•  Date Published: 11 May 2022
  • AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS
  • AMD Radeon RX 6800S
  • 14.0”, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 120 Hz, IPS + FreeSync
  • 2000GB SSD
  • 24GB DDR5
  • 1.65 kg (3.6 lbs)
7.9
Very Good
quality
6.9 Portability Good
9.5 Display EXCEPTIONAL
7.5 For Work Very Good
7.6 For Gaming Very Good

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 2TB SSD
  • M.2 Slot
  • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
  • RAM
  • 24GB DDR5
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Body Material
  • Aluminum
  • Dimensions
  • 312 x 227 x 18.5 mm (12.28" x 8.94" x 0.73")
  • Weight
  • 1.65 kg (3.6 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • 2.0b
  • Card Reader
  • MicroSD
  • Ethernet LAN
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.2
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD IR with Windows Hello
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • 3x Microphone Array with Ai noise-canceling
  • Speakers
  • 4x Speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

Portability

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA402
12.28" x 8.94" x 0.73" Dimensions
1.65 kg (3.6 lbs) Weight
Average 14.0-inch laptop
1.49 kg (3.3 lbs) -10% Weight

Review

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 in-depth review

For the past couple of years, ASUS has proven to be the most active player in the innovation field of the mobile market. This year marked another milestone for the brand, as it introduced the tablet for gaming purists - ROG Flow Z13. While it is amazing for what it really is, we can't help but feel that we want a more orthodox gaming experience.And if you are in the market for a small form factor gaming device - the ROG Zephyrus G14 G402 is as good as it gets. You see, the design was so ahead of its time that ASUS decided to retain most of it. You still get the AniMe Matrix external display, which now has more functionality than ever. This means you can get the Virtual Pet OMNI, which offers some mini-games, which unlock more animations.However, this additional display is nothing [...]

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Pros

  • Good battery life
  • Gen 4 SSD support
  • Covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and has accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (BOE NE140QDM-NX1 (BOE0A1D))
  • Snappy panel with quick response times (BOE NE140QDM-NX1 (BOE0A1D))
  • AniMe Matrix
  • Great input devices
  • Noise cancellation
  • The keyboard remains relatively cool after long gaming sessions
  • Good build quality
  • Decent performance jump from last year

Cons

  • No Thunderbolt 4

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Even though it is a slim 14-incher, you are still able to upgrade it thanks to one SODIMM slot for memory, and one M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage.Check out all ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA402 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate There is a total of 11 Phillips-head screws you need to undo to get inside this notebook. The one in the bottom right corner is captive, and will gently pop the bottom panel so you can start the prying process from there.2. Battery Inside, you will find a 76Wh battery pack. It last[...]

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