“It could take on Apple’s MacBook Pro”: Asus’s spectacular AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS laptop finally goes on preorder — but I’m not sure it is worth the premium
Unveiled at CES 2024, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (and its larger sibling, the G16) gaming laptop is finally available to preorder, and while it is obviously aimed at Windows gamers and creatives, it also serves as a very respectable alternative to Apple’s MacBook Pro.
Completely redesigned inside and out for 2024, Asus’ new laptop features a CNC-machined aluminum chassis, customizable Slash Lighting array, AI-accelerated silicon from Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA, and a color-accurate OLED ROG Nebula Display.
The Zephyrus G14 is powered by an 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, supporting AMD Ryzen AI and Windows Studio effects. This powerhouse is coupled with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. The 16-inch model sports an RTX 4090, but it’s not an option for the smaller version, sadly.
Impressive visuals
The Zephyrus G14 comes with up to 32 GB LPDDR5X onboard memory and up to 1TB of M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. It also features a 1-Zone RGB keyboard, stereo speakers with smart amplifier, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation.
For connectivity, the laptop offers Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth v5.3. For ports, there’s the standard selection – 1x Type C USB 4 port, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, and 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, plus an HDMI 2.1 port, a microSD card reader (not a full size SD card slot, disappointingly), and an audio jack. The device is powered by a 73 Wh battery and weighs in at a lightweight 1.5 kg.
While the Zephyrus G14 certainly packs a punch with its impressive specs, it remains to be seen whether it can truly rival the MacBook Pro. Will consumers be willing to pay the premium for this latest Zephyrus laptop? I’m not convinced.
Should you be interested in buying it, it’s available to preorder from Overclockers UK for £2399.99. It’s not up for preorder on the Asus Store just yet, but when it is, it will be priced at $2199.99.
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