Customer Ratings & Reviews

I'm a big fan of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 line. I've had a couple of the previous years versions along with a few other gaming laptops. Without question this is the best of the line. The build of the laptop is beautiful. Solid feeling with the aluminum casing. No creaking or flexing. Unlike many modern laptops, this has plenty of port connections. Included in this is the 40gbs USB-C 4 port. The keyboard feels amazing and not overly crampt considering the small size. The trackpad is large and smooth. You get 32GB RAM. This is good because you can not upgrade the RAM. Not a fan of not being able to upgrade, but I think it is all part of keeping the laptop thin. On the plus side, the RAM is very fast DDR5 and I doubt you would ever feel like it's not enough. As for storage, 1TB of fast SSD is included. This can be upgraded if you like, but there is no second slot for extra storage. I am very impressed with the sound quality. The speakers are loud with amazing sound. Honestly, probably the best sounding laptop speakers I have ever heard. The 3K 120hz screen is a thing of beauty. 500 nits of brightness and incredible color. The fact that it is an OLED display promises incredible clarity, deep blacks and great contrast. You would be hard pressed to find a better laptop screen. Now, the most important thing is how does it perform? Awesome! The new GeForce RTX 5070ti with 12GB of VRAM is a perfect fit. It balances high performance with the small size of the laptop to give a great gaming experience. I think if it were to have had a 5080 or even a 5090 those graphics cards would have created a bottleneck and created way to much heat. As it is, it can get hot during intense gaming but no worse than any other gaming laptop. The heat will get the fans moving but again, to be expected and I haven't found the noise that bad under load. During non-gaming use I don't even hear the fans kicking in. The 5070ti allows for max settings on most games without issue. I haven't experienced any lag or hickups with any games. I also use this for photo editing and I have been greatly impressed with how well it runs photo editing software than can normally be a bit laggy at times. Battery life is the same as any other gaming laptop. That is to say keep your charger handy if you plan to game for more than an hour. As for web browsing, video watching and such, 6-7 hours can be expected. So as far as battery performance goes this is in-line with virtually all other laptops in this class. I still look forward to the day when battery performance makes a big leap in laptops, but that day isn't here yet. However, the fact that you can charge it thru the USB-C as well as the dedicated charging port can really come in handy. Should you buy it? If you are looking for a thin, lightweight 14" machine that can do everything with ease AND has top notch graphics, a beautiful OLED screen and amazing sound, then yes, grab one today. This is easily one of (if not THE best) gaming laptops you can buy.

This is the highest performance-per-dollar you'll get in the Zephyrus G14 lineup, and probably out of any 14" laptop on the market. No other 14" laptop goes past an RTX 5070, which means you're stuck with 8GB VRAM on those, and the 5070 Ti just performs way better. I had the RTX 5080 version as well, which gave up to a 15% increase in fps over this one, but it's about 30% more expensive too, so something to keep in mind. Outside of performance, this thing has amazing battery life, an awesome CPU, beautiful oled display, fantastic speakers, all while being extremely thin and light. I found that this 5070 Ti model actually matches the RTX 4090 G14 from last gen in most games, despite having a lower Time Spy score than that one, so that is really cool to see. The only thing I think might set some people back is the fans are very loud while gaming, but when you're doing basic stuff they're dead quiet or just not running at all. Overall, I think this G14 is the best 14" laptop on the market as far as value for how much performance you get, if you can justify the cost, especially when it's on sale or open-box!

I’ve been using the ROG Zephyrus G14 for a bit now and it’s honestly one of the most balanced laptops I’ve owned. The 3K OLED screen is stunning. Colors pop, text is razor sharp, and the 120 Hz refresh rate makes everything feel smooth, especially in games. Performance has been excellent. The Ryzen AI 9 HX and RTX 5070 Ti handle demanding titles at high settings without breaking a sweat, and 32 GB of RAM keeps multitasking effortless. It feels just as strong for productivity as it does for gaming. For a powerful laptop, it stays reasonably cool and the build quality feels premium. The Platinum White finish gives it a clean look that stands out from typical gaming designs. Battery life is decent for everyday use, though like most gaming laptops you’ll want it plugged in for full performance. Fans are noticeable under load but not distracting. Overall, this is a great option if you want serious performance in a compact, well built machine. I’m very happy with it.

