Customer Ratings & Reviews

Awesome laptop! Finally able to take my work and games to go. Also with my docking station, keyboard and extra monitor from my last pc i had, it feels complete! Highly recommend!

Overall a great computer, battery life is the only thing that I would complain about. Typically does not last more than 2 hours if you are doing normal college homework. I will also mention that this laptop is definitely over priced, granted how good the CPU and GPU is, I still believe that it is over priced. Many people can build computers for a cheaper with almost the same hardware.

I loved this cute little piece for which the specs are a right balance for work and gaming. Happy to have this light weight laptop which is easier for commute with weight of just 3.4 lbs and good for hardcore gaming with Ryzen 9 and RTX 5060.

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I’m really impressed with this laptop. It’s fast, handles multitasking easily, and the graphics performance is great for both gaming and creative work. The screen quality and build feel premium. Easily a 5-star purchase.

Its a great Laptop. It runs smoothly and has great graphics. The fan is loud when you play more demanding games, but thats to be expected. Though i recommend getting a stand since it can get pretty hot, for easy air flow.

As someone who works on the go, plays games, edits, while also wanting performance packed into a decent sized laptop the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 immediately caught my attention. With a spec sheet boasting a Ryzen 9 270 CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and a stunning 14” 3K OLED display all packed in a sleek platinum white aluminum chassis. Right out of the box, the Zephyrus G14 feels premium. The chassis is lightweight at just around 3.31lbs with a clean White finish. The aluminum build is sturdy with no flex when typing on the keyboard. This laptop has a more executive look than the traditional “Gamer” aesthetic seen in most gaming laptops, with a classy light strip on the back that can be turned off if you prefer. The 14″ 3K OLED panel (2880 × 1800) running at 120 Hz is easily one of this laptop’s standout features. The display offers 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, razor-sharp contrast, and rich deep blacks that only OLED can provide. Motion is smooth thanks to the 0.2 ms response time, and the support for Dolby Vision and HDR content makes it great for both gaming and media use. One minor nitpick is the brightness isn’t quite enough in direct sunlight. It’s still usable, but I found myself wishing for just a little more headroom when working outdoors or near a window, but that's a trade off you expect when using an OLED panel. The Ryzen 9 270 is a multitasking monster. With 8 cores and 16 threads, along with onboard AI acceleration. In the Cinebench benchmark it clocked in at 12,064 which is a very respectable score in the multicore test. I regularly run heavy workflows including Chrome with dozens of open tabs, Discord, and CapCut for editing. Not once did I feel the system struggle. Paired with the GeForce RTX 5060, this laptop hits a sweet spot for 1440p gaming. I ran Cyberpunk 2077 at a mixture of medium to high settings and hit above 60 fps.. This was mostly achieved when using DLSS 4. It really shines here, allowing for smoother gameplay with higher frame rates without melting your lap. It even outperformed the RTX 4070 on my old laptop by a respectable margin while still staying thermally under control. Keep in mind, when playing power heavy games like Cyberpunk 2077, you will want to have your laptop plugged in with the power cable, because you will not be able to run the game at all, just running off of the battery. ASUS’s Tri-Fan cooling and redistributed heat pipes does a great job of keeping performance consistent. However, the fan curve can be a mixed bag. Most of the time, it's whisper-quiet. But when it kicks up under load, it sometimes spikes into high-pitched territory, which can be jarring especially during late-night sessions. Performance never dipped due to thermals, but I would’ve appreciated a smoother acoustic profile. That being said I feel like most people will be wearing some sort of headphones when playing power hungry games, to block out that fan noise. Battery life on this laptop is not the greatest, in that depending on your power mode you can get from anywhere between 2 and half hours to about 6 hours, so if you're not gaming on it I recommend putting it into one of the balanced modes to get the most battery life. The I/O selection is great for such a slim laptop, which includes 2x USB-C ports, 2x USB-A ports, HDMI2.1, a microSD slot, and a headphone jack. The keyboard is responsive, satisfying to type on, and well-spaced. The speakers, now upgraded with new woofers and Dolby Atmos tuning, deliver surprisingly full and loud audio for such a thin device that are great for music, gaming, and even some casual editing. My only real complaint about this laptop is its lack of upgradeability in that it only has 1x SSD slot, so no additional internal storage. Meaning if you want to upgrade your storage you will need to copy your current M.2 over to a bigger M.2 SSD, which can be difficult for casual users. And then since the RAM is soldier onto the motherboard, you are stuck with the 16 GB RAM. Also, the power brick is on the beefier side and weighs about 1lbs. Pros: Stunning OLED panel AMD Ryzen 9 HX 370 delivers elite multitasking RTX 5060 with DLSS 4 runs modern games smoothly Surprisingly light and portable at 3 lbs. Cons: Battery life isn't the best Only 1 SSD Slot. RAM is not upgradeable Overall, the Zephyrus G14 is a nearly perfect blend of power, portability, with a gorgeous display. If you need a machine that can game, create, and travel with you without compromise, this is the one. That said, it isn’t perfect. The fan behavior under load can be annoying, and the soldered RAM means you're stuck with 16 GB. Still, for what it is a premium, ultra-portable powerhouse it’s hard to beat and I recommend it.

