Customer Ratings & Reviews

The best practical gaming laptop I have ever had. The fact that this laptop is under 3.5 pounds amazes me. I have tried a lot of other gaming laptops, and they all were too bulky and heavy to actually be portable. This is the only laptop I have found that will easily fit in a standard backpack/briefcase and doesn't destroy my back when traveling with it. As a mid 30's gamer it's also perfect for me because I love gaming but I also don't want a laptop that just screams LOOK AT ME IM A GAMER! and blinds everyone with RGB. This is the classy man's gaming laptop IMO. The OLED screen is awesome, which makes it also great for media consumption and photo/video editing (tough if you are going to be doing a lot of that the 32GB RAM model would be better) and it has the BEST feeling track pad I have every used. Whatever they use to get the texture has ruined all other trackpads for me. The webcam is also perfectly fine for ZOOM and Teams meetings. Oh plus, the speakers are amazing too, crazy loud and clear. Only have two small issues with it. One is that during long gaming session the back does get very hot unless the fans are set to turbo which is pretty loud. No louder than majority of gaming laptops though. But a 3D printed stand I made to prob the backup fixed that, just an extra step and thing to carry to get that. Wish they just make the rear bottom foot taller. The second is the aluminum frame is very thin and that makes it fragile. Being soooo much lighter than the other slim/thin/lite versions from other companies they could have bumped the weight to like 3.75 pounds and add some more metal around the corners for protection or made the rubber feet larger. Almost put battery life as a minor weakness but when looking at it in the context of gaming laptops its above average. Plus it charges back to full very fast. In summary if you want a gaming laptop that you can actually put in any backpack/suitcase, play at the airport, on a plane, on a road trip or that won't ruin your back this is the only one you should get. If you have a desktop at home than its even more of a no brainer.

TLDR; Great performance to battery ratio, beautiful screen, loud when hot, fast enough for most gamers, decent speakers. When received, this laptop had quite a few updates to go through, make sure you go through all of it; you'll have to update the nvidia drivers, armory crate, myASUS updates, and of course windows itself. Windows will need to do it several times as it uses an older Windows and it comes in different stages of updates. After completing all that, which took a few hours, I immediately downloaded 3dmark to get an idea of some sense of performance. I included screenshots of some benchmarks for reference, including Steel Mad, Port Royal, Timespy etc. See the screen shots. This was plugged in and under performance mode. The scores were definitely not "off the chart" as it runs a 5060 when compared to those $5000 laptops running 5090's, but it was very fast and respectable. The system itself feels snappy with the Ryzen 9 chip, and 16gb DDR5. The hard specs you can see on the spec sheet, in real world use it feels snappy enough where you forget it's a 14" laptop. I was able to throw in some Diablo 4, Expedition 33, and Overwatch, all >60fps at it's lowest settings without being plugged in, with Diablo 4 dipping more than the other 2 to 30s when it clutters on the screen. The keyboard feels clicky enough without sounding too loud / obnoxious, trackpad was pretty standard, speakers sounded great for it's size, and I was able to stay in a zoom meeting while browsing the internet for about 3.5 hours, which was great relative to most laptops. You can charge the laptop with the included adapter, but also was able to charge via USB-C which was nice. The keyboard RGB and the laptop cover streak of light on the back was customizable, but very simple patterns only, nothing too complex. I do appreciate the simplicity. Finally when you are using the laptop, be aware of the setting in armory crate/myASUS. Choosing balanced may slow down the computer but extends your battery life, I've kept it at turbo/ultra as much as possible so my review is based mostly off the ultra/turbo settings (for speedy/fast). Would definitely recommend this laptop for most people. It's the perfect balance

