid tier model is great out of the box, amazing performance for its price point ~$1450. It has been on sale for between $100-$200 off. To buy and upgrade the base model you are spending the money you saved and not getting the 120HZ on the display or the RTX. Mid tier was actually at $1200 this last week

[@aesaphyr]

I'm so pleased to find a review talking about the speakers! The sound quality blew me away with this laptop and I hadn't even known to expect that when I bought it, despite looking at lots of reviews.

[@chriswei8511]

Pro tip with everyone. If you can look to get one from best buy sale it's 799 and if you get open box you will pay around 670 . After that find something wrong other than cosmetics and return and exchange, I got a new one that way

[@TheTomtah]

LMAO what? You can get this laptop 800 USD over there? Over here in the EU you can get the Ryzen 5 4600HS/1650 ti/1080p@120hz version for the equivalent of 1120 USD on a Black friday sale.

[@chriswei8511]

@@TheTomtah yeah I not sure why EU is so expensive. Feels bad man 😔

[@angry-white-men]

Do you exchange it in store or online? And if you specify you want an exchange do they automatically send a brand new one? Reason I'm asking because with my other electronics like samsung and nintendo if you exchange your brand new device due to a defect they'll usually send you refurbished item back.

[@The_Chad_]

I got my wife and me the 16Gb Ryzen 9 models. Well, I only meant to buy one for me, but BestBuy accidentally sent me an extra and gave me a $50 credit, so I got two laptops for less than the price of one. And the one I got was a really good deal. It was like $300 cheaper than I could find it anywhere else with the same specs. I left hers stock, but upgraded mine to a 2TB NVMe, 40GB Ram and liquid metaled the APU and GPU. I've never had a laptop this small, excluding net books back in the day, and I love it. It makes me wonder why I ever used to prefer large laptops.

[@dodortx]

bruh lucky

[@idkyolo988]

Wtf, are you working with the mafia or something?

[@The_Chad_]

@@idkyolo988 Haha, I would but I can't find the registration form. But that's not the only time I've got lucky ordering things online. In 2020 I ordered a 1TB SATA SSD and they sent me a case of 10. My whole family got SSDs for Christmas that year! 😂

[@SoloSeven72]

Finally someone who reviews a different configuration than the max 2060.. I was thinking about buying this since it is on sale thank you

[@X739LEG]

Nice job on the video. First time watching your channel. I like how you just do the review without yelling at me or make me constantly question everything like some other tech reviewers! Keep it up!

[@christapia9495]

I was a little worried based on the title but it turned out to be a personal issue which makes me feel confident in my buy!

[@Azurisz]

Was cross-shopping this laptop and a bunch of similar ones (Lenovo Legion 5, Asus Tuf A15, Asus G14, Dell G15 SE, etc), ended up going with HP Omen 15 with very similar specs, but 2 serviceable SO-DIMM slots. Pretty awesome laptop for the first couple of weeks, runs cool and quiet, even though the fans never spin down %100. Not too heavy/bulky for a 15 inch laptop either. Worth a look!

[@jickoblim8078]

I have the G14 4500H variant and i'm really really happy with it.

[@sanyamthakur6549]

I made a damn mistake, I bought Asus Tuf A15 over it, should have gone for Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, it gives much better display, had a good battery life and is portable. I regret soon much now!!

[@manassikdar1]

You can use the A15 as substitute bbq grill outside.

[@tj_flow_]

@@manassikdar1 no bro it not that hot its a fake hype dell g5 se is a room heater

[@manassikdar1]

@@tj_flow_ breh I returned my A15 because of heating issues two weeks ago. Certainly not good thermal management, will probably hurt the lifespan of the mobo in the long run.

