G14 Specs

 

Specifications Asus ROG G14:

 

 

 

 

 

 

2021 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q – review	2021 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401Q
Screen	15.6 inch, 16:9, non-touch, matte, 3 panel options: QHD 165Hz 3ms response, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone validated FHD 240Hz 3ms response, 100% sRGB, Pantone validated FHD 144Hz , ~70% sRGB	14 inch, 16:9, non-touch, matte, 3 panel options: QHD 120Hz, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone validated FHD 144Hz, 100% sRGB, Pantone validated FHD 60Hz response, ~70% sRGB
Processor	up to AMD Cezanne Ryzen 9 5900HS, 8C/16T	up to AMD Cezanne Ryzen 9 5900HS, 8C/16T
Video	Radeon Vega and Nvidia RTX 3000 Laptop Max-Q (up to 3080 80W + Dynamic Boost ) – with ActiveSync	Radeon Vega and Nvidia RTX 3000 Laptop (up to 65W 3060) – with ActiveSync
Memory	up to 48 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (8 or 16 GB soldered, 1x DIMM)	up to 48 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (16 GB soldered, 1x DIMM)
Storage	2x M.2 PCIe x4 SSDs	1x M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
Connectivity	WiFi 6 (Intel AX201) 2×2 with Bluetooth 5.1, Gigabit LAN	WiFi 6 (Intel AX201) 2×2 with Bluetooth 5.1, LAN with adapter
Ports	2x USB-A 3.2, 2x USB-C gen 2 with data, DP1.4 and charging (left), HDMI 2.0b (??), LAN, micro SD card reader, headphone/mic, Kensington Lock	2x USB-A 3.2, 1x USB-C gen 2 with data, DP1.4 and charging (left), 1x USB-C gen 2 data-only (right), HDMI 2.0b (??), headphone/mic, Kensington Lock
Battery	90 Wh, 200 W power adapter, USB-C charging up to 100W	76 Wh, 180 W power adapter, USB-C charging up to 100W
Size	355 mm or 13.97” (w) x 244 mm or 9.6 (d) x 19.9 mm or .78” (h)	324 mm or 12.75” (w) x  222 mm or 8.74” (d) x 19.9 mm or .78” (h)
Weight	from 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) + charger	from 1.64 kg (3.65 lbs) without Anime Matrix display, .59 kg (1.3 lbs) power brick and cables, EU version
Extras	white backlit keyboard, no webcam, six speakers, finger-sensor in power button, without Anime Matrix Display	white backlit keyboard, no webcam, quad speakers, finger-sensor in power button, optional Anime Matrix Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parandroid`s thoughts on the G14 2021

 

 

The Asus G14 is thin, extremely lightweight, and powerful. It sports a Ryzen 7 or 9 respöectively and comes with up to RTX 3060 graphics. The main selling point apart from an amazing design, top-notch build quality is the form factor. There never has been an Ultrabook in this form factor anywhere near its amazing performance.

 

 

 

 

 

Like many other contemporary higher-end Asus Laptops it also features USB-C Charging (PD) and has the Animatrix Display on its lid which lets you display cool graphics. This might seem like a gimmick, but to be frank as a DJ or Live Act it could be integrated into the performance in some way. Think what you want about it, but I love it, even if it just for additional customization. Definitely a massive plus.

 

 

 

 

 

The 2021 G14 comes with a quite hefty price tag though. It goes for about 2300-2500€ in Germany at the time of writing this article, which in my opinion, is simply a way too much moola for what it is. Yes, it is innovative, sexy, slim, powerful, and so forth. But in this case, there is just a  lot of competition around. But worry not, and here my suggestion: If you really primarily want it as an Ultra performant thin and light daily driver, then go with the 2020 version of the laptop. It starts at 900 Euro at the moment and is almost entirely the same as the 2021 G14 when it comes to feature sets and aesthetics. This laptop is anyway not meant to replace your desktop PC. I am still considering getting a G14 at some point just for traveling. My fav of them is the G14 Animatrix with a  Ryzen 7 and GTX 1660ti, which, in my opinion, is well enough performance for a travel companion Ultrabook.