There's always stuff on sale at gaminglaptop-deals or r/laptopdeals. Like right now you can get a 2023 Dell G15 w/a 7840HS and 4060 for as low as $765 for example and there's always previous gen stuff going for even cheaper. It's really up to an individual to decide how much they want to pay/what they want to pay for.
@@lhl personally when it comes to laptops I’d never buy used just because of warranty issues and battery life issues. to be honest the only component I’d ever consider buying used was a GPU and I’d have to be desperate for one, which I’m not . But like you said that decision is for the individual to make
I'm guessing it's due to the 14" design, they probably needed to cram everything and took time with the heat / power issues... but I agree, the base level being 16GB is kind of terrible.
Lenovo is really nailing that balance with solid build quality while keeping the weight manageable. But when you throw in something like the ASUS Zephyrus G14 with its CNC-milled aluminum body, it feels like these machines are less about compromise and more about making high-performance gaming more practical on the go. What intrigues me most is the thought of where gaming laptops will go from here-is smaller always going to be better, or are we losing something?
Well put together. Personally (as a dad working from home), I'm in the market for a laptop that's portable so that I can move from room to room or go outside without being too concerned about battery life. However, I still want to be able to do some gaming on this machine during downtimes. Hence, I think we should see a trend towards more efficient processors for better battery life while not compromising on performance.
Both the Asus and Legion laptops charge via Type C. The Legion is more fussy about it needing a minimum PD3.1 charger and their Legion GaN charger works best for it because of the supported amperage.
@@MukhamediyarRaiymbek Great point! The portability factor is huge, especially for people balancing work and play in dynamic environments. I think the shift toward efficient processors is not just inevitable but crucial for the next wave of gaming laptops. We’re already seeing chips like AMD’s Ryzen series that pack a punch without draining the battery in minutes. What I’m curious about is how manufacturers will innovate in terms of cooling and power management. Can we achieve desktop-level performance without sacrificing battery life or thermal efficiency? It feels like the perfect laptop is just around the corner, but there’s always that trade-off.
The G14 D surface is quite feel cheap aluminum and too thin. I hate how Asus make a premium product but still cheap out some part like SSD and material.
I noticed there isn't a chapter for battery life. Battery life is good for those who use gaming laptops off the charger for office use or college students taking notes.
Another thing, The Legion and Asus can charge via Type C. The Asus with a minimum 65W PD3.0 charger, unsure if it's proprietary. The Legion with a minimum 140W PD3.1 charger but works best with their proprietary Legion GaN charger. I can elaborate on this if you want.
They are somewhat expensive but you can't deny that they are very beautiful and have very good components for incredible power, excellent video my friend
Incredible, now I have a question, since they are AMD processors, is it better to install Windows 10 or continue with 11? I have seen several comments that say it is better to stay with 10.
Yes, I know. I have seen both of them in BNH Software for my peace of mind, but I am going to have to continue investigating this because it really raises many questions for me.
I bought an ROG Zephyrus G14 with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for $1250. I'm a big fan of it, even with the quirks. The screen and build quality is incredible. The specs are solid, with the Ryzen 9 8945HS and an RTX 4060. The battery life is fine for a gaming laptop, but not incredible. Overall, it's a good buy for $1300.
Asus g14 once they are about to upgrade to next year usually go on sale for $999, I got mine 2023 model with upgradable Ram and rtx 4060 for that price and boy I don´t regret it, I´m the happiest man alive with my laptop
I ordered one from Ebay via international shipping to singapore, the same model for 1450 SGD (For reference SGD is same power as CAD) Which should be 1k plus USD. which is a steal for me, if I sell now in SG also I can sell for almost 2000sgd at profit, since the 2022 models in singapore still goes for 1500sgd and I bought the 2023 model for 1450sgd!!! Seems to be good upgrade from Flow Z13 20222, the battery life is horror just 1hr or 2hr only max without charger
I got the Neo 14 at Walmart with the ultra 7 and 4070 for $1200. They have a Walmart exclusive deal. It’s not my favorite laptop but connects up to my thunderbolt dock with all my peripherals and gives great performance for the price. Hoping the 14inch trend continues to get better. Great video as always dudes.
I bought the Legion about 6 or more months ago and have been very happy with it. I needed something portable (it was replacing a 2012 MacBook Air), but also something that could replace my old desktop gaming PC and it ticks all the boxes. It had a problem with the graphics but Lenovo sent a guy out to my house, he replaced the mainboard and it fixed the issue, so I am happy with the backup as well. As mentioned the speakers are dogwater, really bad, so headphones or external speakers are a must. It also gets super loud when under load, but they probably all do. The display is super nice, never had an OLED before and it's lovely. BTW, I'm pretty sure it is now discontinued, it certainly seems to be in my country.
I also bought the legion slim 5 14inch with 4060 and 16gb ram about 5 months ago, it can run games like red dead redemption 2 at 90 frames on quiet mode, i couldnt be happier. When I got my hands on the g14 I found it incredibly hot and loud.
