These kind of videos are so relaxing! No one's constantly yapping and really appreciate you actually spend some time properly comparing the speaker with sound tests!!
I would love to compare the g14 to the macbook pro 14, its direct competitor. I think it will come down to much better gpu vs much better battery life, both laptops are amazing when it comes to everything else.
Thank you for this video. This probably was the best real world review of both laptops! The music and the dancing soldier between takes was legendary. Continue making great videos
Best review ever, much better than those useless reviewers talking and talking without actually giving useful information, 6 out of 5 stars, also could you please review the new base model 14’ MacBook Pro? We really need one of those because everyone is focusing on the m3 pro and m3 max, awesome review!
Great video and your format is bang on. I have the ASUS G14 purchased a few weeks ago. Its worth noting in the UK. I purchased it from a large electrical store and the leyboard does not have changeable backlighting. Just the one colour. So worth checking as all the model numbers are the same and could be hit and miss if you want that option.
These two were my choices for my school and I ended up going with the Air. I would've loved the gaming capabilities of the G14, but the ecosystem and the battery life of the Air was what got me.
Not related to the topic at all but I have very severe ADHD and the medication I take for it has really bad after effects that essentially make it impossible for me to waste time without existential dread and the feeling of impending doom. Consuming entertaining conent in the 4-5 hour time frame after the medication wears off is nearly inpossible because nearly all the content nowadays is attention grabbing overstimulating slop that makes my head hurt. But it's only your videos that I can comfortably watch to pass time til the the effects from my meds wear off. You can tell effort and some passion goes into these videos. I am nowhere near an expert on how the human brain behaves so I can't explain why your videos are easy to watch when my dopamine release is fried. Thanks for making the worst part of my days more bearable 👍
Damn, thank you so much! I had no idea this content form was good in that way :o I know exactly what you mean though, since I can't handle attention-grabbing loud voices in videos either, which is why i try to keep it as lowkey as possible :) Thanks for your kind words, and I'm glad it helps! :D
One for work because of a very good performance and accu longevity, and the other for gaming, but when you unplug it the accu is empty in like 30 minutes of gaming
And the asus ROG laptop from my freind with a 3050 in it also runs out of battery after like an hour, and with very low settings it may stand for 2 hours with a 15 minute loading time after an hour. Gaming Laptops are for nothing in my opinion. Battery gets worse so fast because of the Wattage the gpu uses. And they are quite expensive for the performance
A more fair comparison would be against the m3 pro 14, price wise at least. You should also spend some time looking at the workarounds for gaming on MacOS, like GPTK, in order to do head to head gaming comparisons
I got an M1 Macbook 1.5 years ago, and I won't ever buy an x86 mobile processor ever again. I can actually work on the couch for my 9-5 without a charger. But if I was in college, I would get the Zephyrus. Now, I get my gaming fix on a cheaper gaming rig. I will add though that the M1 Keyboard get shiny from wear.
Great video, bro. I love the vibe, the music, the quality, and the honest review. not crazy about Apple devices, which is a good thing in 2024, and we love to see more of these videos. As for the PC comparison, I would pick the ASUS rog because it is just simply better.
No, it's completely silent if you're doing light tasks. The fans CAN ramp up if it's doing something in the background though, like a Windows update...
Hmm maybe in terms of display and speakers, but performance wouldn't really be that much different. Sure, the Pro has active cooling and the **option** of a faster chip, but the conclusion would have been the same as in this video :)
@the_GH05T It's definitely more powerful and an overall better package! But performance wasn't the issue when comparing it to the Zephyrus, software compatibility was. So it wouldn't have better results in this kind of comparison unfortunately. But it's absolutely a better laptop than the Air!
Thanks! Super helpful. Both laptops trade blows, so i think i’ll meet somewhere in the middle. The m1 pro macbook pro i found refurbished for 1,200 bucks(usd) and i think i’ll just get that. It’s got a similar screen to the zephyrus, fans that rarely spin, most of the ports i need, and still pretty powerful. Thanks for all your help! Even when i get it, i will still make sure to stay subbed, have my notifications turned on, and keep watching your videos!
@@crimsontechyt No problem, and the craziest thing is that it is a 10 core cpu and a 16 core gpu. There is another model i saw and it was 8 core and 14 core (still really good) for only 1000
Wow, really great review! I'm 2nd year CS student, and I was tired of the heavy and short-battery M16 2023, so I started thinking about buying a lighter and much longer lasting laptop. I was thinking about getting the Thinkpad P14s with AMD, but then I heard that it has a bad battery life (5-7 hours). So, I started looking around and I found this other laptop and it's perfect for me. It's lightweight, really powerful (even 4060 with 16gb is overkill for me), and the battery lasts up to 12 hours! If you can get it for $1000, that's a awesome deal. Thanks again for the review! It was really helpful and well-edited. :)
Brilliant video!!! Everyone call zephyrus as macbooks of windows laptops, so it is so interesting to pair them up for a comparison...LOVE IT! I just want one thing.....m3 max macbook pro vs zephyrus g16! That would be awesome!