[@prodigy455]

I love the little beast. I sold my Eurocom x9c with the 9900k and dual RTX 2080s for the G14 with the 120hz display , Ryzen 9 4900HS and Rtx 2060 model, I needed something a bit more portable since I work overseas and travel a ton. Minus the RTX 2060 , it keeps up with my old X9C as far as the cpu is concerned and the 2060 has zero issue with any game at ultra settings at 1080p. One cool thing I really like is that the display can easily set to 144hz while actually being a noticeable difference. RDR2 I average 70-88fps at ultra settings at 1080p which blows me away considering the size and low wattage of the G14. I could go on and on but apart from the keyboard i can say ASUS made and almost perfect portable gaming solution.

[@NoRoads2AllRoads]

I got the one with 1650 for 799 ... it goes to 799 perhaps once a month on Best Buy!

[@Ali-cf1hg]

loving this review just paused the video to say this is the best ever review of this laptop getting this laptop next week

[@alkeryn1700]

i never ever used my laptop's webcam.

[@sleepingbeauty2545]

Cool but the problem is not everyone is you.

[@m1sterpunch]

I have the ROG Zephyrus G15 (4800HS w/GTX1660ti MaxQ) and other than it running hot while gaming and the crappy speakers it's great. Mine has 16gb RAM (one chip soldered to the board) but it has another m.2 slot which is sweet.

[@mianlo2624]

You could also try getting ASUS *FA506IV-BR7N12* , it has Ryzen 7 4800h, RTX 2060, and 8GB of RAM. The problem with this laptop is the cooling and screen isn't the mediocre to doable in the price range. Currently, in Bestbuy it going for $799.99 for Black Friday.

[@lewisroweroberts2016]

If you want a good gaming laptop and you dont care about how thin it is and how portable it is, i suggest the strix g, you can get the same for 200 dollars less

[@afallingtree9114]

now i know that not having a webcam is a huge downside for quite a number of people, but personally i find that its one of this laptops biggest upsides. the quality of a dedicated, clip-on USB webcam always beats the built in one, theres simply no real reason to use it.

[@CephDigital]

also privacy, cant have people spying from your webcam if you got none! *taps head*

[@afallingtree9114]

@@CephDigital spot on my man

[@k3nobi366]

Imagine getting a banging ass laptop from your boss because you're leaving*

[@JG-ti7id]

B, as always ty for all your hard work! Ah I miss Reece and Catlin... :( is there any way you can revisit the G14 2020? My 4900hs and 2060 is runnin hot...

[@Vasharan]

Thinkpad P1 (currently at Gen 3) has two user-serviceable DIMM slots and can be configured up to 64 GB ( I believe they can take up to 128 GB, but you might want to check with lenovo). Comes with Quadro T1000 or T2000 (both Turing), which won't game well, but will accelerate Premiere. The only downside is they are not available with Ryzen, but the T and E series laptops are available w Ryzen. Just be aware that the slim versions (eg T14s) have soldered-on RAM, and even the regular versions tend to have only 1 accessible DIMM socket.

[@lorloretta_]

I'm getting this laptop, the only downside is no webcam, but can easily get an external webcam.

[@rockrock8260]

The same laptop was in offer a few days back for just 899/- I think you missed it

[@dawidtomaszewski111]

Bro I bought it in Poland (I live there) for 2800zl which is about 760 usd

[@angry-white-men]

It's on sale for 799 now.

[@wongpantai9710]

When its equipped with rtx3050 next year, its game over

[@hquest]

Nice to see more AMD devices on the market. I still think it will take them a while to catch up on enterprise environments, as the previous generations were not exactly too reliable/versatile. But hey, bring competition back! While we are here, safe travels back home to your friends and crew. They will be missed! Also, first!

[@nurenzayyan4825]

The editor was first to watch the end vid lol.

[@wh0_am_152]

It is not well liked by major techtubers, but look at the Zephyrus G14's heavier brother the TUF A15 their RAM is upgradeable to 64GB, the laptop is ruggedized and the 90WHr model has impressive battery life, all maintaining impressive value. The only issue hardware wise is the display, which is replaceable.