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is an absolute beast packed into a surprisingly compact 14-inch frame. With the AMD Ryzen 9 HX processor, 32GB RAM, and NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti, it handles gaming, content creation, and multitasking effortlessly. I’ve played graphically intense games at high settings, and the 3K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate delivers stunning visuals—vibrant colors, deep blacks, and smooth motion. The laptop stays relatively cool even under heavy load, thanks to ASUS’s advanced cooling system. Storage is generous with a 1TB SSD, and the build quality feels premium, especially in the sleek Platinum White finish. Battery life is decent for a gaming laptop, and the keyboard is comfortable for both gaming and typing sessions. Overall, this laptop is perfect for gamers, creatives, or anyone who wants a high-performance machine in a portable, stylish form factor. Truly worth every penny.

I’ve been using the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 for a few weeks now, and it’s honestly one of the best laptops I’ve ever owned. From the moment you power it on, you can feel the premium quality and performance this machine delivers. First off, the 3K OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate is breathtaking — colors are rich, contrast is sharp, and gaming feels incredibly smooth. Whether I’m diving into fast-paced shooters or exploring open-world titles, the visuals are crisp and immersive. Performance is where this laptop truly shines. Thanks to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX processor, 32 GB of RAM, and NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti, everything from AAA games to creative workflows runs fluidly with plenty of power to spare. It handles high settings like a champ without breaking a sweat. I also love how portable it is. It strikes an excellent balance between beast-level performance and everyday usability — perfect for both gaming nights and productivity on the go. The premium build quality and sleek platinum white finish make it feel as good as it performs. Overall, this laptop has exceeded my expectations in every way. If you want a high-end gaming laptop that doesn’t compromise on power, display quality, or style, this is a fantastic choice!

This laptop is a high performer in a small frame and perfect for the gaming enthusiast that's on the go and it can provide incredible workload performance as well when it's time to get paid. Pros: - 120Hz OLED panel is outstanding. Even though I don't have the equipment to test it, there is zero chance it isn't hitting the advertised 500 nit brightness. Slightly smaller screen size provides incredible PPI for a super crisp image. - Ryzen 9 HX 370 is an absolute monster; single thread and multi thread performance is remarkable. - Nvidia RTX 5070Ti is also a gaming powerhouse providing performance that outpaces the OLED panel's 120Hz refresh rate. Easily pushes 165Hz+ when using an external display. - While down on VRAM compared to the "full size" 5070Ti, 12GB is still pretty remarkable for a laptop. - Built in speakers are LOUD and provide incredible depth and richness. EASILY loud enough to do anything you want. - Overall fit and finish is impeccable. There are no cheap materials anywhere. Highly polished just like it should be and ASUS is right to tout the build quality of this laptop. - The "slash" lighting on the back of the panel is fun to play with and adds a subtle hint to others that you have a high-end machine sitting in front of you. - LOVE that this has a Micro-SD slot for photography and video work. - Built in webcam and microphone means I can switch to work on the fly when needed. No hooking up external devices. - Power supply input is much improved from older, outdated designs. - VERY good battery life especially when tuned to "Silent" mode. Battery charge can be limited to 80% to help with battery health. Cons: (not much) - Would love to see 2TB of SSD storage at this price point. - 5070Ti seems to be fairly conservative out of the box and has a lot of headroom for overclocking. - Built in keyboard will probably leave ultra hardcore gamers wanting but, for a laptop keyboard, I find it very good. - Don't love that the RAM isn't expandable. 32 GB is plenty for most people but feels like a miss at this price point. Overall, this adds up to an INCREDIBLE laptop that is EXTREMELY capable and useful. I use all of my computers for gaming and work and this laptop is perfect for me. I can crush workloads and then skip right over to gaming and have an incredible experience doing either.