I know you guys haven't reviewed it, but MSI Stealth 14 AI would be interesting to see in this comparison. They also have the Cyborg 14, which is probably the only budget 14" gaming laptop in the market right now
These 2024 14" models are not selling for good reason. Not the right time or price to consider them. If you must have a gaming laptop, a near identical 2023 16" with 4070 can be easily had for $1K USD. Else, wait for next year's models.
This is my general feeling. And this is why i head out to the comments section and see what other peep's conclusions. Imma holding out for a few more months. Besides, asus's slash led logo is atrocious.
2025 gaming laptops will likely use AMD Strix Halo which is said to have the most powerful iGPU ever made. Up to 16 cpu cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units for the gpu.
awesome awesome awesome. love the fact these kinds of laptops are getting attention now. also extra love for double ssd laptops, those are just perfect
I bought the HP Omen Transcend 14 w/ 16gb and 4060 on sale at Best Buy back in late March. The keyboard is one of those love it or hate things. Personally, I really like it and it has the best feel of any laptop keyboard I've typed on. HP made a decision to use USB-C charging and that limits its performance relative to the competition, but I think it was a good compromise. I use a light, small Ugreen 140w charger and don't need a massive proprietary power brick. Also, when used with the Lossless Scaling app for upscaling and frame generation, this laptop turns into a gaming beast at 120 fps. Finally, the dark matte finish is a fingerprint magnet, but I ordered M2 Skins in carbon fiber finish. Has perfect fit, including cutout for the Omen logo, looks awesome, and totally fixed the fingerprint problem. I just wish it had a MUX switch, since iGPU only mode is so much quieter and better on battery than Hybrid mode. I reboot back and forth; it is annoying but not a deal breaker.
@@jeffreymathews398 It runs very cool. In iGPU mode only and eco mode, the fans never run on battery and only occasionally on power. I suspect the battery test in this video was in hybrid mode with both iGPU and dGPU drawing power. That cuts 1 to 1.5 hours off of the battery life and results in significantly more fan usage.
I bought my Legion Slim 5 14" 6 months ago back when Lenovo had their easter sale, and I got it with a RTX 4060 and with 32GB ram for only 9950 Danish Kroner or a little under $1500 which was a steal compared to the Zephyrus G14 and Transcend 14 which cost around 1.5+ times more than the legion but with only 16GB RAM compared to 32GB xD
Hvor købte du den? Jeg har kigget overalt i Danmark, og modellen er fuldstændig udsolgt. Der er kun en kæde i Sverige der har 32 gb versionen til 13.000 kr
@mandel94 Jeg købte min i marts hvor Lenovo havde deres påsketilbud på deres webshop og jeg endte med at spare en del da jeg også købte den uden windows, og fik omkring 10% af prisen ved hjælp af deres salgshold.
You should include which laptop creates the most fan noise and for how long and on what type of tasks. How long it takes for the fans to turn off after a gaming session. How often the fans are running. Ideally it shouldn’t run at all unless something really intensive is running like a complicated blender model, unreal projects or Video editing timelines with color mods. Also which one is the most stable and bug free of them all. Has the most reliability in-terms if usable and crashes. Rather having the most power, i would prefer having a device that is reliable with a good battery endurance and performs the same on battery as much as it does on the power supply. Sleep/wake stability how long before it crashes and you loose everything when used like a Mac using the super sleep state or like a steamdeck. Because some of us work/study in the library and if the laptop is blasting while working on a few pdfs and word files along with a browser, it just makes sense to buy a MacAir/MacPro and have a steamdeck or a handheld along side.
If fan noise is important to you, go for Legion 7i or the 14 Slim as featured in this video. Their fan noise is inaudible in quiet mode yet they still have enough performance (despite lowering clock speed to limit heat) to run any game at 60 FPS at high settings
Hi, I really like your videos very informative, i have to search using the specs unfortunately as i'm in the UK but got more info from watching yours than people in the stores, so thank you. Needing a new laptop and i'm really stuck trying to find a good one that's not going to cost me an arm and a leg.
Getting the g14 for $859 before tax with Best Buy’s open box was a great deal considering I got it about 2 months after launch must of been a review model cuz it was absolutely perfect and came with box and all the paperwork. It’s been a stellar device almost to nice to game rather be productive when using it lol
I have the Acer Predator Triton 14 with the I7 core 13700H, RTX 4070 and 100% aluminum build. It's built like a tank. Got an exceptional deal from Microcenter because they screwed up on my order. This is a fantastic Laptop with a Micro LED panel. Surprised you didn't have the 2024 model on your list.
As far as the design, I think having the trunk in the back of a couple of those, while it does benefit cooling (most importantly) and also as you mention the one-handed opening; it also increases the form factor to an extent that the laptop is more like a footprint of a 15" device. It's not terrible, and I would still buy one of those if a sale was good enough; it's just that design-wise, it does at least a little make the device more of a difficult sell.
