Who does the best 14" Gaming laptop? Blade 14 vs ASUS Zephyrus G14 video coming soon! Update to battery life at 5:54 - I noticed the G14 wasn't as far ahead of the Blade 14 as it should be so retested the G14 and got a much better result, you can find all my updated battery results here: jarrods.tech/list-of-laptop-battery-life/
I found that the manual fan control only on the left side, the right side fan is for nvidia gpu if you don't use dgpu the fan will not turn on on the right, if you use dgpu it will adjust the fan by itself ...altho it's on my G15, i think it would be the same for g14
Unfortunately things are not going to change. It's not because OEMs are stingy with memory sticks. They just run out of faster sticks in stock due to global shortage of chips. Thus almost all the brands deliver new laptops with slower RAM at the moment.
The 74 degree temperature limit on the rtx 3060 is an asus software bug, it is caused by switching between arnoury crate performance profiles, especially in manual mode or when switching from silent mode. Workaround: switch to turbo mode and turn on IGP mode in software, (turns off the RTX 3060) then wait a few seconds and turn it back on. Use it on turbo mode and the temp limit will be 86 degrees. The power consumption will go up to 80W and the performance will be much better. The same software bug was in the 2020 model. It was caused by switching too quickly between silent and other power modes. The 74 degree limit should only be active in silent mode. (I also have a 2021 g14 and the gpu consumes 77 - 80W during games with the latest drivers)
@@JarrodsTech hey jarrod will you be reviewing the non pro legion 5? I think reviewing the base spec would be nice as reviewing the top one would pretty much be the L5P all over again
Its crazy how the Predator Triton 500 with i7-10750h 2080 gpu holds up with all theese new laptops, it still beats many of the 3070 and even some 3080 cards for theese test that is showend, ofc many of theese are amd and many of theese games favoure intel, but i get 112 in shadow of the tomb raider, and 72 fps in valhalla, 112 fps in far Cry. i just order new ram for testing so i am gonna see if i can get even better result :) good video Jarrod. but yes it will be fun to see how the predator triton 500 SE holds up :) just hope they think about thermals for that laptop.
I really wish next year they will include a version with RTX 4070 with 80-100 watt. I think they can pull it off and make very good competition to the razer blade 14 in terms of raw power and performance. I have the 2060 model and I have loved this machine ever since I bought. Trully great value for money for this portability! Thanks, Jarrod, for making best laptop review content there is.
This laptop design is most suitable for mid tier graphic card like 1650. 3060 3070 are too much and will cause overheating. 3070 is good on PC. Laptop will not be long lasting, so expensive GPU is not worth it
Thanks for that ending bit haha! I needed to hear the facts that unless you absolutely need the portability than a 15inch for cheaper might be worth it. My budget is $900-1200
I freaking love this laptop with its new design but MAN The screeeeeeennnnnn I wish it just to be a 15 inch screen i would pick the laptop without any hesitation!
Wow, literally bought this a few hours ago. I'm a teacher so I hope this can be a nice portable laptop for marking, watching vids and multitasking! I hope the size isn't a bad decision over the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16"!
@@jesusbarrera6916 that's why compact/lightweight 15" laptops are still the best middle-ground. I too like the 5 Pro but it's too heavy, the power brick is ridiculously large, and Lenovo don't really seem keen to sell them bcoz of much higher than expected price, heck just look at the price bump for the 5 (non-Pro) compared to last year, Omen might be a better buy in this case imo
I got mine last week or so from JB, the 3060 Ryzen 7 version. It's been pretty good so far. I kind of wish the fan settings very more dynamic, I always have to switch back to silent mode after gaming otherwise it keeps the fans pumping on performance mode
JB is a scam. They overcharge on a high number of products. At least their customer support and return policy is good. But not good enough to add and extra 300+
@@serbansss I have it, its pretty good, but no MUX switch. The only real game I play tho is CSGO so it doesn't really matter to me too much. The screen is really good tho, same with battery.
They make external cams, or free software to use your phone. I spend all day on Zoom/Webex calls and never use the built in cam because the quality just sucks on most (SPX was decent).
I get it that a external one is better , same goes for the keyboard or mouse. External keyboards are much better and so does a mouse. But a laptop should come with this basic feature for convenience as we are going to bring this baby around.
I recently had to buy a new laptop since my old one died ( after 2 god damn years) and since i was on a budget (not a low one but still not the biggest) i ran through my options. The options were a legion 5/Omen 15 or the G14 but damn the legion 5 looks bad IMO. Asymmetric, plastic, and that vent design on the back i never liked (My laptop that died was a Y540, so I am also a lil bit skeptical about lenovo products since :D). The omen 15 just doesnt appeal to me, idk why, also heard that has some overheating issues (not that the G14 is the coolest laptop ever but still). Your vid kinda sealed the deal dude, ty!!