[@did_that_hurt8387]

Not sure how many my friends gonna be on the floor saying look at those mother fnnn wheels

[@georgimitev6906]

It's funny UFD released this video just few days after I ordered G14 (4800HS, 16GB Ram, GTX 1650, 512 SSD) Exactly for 999$ from ebay (opened box item) :)

[@kushalraj93]

I ordered the same model. 799 on BestBuy.

[@georgimitev6906]

@@kushalraj93 Good! Great Price!

[@s30vguy8]

How come you cant get an AMD laptop with nothing bigger than a 2060?

[@nighthawk695476]

You don't get the same display tho.... Yours is 1080p 60Hz

[@Pablo-kf8og]

Is it so?so 120hz has more than 300 nits?any links?website that verifies?please share

[@kennyma4904]

I hope computers and laptops get better and cheaper in the future when I decide to get one.

[@ameetpalsingh]

First of all Asus zephrus series never come with a webcam and why is this a big deal, most people end up buying an external one if their laptops camera is not good

[@not0evn]

I found the ryzen 9/2060/1tb/16Gb version on best buy for 1199.99. seems like a LOT of value for the $100 increase. I can't imagine she actually needs 64 gb of ram for video production/ graphics. Adobe will use that much ram if you have it, but even a modest increase in CPU between the ryzen 7 and the ryzen 9 will have a greater performance gain than extra ram on top of 40 GB. I assume the performance boost you saw between the two ram configs was mostly due to single vs double channel ram than actual capacity.

[@benmcmullan718]

How would someone need 64gb of RAM? What are they doing exactly?

[@GuMkAkAciK]

Get into media production bro

[@killionaire6891]

creating new dimensions

[@martiananomaly]

To run more than 5 chrome tabs

[@HassaanAnjum]

If you don't mind the size, the Legion 5 is probably the best AMD high end laptop available out there.

[@paparoni5443]

Omen 15 AMD. Fully upgradeable RAM plus an open m.2 slot. With a 4800H and 500 GB HD at best buy I paid $1050 on sale.

[@k3nobi366]

The way that he pronounce ROG... is that supposed to be a reference to Linus' April Fools vid lol

[@flintleviathan5075]

R-A-W-G :D

[@ansongarcia4747]

I bought the 3060 with the ryzen 9 and it is a beast.

[@TechyRodsWire]

Same I had the same laptop and if it had 2 sodimm slots it’d be perfect

[@ShehraanHafiz]

There's many problems with the zephyrus g14

[@ShehraanHafiz]

What did you get it for?

[@kushalraj93]

@@ShehraanHafiz like what

[@ShehraanHafiz]

@@kushalraj93 - Bad screen quality (gray-to-gray response time of ~21ms rise/fall, ~45fps of clear visuals with anything faster smearing) means g14 is a no-go for games that are relatively fast-paced - Poor font application means color contrast between key letter and keycap is almost nonexistent (in other words, you cannot clearly make out the letters at different viewing angles, brightness levels, etc.) - rtx 2060 with a tdp of only 65w which means even a 1660ti in a much cheaper laptop (such as the helios 300) can outperform it in most games - poorly designed cover (which may accumulate grime, dust, etc. and damage the build of the laptop) - storage upgrade options are relatively limited (just one m.2 ssd slot available) because of the smaller form factor - many more laptops can do better in bright environments than the g14 because of its dim display - Hinge-centered thermal management may cause screen damage in the long run due to hot air blowing onto it from the exhaust vents positioned on the top edge of the keyboard deck, near the hinges - Prominent, high-pitched fans affect its usability in quieter settings (such as in libraries, lecture halls, offices, coffee shops, etc.) even on idle (and especially under load)

[@kushalraj93]