Very good, it met my expectations. The only drawback is that it gets too hot.

If you’re switching from a Mac, expect a bit of an adjustment in weight and build quality. But for the price and performance, it’s a reliable machine and gets the job done without lag.

Best buy i ever did! Laptop is powerful, and i love it!

I was pleasantly surprised by the 2025 ROG Zephyrus G14 14” gaming laptop. It’s a clear upgrade from the 2022 model I previously owned. What really makes me love this year’s G14 is how it maintains its compact form, with that sleek aluminum chassis, and still delivers impressive performance. Being under 3.5lbs, as my daily driver, it is not too heavy to carry around to the office, meetings, and for lunch time when I can watch shows on. Right out of the box, the laptop looks stunning with the Platinum White finish. The diagonal slash lighting array is an LED light stripe across the lid adds a modern, eye-catching touch. It lights up with fifteen different preprogramed patterns via the Armoury Crate app (or you can turn it off completely. It can be annoying when you have it on in a dark room because you see the light reflecting around). I was a little surprised by the new slim power jack design, which is unique, but thankfully you can still charge through the USB-C ports. The keyboard is really well done, good key travel and a very nice and responsive trackpad. What I really enjoy is the 14” 3K OLED 120Hz display. My previous model had a matte screen, which I liked, but this OLED panel takes things to another level where the colors are vibrant, blacks are deep, and everything from gaming to web browsing and movie watching just looks incredible. The port selection is solid for a machine this size: 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C 4, 1x USB-C 3.2, 1x USB-A 3.2, and a microSD slot, which is a welcome addition for extra storage or transferring files. Inside you have the AMD Ryzen 9 270, RTX 5080 GPU, 1TB SSD, and 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. I was slightly disappointed it didn’t come with 32GB of RAM, and I had concerns about whether 16GB would be enough for heavier gaming tasks or future-proofing. The laptop did get warm while downloading and installing games, and the fan noise is noticeable, especially under load, but not overly distracting. Heat is vented out the back, which helps overall thermals, but can make it a little uncomfortable on your lap during extended use. There is a built in webcam, which is nice. But the enhanced AI features offers auto centering and new interactive backdrops for web meetings. Downloading my games (Halo Master Chief edition, LEGO Star Wars, World of Warships) was pretty fast. Once I had everything installed, it was time to put it to the test and it didn’t disappoint. FPS games like HALO ran beautifully, as did LEGO Star Wars. I also had smooth experiences playing online games like TF2, DOORS Roblox, and Star Trek Online, with no dropped frames or noticeable input lag. But for some reason, there was some lag when playing World of Warships. I noticed that the gameplay would stutter and lag, and then come back to a full playable mode. This was the only game where I was experiencing that issue. But playing competitively TF2, I encountered no issues at all. What has been fun was playing DOORS Roblox here and being chased and trying to escape was such an experience on the G14 due to the great performance and the screen. Speaking of which, the real star here is the OLED display. And thanks to the Nvidia G-sync the display is really smooth and vibrant. The 2880x1800 resolution makes every thing look crisp, immersive and it’s easily the best part of the experience for me. The six built-in speakers sound really great and get loud, so I am not increasing it to 100%. Since I am gaming on this, I use headsets on. But without them, the sound quality coming out from the G14 is highly impressive. Battery life has been decent, unplugged and gaming has given me around 2.5 hours before the need to plug in. On mixed uses (without gaming), I have seen about 5-6 hours before having to recharge. Overall, this is a solid gaming laptop. I love the compact build, high-end display, and strong performance. While I wish it had come with 32GB of RAM, the 16GB has held pretty good so far. This is definitely a great and powerful gaming computer.

