ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022)
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| Manufacturer | ASUS |
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| Product family | ROG Zephyrus |
| Release date | March 30, 2022 |
| Introductory price | USD Starting at $1,649.99 |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS |
| Memory | 16 GB (2x8) DDR5-4800 Mhz Soldered + SODIMM (Supports up to 24 GB ) |
| Memory slots | 1 soldered, 1 user accessible |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 2280 NVME |
| Storage slots | 1 user accessible |
| Removable storage | 1 user accessible MicroSD (UHS-II) |
| Display | Screen size: 14 inch Panel type: IPS Coating: Matte (anti-glare) Resolution: 2560 x 1600 PPI: 217.94 Aspect ratio: 16:10 Refresh rate: 120 Hz Brightness: 500 Nits Contrast ratio: 1000:1 sRGB coverage: 100% Adobe RGB coverage: 88% P3 coverage: 100% VRR: Freesync Screen-to-body ratio: 91% |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 680M AMD Radeon RX 6700S GDDR6: 8 GB 105 W: w/SmartShift AMD Radeon RX 6800S GDDR6: 8 GB 105 W: w/ SmartShift |
| Sound | 4 Speakers Realtek HD audio chip |
| Camera | Front: 720p with triple microphone |
| Touchpad | Glass |
| Connectivity | Mediatek MT7922 WiFi 6E Bluetooth: 5.3 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP 1.4a) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP 1.4a), 100W PD) 1 x HDMI 2.0b 1 x MicroSD Card Reader (UHS-II) 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack |
| Dimensions | With AniMe Matrix™: W: 12.28 inches (312 mm) D: 8.94 inches (227 mm) H: 0.77 inches (20 mm) Without AniMe Matrix™: W: 12.28 inches (312 mm) D: 8.94 inches (227 mm) H: 0.73 inches (19 mm) |
| Mass | With AniMe Matrix™: 3.79 pounds (1,720 g) Without AniMe Matrix™: 3.64 pounds (1,650 g) |
| Power brick | 240W AC Adapter 1.6 pounds (730 g) |
| Keyboard | 1 zone RGB backlit |
| Chassis | Color: Moonlight White, Eclipse Gray Materials: Magnesium-aluminum alloy lid; Polycarbonate palm rest, sides, and bottom cover Cooling: Vapor chamber, liquid metal thermal compound, 2 x 5600 RPM fans |
| Number pad | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No |
| Facial recognition | Yes |
| Special features | AniMe Matrix™ Display |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Predecessor | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2021) |
| Successor | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) |
| Website | ASUS |
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The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) is a high-performance gaming laptop that combines portability with powerful hardware. It features AMD Ryzen 6000 series processors and AMD Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs, making it suitable for both gaming and content creation tasks.[1]
Primary Hardware
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Processor
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) can be configured with the following processors[1]:
- AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS with 8 cores and 16 threads, 20 MB cache, and a max boost frequency of 4.7 GHz.
- AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with 8 cores and 16 threads, 16 MB cache, and a max boost frequency of 4.9 GHz.
The Ryzen 9 6900HS performs exceptionally well in content creation tasks, outperforming most other laptops except for high-end models like the MSI GE76.[2] The CPU performance is consistent over long periods and offers improved single-core performance compared to previous generations.[3]
Benchmarks:
- Cinebench R23:
- Multi-Core: 12606 Points
- Single-Core: 1562 Points
- Geekbench 5.5:
- Multi-Core: 10034 Points
- Single-Core: 1614 Points
Graphics
The Zephyrus G14 (2022) offers the following discrete GPUs[1]:
- AMD Radeon RX 6700S with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, up to 100 W TGP with SmartShift.
- AMD Radeon RX 6800S with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, up to 105 W TGP with SmartShift.