All true but no laptop is perfect. At this price point the G14 is the best in terms of the power it has and the cost it carries. I like to say it can game but it's not a proper gaming laptop no in the size and the form factor that is has. I opted for a 4800HS with just a 1650 for casual gaming and mostly office work. Those looking for competitive gaming and designing might want to look at at different machine. Those who aren't worried about the slow screen or don't need the highest accuracy screen, it's perfect for people like those, including me. Also the $799 price tag for the 4800HS + 1650 was just too good to pass up on. I think that justifies the shortcomings. Everything else that you mentioned, I think a low/medium power user and not a hardcore gamer/designer can live with. Except the holey lid. I plan to slap on a sticker/skin as soon as I get it. I hate holes. The idle fan sound issue should also be be fixable with a bit of a tweak as can be the battery life settings to get 10+ hours. One of the major reasons why I am getting a 'gaming' laptop for work. All things said I think a lot of people have a lot of good things to say about this but this isn't going to be one size fits all for everyone.

[@ZacharySound]

I got the high end version for $1003 after tax at best buy (White no LED).

[@arredondojose963]

Thats an amazing buy.

[@Rhino123freak]

Watching on my G14 :)

[@ahlixemus8903]

Have you had any issues with it? Reddit and Discord bash it to hell

[@tmi1234567]

@@ahlixemus8903 I haven't had any issues with mine. The only thing I've seen is that one core likes to drop down to 3ghz sometime. I think it's a problem with my specific laptop or drivers.

[@ahlixemus8903]

@@tmi1234567 Probably. Do you have 2060 MQ model?

[@Rhino123freak]

@@ahlixemus8903 no issues for me! Working flawlessly since 3 months 💖

[@The_Chad_]

@@ahlixemus8903 After I installed the Radeon Adrenaline software, it has an issue with not wanting to switch to the 2060 when starting a game. I found a website that has a host of fixes for things like that and battery life optimizations though, I've just yet to implement them. In the mean time, I just set it to use dedicated graphics all the time. It really is a great laptop and the only issues I'm having are my fault and can easily be remedied.

[@thechrissmartin]

Can't wait for Zen 3 on laptops!......or better yet 5nm Zen 3+/4, should give some awesome gains.

[@nickhess2878]

I feel like this is something you should have known before buying it.

[@User_J9000]

In my country that base model price equivalent is $1555 and the ryzen 9 rtx 2060 is $2280

[@jonathanpark4217]

I think I will buy ROG Zephyrus G15 or ROG Zephyrus G14. Which one should I buy?

[@camdenfitzgerald2557]

You know, a lot of people beat up on this laptop, mostly due to the lack of a camera. But can anyone else name a 14 inch or smaller laptop, that beats this one out in specs, AND can handle cooling its own hardware? Closest laptops to this one, in my mind is either the HP Omen 15, or the A15 from asus, as both offer a 1660ti. Which in most cases outperform the RTX 2060 max-q variants. But both of these are 15 inches, so I don’t feel like they really belong in this discussion.

[@shriniwasrocks]

I would have loved to see second nvme slot and at least a potato webcam on this laptop. It would have killed every other laptop in market with these two features.

[@billybop7560]

when you click on a video for a laptop review and somehow find yourself listening to some guy talking about his chair for 2 minutes

[@wdvhi]

what ? only 51 fps on witcher 3? i have the even base model with ryzen 5 and i get 68 to 70 fps in witcher 3 on average settings.

[@Luke19-66]

the obvious reason for the mics is pretty simple if you want to chat while gameing um yeah you need mics.

[@Pablo-kf8og]

Buying a laptop without a camera would be a mistake? For a programmer would be this a tradeoff?

[@XCrooked_TonguesX]

Just ordered the ryzen 9 3060 model. I have high hopes

[@mcunner]

Ryzen 9 + RTX2060 for $1200 sounds rather cheap. In South Africa, the cheapest available 2060 laptop with a i7-10750H is $1850 😅

[@redbanlovesasians2236]

The perks of living in one of these "problematic" countries, to avoid using any offensive words xDDD Only those who lived in one will understand. These guys will charge full price for tech from 2+ years ago like Ryzen 3500U for example. Shameless.

