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ASUS
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
ASUS · Laptops
A redesigned 14-inch gaming powerhouse with an OLED display, Ryzen 9 power, and an unusually premium aluminum build.
4.5 100% recommend$1,599
7.5 score verified
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7.5
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The G14 is the do-it-all compact gaming laptop: premium build, a beautiful OLED screen, an…
$1,599
best of 3 sellers
Price · trend
▼ $176
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
Processor
PERFORMANCE
9 hr
Battery Life
BATTERY
2880x1800
Resolution
DISPLAY
16 GB
Ram
PERFORMANCE
12500
Geekbench 6 (Multi)
BENCHMARKS
Why it stands out
Best-in-class build quality for a 14-inch
Best-in-class build quality for a 14-inch gaming laptop
OLED panel makes it a strong
OLED panel makes it a strong creator machine too
Thermals and battery are the main
Thermals and battery are the main compromises of the slim design
Category scores
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Performance profile
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) Category avg
Decision snapshot
Best-in-class
Build
Beats avg by
-0.7 pts
Confidence
96 %
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DISPLAY 96% verified
Resolution96%2880x1800
Display Size96%14 in
Panel Type96%OLED
Refresh Rate96%120 Hz
Brightness96%600 nits
PERFORMANCE 96% verified
Processor96%AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
Ram96%16 GB
Internal Storage96%1TB SSD GB
CPU Cores96%8
BATTERY 96% verified
Battery Life96%9 hr
BENCHMARKS 96% verified
Geekbench 6 (Multi)96%12500
MISCELLANEOUS 96% verified
Has a Integrated Graphics96%NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop)
DESIGN 96% verified
Weight96%1.5 g
CONNECTIVITY 96% verified
Price trend
$1,599▼ $176
low · $1,599high · $1,780
Review sentiment
4.5OUT OF 5
7.5
Expert review score
ComparZone editorial · /10
Pros & cons
Pros
- Premium CNC aluminum chassis, light for its class
- Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
- Strong gaming performance from RTX 4070
- Good keyboard and large haptic touchpad
Cons
- Runs warm and can get loud under sustained load
- Battery life is mediocre while gaming
- Dropped the AniMe Matrix lid from prior gen
- Limited port selection for a gaming laptop
When should you buy?
Good time to buy
Launch pricing started near $1,599 for mid configs, with frequent retailer markdowns of $150-$300 on RTX 4060 and 4070 trims during seasonal sales.
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Erin K. Verified
2 months ago
Great all-rounder with the expected gaming-laptop battery
Love how light and portable it is. Productivity battery is solid, but unplugged gaming drains fast, which is normal for this class. The keyboard is comfortable and the touchpad is huge. Just wish it had a couple more ports.
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Marcus T. Verified
3 months ago
Finally a gaming laptop I'm not embarrassed to take to work
The aluminum build feels like a MacBook but it runs my games great. The OLED screen is stunning for both gaming and editing photos. It does get warm and the fans spin up, but performance is excellent for the size.
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From the community
QDoes it have an SD card reader for offloading camera footage?
It includes a microSD reader rather than a full-size SD slot, so you may need an adapter or external reader for standard SD cards.
QCan I upgrade the RAM after purchase?
The G14 uses a mix of soldered and one accessible SO-DIMM slot depending on configuration, so upgrade headroom is limited. Buy the memory you need up front to be safe.
Frequently asked
Can the G14 handle 1440p gaming?
Yes, especially the RTX 4070 model. Many titles run well at the panel's 3K resolution with DLSS enabled, and esports games hit high frame rates easily. Very demanding AAA games may need some settings adjustments.
Is OLED burn-in a concern for gaming?
OLED can be susceptible to burn-in over very long static use, but ASUS includes panel-protection features like pixel shifting and screen dimming. For typical mixed gaming and productivity use it is not a major worry.
How is battery life for everyday work?
For browsing and office tasks you can expect most of a workday on the OLED panel at moderate brightness. Battery drops sharply during gaming, so keep the charger handy for play sessions.