Oh my friend... not everything is "stable" and "clean" on Macintosh OS... I have 16 inch M1 Max right now and want to get rid of it to tell the truth, even after half a year I just cant set it up for my comfort, and sometimes I have crushes and had to force restart it several times... also video editing is a big problem, stuff like even moving text around start to lag a performance, and if I use even not very powerful effects, like noise reduction on audio, it starts to choke, projects for more than 20 minutes becomes too hard to edit and work on. Battery life is actually not that bad just for web and RUclips, but as soon as I work intensively it just melts, I literally never use it unplugged. The list of downsides is so big, that it takes several lists in my textbook... and Finder, aka "File explorer"... it is just a circus show... I just cant understand how I have so much patience to continue use it... there are so many small but still huge problems... like... there is no UI scaling... if you set resolution high, everything becomes so small that I literally have to move my head 15 cm from the screen, and if I set resolution low, everything on the UI is uncomfortably big. I can live with couple of days installing and setting windows for my comfort, but I cant put my head around half a year of constantly searching problem solving online, which sometimes (most of the time) lead to an dead-end... It feels more like a tablet with PC functionality. Thank you for your observations and opinion.
Now, I want to see a comparison between the MB Pro 14-inch and the G14, where they are similar priced. Maybe the base M4 16 GB RAM or the base M4 Pro Variant.
They're about the same at 500 nits, but the G14 can get brighter small spots, since it has WAY higher contrast because of that OLED. The Macbook Pro is a different story, since that has MiniLED.
This could've been the best comparison video to test and compare video editing / 3D work apps since Mac's can't game and you can't compare apples to apples here (pun intended). Therefore, comparing Premiere / Davinci / After Effects / Photoshoo or Lightroom / Blender is a great way to compare these two platforms hardware and software wise...
@@crimsontechyt tnx for sharing, man. What makes your videos top is that you go down to the nitty gritty details. You compare and review things in a smart way, not missing most features. For example the size of the power brick and total weight with laptop. These are the "gray" areas where no one talks about. I think if you start reviewing also video editing apps [premiere is more CPU centered, Davinci is GPU centered, After Effects is more single core centered]- then you can differentiate your channel even more, as no one talks about those things, and there are MANY 'content creators' out there. No one addresses them.
Thank you for the amazing review, I loved it :D but do you think Mac would be a good competitive in the gaming section if we consider cloud gaming ? something like Geforce now or xBox cloud ? can you please do this comparison :D compare cloud gaming on mac vs local gaming on G14
Thank you! Hmmm it's VERY dependant on if your internet connection is good. The Mac can play games through the cloud easily, no problem. But if you have slightly higher ping or download speed, the input delay and image clarity might make it a bit unplayable... :( But it's definitely possible!
@ehtasam2080if you are comparing gaming performance of a MacBook to a 4090 laptop, you aren’t getting the point of the MacBook. I also have an m3 max mbp, and it’s selling point is it’s portable, efficient nature. I would like to see 4090 unplugged and performing at the same level as when it was plugged in (sure it’ll be faster, but MacBooks don’t have to care about losing any performance). MacBooks are workflow machines, not for gaming. I know that I will last hours longer than a 4090 laptop which as a college student, I need. I can’t be plugged in all the time. If I wanna game, I can use my 4090 pc.
@ehtasam2080 yeah and I know for a fact, that the cpu speed of the ultra 9 is vastly slower than the m3 max. You are also not taking into account that the m3 max is rendering everything on a 4k screen compared to 1440p on the legion. If you want to game, don’t get a MacBook. No one ever got a MacBook because they wanted to game on it. That is not what it’s for.
@@nitinkrishnaswamy5825yeah lol. How is bro comparing a dedicated gpu to integrated graphics. Especially in a MacBook. Bro thought he was spitting. I have had many gaming laptops and built pcs too. Ofc gaming is better with a 4090. Apple never said it wasn’t going to be. But for stuff like ai processing, m3 max is superior due to its unified memory. Only comparing with gaming is beyond stupid
@ehtasam2080 What about sound, isn’t the quality and volume 2x on Mac. What about screen quality, aren’t there 2x the pixels on Mac. What about sound, isn’t it 2x louder with legion. What about weight and size, isn’t it 3x heavier with legion. What about build quality, isn’t it 2x better on Mac. What about cpu, isn’t m3 max rated as the best laptop cpu on most ranking sites (nano reviews, etc). What about heat, isn’t the legion 2x hotter than Mac? What about battery, isn’t the Mac’s 5x longer than legion?
@ehtasam2080 1600p is the same thing as 1440p. It just means that rather than a 16:9 aspect ratio, it is 16:10. No difference in pixel density or quality. So difference is large. Macbook pro 16s have close to 8 million pixels in their screen. 4k screens have a little over 8 million. That is close enough to be roughly estimated to 4k. Secondly, copilot+ does not mean anything. One of the features "recall" is universally hated bc of privacy concerns and was recalled before launch because of that too. M3 max is also an old thing and light laptop chip. The new one is coming out in a month. Also, even compared to 14900hx, its considered better. Maybe not for pure speed, but its ability to use its power effectively (single core is superior). You also addressed none of the other points my guy.