Would love to see some content on docking stations/type c seteups for AMD laptops. This appears to be a struggle to find what would be optimal and provide the most functional setup. Currently running a Zephyrus G15 and have a type dongle setup, but its not great. Recommnedations would be fantastic.
Great review, thanks a lot! When you say "half as quick", in my mind that means slower, not faster. Not sure if it's a regional thing or just my interpretation.
I've got the 2020 firestarter model. Once it turned itself on in it's case.......idk how long maybe ran for 20hours so all I know. Thing was so damn hot, but it works like new lol.
This seems like the perfect plane laptop. 14 inches is about perfect for that and I'd think in performance mode if you had a 100 watt USBC charger, 78 watts for CPU + GPU, it wouldn't drain the battery.
Have you notice coil whine problems? I read *alot* of complaints that there is pretty much always varying levels of high pitch, or ''electronic'', irritating noises. Having had this problem with a different laptop I didn't keep because of it, I'd like to know for this one. That said, kudos for the single relatively affortable gaming laptop that has actual good sRBG% color display.
Did you get the new flow revision with the 3050ti? That's the only version sold here. I doubt you'd re-review it, but I'd love to see the diff between the 3050 and the 1650
I think putting back Msi ge76 with rtx 3080 + intel 10980hk into the gaming chart as indicator that intel still has the best gaming score is much fairer than removing it. by the way this is a nice content!
I think the only reason he removed it was because this laptop is not in the same category as that beast. It's technically a thin and light gaming going up against a full on gaming laptop. The odds aren't in the G14's favour. Or he couldn't be bothered 😅
I was about to buy this laptop, then I discovered it doesn't have a webcam, how unfortunate, now I have to look again. At the moment the only replacement that I've found to buy is the OMEN 15, slightly bigger but with webcam and upgradable.
do you think you can send a link of the eclipse grey color with the RTX 3060 and the 5900HS please? I have been trying to find one like you have without the anime matrix (or the 2021 model) over 3 months now and can't find one! Edit: Just subbed too!
I was the 3rd View WHOOOOiee! enjoying my G14 2021 5800HS 2060 grey with the lights! :) Had my first strange 'thing' while watching this video... was trying to brush off a pet hair off my tab key and hit the q+tab then tab+caps lock and the computer did a total freeze :/
Price hike for 2021 models isn't appreciated though... I remember there were 2020 models launching at £800 (inc Tax) here in the UK and now the cheapest I can find for the 2021 model is £1500...
@@johnm91326 Yeah, what i'm saying is, is that Asus is acting as if the 2021 line up adds to the 2020 line up, with no actual new successor to these laptops
Noise seems to be the major flaw in laptops stopping people from buying yet nobody addresses the issue.. Just want a laptop I can play GTA on in the office without the building next to us complaining..
Hey jarood thanks for the reviews it really helps choose wisely am a content creator and been watching a lof of reviews since am in the market to buy a new laptop for editing my UA-cam videos however am not yet quite sure which one to get i want a decent one like 16gb of ram and not less than 144hz refresh rate my budget around a thousand dollar,I admire the Lenovo legion 5/5pro,legion 7,ideapad slim 7,msi gl75,I have also watched reviews of the acer nitro 5,asus tuf 15 and dell Inspiron g3 3500 if you were me which one would you choose pls looking forward to your reply 🙏
i literally bought this laptop today with the 1080p screen, after i had accidentally shorted the mb on last years model g14 while changing the ssd to a higher capacity one with the stupid screw
I still have the 2020 model (RTX 2060 R9 4900HS) and I can't wait for the 2023 model. Hopefully, it will come with the Ryzen 6000 series CPU and maybe the RTX 4000 series
I like how you removed the msi ge76 10 and 11 uh 3080 models from the gaming benchmarks. Considering it always takes the top spot but it's nearly impossible to get one unless you are willing to wait months.
