The most disappointing laptop purchase - Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
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Thanks bro, you saved me some nerve and money. Looking at this laptop for a few months and wasn't sure about termals. Now you give me your knowledge, veery appreciated👍
Thanks for the honest review.
Can you Tell what Kind of Stuff is Inside of it? Ram? Grafic Card ???
I have one myself (ryzen cpu, 3060). There's methods to edit the device registry to lessen the power draw. There's a hidden setting that sets the battery settings to "ultra performance". Editing the registry (no third party software needed) and making that setting visible can let you turn it off and drastically improve thermals without sacrificing much performance. Look it up on youtube. Screen flickering seems to be a quality control issue imo, I've never experienced this issue. Neither does the trackpad for me. I think your unit is defective, see if you can use your warranty.
Pls share link to do this or registry key
I'm sorry, but you shouldn't have to edit the registry to make something what it should be out of the box.
Where did you find this registry trick? On G14's Reddit? ...... Will this registry trick make the whole G software [and other 3rd party app tricks] irrelevant to install?
How is it doing now
I have the same laptop, 1.5 years later it died due to overheat, it never stopped being over 90C, ghelper and all
I sold mine, it wasn’t worth it to me.
I noticed you are impressed with the speakers, but didn't you notice that the laptop vibrates so intensly when you play any sounds, even a youtube video like this one? Especially if youput your hands next to the trackpad, I find it extermely irritating, don't know if I just got a bad unit or are they all like that
Hi everyone,
I’m currently deciding between two laptops and need some advice. I’m considering the ASUS G14 with the following specifications and a MacBook with the M3 chip and 8GB RAM. Here’s a bit more about my usage and requirements:
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Specifications:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
RAM: 16GB DDR4
Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
Display: 14-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) with 120Hz refresh rate
Battery: 76Wh
Operating System: Windows 10/11
Weight: 3.64 lbs (1.65 kg)
MacBook Specifications:
CPU: Apple M3 chip
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB SSD (or specify if considering a different configuration)
Display: 13.3-inch Retina display (2560 x 1600)
Battery: Up to 20 hours of usage (as per Apple’s claims)
Operating System: macOS
Weight: 2.8 lbs (1.29 kg)
My Usage and Requirements:
Primary Use:
Programming (mainly in C++ and some other languages)
Occasional gaming
General productivity (web browsing, document editing, etc.)
Portability: I’ll be carrying the laptop around often, so battery life and weight are important factors.
Performance: I need a laptop that can handle intensive tasks smoothly.
Software: I use both Windows and macOS software, but I can adapt to either if necessary.
Budget: Both options fit within my budget, but I want to ensure I get the best value for my money.
I’ve heard that the ASUS G14 has some issues with battery life and other glitches. On the other hand, the MacBook M3 is known for its stability and efficiency, but I’m concerned about its RAM capacity and compatibility with some of the software I use.
For those who have experience with either or both of these devices, what would you recommend based on my needs? Are there any specific issues I should be aware of? Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
It depends on your needs, The g14 has a lot to do and it depends on users, as I have mine for more than 2 years and it is still going strong
The macbook is known for a high quality and a professional working space, so if you want that, get it. You can't game with it
If you want to game and work etc.. then the g14 is a nice choice and being small size.
No heat issue here on idol.
You can lower the GPU in armory crate
I just returned this laptop because of the heat issue. It gets more than warm doing simple task like web browsing even with with G-helper installed.
Agreed
Appreciate the review so much. I really LOVE the look of this laptop but is still on the fence about the heat issue. Did using GHelper help solve the issues you have with heat?
If you’re willing to :
1. buy extra keyboard so you can type on comfortable temperature
2. Carry the brick charger every time you’re out
3. Keep switching power modes to get few seconds or minutes of boost/ rendering time difference.
4. Play most popular games on laptop
5. Don’t mind airplane fans noise
Then this pc is perfect for you!
Thanks for the feedback. I actually bought one a few days ago and had the same experience as you with ridiculous thermals. Keyboard was also very creaky and loud. I got it for 830 for the Ryzen 9/4060 model but am going to return it. Performs great but is so loud it's actually unbearable. This doesn't seem like the right machine for me my MacBook has lasted me 8 years, I'm doubtful the g14 will make it even 1.
Depending on your graphics needs, I would consider a thinkpad P14s. With available dedicated GPU. Thin, light, cooler running, quieter, better keyboard. Even with the dedicated gpu, it’s not a gaming machine, but works great for productivity.
I recently picked up a gen 2 for $350. Still has a year of warranty left.