The build quality feels like a MacBook, the screen looks beautiful, and it is a very fast computer. I give the design and build quality a five star, but my experience a 2 star. Unfortunately, the unit that I receive crashes on a daily basis forcing me to return the unit. If the store decides to give me a replacement, I will remove this review if I get an expectable experience with no crashes.

DESIGN: This ASUS Zephyrus G14 laptop is perfectly sized for PC gaming on the go. The size, weight, and form factor allow me to transport it easily while traveling and it provides a AAA gaming experience comparable to my console and gaming desktop. It may be small, but it packs some serious gaming power in that small frame with performance that rivals or exceeds many much larger gaming laptops. The design and build are top notch, sporting a well crafted aluminum chassis with stylish touches like the laser etched logo on the lid. Lighting is kept to a conservative minimum where it is just enough to be noticed without going overboard. This includes the backlit keyboard and a flashing RGB light strip on the back of the lid. The Zephyrus line has always been a favorite of mine for looks and this machine continues the trend of being among the more attractively designed gaming laptops available. The power brick isn’t tiny, but it is thankfully at least a normal size. Unlike the enormous brick on my larger primary gaming laptop, it is much lighter and easier to travel with. BUILD AND FEATURES: The 3K OLED ROG 120Hz Nebula display looks fantastic. Nebula panels must meet strict quality standards and it shows. The 500-nit panel has good brightness the richly saturated colors and deep contrast that are typically the hallmark of OLED screens. Depending on the usage needs, the colors may be too highly saturated for some artists and/or photo/video editors who may require more natural looking colors. Others, like me, can and will simply calibrate the display to our liking. It basically comes down to personal preference. I personally prefer more saturation and contrast. The lush rich colors and deep dark contrast of this OLED panel satisfy that preference nicely. The screen has a glossy finish but I haven’t had any major issues with glare. That may differ with outdoor use in bright sunlight, but I seldom use laptops outdoors. Even in my brightest room with bright overhead daylight temperature lights, the screen looks fine. Pixel density on the 3K 14-inch panel is good and it produces crisp sharp images. 3K seems to be a sweet spot for this machine. I’m glad ASUS went with 3K rather than sacrificing performance trying to bump the resolution up to 4K. I can game fine at 3K resolution, depending on how demanding the game is. Another plus of the OLED screen is the lack of imperfections I typically find on even some high-end machine IPS screens. Issues like clouding, backlight bleed, uneven brightness, washed-out blacks and grays are all absent on this screen. I also have not observed any stuck pixels on this panel. The Zephyrus has a built-in 1080p webcam, but it lacks a hardware privacy shutter. Video quality looks okay at its max of 1080p 30fps, but feels somewhat lacking. It’s usable for video conferencing and chatting in a pinch, but I’d likely use a better quality camera if used frequently. The camera works with Windows Hello, but it is the only biometric login option available. Windows Hello usually detects my face accurately and logs me in automatically. There were a few occasions where I had to adjust my face angle, but it works well most times. The mic and integrated speakers have good volume and clarity. The speakers are suitable for both gaming and media playback. Multi-channel stereo works well with good sound isolation and surround sound effects. Bass lovers may opt for external speakers with a dedicated subwoofer, but these speakers are more than sufficient if deep bass isn’t required. The laptop has one USB-A, one USB-C, one full sized HDMI, and one audio port on the left, and one micro-SD, one USB-A and one USB-C port on the right. The multi-color RGB backlit keyboard is good for typing, but otherwise doesn’t have any special qualities that set it apart from other keyboards. The keys are easy to locate typing by feel, but I find the key travel and bottom out lacking and a bit mushy. The adjustable RGB keyboard backlighting looks fantastic when illuminated and is bright and vivid. In addition to the keyboard lighting, there is a diagonal LED light strip on the back of the top lid that has a strobe-like effect. The trackpad is spacious and reliably recognizes swipes and gestures in most instances. Button taps/clicks are okay most times, but I occasionally find it lacking, especially the right-click when selecting text. That quickly got frustrating, so I began using an external mouse instead. The 1TB M.2 drive is sufficiently fast and gives me no issues during large file transfers, fast paced gaming or media playback. Pre-installed software includes the usual ASUS bundle of MyAsus and Armory Crate. A new AI virtual assistant is also installed but I disabled it and kept the other two apps. I initially had some issues logging into