Sold my MacBook Air M3 a few weeks ago , 8gbs in 2024 are garbage couldn’t keep up with my workflow, while the M3 is nice has many limitations, now I’m searching for my next laptop and most likely will be an Asus not this model but something that I can fully upgrade for many years.
Different use cases entirely, if your doing conent creation (video editing, music production) get a macbook, especially if you want the same power on battery.
For productivity …. No way. Bought a zephyrus 4070 with 32 gb of ram and tested against my MacBook m3pro 1tb. In every aspect of rendering video and using software form adobe the silicon m3pro processor was the best one with no discussion. Gaming is another story
Very true. I did mention in the video that if an app is supported on MacOS, it'll probably be faster on the Macbook. Many productivity apps have been supported since the switch to Apple Silicon, so they run amazingly well :)
Im so happy to see a macbook vs zephyrus than dell overpriced xps vs macbook, only critic is that was better compare m3 pro macbook pro 14, but other than that top video
sub for, "if something breaks, cry about it". cracked me up lol. and like for all the 'offertes'. like, hoeveel offertes heb je nodig maatje XD Hele gele goeie video man.
I just need another OLED 1440p monitor (I have one that is QD-OLED Gloss and 360hz) to get rid of all my LCD monitors and make the full switch. I still use a 1440p 270hz monitor that is IPS but that’s it, my laptop is OLED, phone (obv), TV. Won’t ever go back to LCD
I am confused between the G16 and the G14. I want something easy to carry to university, but at the same time I want a large screen so I can play comfortably. The question is, if I take the G16, will it be difficult to carry it to university every day? And if I take the G14, will I hate it because of its small screen when I play video games? Decide for me because it tires me out.
HAHA that's the dilemma that everyone has everyday :D The G16 is VERY light for a 16-inch laptop (especially a gaming laptop), so the weight really isn't an issue. If you want a bigger display, go for the G16. Some people think 14 inch is fine, some people want something bigger. You really have to find that out yourself unfortunately D: I prefer compacter form factors, since they're easier to hold :)
@Abdoalhinai-iz7wc It really depends on which games you play. For competitive play, or games where your target might be far away, 14 inches might be too small. But if you only play games casually, or once in a while, 14 inches is perfectly fine.
If you're carrying it around university, I'd go for the g14, you can fit it in smaller backpacks and you won't really be hardcore gaming at university anyway (you're there to study, not play all day). If the screen size bothers you when you're at home, you can always plug it into an external monitor or TV for a bigger screen. But I don't think it'll be as bad as you're thinking it will be anyway.
ayy a fellow deathadder v3 pro user! nice mouse but the sleep mode still has a somewhat slow wake up problem... edit: ngl, nvr thought retina displays were ips panel, shocked that it looks almost as good as oled
Ayyy :D Love it to death, but I wish they made the buttons the same as the wired version... The sleep-wake is the same as other wireless mice, so i don't really have issues with that :o
it looks like youre dutch judging by your system language shown in a frame of the video, why are u showing US prices? if ur from EU, might aswell show EU prices since the difference between US and EU prices on these laptops are HUGE
Most of my viewers are from outside the EU, so those prices are more relevant. EU prices are so crazy, they can't be used as a base for anywhere else 😭
the 15'' m3 air cost around $900 with that conf 8gb-256gb, and the g14 couse the 2ble,, the fair comparison is between the m3 14inch pro and the g14.... Screens, ram, performance, all change
Fair point hehe But it's just a lot faster and easier to do things on Windows natively, compared to having to find workarounds to make things work on a Macbook
I think the comparison is valid based on pricing. I was in the market 2 years ago choosing between the M2 Macbook Pro vs the Asus Zephyrus G14. For the same specs (512gb SSD, 16gb RAM) the cost of the Macbook Pro was almost doubled ($2699!) vs the G14 ($1399). The decision was easy! Plus the G14 has outstanding battery life for a windows machine, probably one of the best!
these are not really in the same class of machines tbf, the asus is basically double the price in the uk, and over 50% thicker, should have compared with the mbp 14
Some do! The G14 is one of the better ones, but the Microsoft Surface laptops have almost the exact same trackpads as on Macbooks, using vibration instead of diving board ones. And that one feels AMAZING.
I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A VIDEO COMPARING THESE TWO FOR SO LONG AND FINALLY HERE IT IS!!! FR though this is an incredibly well put together video. Everything is covered and in great detail. I found it very entertaining as well, even with just the text. I just found myself smiling like an idiot and enjoying the video lol! thank you so much Crimson Tech! I'm a new subscriber and fan of the channel!!! :)
Do this review again but remove army crate and install g-helper set you set your CPU in balanced mode to be 18w all around and disable CPU boost turn off window privacy settings and set defender to scan only when idel for 30min to 1 hr you'll get 5 hours more battery life just about the same gaming performance
@@crimsontechyt most expensive zeohyrus is definitely in the macbook pro 14 range. Especially if we consider the base 14 macbook pro which is quite cheap starting at 1599. In terms of size and weight, for sure the macbook pro is the real competitor
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the price of the 2024 zephyruses in my country is even more horrendous than macbooks xd
Yeah, that's the case in India too.
huh...even my 4060 32gb variant cost around 2.3k USD in my country.