Hi Jarrod, quick thoughts. What would you choose between the Alienware M15 R4 i10-10870, RTX 3070 125-140W (USD 1881 on Dell US website) or the MSI GP66 Leopard RTX 3070, 125-135W (USD 1899 on Newegg). Only will be buying for gaming purposes (esports like Valorant dota2 and AAA like RDR2, Witcher equally played). No editing or any other work, want a gaming laptop that can last as long as possible.
been consumer on limited cash its super hard to make decision, 5900hx 5900hs 11800h aint easy to choose right laptop, makes it harder when they not in stores to test it, i feel everyone should have chance with hands on display unit. however, i think i can say that buying one of this new laptops is lil bit easier coz new gen cpus are quite efficient, just comes down to what brand you like. i bought msi gp66 with 11800h and 3070 and mae me quite happy gamer
Hey Jarrod, great video! I'm curious about the exact model shown in your video. Not sure if it's a region specific thing, but all of the 2021 G14 models I can find available in the US only come in the silver color. I'd prefer the black exterior if possible. I checked your affiliate links in the description and these appear to be 2020 models with 20xx series Nvidia cards and Ryzen 7 4xxx series. Is there a 2021 model with updated specs in black color too? Do you have any insight on that? Appreciate it!
What cable do u use with external monitor? USB type c to HDMI? or something else. I've seen reviews of it's HDMI end gets very hot and even ignite, so i wanna know ur setup for external monitor and how its holding up. Thanks for ur reply in advance, I REALLY appreciate ur reviews.
Is the higher resolution noticeable on a 14" screen? The 1080p is $300 cheaper albeit with 16GB less ram down from 32GB. Options are weird here in New Zealand.
In my opinion this laptop is for people who already have desktop computers. if you want a desktop replacement this isn't the laptop for you. you're better off with slightly bigger 15" laptops that will perform better and will be cheaper to boot. I do own this laptop and it's amazing for the size. I appreciate tech like DLSS a lot more now.
Pls suggest best laptop for best gaming experience and heavy coding in budget of $1800 ... With i7 processor, 16gb ram, 1TB SSD and with 244hzs refresh rate... Please reply this ......
Dont worry linux fans , my asus tuf a15 wasn't even able to install debian based linux distro and I went with manajro for that time but after a month later Ubuntu 20.10 came and fixed everything and now I am on 21.04 which works fast af and clean af. some new hardware requires their drivers in kernel which will be available after next kernel release.
Thanks for the informative review. Is the left side USB-C with the direct connection to the RTX card also new on this year's model or was this also available on last year's model? If you were going to use this with a USB-C connection to an Oculus Quest VR headset would this be the preferred connection port or does it not matter?
I just got the new 2021 Asus Zephyrus G14 recently today. I haven't used it yet, still letting it charge for 24 hours before using it. But, if anyone knows whether or not I need to do anything or set anything up to get the best performance for normal browsing on websites, gaming, and video editing. For example do I have to change any settings in the armory crate or update anything. Please let me know if you can help that would be great, thanks and have a good rest of your day!
Hey jarrod! I really need your help to make my decision, this zhepyrus g14 but with 32ram or the gigabyte aero 15 with the rtx 3060 ,16 ram and 512ssd for content creation and photo editing? I really want to know your opinion. Thank you!
Trying to compare directly to razer 14 but you haven't got the total system latency of this one like you did for the razer? (which was on the slower side).
Good video. I bought the 2021 G14 with a 3060 16GB and have been using it for a while. Overall I am happy with it and its mix of size, performance, battery life, and price. I do wish both RAM cards were replaceable so if I upgraded the RAM at some point I wouldn't get a performance hit due to the computer running in flex mode because of the different capacities. I like that you checked the data width of the RAM (x16). I'd be interested in seeing more tests of how much of a performance difference there is across the board with a faster x8 card.
@@kuffo09 It likely depends on what you are doing. I get closer to the 11 when doing basic things like web browsing. If he was watching videos for most of his testing I'd expect it to be a bit shorter.
@@haseebsadozai1213 It gets warm. The CPU targets a temperature of 95c, which it can reach on CPU intensive games. It is possible to keep the temperatures down, but at the cost of thermal throttling sooner.
Awesome video. I personally don't get the appeal of compromising power in favour of getting something slim, but a lot of people like that so I guess there's that!
We seem to have a third world variant of the G14 which runs a 3050 ti. I know there’s a 3050 vs 3050 ti video but maybe a 3050 ti vs 3060 video would be a good idea too. There’s quite the price gap between the two which makes 3050 ti laptops look like such a great value relatively but of course we know there will be compromises,
I had one of these and ended up returning it for a m1 mbp. Nice pc but too many compromises for an ultra portable experience, and wasn't the greatest for gaming either. I'm trying to get my hands on something with at least a rtx 3070 now.
Who does the best 14" Gaming laptop? Blade 14 vs ASUS Zephyrus G14 video coming soon!