--- SETUP --- The ASUS ROG Zephyrus laptop is quick and easy to set up. Upon turning it on, choose your language and follow the on-screen prompts to set your computer up. --- SPECS--- Device name Asus2 Processor AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 w/ Radeon 890M 2.00 GHz Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.1 GB usable) System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display Graphics Card RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU --- PERFORMANCE AND EXPECTATIONS --- This laptop is a powerful performer for gamers and content creators alike. After updates, I installed some of my favorite games: Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered, Hogwarts Legacy, Clair Obscur, and Expedition 33. Playing these games on the go feels fantastic. The visuals that this computer offers are amazing for a portable device. I quickly paired one of my Xbox controllers and it worked as expected. I played my games with the laptop plugged into an outlet at all times, so battery was never an issue. When playing I first tried to game without headphones and just used the audio from the laptop itself. The audio is very good, within the limitations of laptop speakers. If playing in a quiet hotel room, like I was, then this is an ideal way for downtime just before bed during your vacation. If you’re going to use this laptop to game while at work, it is also a good laptop to get some matches in during lunchtime. For this occasion, I played a couple of games without being plugged into an outlet. The battery lasted me almost 2 hours before I got a notification that I needed to plug back in. As far as storage goes, 1TB isn’t enough if this is the only dedicated gaming machine you have and you are an avid gamer. However, if this is your gaming machine you use when traveling, then 1TB is more than enough to install your favorite 3-4 games for on-the-go gaming. Some quality-of-life features that I enjoy are logging in with face-recognition. After you turn on your computers, if you’ve set up face recognition log in, you don’t have to enter your password anymore. It’ll be like unlocking your iPhone, and it works well. The keyboard lighting is also fantastic for in-the-dark gaming. The mousepad is sizable and that is appreciated. The lightness of the laptop makes it ideal to carry around in a backpack. Some things to know: This laptop doesn’t have a number pad, when gaming, the fan can be noisy and the laptop can get hot. Additionally, if you’re used to gaming on a bigger screen, then the screen for this laptop, at 14”, will feel smaller, but that doesn’t take away from how awesome the visuals look. Lastly, I tried this laptop for my content creation needs. Specifically, I used CapCut Desktop pro to edit my 4K footage of my weekend business (Dance Company). The laptop was able to handle my 4K video footage running it from an external USB-C drive. The rendering preview of the footage didn’t skip, and adding transitions and effects didn’t slow down the software. --- APPROVAL --- Overall, this laptop is a powerbeast and it is great for gaming and editing on the go. I highly recommend this laptop.

While not a 'high-end' gaming laptop, this ASUS RoG Zephyrus G14 is hands down twice the computer that I'm currently using as my main gaming laptop. As always, unboxing was a delight. The laptop was packaged extremely well. Setup was a seamless procedure, and all the usual Windows updates installed lightning fast. This ASUS RoG gaming laptop looks modern and sleek, with clean lines and subtle "special touches," such as the unusually shaped power button, stylized 'sci-fi' keyboard font, backlit keys, and the customizable lighted slash across the lid. In recent years, I've become a real fan of AMD processors. Gone are the days when they were considered "inferior" to Intel. The Ryzen AI 9 HX really shines. As for the graphics card, the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti performs above and beyond my expectations. Plus, the 32gb RAM is double what I have now, and I can definitely tell the difference! Yet while it would have been preferable for this gaming laptop to have a 2 Tb SSD, the 1 Tb SSD is enough for my purposes, at least for now, and there's always the option to supplement that with an external HD for more storage if necessary. The 3K resolution OLED display is beautiful! Graphics are bright, clear and crisp, and game cinematics look so realistic! Even though the screen is only 14", this is actually just right for me, but it's worth keeping in mind if you prefer a larger size screen. Perhaps it is because of the awesomeness of the picture quality, but the screen appears bigger than it is, in my opinion. The sound coming from this ASUS laptop is better than expected. Unlike many of the previous laptops I've owned, I didn't have to turn the volume all the way up to achieve good audio quality, thanks to the 6 onboard speakers and Dolby Atmos. The position of the speakers is good, placed along each side of the keyboard. Airflow seems good enough to handle the heat output with the entire underside of the laptop being grated for fan cooling, with two long "rubberized" 'feet' along the bottom which not only holds the laptop up off the surface but also allows heat to flow out and away. As for ports, there never seem to be enough of those on newer laptops. I usually have to make use of a plug-in port adapter to give me more. However, many peripherals are able to connect via Bluetooth, so this may not be an issue. So all that's great, but how does it perform? The benchmark test I did for FFXIV rated 'Very High,' and while running the test the graphics were vivid and the audio was full and rich. During my World of Warcraft gameplay, in-game graphics looked great; framerates were for the most part within an acceptable range with no stuttering or pixelization, with no noticable lag or input delay. Additionally, there's no pre-installed bloatware. The MyAsus, Armory Crate, Nvidia software are what I deem helpful, as they let you keep track of any necessary system and driver updates to keep your gaming laptop running smoothly, along with monitoring computer functions, and setting game-related personalizations. My thoughts - I'm beyond impressed by this ASUS RoG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop. It's certain to serve me well for the foreseeable future for the types of games I like to play.