The 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a seriously impressive little gaming beast. The 14 inch OLED 3K display is one of the best I’ve seen. The colors are vibrant and the 120Hz refresh rate is perfect for high framerate gaming. The RTX 5060 is what it is. Don’t expect AAA gaming at a full 3K, but don’t fool yourself into thinking you can do some serious gaming on the go. You have a solid dedicated GPU at your disposal, and it makes a huge difference. Modern triple A games won’t have any issue running at 1080P and many will run at 1440P well above 60FPS. DLSS is available too, so frame generation is also available. Marvel Rivals at 1440P and medium settings easily ran above 160FPS. The MUX switch is perfect for a 14 laptop. Being able to automatically switch to the integrated GPU when not gaming makes everyday tasks like internet browsing and streaming a total ease while still preserving battery life. Multiple tabs open, video streaming, and downloads all run at the same time without any slowdown. For productivity, I appreciate the OLED screen and the overall strong performance. Video calls look sharp and multimedia tasks are a pleasure. The keyboard is comfortable and one of the nicer offerings for the size. Battery life is what you’d expect from a gaming laptop. The RGB features are fun and what you’d hope for in a higher end gaming machine. Asus goes above and beyond with the design and LED strip on the top of the lid. The visual design is top notch. It’s not perfect. However, for the size, design, and performance I only have a couple of nags. One, this thing gets hot. Like unbearably hot. Like "gaming on your lap is probably out of the question" hot. Two, and maybe I’m just spoiled from other “no longer available in the USA” laptop manufacturers, but the brightness stepping on the LEDs is too drastic. I want a dimly lit keyboard, here you get 3 steps ranging from bright to super bright. If you want a portable gaming machine that can still be used as a daily driver, this might be the one. If you want 4K Cyberpunk at 60FPS, you might need to find something a little larger with a 5080. It's a big thumbs up for me!

I’ve tested both versions of the 2025 ROG Zephyrus G14 — the RTX 5060 and the RTX 5070 Ti — and wanted to share my experience for anyone deciding between the two. Performance The 5060 surprised me with how capable it was. I played The Witcher 3, The Last of Us Part I, and Cyberpunk 2077, and it handled all of them well with DLSS Frame Gen and some careful tuning. You’ll need to tweak settings for the best balance — expect GPU/RAM usage around 95–99 %, but it delivers smooth gameplay once optimized. After upgrading to the 5070 Ti, the difference was instantly noticeable. With 12 GB VRAM, I can run those same games at high/ultra settings — 1440p or 4 K when docked — with Frame Gen on Quality or even off without stuttering. GPU and RAM utilization dropped to ~60 %, meaning the system has more headroom and stays cooler. Portability & Battery Life I originally owned a ROG Strix 16 5070 Ti — great performance, but too bulky with poor battery life. The G14 is the total opposite: light, compact, and efficient. Even the 5060 variant offered excellent battery life for a gaming laptop, making it ideal for travel or unplugged work. The 5070 Ti maintains good endurance and gives you full performance when plugged in. Value & Pricing For that small jump, the 5070 Ti feels absolutely worth it. It provides better longevity, smoother performance, and peace of mind knowing you won’t need to compromise settings in future games. That said, if you can find the 5060 model for around low $1 000 or less, it’s a ridiculous value — cheaper than an iPhone yet powerful enough for modern gaming and productivity in 2025. Final Verdict • G14 (5070 Ti): The sweet spot for those wanting portable power without sacrificing performance or thermals. • G14 (5060): A budget-friendly alternative that still delivers impressive results with a bit of tuning. For me, the Zephyrus G14 5070 Ti is hands-down the best overall laptop of 2025 — perfect balance of performance, portability, and battery life.

Portable gaming beast. I love the OLED screen in such a portable size. It is indeed quick at doing most tasks. The one thing I deducted a star for was it does overheat while playing extensive gaming. At one point the game I was playing froze. It gets very hot so may need a laptop cooler. Oterwise very happy and better value on sale vs others in it's class.

I exchanged the GTX 4060 version of this laptop for the 2025 GTX 5060 version during my return window, since the latter went on sale for $450 off. This laptop is everything I said below, but even more powerful in the graphics department. It does have a little larger wattage charger, and the GTX 5060 version (this computer) dosn't have the engergy star rating sticker like the 4060 version because it is a bit more power hungry. I always use this laptop plugged in, and mostly in hotels, so I don't mind the extra power usage. Otherwise everything from the review below still applies to this computer since they are exactly the same form factor. Original review below... I bought this laptop specifically for video editing on the road. I wanted something ultra portable, similar to a Macbook, but for PC. This laptop is beautiful! Its super thin, but has a sturdy aluminum build. I am running Davinci Resolve video editing software and it runs great. This allows me to do my editing in hotel rooms while I'm on the road. I do carry a plastic laptop pad that allows me to use it in the hotel bed without blocking any of the vents. For fun I installed project cars from my steam library to see how it would run. It runs butter smooth on high graphics settings. The OLED screen is gorgeous as well. I'm so happy with this laptop purchase.