Update to battery life at 5:54 - I noticed the G14 wasn't as far ahead of the Blade 14 as it should be so retested the G14 and got a much better result, you can find all my updated battery results here: jarrods.tech/list-of-laptop-battery-life/
I bought the 3050 Ti version of the Flow X13. Gaming and portability. Why would I have the cake and not eat it?
@AkIRA_22 Game-O-Rama Retail price is $51900 TWD. A guy got it for me at $45000 ish. GV301QE-0022A5900HS
I bought Blade 14 and it turned into a sword and stabbed me 🥺
@@codeHusky I guess that laptop looks pretty...sharp. Amirite?
I'll see myself out for my bad jokes.
I found that the manual fan control only on the left side, the right side fan is for nvidia gpu if you don't use dgpu the fan will not turn on on the right, if you use dgpu it will adjust the fan by itself ...altho it's on my G15, i think it would be the same for g14
I like how you're calling out manufacturers for using the slower RAM. It's the only way they'll learn.
Even if it is all they can get in bulk I still think people should know what they're getting.
They won't tho,..... SAVING money is ideal and MAKING money is paramount.
Unfortunately things are not going to change. It's not because OEMs are stingy with memory sticks. They just run out of faster sticks in stock due to global shortage of chips. Thus almost all the brands deliver new laptops with slower RAM at the moment.
@@JarrodsTech I agree
The only way they will learn is people not buying their products. The only thing they care about it their profits.
14", lightweight, filled to the brim with GPU and CPU goodness? Count me in!
mmm MMM
@@JarrodsTech which laptop are you daily driving?
@@reyrey_007 Aero 15 OLED iirc
Still can't thank you enough for bringing the RAM x16 issue to light
The 74 degree temperature limit on the rtx 3060 is an asus software bug, it is caused by switching between arnoury crate performance profiles, especially in manual mode or when switching from silent mode. Workaround: switch to turbo mode and turn on IGP mode in software, (turns off the RTX 3060) then wait a few seconds and turn it back on. Use it on turbo mode and the temp limit will be 86 degrees. The power consumption will go up to 80W and the performance will be much better. The same software bug was in the 2020 model. It was caused by switching too quickly between silent and other power modes. The 74 degree limit should only be active in silent mode. (I also have a 2021 g14 and the gpu consumes 77 - 80W during games with the latest drivers)
Good to know
Damn I was wondering what was going on because it sure seemed random to me. Thanks!
What games did you try this on?
Just made manual mode and cap the cpu at 20w . The gpu Will go up to 78w
Are you happy with the purchase, once there is razer blade 14 out?
Yes! I just bought this yesterday
Wow, I didn’t expect to see you here! How do you like it?
Same. binge watching review it's fun lol
Hi, can you tell me if the fans completely stop at idle ?
@@kronosacer yep, i think all new 2021 rog laptops have that feature
@@kingsmod8777 thanks a lot, i think that i will get one too. Have a nice day =D
Still Can't wait for the full review Of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE! (Special Edition)
mee too
Hopefully Acer get it together and actually send some new stuff, I've been waiting a while 😅
@@JarrodsTech hey jarrod will you be reviewing the non pro legion 5? I think reviewing the base spec would be nice as reviewing the top one would pretty much be the L5P all over again
Its crazy how the Predator Triton 500 with i7-10750h 2080 gpu holds up with all theese new laptops, it still beats many of the 3070 and even some 3080 cards for theese test that is showend, ofc many of theese are amd and many of theese games favoure intel, but i get 112 in shadow of the tomb raider, and 72 fps in valhalla, 112 fps in far Cry. i just order new ram for testing so i am gonna see if i can get even better result :) good video Jarrod. but yes it will be fun to see how the predator triton 500 SE holds up :) just hope they think about thermals for that laptop.
IKR, I need a date
I'm getting the G14 5800HS + RTX 3050, 16GB variant, in Space Grey!
Yay!
in the us?
@@AlexMacho765 Nope, in MY.
I’d go for the 3060RTX
I’m getting the Ryzen 7 with a 1650 …it’s arriving tomorrow
Thanks for the review Jarrod. Always straight to the point. I ordered one with 120HZ QHD panel with 3060 for a price I couldn't refuse.
where did u buy it from
@@hindelaouani7089 bought it from eBay for 1000$ usd
I really wish next year they will include a version with RTX 4070 with 80-100 watt. I think they can pull it off and make very good competition to the razer blade 14 in terms of raw power and performance. I have the 2060 model and I have loved this machine ever since I bought. Trully great value for money for this portability!
Thanks, Jarrod, for making best laptop review content there is.
4070?
This laptop design is most suitable for mid tier graphic card like 1650. 3060 3070 are too much and will cause overheating. 3070 is good on PC. Laptop will not be long lasting, so expensive GPU is not worth it
@@long9x97 If they manage to keep temps below 85-80 it's okay though.