The RX 6800S performs significantly better than the previous generation's RTX 3060, especially in GPU-intensive tasks like DaVinci Resolve.[2] It performs similarly to a GeForce RTX 3070 in synthetic benchmarks but struggles with ray tracing and has limited VRAM, which can impact performance at higher resolutions and settings.[3]
Benchmarks:
- 3DMark Time Spy Graphics: 9246 Points
- 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics: 27397 Points
- Gaming Benchmarks:
- Cyberpunk 2077 (1920x1080 Ultra): 81.3 fps
- Elden Ring (2560x1440 Maximum): 57.8 fps
- Forza Horizon 5 (1920x1080 Extreme): 76 fps
Memory
The Zephyrus G14 (2022) supports up to 32 GB of DDR5-4800 MHz memory. It comes with either:
- 16 GB (8 GB on-board + 8 GB SO-DIMM)
- 32 GB (16 GB on-board + 16 GB SO-DIMM)
The memory is partially soldered to the motherboard, limiting upgradeability compared to larger gaming laptops.[2][3]
Benchmarks:
- AIDA64:
- Memory Read: 51798 MB/s
- Memory Write: 55235 MB/s
- Memory Copy: 50700 MB/s
- Latency: 79.2 ns[3]
Storage
The Zephyrus G14 (2022) comes with a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD. The SSD's sequential read and write speeds are more in line with a typical PCIe 3.0 SSD.[2] The laptop has only one M.2 slot, limiting storage upgrade options.[3]
Benchmarks:
- AS SSD:
- Sequential Read: 3209 MB/s
- Sequential Write: 3131 MB/s
- CrystalDiskMark 5/6:
- Read Seq Q32T1: 3610 MB/s
- Write Seq Q32T1: 3453 MB/s[3]
Co-processors
The Zephyrus G14 (2022) does not include any dedicated NPUs or other co-processors.[1]
Input Devices
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Keyboard
The Zephyrus G14 features a backlit chiclet keyboard with single-zone RGB lighting and 1.7 mm key travel. The keyboard is enjoyable to use, with all keys and secondary functions illuminated. Key brightness can be adjusted using F2 and F3 shortcuts.[2]
Touchpad
The touchpad is 50% larger than the previous model, measuring 5.12 inches (13.0 cm) x 3 inches (7.6 cm). It offers smooth and precise clicking, making it a pleasure to use.[2][3]
Webcam
The Zephyrus G14 includes a 720p HD IR camera for Windows Hello face unlock. The webcam produces a blurry and not particularly color-accurate image but supports Windows Hello.[2][3]
Microphone
The laptop features a built-in 3-microphone array.[1]
Output Devices
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Display
The Zephyrus G14 (2022) comes with a 14-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) IPS-level display. The screen supports a 120 Hz refresh rate, 3 ms response time, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. It also features Adaptive-Sync, Pantone validation, and Dolby Vision HDR.[1]
The screen has an excellent color gamut and exceeds 500 nits at full brightness. The contrast is lower than preferred, but the screen manages 300 nits at 70% brightness. The panel overdrive feature provides a 4.9 ms average grey-to-grey response time.[2][3]
Benchmarks:
- Maximum brightness: 511 cd/m²
- Average brightness: 456.2 cd/m²
- Contrast: 1000:1
- ΔE Color: 2.62
- ΔE Greyscale: 4.2
- Color Gamut: 99.9% sRGB, 97.4% Display P3, 85.5% AdobeRGB
Audio
The Zephyrus G14 is equipped with a 4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology, Dolby Atmos, and Hi-Res certification for headphones. The speakers sound better than last year's model, with a little bass and good performance at medium volume. However, maxed-out volume results in palm rest vibration and muffled sound.[2][3]
Connectivity
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WiFi
The Zephyrus G14 comes with a MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 160MHz card. The WiFi card produced the fastest results seen from a MediaTek card.[2][3]
Benchmarks:
- iperf3 transmit: 1518 MBit/s
- iperf3 receive: 1606 MBit/s[3]
Bluetooth
The laptop includes Bluetooth 5.3.[1]
SD Card Reader
The Zephyrus G14 features a microSD (UHS-II) card reader, which performs well with above-average sequential read and photo transfer speeds.[2][3]
Benchmarks:
- Sequential read performance: 178 MB/s
- Photo transfer speed: 151 MB/s
USB
The laptop is equipped with the following USB ports[1]:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4
The left Type-C port can charge the laptop and has DisplayPort support. The right Type-C port connects to the 6800S graphics but cannot charge the laptop. USB4 support is expected in a future update.[2]
Display Outputs
The Zephyrus G14 includes the following display outputs[1]:
- 1 x HDMI 2.0b
- 2 x DisplayPort via USB-C
Case
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The Zephyrus G14 (2022) is available in Moonlight White color and features a magnesium alloy chassis. The laptop is lightweight, weighing 3.64 pounds (1.65 kg), and compact with dimensions of 12.28 inches (31.2 cm) x 8.94 inches (22.7 cm) x 0.73 inches (1.9 cm).[1][3]