What got me excited I’ve been a big fan of ASUS laptops for a while now. What I’m expecting I’m expecting a great gaming experience that also doubles as my daily laptop for business and some media consumption. What’s included in the packaging? Out of the box you get two smaller boxes. One has the laptop and inserts, and the other has the power adaptor. My first impressions First, I was surprised by two things. It’s pretty light. I guess with a 14 inch laptop, it’s going to be lighter than its bigger brother. Second, despite its light weight, it’s got a nice hefty feeling to it. Let’s try it out Right off the bat, there are certain limitations that you will encounter trying to play modern games in ultra settings using a RTX 5060. Let’s get this out of the way, 4K gaming is not really a good option with this laptop. Unless you don’t care about framerate. If you like playing at 1080p or 1440p with ultra settings, then this should work nicely. The keyboard is fantastic to type on. I’m not sure if it’s just me, but the keys on the keyboard seem larger than on others. The trackpad is also quite large and responsive. I love laptops don’t aren’t fingerprint machines, and G14 fits the bill. The finish also feels great. This is the first laptop I’ve seen that has an airplane mode button on it. Weird. The G14 has a great hinge. When you lift the screen, there’s a little wiggling, but it’s minor. The one feature I wish all companies would adopt is having a dedicated volume and mic mute keys like the G14. It’s cumbersome having to fit the FN (Function) button and whichever top row button corresponds to it. Keep it simple I say. Like with most of my reviews, I like to use a 7 year old game. At the time of its release, it was a graphic heavy game. It still looks great to this day. I just use it because it only uses 67 GB of total storage, so not much downloading. I played it on ultra with the 120hz screen. It looked great. I ran a benchmark test, and it actually performed better than one of my other laptops that has 32 GB of ram, and a RTX 4070. Now let me be clear about this, when I say it ran better, it’s not by leaps and bounds, but a small numeric value. Still, a win is a win. During my gameplay, I didn’t see any stuttering, major frame drops, and everything looked fluid with the 120hz refresh rate. During my test, I forgot that it had a 3K OLED screen. I was reminded when I started watching some video clips and my default setting was 4K with 120 fps. I do love me some OLED. The audio sounds pretty good. I was playing the game with the volume set on 32 and I was surprised by how great it sounded. I raised it to 100 and was awed by how awesome it sounded. If you’re not playing a multiplayer game that requires a headset and mic, then I would say just use the speakers. There are two things I always dread when I’m out in public and I try to game on a laptop. One is the noise and the other is the heat. I’m glad to say that even at high level gaming, the laptop never reaches heater levels. It does get warm, but nothing that creates an uncomfortable situation. You also don’t hear jet plane engines when gaming. You do hear the fans going, but nothing that will draw attention your way at a café. I actually enjoyed using the G14 as my everyday laptop. From checking emails in the morning, to doing some work, some gaming, and closing out the night with a movie, it hit all the notes. What stood out that was positive The whole experience using the laptop was pretty positive. If I had to a choose one standout feature, it would be the finish and material of the laptop itself. It looks sleek, and doesn’t scream that it’s a gaming monitor. It does have that diagonal line that lights up. You can play with options on how it behaves, or just turn it off. I turned it off, so hopefully it saves some battery life. What stood out that was negative I still don’t understand why laptop manufacturers are utilizing proprietary power adaptors for their gaming laptops. The G14 has 2 USB-C ports; both can charge the laptop, provided you have an extra high wattage USB-C charger lying around somewhere. ASUS could remove the proprietary charger on the motherboard and just include a 3rd USB-C port. (I am saying all of this without really understanding how difficult this may be. Plus, maybe USB-C charging isn’t as efficient yet). Some things I wish (What can be included in the next version and what I would take out) I hope that ASUS and other laptop manufacturers include whatever proprietary plug they want, AND a USB-C charger. This way one could be kept at home and the other more portable USB-C based charger can be taken on the go. I think adding $100-150 to the MSRP would be worth it. Who is this targeted at? This is targeted at the casual gamer and the hardcore gamer. As long as you’re not expecting top of the line features, then this is a great laptop. All in all The G14 is a great 14 inch laptop. The build quality of the laptop is superb, the OLED screen is bright and beautiful. The RTX 5060 isn’t the strongest GPU by any means, but for those who just want to game and don’t need to play games at 4K, with ultra settings, then this laptop will do the job. If you’re looking for a great everyday use laptop that also happens to be a great gaming machine, then you can’t go wrong with this laptop.