[@tolulopeoyemakinde3068]

What laptop do you use for your video editing

[@iqbalz99]

watching on zephyrus g14 (same model)

[@lukebennett.]

Good or bad?

[@iqbalz99]

@@lukebennett. good enough for me

[@thepowerlies]

Whats the keyboard in the background?

[@dangnabbit1379]

Kinda want to know now if the soldered memory is higher on the other models. Might want a midrange for the memory top capacity

[@goostador]

All models have the same 8GB ram, bad call ASUS

[@amitasingh8407]

Does it perform equally good without power adapter connected? Or does the performance decrease??

[@amante762]

Not equal but very good. Mine drops 200 Mhz all-core on battery running R20 vs plugged in. Not sure about GPU, I always game plugged in because of the battery. That being said, I've gamed for over 2 hours on battery. Also battery life is 10+ hours browsing or watching video.

[@satwikaman2708]

hey, hows the battery backup?

[@kunstderfugue]

I'm pretty much not interested in gaming chairs unless they have cushioned armrests

[@809castro]

take a look at zephures m15 .. is intell but your are getting the thunder bolt 3 wish you get 40gb transfer speed .. or dell xps 9500 wish is my favorite laptop..

[@lewisroweroberts2016]

I got mine for $1,100 but it has 16 gigs of ram and 1tb of storage

[@pavloss9556]

Is it worth it for competitive gaming tho? Like rl,csgo and so? Heard it has 40 ms respond time

[@t6hp]

4k has 3ms

[@QualityQontent]

We took you PC Master gaming setup away... AND.. We gave you this CHROME MACHINE.

[@GabrielDias-zi9sl]

Can it run vr?

[@MaheerKibria]

It's a good laptop and unless you absolutely need 64 GB of ram it's not a bad choice. I am bummed that 8GB is soldered though. Really looking forward to the Zen 3 mobile processors

[@someonesomewhere8658]

This feels like a next gen laptop, a substantial jump in laptop technology. Can't wait for v2.

[@Happy-cm7uo]

Thank you for not reviewing the highest-end model. Most normal people won't buy that version anyways

[@sidharthsinghchouhan9024]

could u suggest me any good laptop with rtx and having best gaming performance cuz i want to buy a complete gaming laptop that will be future proof for 5-6 years without compromising to performance and have best performance so letyou suggest me a good gaming laptop cuz i dont want to regret after buying a wrong laptop i dont want to waste my hard earned money so will u suggest me a good gaming laptop.. plz reply

[@Jeremy-su3xy]

Can you turn off the LED animating thing on the back of the screen?

[@CosmicLF]

9:57 My g14 gtx Ryzen 7 4800Hs 1660 TI Max-q gets to 80°C :/ but it is still such a good laptop

[@pritishmohanty1517]

I ordered it yesterday only... Is it a good laptop? Does it overheat all the time?

[@madbirds]

@@pritishmohanty1517 I got the model before with a 9th** gen i7 with a 2060. Great laptop. I use it as a desktop most of the time. Works great. Keyboard does get fairly warm otherwise I havnt seen throttling from heating. Also on sale at bb Hopefully u got it for around 1250 usd

[@pritishmohanty1517]

@@madbirds ok thanks for the feedback 👍

[@Creeper99PL]

Turn off CPU boost, it drops to 60-70 deg Celcius

[@CosmicLF]

@@Creeper99PL true

[@jintumonisingha8717]

Wait how does he change it to 40gb .. Asus says it can enable maximum of 24 gb... Can someone plse make me clear on this

[@t6hp]

It's virtual ram, not physical

[@aco2518]

I tried out this laptop, but I found the wifi to be spotty. Otherwise very nice.

[@arielzayko1386]

hey jerian tou have rtx 3090 why dony you use the nvidia prodcast it is very good!!

