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Hindustan Times
02-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review: A compact gaming laptop, is still a rare breed
This set the benchmark in 2024 for gaming laptops, and the 2025 edition of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is primed to do the same. It is nigh impossible to find competition, in a similarly compact form factor, that can deliver these high levels of gaming performance. The generational hardware updates have taken things a couple of steps forward, but then again, you've to keep in mind the substantial price tag as well as the fact that powerful compact laptops do have some trade-offs otherwise. Two sides to any coin, as things are, but Asus' focused approach seems to have mostly worked. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is priced at ₹2,79,990 and that's a significant jump from the previous generation's launch price of ₹2,11,990 (the current market price is around ₹1,64,990). There is more than one element across the proposition, that has been upgraded to keep pace with this generational pricing inflation. Under the hood is the latest generation AMD Ryzen AI 9 chip with the Nvidia RTX 5070Ti graphics, a redone cooling architecture, double the base memory (now 32GB instead of 16GB) and double the storage (2TB instead of 1TB). On the outside, there are hardly any changes, and there needn't be any either. This chassis and the design elements looked premium 12 months ago, and do so even now. It is a decidedly balanced layout for ports, and though a bit heavier than the previous generation, that change really feels insignificant as a negative. Materials used are premium, it's built well, though that slash-esque lighting bar on the lid may elicit extreme opinions. My specific observation would be regarding the otherwise grippy rubber feet — they simply don't position the laptop high enough off the seated surface, for sufficient ventilation. This 14-inch screen is what Asus calls a Nebula display and is an OLED panel with a decidedly non-glossy deployment. There is little doubt that it's a beautifully tuned display, with vivid and bright colours, deep blacks and very good contrast overall. The only shortcoming, and this may be true more for creatives and video editors taking advantage of the power under the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14's hood, is that the 400-nits brightness may struggle to replicate the finest of details if you're in an in-optimal ambient lighting scenario. The configuration I'm basing my observations on, finds the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip as its beating heart, and this is a top-of-the-line chip from AMD, primed for the AI PC era. A significant step forward to last year's Ryzen 9 8945HS, and with all the software smarts Asus has integrated (Ultimate, Standard and Eco, for example) as part of the foundations, you'll be running most of the recent titles at close to maximum visual settings, at least when the resolution is set at 1080p. I will not get into the complexities of synthetic benchmarks, but the trump card is Nvidia's DLSS 4 multi-frame generation tech that really can add as much as 50% in frame rates for most games, with no impact on latency. In the case of a few, even more. For an undeniably solid gaming slash creator focused laptop, there are two definite limitations that cannot be ignored. One more understandable than the other, but both unmissable. First is the heating, which is more than apparent on the underside within seconds of loading any title. Credit to the redesigned cooling system, because that does play its part in helping the AMD and Nvidia silicon hold performance. Yet, the table you keep this laptop on, will start to feel the heat soon enough. And in my case, even the stuff in the drawers immediately underneath. The focus of the heat-map is the middle of the chassis and spreads towards the lid hinge. Even with the fans whirring along at presumably the maximum speed, there is some discomfort that's apparent even on the keyboard deck. The second, and perhaps that's to be expected all things performance and thermals considered, is limited battery stamina. If you are to use this as a typical work machine, for those unassuming documents, web browsing and everything that is part of your office routine, the best case scenario in terms of battery runtimes is close to 6 hours. Nothing more. That's where the massive power brick comes into the picture as well — you have no option but to lug it around. It's an 180-watt adapter with a proprietary connector — the logic here could be, it may be difficult to consistently get 180-watt via USB-C, during gaming. The final thoughts around the 2025 edition of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 revolve mostly around the significant steps forward in performance terms. While perhaps accepting limited battery life, and the fact that this laptop can run properly hot. Is that balanced out by a premium design, lots of ports, a comfortable keyboard and genuine AI-based software smarts? Perhaps. The uniqueness is about the form factor, a compact chassis with a 14-inch screen, that will appeal to gamers and creative workflows alike, and can still be moved around comfortably in a backpack. Not many gaming laptops, that genuinely have so much grunt, can claim as much. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 can. And that's no mean feat.