Hoping the 2024 model will fix those things...otherwise, no real powerful alternatives for a portable 14" laptop for video +graphics editing
I use g helper and yes the fans are loud af but I use nc AirPods with a fan base if I’m at home tempts go to maybe 85 loading stuff and dip down to 70 or 60 depending on the game
Is this AMD CPU + AMD GPU?
I get that you want it to work out of the box, but it would literally take you like 5-10 minutes to fix the whole issue. You can even set a temperature limit for the CPU so it draws as much power as it wants until it hits the temperature threshold you set.
I'm sorry, but saying it's 5-10 minutes is so stupid, and artificially thermal throttling it? no, it should be built in a way that it can handle the heat it generates especially when put into a low power mode.
@@AICvideo In low power mode, as in "silent mode" it works just fine. If your model didn't then it's a faulty model and needs RMA. I thought you were talking about turbo mode.
@KiSs0fd3aTh low power mode just thermal throttles faster.
@@KiSs0fd3aTh But, isn't setting this laptop to perform slow - is missing the whole point of having a beast of a computer to edit videos +make graphics on?
Won't "silent mode" turn all the juice down?
i have a flickering issues that it behave like a hardware problem,soo..sometimes the monitor will start flickering and suddenly blank.
then i need to (sometimes) open close the monitor,some light knock on the back or a bit pinching on the side will do make it work.
mostly i need to force turning it off with power button since i'll be in a dota match so i cant see anything to turned it off in a good way,then i will unplug the power and turned it on again.
do you think that is because the heat too?
I cannot say for sure, but probably? the heat is pointed right at the base of the monitor, which is where the control board, cables, and stuff are. So it would make sense that if they got too hot it would cause screen issues.
Do you have any laptop recommendation? Seeing there is so many issues, mainly the heat as you mention on this Zephyrus G14. 😢
I really liked my Legion 7, it obviously also got hot and loud when pushed, but at idle, it was perfectly usable I just wish it wasn't quite as heavy.
@@AICvideo Dude, you can't compare a 14" laptop to a 16" inch Legion 7.
I need portability of a 14" inch. Now, if the G14 isn't the one, then which 14" is as powerful? with no issues
as much as i hate to say it, i agree with many points. my keybaord gets EXTEMELY HOT at the upper top area, so much so i cant put my hands on it for long as it burns like hell
I have one myself, the gray version and i cant belive... This laptop is worth a lot forme, and when I say a lot, I mean sentimentally and as money. It was a gift from my friend that she took with a credit card (something unusual for our country)And I was ultra protective, I didn't even put a napkin on it, I didn't take it with me in my bag, I didn't use its keyboard so as not to wear it, I took off my bracelets when I used it even though they were wooden..And the reason why I came to your channel was the following: tonight I was using the keyboard (which is made of 100% plastic) because it always slipped in my laptop but it was so easy the laptop didn't move even a millimeter but I I noticed a mark on it, I accidentally poked it with my fingernail that it was dirty but no paint had been removed, and when I touched it with my fingernail I made everything worse.. The paint would come off it at the slightest touch..
notebookcheck shows other results about temperature
My machine overheats so bad when I play games I can’t even press the buttons on the keyboard. Any tips? Searched all over but no real fixes aside for third party hacks.
My solution was to sell mine.
@@AICvideo I see. Thank you. There’s so much hype behind this model. The overheating is borderline health hazardous. Totally unacceptable.
High specced hardware on a 14 inch laptop sucking, even though even flagship 18 inches hovering near 90 degrees with the same specs? NO WAY!
My first laptop was an aspire pc i transitioned to base MacBook pro m1, now G14 once i get to apple devices i don’t care anymore im never looking back at android or pc ever again!
Thank you you saved me i bought a g17 instead
Glad I could help
I have this laptop and it stays at good temp when not gaming, kind just sounds like you go a shitty one
I have this laptop. . . . I agree 100% on the trackpad being overly sensitive. Its actually not fun at all. The keyboard light I do not mind. I agree that is dim but this is a gaming laptop made to not look like an alien spaceship. If you are a very casual gamer and want a laptop that will last quite a bit then this is a laptop for you. For a hardcore gamer this is a no-no.
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Thanks!
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5:11 i got the exact same problem but after a while of flickering i get BSOD asus told me they reinstalled drivers and its okay but the laptop keeps shuting down ... terrible product and brand never buying an asus again.
My bro just sad cuz he took the low budget model
How is something with a ryzen 9 “low budget”?
Tell me you’re spoiled without telling me you’re spoiled