Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403UI (2024)

4.6 Star | 256+ ratings $1,649.99 (Was $1,999.99) $68.75/mo. at Bestbuy

" Asus brings OLED displays to its ROG Zephyrus line in 2024 and does a fab job for a first timer. The new flashy slash programmable-LED on the cover of the well-designed laptop, plus solid performance for its 14-inch size, makes the G14 an excellent choice for a small model that's adept for both gaming and creating. cnet.com "

Highlights

Processor Model
AMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series

• Designed for power users
• Excels at multitasking
• Multimedia creation

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

• Offers gameplay at max settings
• Powerful and efficient
• Ideal for gaming enthusiasts

System Memory (RAM)
32 gigabytes

• Choice of serious gamers
• Handles multiple heavy apps simultaneously
• Built for engineers, pro A/V editors

Display Type
OLED

• High color accuracy & perfect contrast
• Wide viewing angles
• Picture that's virtually blur-free

Screen Size
14 inches

• Most popular size range
• Power + portability
• Great for general tasks

Total Storage Capacity
1000 gigabytes

• High resolution video
• Higher cost gives more storage
• Great for large game installs

Screen Resolution
2880 x 1800

• Clearer and sharper than HD
• Ideal for movies and games
• Make the most of Full HD content

Features

The ROG Zephyrus G14 has been redesigned with an all-new premium aluminum chassis for increased durability and elegance. At 0.63 inches thin and weighing in at just 3.31lbs, this gaming powerhouse combines portability with cutting-edge technology. Featuring Windows 11 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, the Zephyrus G14 achieves unparalleled gaming performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor further enhances productivity with 16 TOPS in AI Performance. The Zephyrus G14 features an OLED ROG Nebula Display. Enjoy rapid 0.2ms response times, vivid 3K resolution, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Elevate your audio experience with new upgraded woofers, offering a 252% volume increase, 100Hz bass frequency, and Dolby Atmos support. For intense gaming sessions, the ROG Intelligent Cooling integrates liquid metal and aerodynamic 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans to sustain peak performance.

Make everyday use easier with the Windows 11 Operating System
Game, create, and maximize your productivity—Windows 11 is the one place for it all. With a fresh new feel and tools that make it easier to be efficient, Windows 11 has everything you need for whatever comes next.

Windows Copilot AI assistant has arrived
Meet Copilot in Windows – your AI-powered assistant for quick answers, creative inspiration, and focused tasks. Boost productivity with fast answers, image generation, and more. Elevate your Windows 11 experience and unleash creativity!

OLED ROG Nebula Display and NVIDIA G-SYNC
Uplevel your visual experience with the Zephyrus G14's OLED Display certified with ROG Nebula Display standards. Enjoy rapid 0.2ms response times, a vivid 3K resolution, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. With NVIDIA G-SYNC, eliminate visual tearing, minimize stuttering, and reduce input lag.

AI-powered AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS Processor
Armed with 8 cores and 16 threads, the AMD Ryzen 8945HS processor powers your laptop with ease. With 16 TOPS in AI Performance, its integrated AI Accelerators are ready to enhance your experience.

Experience lifelike graphics with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Maximize your gaming and creativity with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, with a max TGP of 90W. Game-changing features like DLSS 3.5 and ray racing technology bring game graphics to life by simulating sunlight and creating a realistic environment for an immersive gaming experience.

Enjoy seamless multitasking with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM
Equipped with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the Zephyrus G14 effortlessly handles multitasking demands whether you're gaming, creating, or simply browsing.

Store more and wait less with 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD Storage
Save files rapidly and store more data and games. With massive storage, PCIe SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.

Feel the luxury with the premium Aluminum CNC Chassis.
The Zephyrus G14 sports a premium aluminum chassis meticulously crafted through CNC machining. Along with the customizable Slash lighting array, this laptop is the perfect blend of durability, elegance, and individuality.

3.31lbs light and 0.63 inches slim
Embrace portability without compromising. The ROG Zephyrus G14’s ultra slim 0.63” profile and lightweight 3.31lbs 14-inch chassis redefines gaming on the go.

3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included
Play Minecraft Legends and hundreds of other PC games with 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. *Terms apply.

Stay cool with ROG Intelligent Cooling
Sustain peak performance with ROG Intelligent Cooling which features liquid metal to reduce CPU temperatures by up to 13 degrees, 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans, and Tri-Fan Technology.

NVIDIA Advanced Optimus with MUX Switch
With Advanced Optimus, the switch between iGPU and dGPU becomes automatic based on the task, optimizing battery life. A MUX Switch increases laptop gaming performance by 5-10% by routing frames directly from the dGPU to the display bypassing the iGPU.

Audio excellence with 6 speakers and Dolby Atmos
Pump up the volume with newly improved woofers on the Zephyrus G14 offering 252% volume increase and 100Hz bass frequency. Dolby Atmos support, AI noise cancellation and a 3D mic array further enhance your audio experience.