Bottom Line: The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 packs power and performance into a sleek, lightweight design with few compromises. Pros: premium feel and finish; great keyboard and trackpad; excellent OLED screen; powerful gaming hardware Cons: fan noise; just adequate audio Review (Hardware): The G14 has a sleek, modern design that looks more like a premium laptop than a gaming machine. It also feels solid in the hand despite being fairly light (under 3.5 pounds). This makes it great for gaming and for at work, since it’s easy to carry around and blends in well in meetings. The keys are really stable (compared to others where you can feel a little of the wobble when you press them), which offers a noticeable smooth typing experience. Similarly, the large trackpad is great to use. The 3K OLED screen is one of the standout features, and, with its small bezels, offers an excellent and immersive HDR video and gaming experience. It also houses the camera system, and the IR camera does a great and fast job at facial recognition for unlocking the system. The audio experience, unfortunately, isn’t as great. On the one hand, the speakers do a good job of creating a spatial audio experience, and the sound is quite loud. On the other, the sound quality is mediocre. Mids come across well, but the highs get muffled. Bass/lows also don’t come across super well, with, perhaps, the exception of the snare drum which has decent punch. Review (Performance): Although the G14 is a capable productivity and content creation machine, I’ll focus on gaming. The machine boasts an AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor, 32GB RAM, and a 12GB Nvidia 5070 Ti graphics card, which really delivers on gaming performance. Since I got the machine, I’ve mostly been playing Robocop: Rogue City (2023). Auto detect sets the graphics to max resolution (2800x1800) and highest quality (epic) for all but two settings (which auto set to high) . With these settings, the game runs perfectly, and I haven’t noticed any performance drops even after hour+ play sessions. I’ve also spent a little bit of time replaying Gotham Knights (2023), which also auto detects to max resolution and highest quality for all but one setting (with ray tracing turned off). Overall, game performance is fantastic. That said, I have noticed two issues. The first, which is very minor, is that the system seems to freeze for second when the Nvidia software controller switches from integrated graphics to dedicated graphics and vice versa. It’s not really problematic, but the freeze is definitely noticeable. Perhaps this is something that will be addressed in a software update. The second is related to the cooling system. Perhaps because it is a 14 inch laptop, the fan/exhaust system tends to be higher pitched and noisier when compared to my other, 16” gaming machine. During gaming sessions on the G14, the fans run at max speed all of the time. I tried turning the settings down (1080p, low quality), but it doesn’t seem to matter. I’ve also noticed the sound of the fan under minimal load such as just downloading files off the internet, and so I end up setting the computer to silent mode in Armory Crate when in meetings.

I needed a new laptop that was powerful enough to run Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD, and Rhino. This machine has been 100% up to the task and I'm very happy with it so far. It's fast, the display is vibrant and crisp, the overall size and weight are great for shlepping around. I do have a few criticisms: it gets very hot, the battery doesn't last very long, and the physical body of the computer is far too delicate--I had little dings on the corners within a couple of days just from carrying it in the laptop pocket of my backpack. (I bought a padded sleeve for added protection.) But on balance, I think I got an excellent computer that looks slick and performs well for about $2,500, which is certainly a decent price.

