You're right about CPU average temps on Turbo/Performance, I have the same results in my logs and stupidly misinterpreted the results. I'm seeing the CPU constantly at 95+ with the GPU at 85ish in FarCry 5 on Performance. This might sound counterintuitive, but it makes sense to me on these unbalanced laptops, with a significant performance gap between the CPU and GPU. I’ve only used the Ryzen 7/9 versions of the Zephyrus G14 with the RTX 2060 dGPU, but I wouldn’t expect the other models to feel any different with everyday use. Products certified by the Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada will be distributed in the United States and Canada. Sure, they’re within specified limits, but heat and electronics don’t play well together, and long-term, I’d feel more comfortable with a CPU that would run in the 80s and a GPU in the mid-70s. I would recommend just a USB-C to 3xDP adapter like the one from Startech. This was a great article. There are however a few other aspects to consider. It’s a pity Asus skimped on this detail, as the White version is the only one available in most regions, at least for now, and this keyboard is otherwise one of the nicest typers you can find on an ultrabook these days. Repasting might help lower these temperatures, but don’t expect much, plus it voids warranty and it’s not something most would be willing to do. It should be fine for regular indoor use, though. 3. Te G14 runs hotter than the Y740. Logn story short, both the Ryzen 9 and 7 models end up performing the same in longer taxing chores, but the Ryzen 9 has an edge in shorter bursts, as it can run at 53W of sustained power, while the Ryzen 7 runs at only 42W. Do you have the option to buy it with the possibility of free return, in case you don't like it? thin 15" models)? May 21, 2020 at 4:06 pm. July 14, 2020 at 8:46 pm. Are you 100% sure about the fact that an external monitor would fix the the ghosting issue? With Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 just around the corner, this article gathers some of the best deals I was able to find online in these last days... Best Chromebooks of 2020 – comparisons, reviews and buying guide, The search for the best wireless keyboard: Logitech K400 Plus vs. K830 vs. MX Keys, Fanless and silent laptops, Chromebooks and ultrabooks in 2020 – a detailed list, Asus ZenBook 13 UX325JA vs ZenBook 14 UX425JA compared, Copyright © 2011-2019 Ultrabookreview.com. There is a choice when it comes to screens. I don’t have any recommendations, just make sure to pick something that can accommodate a 20 mm thick laptop. Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. There’s a 76 Wh battery inside, which is hefty for a 14-inch notebook, and the AMD Zen2 hardware is efficient, unlike the previous Ryzen generations. July 8, 2020 at 7:24 pm. Update: There’s a way now to manually turn off the fans with basic loads. *Gaming – Turbo – playing Far Cry 5 for 30 minutes, Turbo Profile, fans at 45-46 dB (43 dB in Armoury Crate) There is no reason for this laptop to be any more affordable than it is, because it is already competing with $2000 – $3000 laptops, and given that no-one is dumb enough to buy the AniMe models, it really is great value thanks for the reviews Especially when you start a game and the fans haven't kicked in yet the cpu boosts while loading and the first game minutes. For the most part, apps and browsers scale well, but I’ve noticed fuzziness on the QHD panel in Word or Winrar or Total Commander. I might be wrong, but I don't suppose there is much of a difference in pricing between both. 120W+ have always to go somewhere. I want something quiet and cool with min RTX 2060. hi I'm very keen on the 2060/FHD variant but Asus doesn't have international warranty which is a bit of a concern for importing. what is the fps? While the laptop runs cooler and quieter on Silent, that’s corroborated with a significant drop in performance, so Gaming on this profile isn’t an option in most titles right now. It is on the website and in the MyAsus app. The reduced weight of a USB-C charger is the only advantage, in case you want to carry it around to work or other places, and in case you already have one that you could use. Deeper blacks is the only real advantage of the QHD panel imo, but not nearly enough to justify the cost and lower brightness. I'd love to hear any experiences. Cinematic entertainment, supercharged performance. I can't even use the FHD panel at 100% calling, let alone the QHD. I only have one question and it's about the external monitor: I'd go on Amazon and choose something based on reviews, June 20, 2020 at 12:04 pm. A thin and light gaming laptop that is poised to knock your socks off. https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/AppforWin10/ROGLiveServicePack/ROGLiveServicePackage_W10_64_V10250.zip That's caused by the type of panel used. He did say black screens disapeared after amd driver reinstall. Actual $1,200.81. 3440 x 1440p 60 Hz works fine via USB-C, but not higher refresh. I recommend Performance because the CPU AVG temps are lower. They ramp up to about 30-33 dB with daily use on Silent/Performance, which is a quiet level and something the speakers can easily cover, as well as something you’re not going to notice in a regular school/office environment. In this time the hetink seems to be saturated by the het and you will get constantly higher temperatures in the following time. ©ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All rights reserved. This laptop seems good to my CPU-heavy tasks. Good follow up review :) Have you tried a UV of 1500/700mv (or highest freq stable) flat on the gpu and how that affects temp/noise? Sure, that makes the laptop quieter and the internal components much cooler, but the performance takes a huge hit and you’d have to drop the settings to get decent framerates in most titles. Finally, you might also be interested in some performance results on the Silent profile, which keeps the fan noise under 40 dB. I have 0 problems with 4K 60Hz HDR or 1080p 120Hz HDR via HDMI. June 21, 2020 at 10:25 am. Hello, Andrei, That is really dangerous. The Zephyrus G14 we reviewed, with a Ryzen 9 4900HS, RTX 2060 Max-Q, 16GB of RAM, an FHD, 120 Hz display, 1TB of SSD storage and a white chassis costs $1,449.99. But if you have any other questions about the series, get in touch down below, I’ll try to help. Is it possible to switch off 1660Ti/2060 GPU for CPU cooling with two fans ? Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies. Newest ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" VR Ready FHD Gaming Laptop,8cores AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS(Beat i7-10750H),HDMI,Backlight,USB C,NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650,Gray,Win 10 (24GB RAM|1TB PCIe SSD|Office 365) www.amazon.com *Gaming – Performance – playing Far Cry 5 for 30 minutes, Performance Profile, fans at 41-42 dB (40 dB in Armoury Crate) Maybe COD, but I prefer to play that on my PS4. 2,3,4 What you're saying has nothing to do with this article being wrong. You are referring to the Ownordisown review? A regular G14 with the same screen, processor, and GPU is $1,999, though it only has 16GB of RAM. Still, paired with a cooling pad, Performance might be the best-balanced gaming setting available right now. May 13, 2020 at 12:14 pm. The Zephyrus G14 comes with an uncompromised keyboard that fits full-size functionality into a much smaller machine. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is one of the best AMD-based laptops on the market, and it’s compact at only 14 inches with very thin bezels. May 12, 2020 at 11:47 pm. That’s perhaps true but at the same time just something you have to accept here. I bought a Lenovo y740 but it was running really hot and I ended up returning it. I no longer have the G14 around to test it out, but others have confirmed that it works. HIDevolution upgrades the 14" FHD 120Hz IPS-Level Display Gaming Laptop by adding Gelid GC Extreme on CPU and GPU for improved performance and optimal system temperature. I will also start GPU undervolting experiments with Afterburner today. Still, we ran into some issues with our 120 Hz FHD model, which kept on calling the Nvidia dGPU and eat through the battery life. Might even help with the thermals. There is no such thing as a cool and silent gaming laptop. There is also an update for the ROG live services (the service for Armory Crate) available since yesterday. Now, I’ve already covered the G14 in a previous detailed review and a comparison to the larger G15 and A15 models based on similar AMD hardware, so this article is not another review. I see that the contrast ratios are about 1200:1 and 1700:1 but is the difference noticeable. This unit is in EXCELLENT CONDITION. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Your email address will not be published. What would be your recommendation? Asus should automate this switch, so perhaps you can let me know in the comments if they did for the retail models. Hi Wertzius. Finally, I’d expect Asus to offer G14 configurations with 16 GB of soldered memory at some point as they do for the G15, which would allow 32 GB in dual-channel, but that’s not yet an option right now. That means solid performance in most games at FHD resolution and Ultra settings, with little to no differences than when gaming on the internal screen, but with a significant drop in both CPU/GPU and outer-case temperatures. May 20, 2020 at 3:42 pm. Asus could surely do something both those temperatures though, by providing a Gaming-optimized power profile that would limit the overpowered CPU, allowing it to run cooler with games. Normally, it shouldn't, and the major concern here are the high temperatures in demanding loads, which long-term could cause problems. GPU in the Asus Zephyrus G14. Please visit the ASUS USA and ASUS Canada websites for information about locally available products. Can you verify this as well? The higher resolution of the QHD panel also takes a toll on battery life. Furthermore, I tried disabling the Vega GPU in Device manager to simulate this exact behavior on the internal screen, but ended up with crashes and sluggish performance in both Windows and games, so that’s not an option at this point. The GA401IV configuration comes with a redesigned and compact 180W power-brick, which still weighs .6 kilos with the included cables. Next, we ran the entire suite of tests and benchmarks, on the Turbo profile in Armoury Crate. The G14 is what it is, a 14-inch performance notebook with an excellent keyboard, pretty good IO, and two alright screen options, but also a computer that runs hot with games and blows a fair bit of hot air into the screen. Do you have the latest ASUS System driver update installed? https://www.ultrabookreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/perf-temps-gaming-farcry5-turbo.png The one game I plan on playing that might be more demanding is Battlefield 3 and 4. Sure. All our G14 models came with a 1 TB Intel 660p drive, which is not as fast as some of the other options available out there, and you could consider upgrading it if you’re workloads would benefit from faster speeds. June 27, 2020 at 10:45 am. However, I’d further look into this if you plan to hook the laptop to an external monitor, as shown in the previous section. Not a significant toll, but the FHD model should last 30-60 minutes longer with daily use and 1-2 hours longer with video on a charge. The latest analysis, news, findings and scoops on ultrabooks and ultra-portable laptops. Even so, though, this remains a niche product with three potential deal-breakers: the screen choices, the silver keyboard on the White model, and the high internal temperatures. There’s also a $1,449 model with a 120Hz 1080p display. What do you think about this laptop, will it working fine for 2-3 years. May 6, 2020 at 11:22 pm, The NVidia power draw in idle is caused by the Radeon settings. Also the lower black level for the QHD display seems to be noticeable while watching movies as you said. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is the world's first Ryzen 4000-based laptop.