@@copymalty dam, it’s 2700 usd here
@@ashyouknow7420Which version is available in india the price also ?
ong bro it is wild
These kind of videos are so relaxing! No one's constantly yapping and really appreciate you actually spend some time properly comparing the speaker with sound tests!!
Thank you! That's my aim :D
I would love to compare the g14 to the macbook pro 14, its direct competitor.
I think it will come down to much better gpu vs much better battery life, both laptops are amazing when it comes to everything else.
the choosing of jazz as a background music for the vid is the cherry on top
i personally think my 3kg SCAR 18 laptop is thin-and-light
XD
I love the relaxed and chill vibe of your videos. You’re up there with Jarrod's Tech as my favorite laptop reviewer!
Thank you! :D
That means a lot
Thank you for this video. This probably was the best real world review of both laptops! The music and the dancing soldier between takes was legendary. Continue making great videos
Thank you so much! :D
Best review ever, much better than those useless reviewers talking and talking without actually giving useful information, 6 out of 5 stars, also could you please review the new base model 14’ MacBook Pro? We really need one of those because everyone is focusing on the m3 pro and m3 max, awesome review!
Thank you so much! :D
I do want to review a 14 inch pro, but currently i have some other laptops coming up that are higher up on the list 🥲
@@crimsontechyt it’s completely alright, I’d be willing to see you review a base MacBook Pro no matter when you’d post it, 🔥 💯
Omg why do I love your videos a lot this is the 3rd video I’m watching today
Haha thank you! :)
In my country Macbook Air M3 costs 1200$ while cheapest g14 with a 4060 costs 2000$!
same
Same
the 24GB/1TB would cost the same, why you compare on 8/256, it is littery unuseable
nice comparison, editing and hands
HAHA thank you :)
Great video and your format is bang on. I have the ASUS G14 purchased a few weeks ago. Its worth noting in the UK. I purchased it from a large electrical store and the leyboard does not have changeable backlighting. Just the one colour. So worth checking as all the model numbers are the same and could be hit and miss if you want that option.
Thank you!
I didn't know different models had different backlight options... interesting! I've only ever seen ones with full RGB :o
now i'd like to see the zephyrus hold up in every category with a macbook PRO
These two were my choices for my school and I ended up going with the Air. I would've loved the gaming capabilities of the G14, but the ecosystem and the battery life of the Air was what got me.
Great video man! I love how edit the video. Keep Going!
Thank you! :)
Not related to the topic at all but I have very severe ADHD and the medication I take for it has really bad after effects that essentially make it impossible for me to waste time without existential dread and the feeling of impending doom. Consuming entertaining conent in the 4-5 hour time frame after the medication wears off is nearly inpossible because nearly all the content nowadays is attention grabbing overstimulating slop that makes my head hurt. But it's only your videos that I can comfortably watch to pass time til the the effects from my meds wear off. You can tell effort and some passion goes into these videos. I am nowhere near an expert on how the human brain behaves so I can't explain why your videos are easy to watch when my dopamine release is fried. Thanks for making the worst part of my days more bearable 👍
Damn, thank you so much! I had no idea this content form was good in that way :o
I know exactly what you mean though, since I can't handle attention-grabbing loud voices in videos either, which is why i try to keep it as lowkey as possible :)
Thanks for your kind words, and I'm glad it helps! :D
Picked up the G14 w/4070 and 32GB RAM for $1600 at Best Buy. Love the video review. 👍🏼
DAMN that's a nice price.
And thank you! :)
how loud are the fans running if its plugged In and just doing word, powerpoint and web surfing stuff ?
@@odin1693 literally silent
if you set it to silent mode it will have no sound at all
but the temperature might be a little bit warm
One for work because of a very good performance and accu longevity, and the other for gaming, but when you unplug it the accu is empty in like 30 minutes of gaming
And the asus ROG laptop from my freind with a 3050 in it also runs out of battery after like an hour, and with very low settings it may stand for 2 hours with a 15 minute loading time after an hour. Gaming Laptops are for nothing in my opinion. Battery gets worse so fast because of the Wattage the gpu uses. And they are quite expensive for the performance
A more fair comparison would be against the m3 pro 14, price wise at least. You should also spend some time looking at the workarounds for gaming on MacOS, like GPTK, in order to do head to head gaming comparisons
no matter what u do, it doesnt have a dedicated gpu so will never come close in graphics tasks like gaming or heavy editing.
INCREDIBLE VIDEO! Seriously, job well done. Keep up the good work! 😎
Thank you! :)
Im a tech student and happy with my MacBook Air M3. I have the 16gb RAM model though.