Advanced Connectivity
Stay connected with dual USB-C ports, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, and a dedicated UHS-II MicroSD card reader.

Price & available

ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 14" OLED 3K 120Hz Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS - 32GB LPDDR5X - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 - 1TB SSD - Platinum White

4.6 Star | 256+ ratings

$1,649.99 (Was $1,999.99) $68.75/mo. at Bestbuy
Update on 09/12

ASUS ROG Zephyrus 2024 16" OLED 240Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 16GB DDR5x RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, Windows 11 Pro

$2,097.66 at Amazon
Update on 09/12

ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 14" Ultra-Slim Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1024GB PCIE SSD, 0TB HDD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Home Moonlight White

$2,399 at Amazon
Update on 09/12

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 Gaming Laptop, Intel i7-13620H, 32 GB DDR4 RAM, 2 TB PCle SSD, 16" FullHD (1920x1080), Nvidia G-Force RTX 4070, W11 Home

$1,494 at Amazon
Update on 09/12

Asus Rog Zephyrus G14 2024 Videos

Customers are saying

MacBook 14inch competitor
The laptop that replaced my m3 MacBook. Build quality is amazing, screen is amazing, I prefer this keyboard of a Mac keyboard. The trackpad is nice and clicky, haptic would have been slightly better but I have nothing against this trackpad. Battery life is fantastic once setting up g helped and optimizing everything. In the end chose this because I travel a lot and like to game and work with development a MacBook just doesn’t cut it for gaming so in the end this killed two birds with one stone.
by TateS

Much better than previous years
This is my third ROG Zephyrus G14. I've had the 2020 model with the RTX 2060 Max-Q, the 2021 model with the RTX 3060, and now this one (one of the previous ones was returned, and the other was resold). In some ways, it's a step down, notably with battery life. However, the thermals are finally under control. It's not piping ridiculously hot exhaust right onto the screen and it's not getting unbearably hot to the touch while gaming. Also, having a (single zone) RGB backlit keyboard now means that the backlight can stay on without making the keys illegible -- seriously, who thought white LEDs on silver keys was a good idea. I also like that the lid LEDs are now standard and not just a feature of the highest-end models, even though the area is much smaller.]
That being said, let's dive in. The combination of the Ryzen 9 8945HS and the RTX 4070 are extremely performant, especially with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Ordinarily soldered RAM is a hard pass for me, but I generally don't go above 32 GB on most computers unless they're going to be used for serious work. A good comparison is my desktop -- it has a Ryzen 5 5600X, a RTX 3070 TI and 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. The desktop is better for running VMs and has more expansion capabilities. The Zephyrus is better at everything else, including gaming. I was perfectly happy with my desktop's gaming chops until I bought this laptop -- but right now, subjectively, between the high-refresh OLED display and the RTX 4070, the Zephyrus feels like it's running circles around my desktop.
My biggest gripe with this model is the fact that you only get a single M.2 slot for storage. Ordinarily I like to run at least 2 drives in my computers. Having your files split between 2 drives means that you're putting less wear on each, and having a single drive also means that you have to shell out more for larger storage, and that also means a single point of failure. I upgraded the SSD to a 2 TB drive on mine, cloning from the original using Macrium Reflect.
And on the note of opening it, I will say that it's not hard to get inside the Zephyrus. The bottom is secured with a bunch of Torx screws, including 2 under the black plastic pieces on the back edge near the hinges, but there's no shenanigans like screws hidden under parts attached by adhesive. It's easy to get at the parts you will likely be interested in touching (SSD, wifi card, battery).
Overall, I've had nothing but good experiences with the 2024 model, aside from the relatively short battery life -- in reality, getting 7-ish hours of battery out of a 14" gaming laptop just shows how spoiled we've gotten in the last several years -- and I think this is definitely worth the price, if you can swing it.
by flabbanabba

Best all-around 14 inches laptop in the market
Incredibly light laptop, very portable, it is the same size as my 13'3 Surface Laptop, but lighter than it.
Best speakers of any Windows Laptop, and onboard audio is good enough to drive even more demanding headphones like Dan Clark Aeon X Closed (barely).
Very good keyboard and amazing trackpad.
Fan noise is very acceptable, doing office work (internet browsing, watching videos) the fan doesn't even run, when doing more intensive tasks and gaming it can get loud but not loud enough to bother. Also, due to the amazing speakers the fan noise is hardly a distraction in the end.
I don't play a lot of games, but it does a pretty good job delivering "good enough" performance in any title.
As a buyer you need to have the right expectations, this is not a super powerful gaming laptop, or a desktop replacement, this is an incredibly portable, light, that can run pretty much any game you throw at it 45+ fps just fine.
If your primary use is gaming, there are better options, but this is something you can do anything you need very competently, including gaming, and still carry it around anywhere with you.
There are just two areas for improvements, the storage (1tb is too small and it is not a fast NVMe) and keyboard backlight is average at best. If you swap the storage for a higher performance and spacious one, and don't mind the backlight this is the best 14 inches laptop in the market, period.
by hvbqueiroz