both MyAsus and Armory Crate using my Asus ID. Although valid and current, I kept getting server unavailable errors. It appears to have been a transient issue and I was still able to perform the initial system updates as a guest. PERFORMANCE: The MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi card is excellent and blazing fast when within good range of my home router. Even through a single wall obstruction, I typically see download speeds averaging 700-800Mbps. It remains a solid performer at further distances with even more obstructions, although not quite as fast. There is no ethernet port for wired connectivity, so I rely on USB ethernet adapters for wired connections. Bluetooth has also worked solidly so far. I haven’t experienced any disconnections or latency issues with Bluetooth connected mice and game controllers. The Ryzen 9 270 CPU, GeForce RTX-5060, and 16GB LPDDR5X 7500 RAM all work nicely together to provide a fun gaming experience. The Nvidia GPU in this machine is the studio edition but works with both the game ready and studio Nvidia drivers. If I were using this machine primarily for creative content, I would have installed Nvidia’s Studio drivers because they are the best choice for media creation and typically are more stable with fewer bugs. However, since this will primarily be used for gaming, I installed Nvidia’s game ready drivers. I opted for the custom clean install option so it would first remove the pre-installed studio drivers before installing the game ready drivers.  Desktop performance is solid regardless of being on AC or battery power. Gaming performance is excellent on AC power, especially for a machine this size and weight. However, that performance takes a significant hit on battery power. On AC power, I have no issues hitting 130-140fps or higher in Ultra quality in Forza Horizon 4, 5 or Crew Motorfest. MS Flight Simulator 2020 also runs well. The 120Hz refresh is good enough for my gaming needs and vision. I seldom experience issues with dropped frames or bottlenecks on AC power. The machine runs stable, even when gaming at higher resolutions. Gaming on battery is so poor by comparison, I only play the least demanding games to preserve my sanity because it feels like playing on integrated graphics. When playing more demanding games, the fans get noticeably louder but never get as loud as my larger gaming laptops. The machine has plenty of vents and a robust cooling system, so it usually stays sufficiently cool and doesn’t get overly warm or hot. At full blast, these fans are still much quieter than my other gaming laptop. New games usually try to launch on ultra presets or higher. One game even launched running in extreme preset after performing a pre-launch graphics assessment. Others launch in high. I have yet to lunch a game that defaults to a preset below high. Although some games may determine extreme and ultra presets to be suitable, I noticed in real world gaming that ultra feels like the cap, although it depends on the game. Extreme is where the limitations of this machine begin to become more noticeable, especially in resource intensive games. If a game launches in extreme, I usually dial the settings down to ultra or high and tweak individual effects even further to strike the best balance of visuals and performance while extending system life. I have no problems maintaining stable triple-digit frame rates at higher presets and resolutions, but dialing down some of the more demanding lighting and particle effects provides the most enjoyable problem-free experience. The speakers, keyboard, and wireless card all work well during gaming and keep up even with fast paced play. The trackpad can be used for gaming in a pinch, but I prefer to use an external mouse. I was already unimpressed with the trackpad in normal desktop use, so I have no desire to game with it. CONS: I didn’t find many cons with this machine. The two biggest are the proprietary power brick and non-upgradable RAM. The laptop uses a proprietary DC power connector that resembles older style Thunderbolt connectors. I understand why many gaming PC’s don’t use USB-C adapters, but a barrel connector might have been an easier option to replace if necessary than this style. As for the RAM, it is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded, so make sure to select a model with sufficient RAM before purchase. CONCLUSION: The Zephyrus G14 is a solid option for those looking for a small yet powerful machine. It is more than capable of running most office and productivity apps, and can also accommodate advanced photo/video editing, play smooth streaming media, and playing recent AAA game titles at decent frame rates and resolutions. A versatile machine suitable for productivity, creative, or leisure use, it runs cool and near silent with normal use. Even when taxed to the limit, the fans are still reasonably loud. It runs stable in most instances, although I did experience one hard crash that I believe was caused by a recently installed video driver after I launched a game. Despite that minor hiccup, I still feel the G14 is a great option for anyone desiring full desktop computing power in