This laptop is a beast. The Ryzen 9 and RTX 5060 combo handles everything I throw at it—gaming, editing, multitasking—with zero lag. The OLED 3K display is stunning, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes gameplay buttery smooth. Lightweight, premium build, and surprisingly quiet. Worth every penny.

This laptop is small, and it is powerful. Battery life is great, it's around 7 hours on simple use (if you use Eco mode) if you don't go above a 5070ti even at this size you still get the same performance of bigger laptops, it is very portable so it is great for work. The speakers on this laptop surprised me, they sound amazing, for the first time I don't feel forced to use headphones. It does have some software issues tho, hince why I took out one star, luckily there are fixes online, and using Ghelper helps with those issues too. The screen, holy cow it's the best screen you'll ever see on a laptop, it is beautiful. Overall very good device, glad the worker brought the wrong laptop on accident

Excellent gaming and productivity laptop. Runs all games without issues, currently enjoying Doom the Dark Ages at 1200p, Medium Settings, DLSS Quality, and 2x FrameGen getting 120FPS to max out the display. Also played the Alters and got around 45-60fps at native resolution with DLSS Quality. 8GB VRAM is enough for now. Using a USB-C charger, the GPU is limited to 55 watts or so (compared to 70 watts performance mode AC adapter) which is actually good enough for gaming as well. Fan noise is actually reasonable in default Performance mode. Turbo mode (GPU goes up to 90 watts) is quite loud, I don't use it unless wearing headphones and nobody around you to disturb. TimeSpy Graphics score in Performance mode 10,046 and Turbo mode 11,270 so you do lose ~10%. For productivity, no issues handling daily office workload. Get around 5-6 hours of battery life: not bad, not great. Ryzen 9 processor fast enough to handle anything. Fans do kick on if you're looking at complex web pages but it's pretty quiet so not disturbing. Overall highly recommended. Very portable and lightweight for a gaming laptop and good gaming performance.

I’m absolutely blown away by the performance of this laptop! From the moment I unboxed it, everything felt premium — the sleek design, sturdy build, and vibrant display make it stand out right away. When it comes to gaming, this machine doesn’t disappoint. I’ve tested several demanding titles, and thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce graphics and high refresh rate display, gameplay is buttery smooth with zero stuttering or overheating issues. Multitasking is a breeze too — I can stream, edit videos, and run multiple apps without any slowdown. Battery life is surprisingly solid for a gaming laptop. I can easily get through hours of productivity and casual browsing, and when I’m gaming, the fast charging brings it back up quickly. The cooling system is also impressive — it stays quiet and keeps the laptop running efficiently even during long sessions. If you want a laptop that balances power, speed, and style, this is hands-down one of the best options out there. Highly recommended!

This is probably the best slim gaming laptop for those who don’t want something that looks overly “gamer.” It strikes a perfect balance—sleek, professional design while still packing serious power under the hood. Out of the box, it does run a bit hot, but that’s easily managed. By tweaking the performance profile with G Helper, I was able to cap both CPU and GPU temperatures at 75°C without sacrificing performance. Tools like G Helper or Asus Armoury Crate make it simple to fine-tune the balance between thermals and power. Overall, I have no real complaints with this laptop. Some people criticize the temperatures, but with a little profile optimization, those concerns are a non-issue. For me, this is hands-down one of the best slim gaming laptops available today.

The small size and light weight makes this laptop easy to pack up and carry. This is my first OLED screen and visually it is amazing! The compact keyboard has been hard for my fingers to adjust to, but the light up keyboard has been great to have when using in low light. It’s only been a couple uses and I haven’t used it for game play. I got it specifically for the processing speed and quality screen for graphic design. It opens programs and files in seconds, that took minutes with my old slow computer. It does get hot. Mainly when plugged in it gets hot. The battery lasts so long that I haven’t had to worry about being near an outlet to plug it in. So far I’m happy with this laptop.