I wanted to buy the TUF A14 with ryzen hx 370, rtx 4060, 32 gb and 1 tb ssd but it's sold out here in Europe. I have a student account at asus and would get it with a 20% discount
Asus zephyrus g14 clear winner tbh followed by razor blade 14, asus tuf , and acer helios G14 has Ryzen r9 , 32gb , nvidia 4050 rtx 90w , oled display with 3k , 1.5kg weight , super slim and sleek design amazing keyboard , best speaker among all the window laptop , extremely good life and price at 2.2k for this model....you literally get all department ...no regrets ....just get the 4050 90w if you can get your hand on it with the 32gb ( 32gb a must since you cant upgrade) Bro ....how do you put oled as A tier ...like literally the display on zephyrus is the main selling point 😂
Question, whats the difference between ASUS computers with the G or no G. For example whats the best one between ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14 and G14 or the Strix line?? Whats the best ASUS/ROG if you don't care about price in your opinion?
@@SigfridSWE zephyrus ...by a mile ....does everything correctly in every department ...from speaker to display to weight to battery to gaming to video call and office work with those keyboard....i actually tried all the laptop mention....the only thing i disagree is getting 4060 or 4070 and 16gb on zephyrus.....getting a 32gb is a must since you cant upgrade and if your looking for a long term use like a decade or so then 32gb is a must , and 4050 rtx 6gb 90w is sufficient for all the games period
@@SigfridSWE but if you want to save cost then maybe asus tuff would be the better option ...if ur only looking for gaming then maybe go for the strix and if your looking for office work then maybe the latest asus zenbook would be much suitable but then zephyrus does it all so yea
Interesting, thank you so mutch for taking the time out of your life to answer a strangers questions. Lastly, just because its interesting. Whats the difference between the Zephyrus laptops with a G infront of the size numbre instead of noth having it?
honestly, the 16" Asus ProArt laptops with Ryzen AI and a 4070 have been peaking my interest. sexy looking laptop for a windows computer, BUT the trackpad quality could be better
Lenovo's next 14-inch gaming laptop is going to destroy the world, considering the Slim 5 14 came out mid last year and is still running head to head with new models twice its (discounted) price. The TUF A14 looks amazing though
The ultra 9/rtx 4070 version of the omen transcend 14 is slowly dropping in price.. saw it recently on costco uk for £1499 although i think it’s went back up to 1599.. still a great deal and with a bit of tweaking with the boost function you can get decent performance out of it
Hey Hardware Canucks, at 16:05 I think you need to check again. I checked my G14 and its USB-A both has 10Gbps mark on it, they also both hit 700 MB/s - 1000MB/s when I copy a folder from my laptop SSD to external SSD. Also on the Asus product page, they declare G14 has HDMI 2.1 FRL. I don't have 4k gaming monitor but Jarrod'sTech channel confirmed it can run 4K 120hz 12-bit with G-sync. Could be some misinformation?
Just bought the 2024 G14 with the R9 8945HX/4060/16gb for just over $1000. Will i regret it? Maybe. But the battery life will be better than my Vivobook Pro 14's.
Appreciate the review but I don't see how you can call this the best 14 laptops, when a lot of these models you've compared, has a direct, better configuration. both the G14 and Helios Neo 14 I know for sure have 32 gb versions, I'm sure the same can be said for the other models
The g14 link in your description says hdmi 2.1 and USB 3.2 ports, do you have the same laptop? That's completely different from what you said for ports.
Great video! What should I look for a high productivity laptop? (Not really gaming but handling lots of data in excel, running big SQL queries for data analytics, connecting 2 external monitors, etc)? Tx!
I seriously need advice after searching alot i found 2 options for my self either i go with 1) legion 5 ryzen with rtx 3060 16gb ram and 512 gb storage or 2) msi gs75 stealth core i9 with rtx 2080 32gb ram and 1 tb storage I'm getting both on same price so which one should i chose
As a computer technician with 15 years of experience, I highly suggest NOT to buy HP. They always have devices that are hardware/software related and most of the time they never even bother to fix it or support it. Go Lenovo or Asus.
I wish there is a day different vendors laptops to replace m-series macbook in terms of whole build quality/bettery life/noise/performace, unfortunately not yet :( Thou Zephyrus g14 looks close. Hope second iteration of qualcom's arm will do it..
I'd get the TUF A14, but the questionable Asus warranty is always in the back of my mind, should I get a lemon. Acer is great if you always intend to use it docked to good speakers/headset, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and webcam, I guess. I wouldn't get the Razer because DDR5SODIMM is slow, and price/perf is the worst. G14 is a no go for 2024, I liked the 2023 version better. They sacrificed performance for slimness. Lenovo and HP I'd grab over a Razer, but depends on the price at time of purchase.
ik the asus warranty is questionble but my brother got the asus flow x13 for college and sometimes gaming, when it had a problem he sent it to asus and asus replaced his whole motherboard and ram to brand new ones and it works perfectly
I would have gone for the Legion, but models with 32 GB of RAM are impossible to find. Same goes for the A14 - I've only seen one retailer in the US that has the 32 GB version. The black G14 only seems to be available for sale in the US directly from Asus in the highest configuration (8945HS, 32 GB, RTX 4070) at a price of $2100 so that's a no-go, though the Asus spec sheets lists HDMI 2.1 so not sure where you got that it only has 2.0b. I'm not a fan of the Acer's aesthetics. I'm willing to trade some performance for quieter acoustics so for me, the Omen is where I would go, though I would wait for the 32 GB/RTX 4070 configuration to drop enough in price either on a holiday sale or open box.