-Altough being so powerful, reatins cooler temperature and it has the best speakers out there. Best build quality

Buy the 32g instead. It has better cooling and much more headroom for future prooging

This is a tough. It’s my first time owning a G14, and I really wanted to love it. If I were coming from something like an HP Pavilion or Dell Inspiron, this would feel like a dream laptop. But I also use a MacBook Pro and own a Lenovo Legion 5i with the same RTX 5060 GPU, and the comparisons make things complicated. Build Quality & Design This is where the G14 shines. The build quality feels closer to a MacBook than most gaming laptops, with a solid chassis and a premium feel. It’s thin, portable, and even fits into my backpack designed for a 16″ MacBook Pro—something my Legion 5i can’t do. The OLED high-resolution display is excellent, and the keyboard is good (though I’m not a fan of the “gamer font”). Battery Life Battery life for everyday use is much better than the Legion. For light work or browsing, it lasts a lot longer. However, during gaming, both are similar—you’ll want to stay plugged in either way. Performance & Fan Noise Here’s where the G14 loses me. I prefer gaming quietly, and the Legion does this noticeably better. Even with identical settings and resolution, the Legion is much quieter and gets about 20 more FPS, likely because its GPU runs at a higher wattage. On the G14: Silent mode = tolerable noise but performance drops Performance mode = too loud for me Meanwhile, the Legion in its balance (middle) mode is as quiet as the G14 in silent mode, while still outperforming it. Thermals & Reliability The G14 gets hot. Very hot. During my first week, it actually shut itself off due to overheating. If this continues, I’ll likely return it. That’s honestly disappointing considering how premium the laptop otherwise feels. Upgradeability Another big difference: the Legion 5i has upgradeable RAM and two SSD slots, while the G14 has soldered RAM and only one SSD slot. You can replace the storage, but you can’t expand the RAM at all, and you can’t add a second drive. For a premium gaming laptop, that feels limiting long-term. Final Thoughts The G14 is an amazing portable laptop with premium build quality and great battery life for non-gaming use. But if you care about quiet gaming, upgradeability, or sustained performance, the Lenovo Legion 5i offers better value—even if it’s bulkier and made of plastic. If you don't care about fan noise, or wear headphones, and game in a room in solitude, it's a great option.