@@long9x97more like 8core cpus are too much. you can see gpus are ok
still waiting for M16 vs G15
Thanks for that ending bit haha! I needed to hear the facts that unless you absolutely need the portability than a 15inch for cheaper might be worth it. My budget is $900-1200
Jarrod, a hero of the tech community.
Awesome review jarrod! Keep up the good work
Cheers!
I have the 1080p 144hz version same specs. Beast!
Are you happy with the quality of the 1080p panel? I really want the 1440p panel but it's much more expensive in my country.
@@tibor29 it's a perfectly fine 1080p 144hz IPS panel.
I freaking love this laptop with its new design but MAN
The screeeeeeennnnnn
I wish it just to be a 15 inch screen i would pick the laptop without any hesitation!
They make a g15 which is 15”!!
@@frankimpa I know and it is DAMN expensive for a student. :)
2:42 "for maximum laziness" this got me so good
Wow, literally bought this a few hours ago. I'm a teacher so I hope this can be a nice portable laptop for marking, watching vids and multitasking! I hope the size isn't a bad decision over the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16"!
16” is a big boy lol
@@JhustineProvido not to mention that huge power brick
it is a bad decision.... if you are going to work office on it the 16" is a MUCH better choice
@@jesusbarrera6916 16” laptops are useless to me too big. To each his own I guess
@@jesusbarrera6916 that's why compact/lightweight 15" laptops are still the best middle-ground.
I too like the 5 Pro but it's too heavy, the power brick is ridiculously large, and Lenovo don't really seem keen to sell them bcoz of much higher than expected price, heck just look at the price bump for the 5 (non-Pro) compared to last year, Omen might be a better buy in this case imo
Thanks for the review, Jarrod. I just ordered one. Really difficult to find, but a max spec one was available.
Yess G14 review!! ❤️
Thanks for including a section on Linux support!!!!
You're welcome!
Agreed this is something that almost everyone else misses, I especially appreciate that you do your sampling with Ubuntu😎
I got mine last week or so from JB, the 3060 Ryzen 7 version. It's been pretty good so far. I kind of wish the fan settings very more dynamic, I always have to switch back to silent mode after gaming otherwise it keeps the fans pumping on performance mode
JB is a scam. They overcharge on a high number of products. At least their customer support and return policy is good. But not good enough to add and extra 300+
Do you recommend it ? I'm planning to buy one ....
@@aliceweiss6711 i see he hasn't answered. Did you buy it? Would you recommend it? Im also planning to buy one
@@serbansss I have it, its pretty good, but no MUX switch. The only real game I play tho is CSGO so it doesn't really matter to me too much. The screen is really good tho, same with battery.
@@serbansss nop I haven't
If this had a camera i would have already bought it long ago. In these times and age we need a freaking webcam!
They make external cams, or free software to use your phone. I spend all day on Zoom/Webex calls and never use the built in cam because the quality just sucks on most (SPX was decent).
I get it that a external one is better , same goes for the keyboard or mouse. External keyboards are much better and so does a mouse. But a laptop should come with this basic feature for convenience as we are going to bring this baby around.
@@daryllim5061 I will be waiting for the new legion laptops instead
@@daryllim5061 So you're going to go around carrying a device that weighs a few pounds but a small external camera is out of line?
@@villanousspyder405 then i guess a laptop with no mousepad and speaker works for you too?
“For maximum laziness”
My kind of laptop
It's a great a laptop, I would love to have it but I already have the HP omen 15
I’m getting this on Monday!
This is an amazing laptop! When I was younger, I could only dream of a 14 inch gaming laptop but now it's reality :)
I recently had to buy a new laptop since my old one died ( after 2 god damn years) and since i was on a budget (not a low one but still not the biggest) i ran through my options. The options were a legion 5/Omen 15 or the G14 but damn the legion 5 looks bad IMO. Asymmetric, plastic, and that vent design on the back i never liked (My laptop that died was a Y540, so I am also a lil bit skeptical about lenovo products since :D). The omen 15 just doesnt appeal to me, idk why, also heard that has some overheating issues (not that the G14 is the coolest laptop ever but still).
Your vid kinda sealed the deal dude, ty!!
Did u get it then
Great extensive review as always Jarrod 👍
Any update as to when that Omen 16 with the 6600m is heading your way?
Would love to see some content on docking stations/type c seteups for AMD laptops. This appears to be a struggle to find what would be optimal and provide the most functional setup. Currently running a Zephyrus G15 and have a type dongle setup, but its not great. Recommnedations would be fantastic.
