The specs make it plenty capable as an editing machine, for those who want creative freedom alongside gaming power. For these creator types, this laptop holds its own with some of 2021's top-tier devices, as well as being not too far off the pace of larger powerhouses from this year.
In short, all but the most power-hungry of professionals should do fine with this machine, although its read and write speeds don't match up to larger rivals. It is by no means slow, but it lags behind enough that someone who frequently transfers files should take note.What really damages this laptop’s prospects as a high-end, jack-of-all-trades computing pal is the battery life.
When not on a charge, I often found myself mildly concerned about how long the G14 would last, and the battery appeared to be rapidly reducing even under a relatively mild productivity load. Gaming when not charging is pretty much a no-go, with around an hour average for many titles.
The ROG Zephyrus G14 dropped jaws when it was first revealed two years ago as a mid-tier gaming machine with a surprisingly low price. Over the past couple of years, efforts to add more power have led to higher prices. The resulting value is less appealing across the board, with Asus' own Strix range, Lenovo Legion laptops, MSI machines, and more taking the G14 to task.
The G14 partly earns its higher price tag by delivering power in an innovative small package. However, its price is creeping closer to its key 14-inch rival, the Razer Blade 14, which offers a sleeker and higher-quality design alongside a more powerful CPU and the option to cram in an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080.Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
Other outlets tested the G14 2022 at 10+ hours of battery life. What was the usage here for it being half that?
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