ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, although very popular, can be difficult to recommend due to a list of common-- and concerning-- issues. These ranging from buggy software1, poor QC, instant death from two power sources (such as using a USB-C monitor / hub), broken keycaps, and more.

However, this is not to say that the laptop is downright horrible. The G14 has its market and caters to said market pretty well. Whatever information listed is not here to necessarily dissuade people from purchasing a device, simply it is hoped that this information allows for people to make more informed decisions to avoid regretful purchases.

G14 Discord Server

G14 Subreddit

G14 NBR Owner's Lounge

Thermals

 * TO DO: Thermal info and data.



Internals
It can be seen that on the G14 there is poor airflow due to the bottom cover of the laptop being restrictive.

RAM
There is only one SODIMM slot so you are limited in upgradability. This also means that the maximum amount of memory you can have in dual channel mode will be capped to 16GB or 32GB depending on the model.

SSD
You must replace the one and only M.2 PCIe NVME slot to get more storage; there are no other storage slots.

Display



 * TO DO: Get better images of the UFO test.

Software
Asus' Armory Crate is a buggy mess that causes many issues. Each update seemingly being one step forwards, two steps back. Thankfully Zippy / Aredden has made replacement software for the G14 available here.

Power Delivery issue
Charging with USB-C or Plugging in a PD-enabled monitor, dock or charger to the 65w USB-C port while having the 180W adapter plugged in simultaneously will kill the laptop because the laptop will receive over 200w of power and will die. This can even be done unintentionally by plugging into a monitor or hub which has its own power.
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