Gaming laptops are a scam. Before the Nvidia 40series laptops came, they had some insane deals on 3070 and 3070 ti laptops with 12th gen intel cpus for around $1000 or another hundred or two more added on that, from Canada Computer, which was an absolute worth purchase. Now they got 4060 laptops with 12-13th gen intels or ryzen cpus for around $1.5k... the 4060 with 14th gen intel being around $1.7k. Don't get me started with 4070 and beyond, huuuuuuuuuge ripoffs. It has been more than a decade and they still don't have battery efficient laptops that can last for a day (except for a select few) let alone they want to push out gaming laptops that only sit around 3-4 hours of life and after almost a year it drops to 2-3 hours... What a worthless area in the PC world. They should focus on battery life and temperature. Not thinking about how they can mangle another gpu and cram it in a tiny form factor with 30-45% performance loss compared to the full-size ones...
If you are ok with a 50w gpu mai has the cheap cyborg 14. This channel might call it ugly but it is kinda old mac styled and even has an ethernet port. If you like the low noise of the omen buy one of the other and run them on balanced mode
$1500 minimum for a decent laptop with 16gb ram is insane
Soldered, for sure.
There's always stuff on sale at gaminglaptop-deals or r/laptopdeals. Like right now you can get a 2023 Dell G15 w/a 7840HS and 4060 for as low as $765 for example and there's always previous gen stuff going for even cheaper. It's really up to an individual to decide how much they want to pay/what they want to pay for.
Right ....seeing the prices, I am convinced towards building a PC 😤
@@lhl personally when it comes to laptops I’d never buy used just because of warranty issues and battery life issues. to be honest the only component I’d ever consider buying used was a GPU and I’d have to be desperate for one, which I’m not . But like you said that decision is for the individual to make
I'm guessing it's due to the 14" design, they probably needed to cram everything and took time with the heat / power issues... but I agree, the base level being 16GB is kind of terrible.
Lenovo is really nailing that balance with solid build quality while keeping the weight manageable. But when you throw in something like the ASUS Zephyrus G14 with its CNC-milled aluminum body, it feels like these machines are less about compromise and more about making high-performance gaming more practical on the go. What intrigues me most is the thought of where gaming laptops will go from here-is smaller always going to be better, or are we losing something?
Well put together. Personally (as a dad working from home), I'm in the market for a laptop that's portable so that I can move from room to room or go outside without being too concerned about battery life. However, I still want to be able to do some gaming on this machine during downtimes. Hence, I think we should see a trend towards more efficient processors for better battery life while not compromising on performance.
Both the Asus and Legion laptops charge via Type C. The Legion is more fussy about it needing a minimum PD3.1 charger and their Legion GaN charger works best for it because of the supported amperage.
@@MukhamediyarRaiymbek Great point! The portability factor is huge, especially for people balancing work and play in dynamic environments. I think the shift toward efficient processors is not just inevitable but crucial for the next wave of gaming laptops. We’re already seeing chips like AMD’s Ryzen series that pack a punch without draining the battery in minutes. What I’m curious about is how manufacturers will innovate in terms of cooling and power management. Can we achieve desktop-level performance without sacrificing battery life or thermal efficiency? It feels like the perfect laptop is just around the corner, but there’s always that trade-off.
I think the G14 is too thin now. I wouldn't mind if it was slightly thicker for better air flow.
The G14 D surface is quite feel cheap aluminum and too thin.
I hate how Asus make a premium product but still cheap out some part like SSD and material.
I noticed there isn't a chapter for battery life. Battery life is good for those who use gaming laptops off the charger for office use or college students taking notes.
Thanks for pointing that. Just added those chapters :)
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Another thing, The Legion and Asus can charge via Type C. The Asus with a minimum 65W PD3.0 charger, unsure if it's proprietary. The Legion with a minimum 140W PD3.1 charger but works best with their proprietary Legion GaN charger. I can elaborate on this if you want.
@@Qimchiyso asus is better in that regard. I prefer to carry one small charger than a big charger.
@@hasanagera Legion charger is relatively small.
However, 1 port.
@@Qimchiy well, I prefer as small and light as possible.
They are somewhat expensive but you can't deny that they are very beautiful and have very good components for incredible power, excellent video my friend
Incredible, now I have a question, since they are AMD processors, is it better to install Windows 10 or continue with 11? I have seen several comments that say it is better to stay with 10.
The truth is I can't confirm which is the best option because 11 works well for me, now either of the two try to get them out of a good place
Yes, I know. I have seen both of them in BNH Software for my peace of mind, but I am going to have to continue investigating this because it really raises many questions for me.