Anyways, great video :)
thanks for the video I’m going for the Zephirus for my youtube channel live streams and for playing 🙌🏼
I need this type of tech channel, Keep growing,
Thank you! :)
Really!
Subscribed 👍
I love it, well done!
Thank you! :)
Great work mate 👍
Thank you! :)
Excellent review!!
Thank you! :D
never get an macbook air guys unless if you want to watch 14 hours of youtube lounge music
M4 MAX MacBook Pro is far better.
@iLegionaire3755 yes 24 hours of youtube video watching. 😂Lol
I got an M1 Macbook 1.5 years ago, and I won't ever buy an x86 mobile processor ever again. I can actually work on the couch for my 9-5 without a charger.
But if I was in college, I would get the Zephyrus. Now, I get my gaming fix on a cheaper gaming rig.
I will add though that the M1 Keyboard get shiny from wear.
Excellent, objective review, thank you! Well done!
Thank you! :)
Great video, bro. I love the vibe, the music, the quality, and the honest review. not crazy about Apple devices, which is a good thing in 2024, and we love to see more of these videos. As for the PC comparison, I would pick the ASUS rog because it is just simply better.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D
Great take as well
I couldn't help but notice the STM32CubeIDE on your desktop. Do you also work with embedded development?
Yes, I'm an ES Student :)
great video as always, love the vibe that you filmed this from your phone even tho the quality's amazing
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Thank you! :D
Peak Tech Content, love it ❤
Thank you :D
Dumb question but if im sitting in a lecture, would the people around me hear the fans on the g14? I mainly have word open for notes
No, it's completely silent if you're doing light tasks. The fans CAN ramp up if it's doing something in the background though, like a Windows update...
This is definitely my favorite tech review channel on the platform; just pure vibe and good content. I love your videos man!
also love the smile at 10:59. That unexpected smile made my day :)
HAHA thank you so much! That's so nice :D
@@bisace2x yeaaahh the best tech reviewer🫶
Great vid, prob woulda been more of a fair comparison with the macbook pro though
Hmm maybe in terms of display and speakers, but performance wouldn't really be that much different.
Sure, the Pro has active cooling and the **option** of a faster chip, but the conclusion would have been the same as in this video :)
I mean in addition to having a 120hz display, it also has a cooling system and a 18 core GPU
@the_GH05T It's definitely more powerful and an overall better package!
But performance wasn't the issue when comparing it to the Zephyrus, software compatibility was.
So it wouldn't have better results in this kind of comparison unfortunately.
But it's absolutely a better laptop than the Air!
macbook pro vs zephyrus would be a better fit in terms of price IMO
excellent video! hope you'll get more popular
Thank you! I hope so too :D
Well done 🎉 the best comparison I have seen so far. G14 to go 💥
Thank you! :)
Thanks! Super helpful. Both laptops trade blows, so i think i’ll meet somewhere in the middle. The m1 pro macbook pro i found refurbished for 1,200 bucks(usd) and i think i’ll just get that. It’s got a similar screen to the zephyrus, fans that rarely spin, most of the ports i need, and still pretty powerful. Thanks for all your help! Even when i get it, i will still make sure to stay subbed, have my notifications turned on, and keep watching your videos!
Damn, 1200 bucks for an M1 Pro is REALLY good :O
Thanks for all the kind words and support! :D
@@crimsontechyt No problem, and the craziest thing is that it is a 10 core cpu and a 16 core gpu. There is another model i saw and it was 8 core and 14 core (still really good) for only 1000
@@freshis16 Oofff nice find 😩
That baby will last you for a loooong time :o
Wow, really great review!
I'm 2nd year CS student, and I was tired of the heavy and short-battery M16 2023, so I started thinking about buying a lighter and much longer lasting laptop.
I was thinking about getting the Thinkpad P14s with AMD, but then I heard that it has a bad battery life (5-7 hours). So, I started looking around and I found this other laptop and it's perfect for me. It's lightweight, really powerful (even 4060 with 16gb is overkill for me), and the battery lasts up to 12 hours! If you can get it for $1000, that's a awesome deal.
Thanks again for the review! It was really helpful and well-edited. :)
Great use for such a laptop :)
And thank you! :D
I just came for the music, I'm on floor 17 now! 😁
Brilliant video!!! Everyone call zephyrus as macbooks of windows laptops, so it is so interesting to pair them up for a comparison...LOVE IT!
I just want one thing.....m3 max macbook pro vs zephyrus g16! That would be awesome!
Thank you! :D
If I can get my hands on one, that vid is def coming :)
Oh my friend... not everything is "stable" and "clean" on Macintosh OS... I have 16 inch M1 Max right now and want to get rid of it to tell the truth, even after half a year I just cant set it up for my comfort, and sometimes I have crushes and had to force restart it several times... also video editing is a big problem, stuff like even moving text around start to lag a performance, and if I use even not very powerful effects, like noise reduction on audio, it starts to choke, projects for more than 20 minutes becomes too hard to edit and work on. Battery life is actually not that bad just for web and RUclips, but as soon as I work intensively it just melts, I literally never use it unplugged. The list of downsides is so big, that it takes several lists in my textbook... and Finder, aka "File explorer"... it is just a circus show... I just cant understand how I have so much patience to continue use it... there are so many small but still huge problems... like... there is no UI scaling... if you set resolution high, everything becomes so small that I literally have to move my head 15 cm from the screen, and if I set resolution low, everything on the UI is uncomfortably big. I can live with couple of days installing and setting windows for my comfort, but I cant put my head around half a year of constantly searching problem solving online, which sometimes (most of the time) lead to an dead-end... It feels more like a tablet with PC functionality.