As a father of young kids who still likes to get some gaming in, I was looking for a laptop that could keep up without being bulky or overdesigned. The all-aluminum chassis feels sturdy but still lightweight, making it easy to carry to work, meetings, and even travel. At just over 3 pounds, it doesn’t weigh down my bag, and the aesthetic is clean—professional enough for an office setting while still clearly a high-performance machine. The 14-inch 3K OLED display is excellent. With 120Hz refresh rate, rich colors, deep blacks, and sharp detail, it’s simply beautiful compared to my previous computers. In terms of performance, the combination of the Ryzen 9 processor and RTX 5060 has handled everything I’ve thrown at it. Multitasking across Office apps, Zoom meetings, and also able to run every game in my steam library flawlessly even on high settings. For day-to-day work, the laptop performs reliably. The keyboard is comfortable for long typing sessions, the touchpad is responsive, and the speakers are surprisingly full for such a slim device. Port selection is strong, with both USB-C and USB-A options, HDMI, a microSD card reader, and a headphone jack. I haven’t needed to use any adapters or hubs, which is a welcome change from being used to carrying multiple dongles around. Battery life is solidly average in my opinion, but not bad considering the horsepower. I got around 5-6 hours during light use like document editing, video calls, and browsing. When playing Expedition 33, I got around 2-3 hours before I got nervous and had to plug the charger in. The minor (and not so minor) downsides: The RAM is soldered, which means it can’t be upgraded. 16 GB is plenty for my uses, but I do wish I had the illusion of choice to upgrade (which again, to be completely honest, I wouldn’t get around to it). A bit more real, however, as far as potential cons: the fans can get a bit loud during gaming or intensive tasks, though they’re quiet during everyday work. This Asus is powerful enough for creative and technical work, lightweight enough for commuting and travel, and polished enough to look appropriate in both office and casual environments. It’s pretty much my ideal laptop, with the only wishlist being user upgradeable memory

I ended up trying this laptop twice and it would keep crashing once it went through a bios update. It literally would go through a bitlocker loop that would not resolve and nothing would allow me to get out of it. I returned it and got a second one and same issue as well, so I ended up going with another laptop. Build quality is amazing though. Wish it would have worked since it's super light for a gaming laptop

When I think of a Laptop, I think of something portable, a good screen, a good keyboard, ports for externals, and a decent mousepad. The Asus Zephyrus G14 delivers in all those categories. Now, I see why people put this device in one of the top "Windows Laptops!" It is a great all-around package if you are willing to deal with the heat. Which you will get from any laptop. The unboxing is like no other. Asus does a good job with the laptop. It's presents a premium experience for a premium device. When you first feel the laptop, you will notice the aluminum craftsmanship. It's a Beauty, as the song says! You feel the quality when you first handle the G14. You get the standard ports that the Asus G14 has come with for years. I do wish they would add the standard SD card reader over the micro card reader. You get an OLED screen, which is amazing. You get one of the best keyboards in the industry. It's simply amazing. The trackpad is also glass. So, scrolling and moving your finger across it feels like butter. These three premium features are top in their class. This is what makes this a truly good contender for a laptop. I know this laptop is "supposed" to be a gaming laptop. Yes, it will do that well. Just be wary of the heat. But I really see this as a good content creator laptop. Because it fits all the needs for one. A good color-accurate screen. A good keyboard and trackpad. A good CPU capable of multitasking. A well-balanced GPU for graphics-intensive work. Making this a great content creator Laptop. With the new 50 series GPU now being able to manage x265 10-bit in video editing software is a game changer. You also get good battery life if you tweak the settings correctly. I was getting 9 hours with eco mode and the GPU turned off. So you can get all-day battery life with the correct settings. What I liked about the G14 is the ability to micro-manage power savings, CPU, and GPU. With G-Helper (An additional app to download) I was able to keep the fans silent and the CPU cool. Armory carte was ok, but it's still laggy and buggy. With some features still not accessible. There are some negatives, though. Mainly, there is only 16GB of RAM. That is fine for most everyday tasks. To the creator or professional, you will be closing down programs. You can still get it done. But 32 GB of RAM would have been better. Next, the Laptop does get warm. So you may not want to put this on your lap. Last, Armory Crate still needs some work. It's still buggy and laggy. After years, Asus still hasn't addressed this. Also, it seems to just be cluttered with junk. Make it simple and easy. Most of the time your just stuck on a loading screen. So overall, this is a gaming laptop. That will excel at gaming with most titles. At 1080p and some 1440p, you will be fine. But with this sleek design, portability, and light weight. It has so much capability for much more. This is great content creation as well. The overall design, feel, and presentation make this one of the best overall Windows Laptops! It comes in many configurations as well! Asus nailed it with the Zephyrus G14!

Ordered an Open-Box: Excellent laptop, but it arrived with stains, a dirty display, and visible screen scratches, along with system issues. I documented the condition with photos and was willing to keep the laptop with a price adjustment, but customer service and the store only offered a return as the resolution.