I bought an ROG Zephyrus G14 with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for $1250. I'm a big fan of it, even with the quirks. The screen and build quality is incredible. The specs are solid, with the Ryzen 9 8945HS and an RTX 4060. The battery life is fine for a gaming laptop, but not incredible. Overall, it's a good buy for $1300.
from where did you buy it
In Italy 1600-1700euro this spec
@@MrRedialplease In the Netherlands €1845 for the 4060/16 and for the 4070/32 €2349, they are crazy here
Is 16 GB Ram enough for modern day gaming? I am planning to buy the TUF A14 over zephyrus g14 only because the a14 has 32 gb of ram
Asus g14 once they are about to upgrade to next year usually go on sale for $999, I got mine 2023 model with upgradable Ram and rtx 4060 for that price and boy I don´t regret it, I´m the happiest man alive with my laptop
Exactly. I know they go for much cheaper. I am waiting to buy the g14 2024 for $1000-1100 during the black friday sale.
I ordered one from Ebay via international shipping to singapore, the same model for 1450 SGD (For reference SGD is same power as CAD) Which should be 1k plus USD.
which is a steal for me, if I sell now in SG also I can sell for almost 2000sgd at profit, since the 2022 models in singapore still goes for 1500sgd and I bought the 2023 model for 1450sgd!!! Seems to be good upgrade from Flow Z13 20222, the battery life is horror just 1hr or 2hr only max without charger
Same got the 2021 model back in the begining of 2023 R9 RTX 3060 for $699, love Best Buy deals!!!
@@darsh2209surely it will go that low on Black Friday
Yeah that was good. The 4060 in the 2024 models is literally too weak for that high resolution to get decent FPS in AAA games at 3K
It's about time 32gb ram becomes standard on laptops costing upwards of $1500
I got the Neo 14 at Walmart with the ultra 7 and 4070 for $1200. They have a Walmart exclusive deal. It’s not my favorite laptop but connects up to my thunderbolt dock with all my peripherals and gives great performance for the price. Hoping the 14inch trend continues to get better. Great video as always dudes.
It seems like we had the same idea, at the exact same time :D
Great minds think alike, I would say!
Great video man!
I bought the Legion about 6 or more months ago and have been very happy with it. I needed something portable (it was replacing a 2012 MacBook Air), but also something that could replace my old desktop gaming PC and it ticks all the boxes. It had a problem with the graphics but Lenovo sent a guy out to my house, he replaced the mainboard and it fixed the issue, so I am happy with the backup as well. As mentioned the speakers are dogwater, really bad, so headphones or external speakers are a must. It also gets super loud when under load, but they probably all do. The display is super nice, never had an OLED before and it's lovely. BTW, I'm pretty sure it is now discontinued, it certainly seems to be in my country.
I also bought the legion slim 5 14inch with 4060 and 16gb ram about 5 months ago, it can run games like red dead redemption 2 at 90 frames on quiet mode, i couldnt be happier. When I got my hands on the g14 I found it incredibly hot and loud.
I know you guys haven't reviewed it, but MSI Stealth 14 AI would be interesting to see in this comparison. They also have the Cyborg 14, which is probably the only budget 14" gaming laptop in the market right now
I would wait for the G14 to get the new HX370 processors, much like how the G16 had a surprise refresh.
Why?
Can you point out a video on the new hx370 refresh
I hope, you can spare quite some money for that refresh because Strix Point prices aren't due the faint of heart.
These 2024 14" models are not selling for good reason. Not the right time or price to consider them. If you must have a gaming laptop, a near identical 2023 16" with 4070 can be easily had for $1K USD. Else, wait for next year's models.
what "good reason" you are refering to.
@@MuhammadUmair-zq7ov He literally explains it...
This is my general feeling. And this is why i head out to the comments section and see what other peep's conclusions. Imma holding out for a few more months.
Besides, asus's slash led logo is atrocious.
Also, that TUF A14 with a newer CPU is quite a competitor!
2025 gaming laptops will likely use AMD Strix Halo which is said to have the most powerful iGPU ever made. Up to 16 cpu cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units for the gpu.
The content i was looking for . Complete and easy to remember the details .
Great job guys ❤
Please make a comparison between Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i and Asus Zephyrus G16 I want to know where they stand against each other
awesome awesome awesome. love the fact these kinds of laptops are getting attention now. also extra love for double ssd laptops, those are just perfect
fabulous review...hoping for a 16 inch series review
I bought the HP Omen Transcend 14 w/ 16gb and 4060 on sale at Best Buy back in late March. The keyboard is one of those love it or hate things. Personally, I really like it and it has the best feel of any laptop keyboard I've typed on. HP made a decision to use USB-C charging and that limits its performance relative to the competition, but I think it was a good compromise. I use a light, small Ugreen 140w charger and don't need a massive proprietary power brick. Also, when used with the Lossless Scaling app for upscaling and frame generation, this laptop turns into a gaming beast at 120 fps. Finally, the dark matte finish is a fingerprint magnet, but I ordered M2 Skins in carbon fiber finish. Has perfect fit, including cutout for the Omen logo, looks awesome, and totally fixed the fingerprint problem. I just wish it had a MUX switch, since iGPU only mode is so much quieter and better on battery than Hybrid mode. I reboot back and forth; it is annoying but not a deal breaker.