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Indian Express
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) review: A gaming laptop that adapts to you
Asus recently announced its 2025 lineup of ROG gaming laptops, including models like the Strix and Scar, which offer desktop-like performance in a portable form factor. The company also introduced the new ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA403WR-QS123WS) — a high-performance laptop that goes beyond gaming. As the name suggests, this is a 14-inch gaming laptop designed to cater to professionals, creators, gamers, or anyone who fits all three categories. I've been testing the ROG Zephyrus G14 as my primary computer for over two weeks. Here is my review of one of the first gaming laptops in India, powered by NVIDIA's latest Blackwell GPU architecture. Price: Rs 279,990 CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12-core, 24-thread, up to 5.1GHz, with integrated XDNA 2 NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS for AI tasks) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB GPU (up to 110W TGP, with DLSS 4 and Advanced Optimus) Display: 14-inch 3K (2880×1800) ROG Nebula OLED, 120Hz, 0.2ms, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500 Memory: 32GB LPDDR5X-8000MHz RAM Storage: 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD Right out of the box, the ROG Zephyrus G14 impressed me with its look and feel. Asus has managed to design a laptop that looks both like a gaming powerhouse and a professional's notebook — the kind a white-collar executive might carry daily. The branding is minimal yet unmistakably ROG. The laptop includes almost every port you would expect from a machine in this price range, except for an RJ45 Ethernet jack. It features multiple USB-C ports, USB-A ports, an HDMI port, and a microSD card slot. All ports are clearly labelled with their data transfer rates — a handy detail that I wish more laptops would adopt. The keyboard and trackpad are excellent, and I especially liked the inclusion of dedicated keys to mute the microphone and control the volume. Overall, the ROG Zephyrus G14 is a well-designed machine that gets most things right. This is one of the few gaming laptops in 2025 to offer a 14-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3K (2880 x 1800) resolution. That makes it one of the best options not only for AAA gaming but also for content creation and media consumption, thanks to its 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. I received the laptop just in time to watch The Last of Us Season 2 on JioCinema and play The Last of Us Part II Remastered, which recently launched on PC. No QLED or Mini LED panel can match the contrast of an OLED, making this a fantastic screen for Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, and more. The audio quality is also among the best I've experienced — not just in gaming laptops, but on any Windows PC. The speakers are loud and clear enough to fill a room, often eliminating the need for external audio gear. The ROG Zephyrus G14 is one of the most powerful 14-inch laptops on the market. It is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor with an integrated Radeon 890M GPU, which alone can handle 1080p gaming. It also features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM. Additional specs include 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage and 32GB DDR5 RAM clocked at 8000MHz. Its performance profile adapts to your usage. In Ultimate mode, it delivers top-tier gaming performance. In Standard (MSHybrid) mode, it switches between GPUs for a balance of performance and battery life. Eco mode disables the discrete GPU to extend battery life — ideal for everyday non-gaming tasks. The Last of Us Part II Remastered: Avg. 130 FPS Forza Horizon 5 (DLSS enabled): Avg. 258 FPS Far Cry 6: Avg. 120 FPS Cinebench R23: 1968 (single-core), 21484 (multi-core) Geekbench 6: 2872 (single-core), 15590 (multi-core) Geekbench 6 GPU tests: Radeon 890M – 37287; RTX 5070 Ti – 143642 This is also a Copilot+ PC with a dedicated NPU, enabling new AI-powered Microsoft features like Recall, which uses snapshots to help you find content via natural language search. It also includes the updated Paint app with Copilot, allowing AI-based image generation, background removal, and editing. The 73Whr battery supports fast charging (50% in 30 minutes), and USB-PD charging is also supported, though at slower speeds. While ASUS claims all-day battery life, I consistently got around 5–6 hours of non-gaming usage. Gaming significantly reduces battery life, as expected. That battery life is typical for laptops in this class. Eco mode can stretch it a bit further, but a midday recharge is usually necessary. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is an excellent choice for both gamers and non-gamers seeking a powerful, portable machine capable of handling demanding tasks like video editing and 3D rendering. With this laptop, Asus has delivered a premium all-rounder that suits a wide range of users.