This laptop is a big step up from my 2021 model with a 3060. It's sleek, powerful, and feels very well built. The speakers and display are much improved, especially with the 14'' form factor. For most users, the 120Hz screen is plenty; if you're into competitive shooters, you'll still want an external monitor. On the downside, the pre-installed Windows is full of bloatware, and I had some crashes both in games and at login. Swapping to a 4TB SSD and doing a clean install (without Armoury Crate) made a big difference. G-Helper is a great lightweight tool for managing GPU selection, display settings, and CPU boost—plus it keeps track of your driver status. I have yet to boot and install Linux, so will update once I try. Performance-wise, the 5070Ti is strong for the size, even with a slightly limited TDP (110W standard boost, 120W via G-Helper). However, 16GB VRAM would have been better for modern AAA titles; some games like Indiana Jones already show issues with the 12GB buffer. The AMD HX Chip feels similar to the 2021 gen as it is very efficient, but has considerable improvement in compute. The 32GB of Dram is soldered... but it's LPDDR5X 8000MT/s. For everything else, performance has been excellent so far—I’ll update once I’ve tested more titles, especially on an external monitor. Battery life is solid for Windows (not quite Apple Silicon levels, but good enough for a full day at school). When gaming, though, this laptop runs hot—definitely consider a cooling pad for longer sessions. I enjoy using the keyboard a lot, it feels even better than the 2021 version. Probably the best laptop keyboard even comparing to Macbook Pro. I think windows hello is okay, after a clean OS install it was not that slow. An improved fingerprint scanner would have been the better option. The webcam is okay but nothing to write home about. Overall, if ASUS can fix some software/driver issues, this might be the best dual-duty lightweight Windows laptop out there. Lightbar needs to go. I turned it off the first day and I think it would look more sleek without it.

This machine sets a new bar for Windows laptops, not just for gaming laptops, and you'd be hard pressed to find a better computer if you like to game and need a computer on the go. Pros: +Display and speakers are excellent, arguably better than a MacBook Pro. 14" vs 16" is really a matter of preference, both versions are excellent. +Highly portable. This weighs less than a 14" MacBook Pro. That's just nuts. +Build quality is greatly improved over previous models. No more plastic shells on $1000 machines, please! +Ample port selection. Don't know what more you could ask for on a 14" computer. +The keyboard and trackpad are excellent. +You can do anything with this computer. 32GB RAM, 5070ti, and HX 370 are more than enough for any game you own or any project you want to work on. You can replace the m.2 drive, not add another, but 1TB is enough for most people anyways. +G-Helper exists. Asus' Armory Crate software, as well as Lenovo's, HP's, and Dell's equivalents all have a long way to go in comparison to this lightweight labor of love. You can fine-tune your computer to your liking and it uses almost no system resources while doing it. Cons: -Battery life is not as implied by tech reviewers who just run video playback. It won't get you through 8 hours of real life use, maybe 6 if you push it, but can definitely handle 8 hours of movies or YouTube. To its credit, that is still a big leap forward compared to gaming laptops from even a couple years ago that got two to four hours of basic use. -Fan noise is absurdly high for balanced and turbo modes. Out of the box, you can easily hear it through headphones. Your roommate and neighbors will not forgive you. G-Helper can reduce the noise considerably, and I've been able to run a "silent" mode with limited fan noise at the expense of performance. That self-imposed throttling still leaves the computer with more gaming performance than the 4070 model from last year running whole hog. -Price. This goes on sale for $1,900 new (I got it for $1,700 open-box) and at that price, it's much easier to recommend. For most people, it would probably be better to get the 5060 model for $1200 when it goes on sale instead. The only downside is the 16GB RAM limitation. -Windows is a buggy mess that should go back to its roots. I can't tell you how many times my computer "ran into a problem", or shut down randomly, or added a feature I never asked for without telling me. That's unacceptable on a machine this expensive.

The G14 with the 5070 Ti has been awesome so far. It’s super fast for both gaming and everyday stuff, and the screen looks great with smooth refresh rates. I like how portable it is compared to other gaming laptops, and the build quality feels solid. The fans do get a bit loud when playing heavier games, but the performance makes up for it. Battery life is decent for a gaming laptop, though I usually keep it plugged in when gaming. Overall, it’s a great mix of power and portability.

The definition of a portable desktop system, great aesthetics, great performance. Only downside is that it sounds like a jet engine if you want to keep it cool. Would've been better if it came with 2TB instead of 1TB of storage.

I’ve had the Rog Zephyrus for almost a month now, and the experience has been amazing. If you want a macbook like form factor but still want to game, then look no further. I’ve been able to enjoy watching shows and movies on the amazing Oled display and game for hours without ever being left with the desire of a “better screen or needing more performance”. The oled display paired with the 5070 ti are a killer combo and must I remind you that the form factor is absolutely PERFECT. I have to also mention that battery life has also been amazing when not using the laptop for gaming. I recommend you buy this either when on sale or try finding it on open boxed condition if the price has made you want to look into other options, but all I can say is trust that this laptop will blow you away with its build quality, form factor and performance. 10/10 experience owning it.