How are the thermals of the device?
@@jeffreymathews398 It runs very cool. In iGPU mode only and eco mode, the fans never run on battery and only occasionally on power. I suspect the battery test in this video was in hybrid mode with both iGPU and dGPU drawing power. That cuts 1 to 1.5 hours off of the battery life and results in significantly more fan usage.
This is such a clear review. Thanks. Seems like TUF 14 punches well above it's weight.
I dont speak english well
Are you saying tuff is good or bad
@@kehbabgood
Idk if you guys already posted a 16" version of this video, but if you didn't, please consider it!!
This was fire and helps a lot
I bought my Legion Slim 5 14" 6 months ago back when Lenovo had their easter sale, and I got it with a RTX 4060 and with 32GB ram for only 9950 Danish Kroner or a little under $1500 which was a steal compared to the Zephyrus G14 and Transcend 14 which cost around 1.5+ times more than the legion but with only 16GB RAM compared to 32GB xD
Hvor købte du den? Jeg har kigget overalt i Danmark, og modellen er fuldstændig udsolgt. Der er kun en kæde i Sverige der har 32 gb versionen til 13.000 kr
@mandel94 Jeg købte min i marts hvor Lenovo havde deres påsketilbud på deres webshop og jeg endte med at spare en del da jeg også købte den uden windows, og fik omkring 10% af prisen ved hjælp af deres salgshold.
Outstanding reviews and comparisons!
You have covered almost everything except Thermals !
Great work by the way.
Thanks.
You should include which laptop creates the most fan noise and for how long and on what type of tasks. How long it takes for the fans to turn off after a gaming session. How often the fans are running. Ideally it shouldn’t run at all unless something really intensive is running like a complicated blender model, unreal projects or Video editing timelines with color mods.
Also which one is the most stable and bug free of them all. Has the most reliability in-terms if usable and crashes. Rather having the most power, i would prefer having a device that is reliable with a good battery endurance and performs the same on battery as much as it does on the power supply.
Sleep/wake stability how long before it crashes and you loose everything when used like a Mac using the super sleep state or like a steamdeck.
Because some of us work/study in the library and if the laptop is blasting while working on a few pdfs and word files along with a browser, it just makes sense to buy a MacAir/MacPro and have a steamdeck or a handheld along side.
If fan noise is important to you, go for Legion 7i or the 14 Slim as featured in this video. Their fan noise is inaudible in quiet mode yet they still have enough performance (despite lowering clock speed to limit heat) to run any game at 60 FPS at high settings
@@little_fluffy_clouds thanks
Hi, I really like your videos very informative, i have to search using the specs unfortunately as i'm in the UK but got more info from watching yours than people in the stores, so thank you. Needing a new laptop and i'm really stuck trying to find a good one that's not going to cost me an arm and a leg.
soothing voice, I almost skipped the laptop review part❤😂
Getting the g14 for $859 before tax with Best Buy’s open box was a great deal considering I got it about 2 months after launch must of been a review model cuz it was absolutely perfect and came with box and all the paperwork. It’s been a stellar device almost to nice to game rather be productive when using it lol
Wow, man, you have such cool colours in your video 👍
This was such a thorough review! I also liked the comparison of the webcams -- so important for today's Zoom era.
The video I was waiting for 😏
I have the Acer Predator Triton 14 with the I7 core 13700H, RTX 4070 and 100% aluminum build. It's built like a tank. Got an exceptional deal from Microcenter because they screwed up on my order. This is a fantastic Laptop with a Micro LED panel. Surprised you didn't have the 2024 model on your list.
I love this design of the slim 5 14. I even prefer that design language to the current design of the 2024 slim 5 16
As far as the design, I think having the trunk in the back of a couple of those, while it does benefit cooling (most importantly) and also as you mention the one-handed opening; it also increases the form factor to an extent that the laptop is more like a footprint of a 15" device. It's not terrible, and I would still buy one of those if a sale was good enough; it's just that design-wise, it does at least a little make the device more of a difficult sell.
My next laptop will probably be Zephyrus. Asus has been going at it hard this year.
Thanks for the substantial review. I know now that I'll wait for a good deal on either the lenovo legion slim 5 or the asus TUF A14.
the Legion 5 Gen 8. Ihave with 32GB of RAM and 2*4TB SSDs . Still the best in my opinion.
It should be mentioned that some of these laptops can charge via Type C or otherwise a GaN charger with a Type C output. The Lenovo and Asus.
As a watch nerd, I must say: really cool Hamilton Khaki Field on you wrist!
Would love to see a similar video with 16" laptops :D (please)
We have in Poland Slim 5, I’m still thinking to buy this SKU. I like that it’s have additional M2 slot.