Thank you for your observations and opinion.
Now, I want to see a comparison between the MB Pro 14-inch and the G14, where they are similar priced. Maybe the base M4 16 GB RAM or the base M4 Pro Variant.
Im planning on doing that :)
3:00 You've misspelt ryzen 8945HS as "ryzen 9845HS" on ASUS laptop specs
NOOO I knew there was a typo somewhere 😭
Thanks for pointing it out!
How’s the max brightness of the G14 compare to Macbook? I love Macbook’s max brightness and I use it a lot. Thanks in advance!
They're about the same at 500 nits, but the G14 can get brighter small spots, since it has WAY higher contrast because of that OLED.
The Macbook Pro is a different story, since that has MiniLED.
This could've been the best comparison video to test and compare video editing / 3D work apps since Mac's can't game and you can't compare apples to apples here (pun intended). Therefore, comparing Premiere / Davinci / After Effects / Photoshoo or Lightroom / Blender is a great way to compare these two platforms hardware and software wise...
I agree, and wanted to include Premiere Pro rendering times on both, but I had trouble installing it on the Mac, so decided not to do it 🥲
@@crimsontechyt tnx for sharing, man. What makes your videos top is that you go down to the nitty gritty details. You compare and review things in a smart way, not missing most features. For example the size of the power brick and total weight with laptop. These are the "gray" areas where no one talks about. I think if you start reviewing also video editing apps [premiere is more CPU centered, Davinci is GPU centered, After Effects is more single core centered]- then you can differentiate your channel even more, as no one talks about those things, and there are MANY 'content creators' out there. No one addresses them.
Thank you for the amazing review, I loved it :D but do you think Mac would be a good competitive in the gaming section if we consider cloud gaming ? something like Geforce now or xBox cloud ? can you please do this comparison :D compare cloud gaming on mac vs local gaming on G14
Thank you!
Hmmm it's VERY dependant on if your internet connection is good. The Mac can play games through the cloud easily, no problem.
But if you have slightly higher ping or download speed, the input delay and image clarity might make it a bit unplayable... :(
But it's definitely possible!
Thank you for your video! It was amazing! :D
Thank you! :)
M3 max (16 inch) vs G16 next ? 👀
@ehtasam2080if you are comparing gaming performance of a MacBook to a 4090 laptop, you aren’t getting the point of the MacBook. I also have an m3 max mbp, and it’s selling point is it’s portable, efficient nature. I would like to see 4090 unplugged and performing at the same level as when it was plugged in (sure it’ll be faster, but MacBooks don’t have to care about losing any performance). MacBooks are workflow machines, not for gaming. I know that I will last hours longer than a 4090 laptop which as a college student, I need. I can’t be plugged in all the time. If I wanna game, I can use my 4090 pc.
@ehtasam2080 yeah and I know for a fact, that the cpu speed of the ultra 9 is vastly slower than the m3 max. You are also not taking into account that the m3 max is rendering everything on a 4k screen compared to 1440p on the legion. If you want to game, don’t get a MacBook. No one ever got a MacBook because they wanted to game on it. That is not what it’s for.
@@nitinkrishnaswamy5825yeah lol. How is bro comparing a dedicated gpu to integrated graphics. Especially in a MacBook. Bro thought he was spitting. I have had many gaming laptops and built pcs too. Ofc gaming is better with a 4090. Apple never said it wasn’t going to be. But for stuff like ai processing, m3 max is superior due to its unified memory. Only comparing with gaming is beyond stupid
@ehtasam2080 What about sound, isn’t the quality and volume 2x on Mac. What about screen quality, aren’t there 2x the pixels on Mac. What about sound, isn’t it 2x louder with legion. What about weight and size, isn’t it 3x heavier with legion. What about build quality, isn’t it 2x better on Mac. What about cpu, isn’t m3 max rated as the best laptop cpu on most ranking sites (nano reviews, etc). What about heat, isn’t the legion 2x hotter than Mac? What about battery, isn’t the Mac’s 5x longer than legion?
@ehtasam2080 1600p is the same thing as 1440p. It just means that rather than a 16:9 aspect ratio, it is 16:10. No difference in pixel density or quality. So difference is large. Macbook pro 16s have close to 8 million pixels in their screen. 4k screens have a little over 8 million. That is close enough to be roughly estimated to 4k. Secondly, copilot+ does not mean anything. One of the features "recall" is universally hated bc of privacy concerns and was recalled before launch because of that too. M3 max is also an old thing and light laptop chip. The new one is coming out in a month. Also, even compared to 14900hx, its considered better. Maybe not for pure speed, but its ability to use its power effectively (single core is superior). You also addressed none of the other points my guy.
