ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 Review: Powerful Compact Gaming Laptop Done Right/

ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 Review: Powerful Compact Gaming Laptop Done Right! As we know, ASUS has a foothold in the gaming laptop segment with their Republic of Gamers (ROG) line. The ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 is the only option in that list to feature a combination of high-performance hardware and portability, as measured by performance per gram. So to create a gaming laptop that does so much and doesn't slouch on the kind of portability you might expect from something packing this kind of content creation power is astonishing. Now we are going to firstly discuss a lot of the key features and difference in performance on the ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401, so buckle up, as today is that day.

Design and Build Quality

Design: The ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 does not let us down. This features a slim body constructed using zinc and magnesium that keeps it strong in addition to light. This laptop has an amazing ratio for gamers on-the-go, as only coming in at 1.6 kg, or about three and a half pounds, it is one of the lightest gaming laptops out there; less weight means (hopefully) your gear dragging will be much more bearable!
That 14-inch design adds more to its premium feeling than anything else. It sports a clean, sophisticated design that allows personal expression downstream on top of the exclusive rear AniMe Matrix LED display to show custom images or visual effects with its unique base.
The keyboard design is both sturdy and clicky. ASU is equipped with a WiFi 6 wireless module and offers an illuminated keyboard. This feature will make it easier to use the computer for games or work in low-light conditions. It has enough ports, too. USB-C sits next to HDMI and a couple of old-fashioned USB-A slots for good measure.

Visual Experience and Display

For me, my biggest standout would be that G14 display. But one of the main benefits that you will have with a 14-inch WQHD display is the 2560 x 1440 resolution, which is way better than your average full HD screen. Gaming is great here, especially if you play a lot of fast-paced games with the refresh rate of 120 Hz.
It has level Adaptive Sync where' you can match the display refresh rate to what your GPU is outputting, so no tear and less stutter for a better gaming experience. It is an ICC-certified screen, and the color accuracy on this display with Photoshop or video editing work was insanely good.
Pantone Validated to ensure color accuracy for creators who want the ultimate performance from a responsive display panel on their device.

Performance and Hardware

On the inside, it was a blood flippin' bath in terms of performance, even if there is an AMD retina gouger behind every key on our test rig (which does not appear to be the case). The laptop is more than capable of running the most intense software thanks to its Ryzen 9 4900HS from AMD. With a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, it is equally capable of running games at full HD resolution and potentially even beyond, for example, handling anything from Cyberpunk 2077 right down to doing justice on the same popular but less graphics-intensive game such as Call of Duty: Warzone or Assasin's Creed Valhalla.
Supports up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM: Makes multi-tasking super easy. Be the yawning distance between each application and not get bogged down at all. And it has plenty of storage too—1TB NVMe SSD—so you can skip the space compromises when loading games, apps, and files.
Thermals are okay on the G14 as well. The heating section has been taken good care of by ASUS with dual fans and heat pipes integrated to not even let the laptop get heated during longer gaming session hours. Thanks to its clever cooling tech that manages temperature and noise (deploying higher fan speeds when required), the laptop remains near silent.

Battery Life

One notable highlight of the ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 is its borderline record-breaking battery life for a gaming laptop. The G14 has a pretty decent battery life, too: with a 76Wh capacity, it should be good for around ten hours of browsing and video playback in one charge. This is, of course, always much lower when gaming, but then, would you really want any less from something with such hardware inside?
Additionally, USB-C charging provides you with a portable power source (a basic portable charger or even your phone powerbank), as the G14 also supports* USB type C charging too*, allowing to further extend battery life that might just change day to night while on-the-go. Being one of the few to sport that resolution and size, they are two crucial specifications to factor in making it quite a capable gaming laptop—the rein also lies an apt characteristic for matching lifestyle ethos with G14.

Audio and Connectivity

And the same applies to audio departments in G14. Dolby Atmos® Support: With the use of Dolby Atmos, which provides more precise and finer sound to allow you to enjoy a better gaming experience besides, also make your entertainment journey the same good. The speakers on either side of the touchpad and toward the front pack a loud, robust punch. Gaming speakers are not quite as powerful, but you may still be happy to listen to music casually on them.
Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 support fast, reliable connectivity (great for gaming or streaming videos) without messy wires cluttering your space. The laptop is also pretty future-proof in terms of connectivity—thanks to its Wi-Fi 6 support, it will be able to handle the faster and more reliable connection speeds you may need once everyone at home starts using their own devices.

Gaming Performance

On further look, quality gaming is also on the cards for this G14 GA401. It is even backed with RTX 2060 GPU, which makes you play almost all of the latest AAA games at high settings without any major stutters or frame drops. Now, whether you are playing Sam T720 +++ like Red Dead Redemption 2 or fast-spread rounds in an online advanced multiplayer shooter, the major G14 does not fumble into any of it.
MWC 2019: A date night with an old friend | TechLimited The 120Hz display combined with the phone's Adaptive Sync allows you to play your games without experiencing a second of lag or even grabbing that full-screen experience. The G14 has no issues speeding through faster, most demanding games, earning it a place among the best gaming-on-the-go aspirant sales.

User Experience, Software

OS: Windows 10 Suite logicielle: Armory Crate d'ASUS Inauguré avec le G14 Vous permet de consulter l'état du système, de régler les ventilateurs et en partie l'écran AniMe Matrix des effets RGB. In Armoury Crate, you will get silent mode as well, along with balanced and turbo modes.
Easy to use and navigate the user interface, as well as the ability to customize settings The Windows Precision Touchpad on the G14 is likewise highly responsive and accurate, which makes for effortless movement.

Drawbacks

The ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 is not without its flaws, though. The biggest downside here is the absence of a webcam, so gamers and professionals looking to video message will probably want an external camera, contradicting why someone would wrap this screen up in all that beauty. This is a pretty significant omission and seems somewhat inexcusable given what this thing costs.
The only minor quirk is that it does tend to warm up after extended use, most notably gaming with higher-end games. However, this is a widespread problem with almost all gaming laptops on the market, and G14's cooling system gradually helps stabilize temperatures.
Things might be a little iffy for some and perhaps not worth the cost.
ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 Yet again, a gaming laptop that just ticks about all boxes overall is the best performer, and this comes with brilliant build and design. G14 is that good, offering the type of top-tier performance gamers demand in a chassis suitable (along with battery drawbacks) as an everyday content creation or professional-grade productivity laptop.
However, you can choose one of the best AMD Ryzen 9 laptops out there that has an RTX-2060 GPU and 120Hz panel to run all those demanding games as well as applications. Very small, very long battery life for those who need it.
The lack of a built-in webcam might push some away, but the rest of these features help make this one of our top picks for gaming laptops you can buy at the moment. Therefore, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401 is without question one of the best compact gaming laptops with high performance features for certain purposes.

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