I wanted to buy the TUF A14 with ryzen hx 370, rtx 4060, 32 gb and 1 tb ssd but it's sold out here in Europe. I have a student account at asus and would get it with a 20% discount
That's an excellent choice.
@@QimchiyI don't like screen quality on tuf series
@@MrRedialplease ooo interesting, why is that?
@@MrRedialplease its just the same quality as the ROG FLow, hence why the keyboard layout is also like the Flow
Are there any laptops with the new Ryzen chips and a 4080? I want the efficiency for battery but need the vram for vr
Desktop for life ❤
Asus zephyrus g14 clear winner tbh followed by razor blade 14, asus tuf , and acer helios
G14 has Ryzen r9 , 32gb , nvidia 4050 rtx 90w , oled display with 3k , 1.5kg weight , super slim and sleek design amazing keyboard , best speaker among all the window laptop , extremely good life and price at 2.2k for this model....you literally get all department ...no regrets ....just get the 4050 90w if you can get your hand on it with the 32gb ( 32gb a must since you cant upgrade)
Bro ....how do you put oled as A tier ...like literally the display on zephyrus is the main selling point 😂
Question, whats the difference between ASUS computers with the G or no G.
For example whats the best one between ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14 and G14 or the Strix line??
Whats the best ASUS/ROG if you don't care about price in your opinion?
@@SigfridSWE zephyrus ...by a mile ....does everything correctly in every department ...from speaker to display to weight to battery to gaming to video call and office work with those keyboard....i actually tried all the laptop mention....the only thing i disagree is getting 4060 or 4070 and 16gb on zephyrus.....getting a 32gb is a must since you cant upgrade and if your looking for a long term use like a decade or so then 32gb is a must , and 4050 rtx 6gb 90w is sufficient for all the games period
@@SigfridSWE but if you want to save cost then maybe asus tuff would be the better option ...if ur only looking for gaming then maybe go for the strix and if your looking for office work then maybe the latest asus zenbook would be much suitable but then zephyrus does it all so yea
Interesting, thank you so mutch for taking the time out of your life to answer a strangers questions.
Lastly, just because its interesting. Whats the difference between the Zephyrus laptops with a G infront of the size numbre instead of noth having it?
@@SigfridSWE not sure lol
Imo battery life tests should have a high screen brightness than 150nits.
Great! Any of these with a touch screen?
honestly, the 16" Asus ProArt laptops with Ryzen AI and a 4070 have been peaking my interest. sexy looking laptop for a windows computer, BUT the trackpad quality could be better
Lenovo's next 14-inch gaming laptop is going to destroy the world, considering the Slim 5 14 came out mid last year and is still running head to head with new models twice its (discounted) price. The TUF A14 looks amazing though
Love my Razerblade 14 2023
It would be way better if you can make a video of the most capable laptops at a reasonable price
No MSI? I do believe there is some 14 inch models, like CYBORG series
I don't need a performance PC at all and I still want the G14... Just wonder what Asus could do with a Ryzen AI CPU and a 5000 series GPU.
We needed the 2023 Zephyrus G14 4080 model.
The ultra 9/rtx 4070 version of the omen transcend 14 is slowly dropping in price.. saw it recently on costco uk for £1499 although i think it’s went back up to 1599.. still a great deal and with a bit of tweaking with the boost function you can get decent performance out of it
I'm happy with my 3050Ti/11400H laptop for anothet 12-24 months ngl
This is my first time seeing your video. And you remind me of Nadal from The Dictator.
Hey Hardware Canucks, at 16:05 I think you need to check again.
I checked my G14 and its USB-A both has 10Gbps mark on it, they also both hit 700 MB/s - 1000MB/s when I copy a folder from my laptop SSD to external SSD.
Also on the Asus product page, they declare G14 has HDMI 2.1 FRL. I don't have 4k gaming monitor but Jarrod'sTech channel confirmed it can run 4K 120hz 12-bit with G-sync.
Could be some misinformation?
I found the same
If you put PTM7950 on the G14 you can flash a 105w vbios and get a little more performance.
Watching this on my 2024 G14 🤣
did you buy one from Taiwan
everybody complains about 14inch gaming laptops being too expensive, while making excuses for Macbook 14's insane pricing
Just bought the 2024 G14 with the R9 8945HX/4060/16gb for just over $1000. Will i regret it? Maybe.
But the battery life will be better than my Vivobook Pro 14's.
Do you use 14" to play game? I've rog g14 2021 and I'm always terrified that something is going to blow up
Appreciate the review but I don't see how you can call this the best 14 laptops, when a lot of these models you've compared, has a direct, better configuration.
both the G14 and Helios Neo 14 I know for sure have 32 gb versions, I'm sure the same can be said for the other models
The old 2023 G14 with a "4090" would have been my choice. So hard to find though.
The g14 link in your description says hdmi 2.1 and USB 3.2 ports, do you have the same laptop? That's completely different from what you said for ports.
Legion 7i could be comparable with Zephyrus G14 for sleek clean design.