This gaming laptop from ASUS is compact, powerful, and full of excellent features. While I typically prefer Chromebooks for day to day activities such as email, web browsing, etc, you can't beat the power of a Windows PC with a high end graphics card like this model. Pros: - Set up was pretty quick and painless. Windows set-up years ago used to take an hour or more but I was up and running in about 15 minutes with all Windows updates installed. The speed of using a solid state drive certainly helps with all of this. - The RTX 5060 graphics card was more than powerful enough for me to play my favorite games on Steam. And the 120Hz refresh rate made for a beautiful and smooth gaming experience. - The Armoury Crate is a terrific feature that allows you to access the performance dashboard of the laptop with a single button press. You can use presets to place it in several modes including silent, performance, and turbo. Lighting features can be toggles easily. And those features are just the start. There is so much to explore. - The size of this laptop is incredible considering how much power it has. The small form factor makes it ultra portable. - The speed at which any task is performed on this device is mind-blowing. You do not need to worry about multitasking as the G14 can handle anything I was throwing at it. Cons: - I would love to see a 2TB solid state drive on this model, rather than the 1TB that is included. That space fills up quick for gamers. - The default back-lit keyboard settings had colors rotating and it was tough for me to make out the keys when they were certain colors. One of the first things I did was set the keyboard to a static color that worked well for me. This laptop is powerful, portable, has a beautiful aesthetic, and will make anyone shopping for a high end gaming laptop a very happy person.

Well. darn it all. ASUS is on a roll. The Zephyrus series is running things in the laptop gaming industry, without any need for buffers or enhancements. No CAP gang (as they say in the streets) I've heard great things about the G14 and I'm kind of shocked that they were pretty spot on with how they've taken the Zephyrus brand and created a beast. With the new AMD Ryzen 9 and the GEFORCE RTX 5060, this is the starter PC that rivals some of last GEN's PCs and I would even go so far as to say that your gaming console may be in jeopardy of being replaced. The OLED screen gives off an amazing 2.5K visual and you'll find your blacks looks so black that you'd think your eyes were closed. I really can't think of any reason as to why you should get this PC, other than hearing that you've already procured a 2024 Zephyrus series laptop. I've been rocking a ROG Zephyrus G16 with an RTX 4070 for a few months, and I've found it very difficult to go over to my desktop to stream. But I've gotta do what I've gotta do. The Ammo Crate is still a hindrance as far as performance clocking, but it still gives off an amazing gaming experience. The aluminum chassis does get quite warm during extended play or whenever this is really not an issue as this unit will play whatever you throw at and play it well (Just make sure that it's elevated so it can breathe.) and you won't have much of an issue.). The speakers are the best in the laptop game. The base is deep, and the highs are so crisp. Possibly too crisp for a laptop. If you happen to upgrade from the previous Zephyrus series, you'll find that the power source is the same and they mesh perfectly. These PCs are twins from the last generation. So, if you don't tell them, they'll never know you've upgraded. 1 HDMI port. 1 USB-A and 2 type C ports. A headphone(3.2mm) and a micro SD slot. That's all you'll need. Getcha one.

I bought it for video editing. I'm using DaVinci Resolve, so far, it can handle my editing. but You really need another application called g helper if you want this computer to work out. So far it is ok Not too much but it is definitly a piece of art compared to other gaming laptops. IT is small and powerful, plus it is quiet very helpful when you are around the ladies and you don't wanna seem like a nerdy gaming person. so definitely very beautiful machine so far for me

Nice build, good battery life, easy to carry around. But, high pitched fan noise showed up with specific RPM. You can mitigate this through G-helper by adjusting the RPM of fans. But still, the noise occasionally shows up. I have had two of the same model with same issue. If you are not sensitive to high-pitched noise then it is a good choice.

I upgraded from an older Rog Strix G-15 and all I can say is I absolutely love this new laptop. With that said, it wasn’t all rainbows and butterflies. I went through three different units before I found one that wasn’t defective. What I mean by defective is that it had a very obvious issue of the clock speed being stuck at 180 MHz and preventing the dedicated GPU from boosting correctly. There are ways to get around this by doing this and that, but for the price I paid I shouldn’t need to jump through hoops to make it work. So came the dreaded return and exchange process (three times) but now I finally have a unit that works. Now it is all rainbows and butterflies - but - just don’t touch the area under the speakers because it gets extremely hot and you can basically fry an egg on it. I haven’t had it long enough to notice any major issues with it. For the short time that I’ve had it, I’ve been very happy with it and the OLED screen has been a game changer for me.

I absolutely love this laptop. It is lightweight and beautiful. Contains a light-up keyboard so that I can even work in the dark if I want to. Also, it is fast, and the graphics are phenomenal!

The ASUS Zephyrus G14 has been an amazing purchase. It’s powerful enough to handle demanding games and heavy multitasking, yet lightweight and easy to carry around. The battery life is surprisingly good for a gaming laptop, and the screen looks fantastic. Definitely one of the best laptops I’ve owned.