The design includes air exhaust fans on the left and right sides, with the rear raising the laptop when the lid is open. This helps with cooling, typing angle, and speaker performance. The keyboard and screen have some flex but felt solid during normal use.[2][3]The optional AniMe Matrix display on the lid has more holes and lights to look better than before.[2][3]
Maintenance
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The bottom panel is held on by 11 Phillips-head screws, some of which are hidden behind rubber feet. Inside, there is a single memory slot, a single PCIe Gen 4.0 M.2 storage slot, and the WiFi 6E card hidden beneath the installed SSD.[2][3]
Cooling System
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The Zephyrus G14 features a vapor chamber cooler with Thermal Grizzly liquid metal on the CPU and GPU. The fans are oriented towards the rear and sides.[2][3]
Heat
The temperatures are manageable but can get high under load. The rear half of the laptop heats up more than the front, with the CPU and GPU reaching over 80 °C and 90 °C respectively during stress tests.[3]
Benchmarks:
- Maximum temperature on the upper side: 55 °C
- Average temperature on the upper side: 48.1 °C
- Maximum temperature on the bottom: 55 °C
- Average temperature on the bottom: 47.2 °C
Noise
Noise emissions depend on the performance profile. Silent mode is very quiet, while Turbo mode can be disturbingly loud at up to 51 dB(A). Performance mode offers a good balance between performance and noise.[3]
Benchmarks:
- Idle: 24 / 26 / 31 dB(A)
- Load: 45 / 45 dB(A)
- Witcher 3 ultra: 43 dB(A)
Energy Management
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Power Consumption
The Zephyrus G14 ships with a 240 W AC adapter. Power consumption ranges from 7 to 22 W when idle and 98 to 198 W under load.[2][3]
Benchmarks:
- Idle: 7 / 14 / 22 W
- Load: 98 / 188 W
- Witcher 3 ultra: 140.6 W
Battery Life
The laptop comes with a 76 Wh Lithium-Ion battery. The G14 performed well in battery tests, lasting 12% longer than last year's model in video playback tests. Different modes like Eco Mode and Optimized Mode are available to improve battery life.[2][3]
Benchmarks:
- Idle: 18h 05min
- WiFi Browsing: 9h 32min
- Load: 0h 53min[3]
Biometrics
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The Zephyrus G14 supports Windows Hello face recognition via the IR webcam. The fingerprint scanner has been removed in favor of using the camera for unlocking.[2][3]
Software
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All SKUs ship with Windows 11 Home. The laptop also comes with preinstalled software like McAfee 30-day free trial and a 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers.[1]
Preinstalled Software
Asus Armory Crate
The Asus Armory Crate software allows users to switch between different performance modes: Silent, Performance, Turbo, and Manual. It also handles other system settings and updates.[2][3]
Other Preinstalled Software
The laptop also comes with other preinstalled software like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial) and various ASUS utilities.[1]
Linux Support
Linux support was tested by booting an Ubuntu 21 Live CD. The keyboard, touchpad, and camera all functioned properly. However, the WiFi didn’t work right away because MediaTek requires drivers that aren’t included with this OS. Shortcuts for keyboard brightness and volume adjustment and speakers worked fine, but shortcuts for screen brightness or changing performance modes did not.[2]
Accessories & Warranty
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The Zephyrus G14 comes with a 240 W AC adapter and paperwork. There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.[3]
Reviews Summary
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Overall Sentiment
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) is highly regarded for its performance, portability, and display quality. It is suitable for gamers and content creators who need a powerful yet compact device. The primary drawbacks include some thermal issues, limited upgradeability, and a higher price compared to previous models.[2][3]
Problems Summary[2][3]
- Limited upgradeability due to partially soldered RAM.
- Higher price compared to previous models.
- Some* Some thermal issues, particularly on the left and right sides under load.
- The keyboard and screen have some flex.
- The SSD's sequential read and write speeds are more in line with a typical PCIe 3.0 SSD.
- The webcam is blurry and not color-accurate.
- The speakers, while improved, still produce muffled sound at max volume.
- The WiFi required additional drivers for Linux support.
- Some keyboard shortcuts did not work under Linux.
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