Great video! What should I look for a high productivity laptop? (Not really gaming but handling lots of data in excel, running big SQL queries for data analytics, connecting 2 external monitors, etc)? Tx!
G14
You forgot the msi cyborg 14. It may not be as powerful, but for half of the price of these laptops, it's truly value for money.
I wanted these models in Brazil 😢😮💨
Waiting for 2024 G14
I'm confused... ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) is $2,199.99?
Just wait for Black Friday kings, prices gonna get decent by the end of the year.
Lenova legion slim 5 is 16" or 14"?
Both
All Hail ASUS TUF A 14 ❤🔥🔥💥🔥💥💥🔥
Rtx 4070 laptop? Isnt it bad was it has only 12 vram
Nuc all the way
I seriously need advice after searching alot i found 2 options for my self either i go with 1) legion 5 ryzen with rtx 3060 16gb ram and 512 gb storage or 2) msi gs75 stealth core i9 with rtx 2080 32gb ram and 1 tb storage I'm getting both on same price so which one should i chose
As a computer technician with 15 years of experience, I highly suggest NOT to buy HP. They always have devices that are hardware/software related and most of the time they never even bother to fix it or support it. Go Lenovo or Asus.
I wish ASUS made a Zephyrus without the light strip, it looks like crap and I find it a waste of energy.
How to get rid of the banding on a RUclips video?
I have had three G14’s croak on me. Want to love them but can’t recommend Asus’ quality control
can you do one for thin and lights? New Lunar lake chips are what i need. I dont game at all
HP OMEN Transcend has to options 4 zone or single key RGB
I wish there is a day different vendors laptops to replace m-series macbook in terms of whole build quality/bettery life/noise/performace, unfortunately not yet :( Thou Zephyrus g14 looks close. Hope second iteration of qualcom's arm will do it..
Will we have lunar lake gaming laptop?
Nope. That will be Arrow Lake H.
what do you think about Acer Predator Triton 14 (ips version) with i7 13700h, 32gb ram and rtx 4070 for 1300/1400 euros ?
i have my 5k desktop at home and when i a traveling for work i my ps5 but starting too look for a 14 laptop
Idk why asus stopped the production of Rog Flow X16 :(
I'd get the TUF A14, but the questionable Asus warranty is always in the back of my mind, should I get a lemon.
Acer is great if you always intend to use it docked to good speakers/headset, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and webcam, I guess.
I wouldn't get the Razer because DDR5SODIMM is slow, and price/perf is the worst.
G14 is a no go for 2024, I liked the 2023 version better. They sacrificed performance for slimness.
Lenovo and HP I'd grab over a Razer, but depends on the price at time of purchase.
Just saw the Slim5 for less than $1200 (sale)
ik the asus warranty is questionble but my brother got the asus flow x13 for college and sometimes gaming, when it had a problem he sent it to asus and asus replaced his whole motherboard and ram to brand new ones and it works perfectly
I would have gone for the Legion, but models with 32 GB of RAM are impossible to find. Same goes for the A14 - I've only seen one retailer in the US that has the 32 GB version. The black G14 only seems to be available for sale in the US directly from Asus in the highest configuration (8945HS, 32 GB, RTX 4070) at a price of $2100 so that's a no-go, though the Asus spec sheets lists HDMI 2.1 so not sure where you got that it only has 2.0b. I'm not a fan of the Acer's aesthetics. I'm willing to trade some performance for quieter acoustics so for me, the Omen is where I would go, though I would wait for the 32 GB/RTX 4070 configuration to drop enough in price either on a holiday sale or open box.
It must depend on the region, i had no problem ordering the 32GB version of my Legion 14S in the UK, they were available at Lenovo’s online store
what about the alienware x14?
well none of these can have better value than Cyborg 14, which usually costs under $1000
Gaming laptops are a scam.
Before the Nvidia 40series laptops came, they had some insane deals on 3070 and 3070 ti laptops with 12th gen intel cpus for around $1000 or another hundred or two more added on that, from Canada Computer, which was an absolute worth purchase.
Now they got 4060 laptops with 12-13th gen intels or ryzen cpus for around $1.5k... the 4060 with 14th gen intel being around $1.7k.
Don't get me started with 4070 and beyond, huuuuuuuuuge ripoffs.
It has been more than a decade and they still don't have battery efficient laptops that can last for a day (except for a select few) let alone they want to push out gaming laptops that only sit around 3-4 hours of life and after almost a year it drops to 2-3 hours...
What a worthless area in the PC world.
They should focus on battery life and temperature. Not thinking about how they can mangle another gpu and cram it in a tiny form factor with 30-45% performance loss compared to the full-size ones...
I'm waiting other brands to get hx370 cpu so I pick up A14 for cheaper😂
Can you tell me the name of music u used?
Sorry my English is so bad
Where's this video in the 16" category?
Now do one with 16 incher
Msi cyborg 14 ?
If you are ok with a 50w gpu mai has the cheap cyborg 14. This channel might call it ugly but it is kinda old mac styled and even has an ethernet port. If you like the low noise of the omen buy one of the other and run them on balanced mode