It helped a lot. I will buy The ASUS but I am waiting for 50 serie gpus
What do you think is the better option for video editing?
Really depends on which program. But for most apps, the RTX 4070 will be faster than the iGPU of the Macbook.
windows laptop trackpads could also be used without clicking like a macbook. albeit with no click response
amazing video, I've learned so much things with fun :)
Thank you! :D
snagged a g14 at that $1099 price... haven't looked back once. even prefer it over my old mbp 16
Same here 👌🏻
thats a steal lol!
Great video! But I would also love to see you compare the G14 to the TUF A14
That's coming up, after the predator 14 :)
Is the macbook pro better than the air? Can u do a comparison between does laptops
Sold my MacBook Air M3 a few weeks ago , 8gbs in 2024 are garbage couldn’t keep up with my workflow, while the M3 is nice has many limitations, now I’m searching for my next laptop and most likely will be an Asus not this model but something that I can fully upgrade for many years.
Consider the 2023 model of the Asus G14, you can upgrade the RAM, storage, wifi card
@@MyronZhao actually I’m about to buy an M16 from 2023 it’s amazing
@@Deadsoul-wo4of even better!
Why didnt you buy 16gb then? or the m3 pro for a bigger ssd, better chip, screen, speakers, cooling and 18gb of ram?
Who is the periodically dancing man😂
He's just vibing :)
Different use cases entirely, if your doing conent creation (video editing, music production) get a macbook, especially if you want the same power on battery.
damn I think I'm going to take back my MacBook Air and go for the g14 rex 4070 zephyrus! thing has way more on the inside for gaming.
For productivity …. No way. Bought a zephyrus 4070 with 32 gb of ram and tested against my MacBook m3pro 1tb.
In every aspect of rendering video and using software form adobe the silicon m3pro processor was the best one with no discussion.
Gaming is another story
Very true.
I did mention in the video that if an app is supported on MacOS, it'll probably be faster on the Macbook. Many productivity apps have been supported since the switch to Apple Silicon, so they run amazingly well :)
How'd you get the transparent taskbar in Windows?
It's a Microsoft Store app called TranslucentTB
@crimsontechyt Thanks for replying. I wondered if it was a native support from Microsoft.
If you could also please do a Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 and Zephyrus g14 comparison that would be awesome since they almost have similar price point
Can you compare the g14 with the proart px13 please thanks 😊
Planning to do that soon :)
It's very similar to the Flow X13 though, which I already did a review on!
Amazing video!
Btw what music did you use at 12:45?
Suggestion for improvement: If you compare the two devices gaming technically, you should test a game that runs on both devices.
Im so happy to see a macbook vs zephyrus than dell overpriced xps vs macbook, only critic is that was better compare m3 pro macbook pro 14, but other than that top video
I didnt do some research for macbook but i thought macbook is also use liquid retina xdr oled like iphone and ipad
Unfortunately not 🥲
Hi!
Just a quick question, what about serato dj lite?
On which laptop does it work better?)
Bro, how long battery lives on zephyrus while doing light montage? And does it get warm if it stays on my knees?
yea, quite warm
since its a gaming laptop
Will you test the matebook x pro and surface laptop?
sub for, "if something breaks, cry about it". cracked me up lol. and like for all the 'offertes'. like, hoeveel offertes heb je nodig maatje XD Hele gele goeie video man.
Hahaha thanks man! :D
2:03 isn't M3 1.24 kg?
This is the 15 inch model, it's a bit heavier :)
Oh I see 😀
I just need another OLED 1440p monitor (I have one that is QD-OLED Gloss and 360hz) to get rid of all my LCD monitors and make the full switch. I still use a 1440p 270hz monitor that is IPS but that’s it, my laptop is OLED, phone (obv), TV. Won’t ever go back to LCD
Same here, as soon as OLED monitors get a bit cheaper, I'll have done the full transition haha
I am confused between the G16 and the G14. I want something easy to carry to university, but at the same time I want a large screen so I can play comfortably. The question is, if I take the G16, will it be difficult to carry it to university every day? And if I take the G14, will I hate it because of its small screen when I play video games? Decide for me because it tires me out.
HAHA that's the dilemma that everyone has everyday :D
The G16 is VERY light for a 16-inch laptop (especially a gaming laptop), so the weight really isn't an issue.
If you want a bigger display, go for the G16. Some people think 14 inch is fine, some people want something bigger.
You really have to find that out yourself unfortunately D:
I prefer compacter form factors, since they're easier to hold :)
@@crimsontechyt From your experience, do you think that the G14 screen is suitable for playing for long hours?
@Abdoalhinai-iz7wc It really depends on which games you play.
For competitive play, or games where your target might be far away, 14 inches might be too small.
But if you only play games casually, or once in a while, 14 inches is perfectly fine.
If you're carrying it around university, I'd go for the g14, you can fit it in smaller backpacks and you won't really be hardcore gaming at university anyway (you're there to study, not play all day).