Great review, thanks a lot!
When you say "half as quick", in my mind that means slower, not faster. Not sure if it's a regional thing or just my interpretation.
Thanks for the feedback!
Just got the same model moonlight white can't wait to game on this (:
i bought this laptop almost exactly like yours but it’s white and 1080p quality. it’s very worth it. but runs pretty warm 😅
Disable cpu boost and it will reduce your temps dramatically. This will have minimal impact on gaming performance 👍
@@slargo83 I already disabled it. I saw a video on it. It still runs warm though
@@yazendaddi9127 what is the highest it goes incase of bad situations after disabling cpu boost? is it a big difference
Nice work Jarrod!
I've got the 2020 firestarter model. Once it turned itself on in it's case.......idk how long maybe ran for 20hours so all I know. Thing was so damn hot, but it works like new lol.
Returned mine in less than 2 days. Went with the m16 and i am much much happier.
Fair enough, I'm testing the M16 right now!
Why?
Wait for the Legion 5 Gen 6, thanks for the contents 👌
Dislike the THICK space bar but looks like a great laptop
All the reviewers seem to have the black variant, but I can only find the white one.
Too bad because I like how the black looks better.
This review was soo helpful
This seems like the perfect plane laptop. 14 inches is about perfect for that and I'd think in performance mode if you had a 100 watt USBC charger, 78 watts for CPU + GPU, it wouldn't drain the battery.
Don't forget that display uses power too.
how often are you on a plane... 🙄
we need your excellent review for the M16
On the way! It's in testing at the moment.
Good detailed review 👍
Thanks! 👍
Have you notice coil whine problems?
I read *alot* of complaints that there is pretty much always varying levels of high pitch, or ''electronic'', irritating noises.
Having had this problem with a different laptop I didn't keep because of it, I'd like to know for this one.
That said, kudos for the single relatively affortable gaming laptop that has actual good sRBG% color display.
thanks mate i will prob buy one this thing is a monster
I like how I’m watching this video right after I bough it instead of before I buy it XD great vid tho
Did you get the new flow revision with the 3050ti? That's the only version sold here. I doubt you'd re-review it, but I'd love to see the diff between the 3050 and the 1650
Not yet, if they sent it I'd probably just do a brief comparison with the 1650 but yeah depends on if ASUS have one to lend.
I think putting back Msi ge76 with rtx 3080 + intel 10980hk into the gaming chart as indicator that intel still has the best gaming score is much fairer than removing it. by the way this is a nice content!
I think the only reason he removed it was because this laptop is not in the same category as that beast. It's technically a thin and light gaming going up against a full on gaming laptop. The odds aren't in the G14's favour.
Or he couldn't be bothered 😅
@@icantsee0 Or jarrod's tech may be paid by AMD to remove it LOL.
@@ahmadabdulhakim9475 😬😳
Crysis 2: Maximum Armor
Jarrod: Maximum Lazyness
lol
I was about to buy this laptop, then I discovered it doesn't have a webcam, how unfortunate, now I have to look again.
At the moment the only replacement that I've found to buy is the OMEN 15, slightly bigger but with webcam and upgradable.
Blade 14 is the only other 14" gaming laptop I'm aware of, it has a camera, but the quality is pretty bad - review this Friday.
do you think you can send a link of the eclipse grey color with the RTX 3060 and the 5900HS please? I have been trying to find one like you have without the anime matrix (or the 2021 model) over 3 months now and can't find one!
Edit: Just subbed too!
Hello Jarrod, are you going to make a review of the new alienware x17 in the near future ? Big up from France !
I'm interested in the x15
Where’s everyone getting the QHD version 🥲 I got the FHD 144Hz version back in March
Thank you Jarrod ! : )
I was the 3rd View WHOOOOiee! enjoying my G14 2021 5800HS 2060 grey with the lights! :)
Had my first strange 'thing' while watching this video... was trying to brush off a pet hair off my tab key and hit the q+tab then tab+caps lock and the computer did a total freeze :/
Price hike for 2021 models isn't appreciated though... I remember there were 2020 models launching at £800 (inc Tax) here in the UK and now the cheapest I can find for the 2021 model is £1500...
It was £1300 from John Lewis for the RTX 3060 model when it was on sale
800 would only have got you a 1650ti
@@johnm91326 Yeah, what i'm saying is, is that Asus is acting as if the 2021 line up adds to the 2020 line up, with no actual new successor to these laptops
1090 now I guess I'm buying one now 😂
@@johnm91326 1650ti BRUH BUY A 3050ti LAPTOP WTF???
