ASUS - ROG Zephyrus 14" FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 - 16GB DDR4 Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 - 512GB PCIe SSD - Moonlight White

Ive gone through literally a ton of laptops and what’s interesting enough is I ended up going right back to this 2021 model. From ROG G14/15/M16/Strix, Lenovo, Dell/Alienware, HP, MSI, Acer, Gigabyte, and Razer. I’ve literally tried everything Windows with BestBuy and forgive me for the amount of returns BestBuy helped me with from just finding the one. This is quite literally the best all around amazing battery life (for a windows laptop), amazing speakers for a 14 inch laptop, beautiful display (low nit brightness), great keyboard, usb-c charging, great portability, and the list just goes on. That being said, do not think it will be simple picking one up and calling it a day. Ive gone through literally several of them that either had a distorted speaker or backlight bleed. I finally hit a lotto winner with my most recent purchase and have 0 issues with my unit. There are of course cons about this model compared to the 2022/23 models. No camera and no sd/microsd slot. If you can live with that, this laptop is simply amazing. This also only carries 1 nvme ssd slot. I purchased a 2tb ssd and it works beautifully. I highly recommend that you disable turbo boost if youre not a serious gamer. Simply google “how to disable turbo boost on g14” there are videos everywhere on how to do it. It may seem complex but its actually very easy. Best of luck!

I'm going to start off this review by noting that I got this laptop for a GREAT deal. $750 for Geek Squad Certified open-box. For that price, it was obvious to me this was my choice. Before I talk about the laptop: How was the open-box experience? Just about as good as new! Only 2 things to note here: 1. The box had Best Buy's tape all over it which made it look kind of silly. Not a problem for most people, but I appreciate the unboxing experience so I figured I'd note it. And 2: It may just be a problem with my machine, but I couldn't even create an Asus account successfully to register the device. It was open box, so the original purchaser probably already did anyways. And also it's useless to do so on an Asus laptop from BestBuy because they just shove the warranty over to Geek Squad. This machine is amazing. The Ryzen processor means that I get both great performance and great battery life out of this machine. The 3060 is good enough for intermittent gaming and occasional light RTX games like Minecraft. The screen bezel is a little big, but manageable. The design is GORGEOUS, with a bit of a gamer edge in smaller details. And the repairability of this machine is really good. There were about 14 screws on the bottom I had to remove to open it up, but after that, it was a dead-simple process to explore the inside. I added more RAM and could've added another or replaced the current SSD. The fact that half of the RAM is soldered to the board is a bad move, but all things considered, I'm not too mad. Honestly, if you need a small, very portable machine with some good power, this is a great option. This is a machine that's great for blooming content creators, casual-but-invested gamers, or just general laptop users who want some really good future-proofing. But, this thing definitely isn't perfect. In no particular order, here are the cons of this machine that made me take away a star: - Thick screen bezel - Micro instead of full-sized SD card slot - Half of the RAM is soldered - Asus warranty for Best Buy products is convoluted - Only 512 GB for a $1000+ laptop - No webcam The two main flaws of this machine that made me take away a star are the fact that there is no webcam and a micro-sd card instead of a full-sized one. The SD card slot is somewhat forgivable due to the size of the device, but the webcam simply is not. This came out in the heat of the pandemic when webcams were a necessity for distance working and learning. And even as we reach the end of that whole experience, it only becomes even more obvious how terrible of a choice that was. I mean, you have a 1"+ bezel on the bottom of the screen Asus, could you not just move the screen down a little for a 720p webcam? With everything in mind, this is a great machine. It's not perfect. But especially for the price I got it, it's close enough for what I need. A great option for a 14-inch powerhouse with great battery life and forgivable compromises.

Love this Laptop very much. although I really wish this had a RGB Keyboard instead of the flushed out white keyboard, but you get what you pay for. but that doesn't mean this laptop is bad. NO.. but this laptop is a beast and worth every penny!!! It can run Discord if you are a big Discord user while playing games in the background. the games that I tested on this laptop was Uno, GTA 4, Halo master chief collection and Apex Legends and all of them run buttery smooth without issues, and the games came from Steam, another thing to take note is it doesn't have a webcam if you want to make video calls, but it really serves no purpose of having one if you are just interested in gaming, I like this laptop so far and right now i got a awesome deal on it, very happy with the purchase I made, That's why I like Best buys customer service, if you are interested in this laptop. don't hesitate to check this one out, 5 stars for me!!

I've been absolutely blown away by the ASUS Zephyrus G14, and I can't help but give it a solid five-star rating. Here's why this laptop has left me so impressed: It's a Performance Beast: This laptop doesn't mess around. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and NVIDIA RTX 3060GPU work together like a dream. Whether I'm diving into intense gaming, editing videos, or juggling multiple tasks, it handles everything with ease. No more frustrating lag or slowdowns. A Real Looker: The design of the Zephyrus G14 is simply stunning. It's sleek, elegant, and surprisingly light for its power. I love how easy it is to carry around. Gorgeous Display: The FHD display is a visual treat. The colors pop 100%sRBG, and the high resolution makes everything look incredible. Plus, that 144Hz refresh rate ensures that games and videos are super smooth. It's like having a mini theater right in my lap. Keeps Going and Going: The battery life is a pleasant surprise. Considering the power under the hood, I expected it to drain quickly, but it easily lasts me a full workday or lets me enjoy hours of gaming without constantly searching for an outlet. Typing Bliss: The keyboard is a joy to use. The keys feel comfortable and responsive, making long typing sessions a breeze. And the trackpad is precise, which is great when I'm not using a mouse for gaming. To sum it up, the ASUS Zephyrus G14 is a true all-rounder. It's a versatile powerhouse that excels in every department. While it's not the cheapest laptop out there, the performance and build quality justify the price tag. If you're on the hunt for a top-notch laptop that can handle gaming and work like a champ, this is the one. Five stars all the way!

Pros - speed and specs are great for the price, asthetics, keyboard, sound, size and weight, portability, upgradeability (SSD, RAM and Wifi card), cooling. Cons - constant wifi drops and high ping when playing online (mediatek wifi card - no driver update will fix issues - will highly recomend to an intel based card), backlit keyboard will not stay off, ports placement, lack of ethernet port, wobbly screen, image quality not the greatest, screen brightness could be better

I have been using this laptop as my daily driver from November and this has been one of the best product or laptop i have owned after my experience with macbook air....this laptop can easily handle games like Halo Infinite without any frame drop and lag, i even get updates for this laptop frequently which is a plus bcoz it can make boost the performance device and make it last longer. And talking about the graphic card it has been able to handle a lot of games i play and NVidia has a good software updates like i get updates for the driver for every one month even though it is like two year old Graphic card....and overall performance of the device has been good in a way that it can handle whatever you throw at it...it has a good battery life.. it easily lasts 7 hours of regular usage such as streaming and working on it... and also the keyboard has a unique design to it which other laptops don't offer at this price point, i can easily recommend this for any one that is looking for a powerful laptop and want a sleek design which doesn't add much weight to their bag and comes in an affordable cost for those who don't want to purchase a pc since they cant carry it everywhere....

Runs games as well as my PC with an RTX 3060. Very happy with this very portable laptop! Got it at a great discount at Best Buy! 144 hz and HDR, 300 nits make the 14” screen absolutely beautiful. The fingerprint login is the power button, and it works perfectly. Would definitely buy again!

Overall a really good laptop, very good size for work, school, and gaming. It is very portable. It does get a little warm sometimes but the fans will typically cool it down fairly quickly. The disign is simple and elegant. It is less bright and flashy then other gaming laptops which i like.