If the screen size bothers you when you're at home, you can always plug it into an external monitor or TV for a bigger screen. But I don't think it'll be as bad as you're thinking it will be anyway.
ayy a fellow deathadder v3 pro user! nice mouse but the sleep mode still has a somewhat slow wake up problem...
edit: ngl, nvr thought retina displays were ips panel, shocked that it looks almost as good as oled
Ayyy :D
Love it to death, but I wish they made the buttons the same as the wired version...
The sleep-wake is the same as other wireless mice, so i don't really have issues with that :o
Would you mind making a comparison between g16 with amd ( with fully optimized ghelper tho) and macbook pro 16 to see if window laptop now change alot
tech student here(comsci)
i bring 2 laptops every day lol
that's why i don't have a problem in my life
it looks like youre dutch judging by your system language shown in a frame of the video, why are u showing US prices? if ur from EU, might aswell show EU prices since the difference between US and EU prices on these laptops are HUGE
Most of my viewers are from outside the EU, so those prices are more relevant. EU prices are so crazy, they can't be used as a base for anywhere else 😭
coolest vid ever i seen
Thank you! :)
the 15'' m3 air cost around $900 with that conf 8gb-256gb, and the g14 couse the 2ble,, the fair comparison is between the m3 14inch pro and the g14.... Screens, ram, performance, all change
16:08 "you are a tech student" what problems did you face, that could not be solved by a VM? 😅
Fair point hehe
But it's just a lot faster and easier to do things on Windows natively, compared to having to find workarounds to make things work on a Macbook
I think the comparison is valid based on pricing. I was in the market 2 years ago choosing between the M2 Macbook Pro vs the Asus Zephyrus G14. For the same specs (512gb SSD, 16gb RAM) the cost of the Macbook Pro was almost doubled ($2699!) vs the G14 ($1399). The decision was easy! Plus the G14 has outstanding battery life for a windows machine, probably one of the best!
Perfectly said, awesome choice! :D
these are not really in the same class of machines tbf, the asus is basically double the price in the uk, and over 50% thicker, should have compared with the mbp 14
Prices vary a LOT in different regions, so it might be different depending on where you live.
in my country Malaysia the G14 costs almost 50% more than the M3 MBA 16gb 512gb
Please make a video on the new G16 with the Ryzen AI 9 series processor! & Compare it with the intel G16 if possible
i thought the direct competitor against the g14 was the macbook pro 14
In dimensions yes, but not in price point :)
@@crimsontechyt i thought u could compare the g14 with 4070 with the m3 pro macbook pro 14 for $2000. or is the apple tax that much stronger in europe
@@anotherKairos Yeahh it's a lot worse here in Europe 🥲
2549€ for the CHEAPEST M3 Pro laptop (2830$ USD)
wait I thought mac supposed to be black black at night?
No this is the midnight blue color
I wish windows laptops had actually good trackpad
Some do! The G14 is one of the better ones, but the Microsoft Surface laptops have almost the exact same trackpads as on Macbooks, using vibration instead of diving board ones. And that one feels AMAZING.
I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A VIDEO COMPARING THESE TWO FOR SO LONG AND FINALLY HERE IT IS!!! FR though this is an incredibly well put together video. Everything is covered and in great detail. I found it very entertaining as well, even with just the text. I just found myself smiling like an idiot and enjoying the video lol! thank you so much Crimson Tech! I'm a new subscriber and fan of the channel!!! :)
HAHA thank you so much, that's very nice :D
I'm glad you liked it!
Hey I'm getting hp omen transcend 14 4050 for a gift is it good?
That depends on the price :)
The G14 is better, but it **could** be a lot more expensive.
@crimsontechyt I know that the g14 is better in gaming but my usage is for college and light gaming
that 4050 transcend was for 1200 $us so is it good?
1tb
16ram
Wifi 7
@@ziad12w74 Yeah, that's a pretty okay price!
@@crimsontechyt thanks , and fr ur reviews are the best🫶
Do this review again but remove army crate and install g-helper set you set your CPU in balanced mode to be 18w all around and disable CPU boost turn off window privacy settings and set defender to scan only when idel for 30min to 1 hr you'll get 5 hours more battery life just about the same gaming performance
It already has G-Helper installed, and I used a custom undervolted Silent profile :)
why mbp air compare rog?
Off topic, but you have nice hands. 🤔
any plans to get in the G16 amd in? I feel like it combines together the best bits on the g14 and g16 (intel), i think you may like it
I do plan to get it, but a couple of other laptops are higher in priority on my list rn :)
@@crimsontechyt oh wow, well would be cool to see regardless which u review next
why don't you compare to a macbook pro 14? that is a fair comparison, not a macbook air
Mainly because the cheapest Macbook Pro is a lot more expensive than the Zephyrus
@@crimsontechyt most expensive zeohyrus is definitely in the macbook pro 14 range. Especially if we consider the base 14 macbook pro which is quite cheap starting at 1599. In terms of size and weight, for sure the macbook pro is the real competitor