Waiting for your new Legion Slim 7 review.
Noise seems to be the major flaw in laptops stopping people from buying yet nobody addresses the issue.. Just want a laptop I can play GTA on in the office without the building next to us complaining..
Hey jarood thanks for the reviews it really helps choose wisely am a content creator and been watching a lof of reviews since am in the market to buy a new laptop for editing my UA-cam videos however am not yet quite sure which one to get i want a decent one like 16gb of ram and not less than 144hz refresh rate my budget around a thousand dollar,I admire the Lenovo legion 5/5pro,legion 7,ideapad slim 7,msi gl75,I have also watched reviews of the acer nitro 5,asus tuf 15 and dell Inspiron g3 3500 if you were me which one would you choose pls looking forward to your reply 🙏
got the version with the 32 gb of ram. hope that helps with the performance!
Jarrod, I’m really curious about the differences between 3050/3050 ti vs 3060. Hope youll consider making an informative video about it! Thanks!
i literally bought this laptop today with the 1080p screen, after i had accidentally shorted the mb on last years model g14 while changing the ssd to a higher capacity one with the stupid screw
What a way to go out damn
Can't you unplug the battery first to prevent that?
I still have the 2020 model (RTX 2060 R9 4900HS) and I can't wait for the 2023 model. Hopefully, it will come with the Ryzen 6000 series CPU and maybe the RTX 4000 series
Does the 2020 model come with the crippled RAM? or are the RAM timings ok?
Do you know when I could see a review on the new dell XPS 15/17?
I like how you removed the msi ge76 10 and 11 uh 3080 models from the gaming benchmarks. Considering it always takes the top spot but it's nearly impossible to get one unless you are willing to wait months.
This is the first time i have seen the g14 in the grey. In the US you can only find the white.
Hi Jarrod, quick thoughts.
What would you choose between the Alienware M15 R4 i10-10870, RTX 3070 125-140W (USD 1881 on Dell US website) or the MSI GP66 Leopard RTX 3070, 125-135W (USD 1899 on Newegg).
Only will be buying for gaming purposes (esports like Valorant dota2 and AAA like RDR2, Witcher equally played). No editing or any other work, want a gaming laptop that can last as long as possible.
Thank god, they didn't soldered a poor RAM inside G14.
been consumer on limited cash its super hard to make decision, 5900hx 5900hs 11800h aint easy to choose right laptop, makes it harder when they not in stores to test it, i feel everyone should have chance with hands on display unit. however, i think i can say that buying one of this new laptops is lil bit easier coz new gen cpus are quite efficient, just comes down to what brand you like. i bought msi gp66 with 11800h and 3070 and mae me quite happy gamer
Hey Jarrod, great video!
I'm curious about the exact model shown in your video. Not sure if it's a region specific thing, but all of the 2021 G14 models I can find available in the US only come in the silver color. I'd prefer the black exterior if possible. I checked your affiliate links in the description and these appear to be 2020 models with 20xx series Nvidia cards and Ryzen 7 4xxx series. Is there a 2021 model with updated specs in black color too? Do you have any insight on that? Appreciate it!
If you're in the US you can just go to the Asus store. (I'm from Australia don't @ me on this )
Jarod please review the msi leopard gp66 with the new 11800h, it has a 3070 with a very high power limit that is apparently meeting some 3080s!
Any comparisons between 3060s with different TDPs?
Is zephyrus M15 with gtx 1660ti 6gb 240hz a good choice for photo/video editing and gaming??
How abt the temperature
Will u be putting out a review for the a15 2021 edition?
What cable do u use with external monitor? USB type c to HDMI? or something else.
I've seen reviews of it's HDMI end gets very hot and even ignite, so i wanna know ur setup for external monitor and how its holding up.
Thanks for ur reply in advance, I REALLY appreciate ur reviews.
Is the higher resolution noticeable on a 14" screen? The 1080p is $300 cheaper albeit with 16GB less ram down from 32GB. Options are weird here in New Zealand.
Are u gonna show us result off MSI GE76 RAIDER 11UH-241NEU? been fun to watch result 4 that and MSI GE76 RAIDER 11UG-242NEU
In my opinion this laptop is for people who already have desktop computers. if you want a desktop replacement this isn't the laptop for you. you're better off with slightly bigger 15" laptops that will perform better and will be cheaper to boot. I do own this laptop and it's amazing for the size. I appreciate tech like DLSS a lot more now.
Hi Jarrod, have this laptop what settings do you need to set in order to achieve 10hr battery life? Hope to hear from you soon :)
Bro when does the Intel 11 gen mobile and AMD ryzen mobile CPU comparison video coming out??