[@antonionathanielaman752]

I'm having doubts in purchasing this laptop, I am concerned with its fan noise. Based on what I have read, it has a pretty loud fan noise even on idle, but I am not sure if it applies across all models. Can anyone share their experience on fan noise?

[@DrewGlenzer]

You want a powerful gaming LAPTOP that is quiet? Good luck. If you find one it'll be huge.

[@letmetryscience4535]

All gaming laptops have fan noise if you want to keep them cool, the g14 because of its size has louder than normal fan noise. But, if you're willing to do some tweaking, it is--imo--the best gaming laptop of 2020. The primary thing about this laptop is taming the insane CPU which is like a wild stallion that needs to be reigned in. Go to the G14 forums on reddit and look at the stickies for tips on how to keep this beast cool/more quiet.

[@ianraistrick3279]

I have a G14 with a 4900HS and 2060 Max-Q. At idle its really quiet. Armoury crate (the Asus ROG tuner app that comes pre-installed) says system acoustics is at 24.2 dBA. When under a load though it does get quite hot, so I set it to max fan speed which reports at 49.3 dBA. So all in all, very good acoustics.

[@162benjamin]

@@ianraistrick3279 whats your ram?

[@ianraistrick3279]

@@162benjamin 16 gb

[@Ken-it8bc]

is it worth buying in 2022?

[@iyedize8082]

thats what im asking (2024💀)

[@anesech4753]

​that's what am asking sep 2024💀 ​@@iyedize8082

[@WilliIsBack]

@@anesech4753same here 💀💀

[@chillfam9546]

Well that depends, I’m actually looking for this spec.

[@Kaygoooo]

Sadly you can't buy it anywhere almost half year after release.

[@mowcowbell]

You can buy it today at any Best Buy location. No issue with supply.

[@matthewsmith2385]

Best buy

[@amritsharma5939]

I bought the same model a week ago

[@DunbarIII]

Worth $800 new ?

[@energyvampire1672]

I get around 69 FPS in Horizon but bad patch work has lower my FPS : ( avoid patch 1.06

[@Creeper99PL]

Is 1.07 better?

[@energyvampire1672]

@@Creeper99PL not better but little more stable but the thing is, you wont notice these drops the game still amazing and very playable.

[@manoj208]

I would rather not have a crappy webcam.

[@denoise47]

So, even high end model G14 don't include webcam?

[@davidrajchman7162]

no, they designed it before pandemic, now they are probably regretting their decision 😂

[@universalyoutuber195]

Not a deal breaker. Buy a webcam for cheap 15 bucks

[@whoisgad]

I would have bought this laptop to replace my 8yr old desktop, if it at least had a potato webcam.

[@saaiii_._6664]

Just one question, can i upgrade RAM?

[@yc7291_]

only one of the RAM sticks.

[@karlfajardo7010]

this G14 config has hundred plus more dollars in my country

[@3lfaromeo]

of course it's not good enough it's the low spec bull ish version. props for pointing out that kensington lock though.

[@AdamLazhar]

"RAWG"

[@secondtime8063]

I'm glad I'm getting this for Christmas! I play Rust, and that game needs BEEFY specs. (Minumum GB of RAM is 10 GB and recommended is 16 GB RAM) and the laptop looks awesome, ratings are amazing, cant wait to use this! The laptop I'm using right now is so bad, I can barely run ROBLOX on decent graphics. But to the point, this is an AMAZING laptop if you're considering buying this!

[@emmanuelcajucom9587]

how much usable ram in 8gb on board sir ?

[@igors_lv]

sure, no problem, USB gen 4.1 2x3 mega hyper speed!!!

[@ferrarispr1]

Hey i have a config of that laptop with 16 gb of ram but i wanna put another 16gb of ram for the dual channel but im fairly new at picking part and dont know what to get. Do you have any recommendation as to what i could put in there? I dont wanna buy something and it being the wrong kind or type.

[@itsdeonlol]

Great chair!!!