10/10 laptop and an easy recommend. I Debated hard between this and other 16 inch laptops. Ultimately decided on this one given the easy of portability and weight. I’ve had it for about 2 months now and could not be happier. I took it on a few flights and take it to work daily. It’s able to run any game I’ve thrown at it. Amazing display. Im getting about 10-12 hours use with my daily work for charting and spreadsheets. Easily lasts all day.

Great performance in a compact 14” laptop. The 3K OLED 120Hz display looks amazing, and the Ryzen AI 9 HX with the RTX 5070 Ti runs games and heavy multitasking smoothly. It feels well built, stays reasonably cool for its size, and is very easy to carry around. A solid choice if you want power without sacrificing portability.

Very powerful portable gaming laptop. If you are looking to use it strictly for gaming I would go with the 16in version as 14 is a bit small however if you are a student and use it for school as well this is your go to. Out of the box it runs very hot and very loud. I recommend getting ghelper and setting gpu and cpu temperature limits as well as turning off cpu boost and when using it in public id set the cpu power limit down also. Gaming wise very powerful especially when you dont have power limits on. I get about 60-70 fps in arc raiders but it could go higher, only downside is that it gets very got and the fans get very loud. Cpu can get to high 90s without limits. I can usually get through a regular school day off the battery alone but I bring a charger just in case.

First thing I did when I got this home was put CachyOS on it so have no idea what the windows experience is on it but so far everything works great on Linux, All the lighting and everything works and can be adjusted as well. Haven't had any real issue with it but share the common sentiment that this thing is LOUD while playing anything. Only time will tell how it stands up over use but so far I have been enjoying it and been using it between work and play. I look at this as a luxury purchase as for the money you can get some more bang for the buck in other laptops but I really liked the size here for travelling and got tired of using a 18" that this is replacing. I also had that other machine for 5 years and that one is falling apart at the hinges. I hope the materials here last longer and through airports and hotels.

My review is based on using the ASUS G14 for about two weeks. I bought it to replace my Framework 13 as a travel laptop. I also have a three year old ASUS M16, which serves as my main gaming computer at home, but is too large to travel with comfortably. I am very familiar with Macs and the main alternatives I considered were the MacBook Air 15" and MacBook Pro 14". I love the ASUS G14. The OLED screen is incredibly, easily better than the MBA 15 and close to the MBP 14. The fit and finish make this feel like a very high-quality laptop (which it is), similar to the MBP 14. While the G14 has a mild gamer aesthetic, it would easily fit in a business environment (e.g., by turning off the graphic "slash" on the lid). The keyboard is excellent and I was very pleasantly surprised by the trackpad (especially after the buggy FW 13 trackpad). Battery life was important to me: while not as good as the MBA 15 or MBP 14, it is way better than any other Windows laptop I've used. The selection of ports is good, though I wish it had an SD card reader instead of micro-SD for importing photos without a dongle. The fans have run quietly, though to be fair I haven't really pushed the machine yet. The speakers are very impressive for a device this small. The laptop charges rapidly with the bespoke charger, slowly via USB-C (as expected, but useful in a pinch). How about using it? A delight. It easily handles work (email, Word/Excel/PPT) and casual use (web, video, audio). I use Lightroom for photography: the color accuracy of the display is high, photos import quickly, editing is responsive. I've had two BSODs in two weeks - once with many, many Chrome windows open, the other with unclear cause - but otherwise the G14 has been stable and zippy. I have not done much gaming yet (a bit of Goat Simulator 3), but so far, so good. I had read users recommending G-Helper instead of Armoury Crate (which I use on the M16), so I installed the former and disabled the latter. G-Helper has been an excellent tool for managing CPU/GPU, fan curves, and battery life. Its interface is much easier to navigate than Armoury Crate's. This laptop makes me smile. It looks great, functions very well, and will be great to travel with. I love being able to work, create, and game all on one device. I would also have been very happy with the MBP 14 but, for those who want to game, the G14 is the better choice. The MBA 15 has the advantage of more screen real estate, better battery life, and being cheaper, but I think the G14 is overall a better device.