I have the 2060 version and it's a beast!
Pls suggest best laptop for best gaming experience and heavy coding in budget of $1800 ...
With i7 processor, 16gb ram, 1TB SSD and with 244hzs refresh rate...
Please reply this ......
Dont worry linux fans , my asus tuf a15 wasn't even able to install debian based linux distro and I went with manajro for that time but after a month later Ubuntu 20.10 came and fixed everything and now I am on 21.04 which works fast af and clean af. some new hardware requires their drivers in kernel which will be available after next kernel release.
Thanks for the informative review. Is the left side USB-C with the direct connection to the RTX card also new on this year's model or was this also available on last year's model? If you were going to use this with a USB-C connection to an Oculus Quest VR headset would this be the preferred connection port or does it not matter?
2020 model also had it - and oculus quest vr you can only connect to the left usb-c port as the right one has no displayport
@@Gho5tface Thank you! My son has last year's model and he had trouble getting Oculus Link working on it. Maybe he was using the wrong USB-C port.
Hey Jarrod we want zephyrus s17 review
Laptops like these make me regret buying a gaming laptop in 2018
Same, but I got mine in 2016. Looking to upgrade soon.
I just got the new 2021 Asus Zephyrus G14 recently today. I haven't used it yet, still letting it charge for 24 hours before using it. But, if anyone knows whether or not I need to do anything or set anything up to get the best performance for normal browsing on websites, gaming, and video editing. For example do I have to change any settings in the armory crate or update anything. Please let me know if you can help that would be great, thanks and have a good rest of your day!
Why are you charging it for 24hrs ?? You know that's bad for the battery right ?
@Jarrod'sTech did you receive any of the new alienware x series laptops for testing yet
Jarrod please review the Lenovo legion 7 slim and compare it to blade 14 and other legions!
Hey jarrod! I really need your help to make my decision, this zhepyrus g14 but with 32ram or the gigabyte aero 15 with the rtx 3060 ,16 ram and 512ssd for content creation and photo editing? I really want to know your opinion. Thank you!
Can you do Zephyrus M16?? Its a stellar laptop but I've only seen a couple of reviews from good youtubers and so I'm sceptical of it
There will be one in the future, it's in testing at the moment.
hey man, will you be reviewing the zephyrus s17 2021?
Just had to replace the mother board after 9 months
Trying to compare directly to razer 14 but you haven't got the total system latency of this one like you did for the razer? (which was on the slower side).
Good video. I bought the 2021 G14 with a 3060 16GB and have been using it for a while. Overall I am happy with it and its mix of size, performance, battery life, and price.
I do wish both RAM cards were replaceable so if I upgraded the RAM at some point I wouldn't get a performance hit due to the computer running in flex mode because of the different capacities.
I like that you checked the data width of the RAM (x16). I'd be interested in seeing more tests of how much of a performance difference there is across the board with a faster x8 card.
I have seen people getting upwards to 11 hours on this laptop with minor tweaks, but the review states about 7-8. Is there something amiss here?
@@kuffo09 It likely depends on what you are doing. I get closer to the 11 when doing basic things like web browsing. If he was watching videos for most of his testing I'd expect it to be a bit shorter.
How about heating? Any issues with it. What Temps you get at idle?
@@haseebsadozai1213 It gets warm. The CPU targets a temperature of 95c, which it can reach on CPU intensive games. It is possible to keep the temperatures down, but at the cost of thermal throttling sooner.
@@RyanKarolak please web browsing drains my g14 like crazy and it gets really hot... Please tell me why
That’s strange, but our retailer lists a config of this laptop with 32gb of ram installed
Awesome video. I personally don't get the appeal of compromising power in favour of getting something slim, but a lot of people like that so I guess there's that!
We seem to have a third world variant of the G14 which runs a 3050 ti. I know there’s a 3050 vs 3050 ti video but maybe a 3050 ti vs 3060 video would be a good idea too. There’s quite the price gap between the two which makes 3050 ti laptops look like such a great value relatively but of course we know there will be compromises,
Those are actually replacements of the 1650 variant of the 2020 G14 model.
would you recommend this for working as a 4x4 (work,gaming, etc) ?
Sie 1 que whichi one is the best GPU between
Rtx 3060 mobile vs Rtx 2070 super mobile at Same price range
Pls reply 🙏🙏
I had one of these and ended up returning it for a m1 mbp. Nice pc but too many compromises for an ultra portable experience, and wasn't the greatest for gaming either. I'm trying to get my hands on something with at least a rtx 3070 now.
According to you what were its flaws?