ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402, 2023) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

Date Published: 18 Jul 2023

AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 125W)
14.0”, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz, IPS + G-Sync
4000GB SSD
32GB DDR5
1.65 kg (3.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.8 Portability Good

9.5 Display EXCEPTIONAL

7.9 For Work Very Good

8.3 For Gaming Excellent

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Specs

HDD/SSD
4TB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
32GB DDR5

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
312 x 227 x 18.5 - 20.5 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
4.0, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader
microSD

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD 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, 2023)

12.28" x 8.94" x 0.73" Dimensions

1.65 kg (3.6 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -11% Weight

Review

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 in-depth review

Years ago, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 was a real blockbuster with its AniMe Matrix lid cover, powerful AMD Zen 3 CPUs, and NVIDIA RTX 3000 GPUs. The situation with the current successor isn't much different. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA402 (2023) still offers a compact, gaming-oriented 14-inch design, high-end hardware, and other useful features.Like it or not, the design hasn’t changed much over the years. The 2022 iteration (with an AMD GPU) and the GA401 model aren’t that different in terms of looks compared to the current-gen machine. Aside from that, you can get a device with a powerful AMD Zen 4 HS processor or with a refreshed Zen 3+ chip—these are well-known for their superb efficiency.The most powerful GPU variant is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop), which is a tr[...]

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Pros

Exceptional battery life
The ErgoLift hinge enhances the laptop’s cooling capabilities
Equipped with a vapor chamber cooling system
Covers 100% of the sRGB and 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamuts, and has accurate color representation with our "Gaming and Web design" profile (TL140ADXP02-0 (TMX1401))
Features a fast panel with quick response times (TL140ADXP02-0 (TMX1401))
PWM-free (TL140ADXP02-0 (TMX1401))
Offers wide viewing angles and high maximum brightness (TL140ADXP02-0 (TMX1401))
Optional AniMe Matrix available
Excellent input devices
Equipped with a 1080p IR camera
The keyboard remains cool during extended gaming sessions
Robust build quality
Fans remain silent during light loads in "Silent" mode

Cons

Fans can be noisy in "Turbo" mode
Priced on the higher end
Part of the memory is soldered, and there's only one M.2 slot available
CPU temperatures can be high under heavy stress in "Turbo" mode
Excessive hot air may reach the display during heavy loads

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the LaptopUndo the 11 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel of the laptop. Note that the three middle screws are covered by rubber caps. Remove these caps with a flathead screwdriver first. Start prying the bottom panel from the bottom right corner, where the captive screw is located, using a plastic pry tool.Caution: Be gentle to avoid damaging the internal components or the clips that hold the bottom panel in place.Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery connector from the mainboard by gently pulling it out with a plastic tool. Note that [...]