Subj : "It could take on Apples MacBook Pro": Asus's spectacular AMD Ryz
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Date : Thu Feb 08 2024 21:30:04

"It could take on Apples MacBook Pro": Asus's spectacular AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 
laptop finally goes on preorder  but I'm not sure it is worth the premium

Date:
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:25:20 +0000

Description:
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is now available for presale, but does it rival the 
MacBook Pro?

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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 Apples 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 its 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? Im not 
convinced. 

Should you be interested in buying it, its available to preorder from 
Overclockers UK for 2399.99. Its not up for preorder on the Asus Store just 
yet, but when it is, it will be priced at $2199.99. More from TechRadar Pro 
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business laptops We've rounded up the best ultrabooks you can buy right now



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https://www.techradar.com/pro/it-could-take-on-apples-macbook-pro-asuss-specta
cular-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-laptop-finally-goes-on-preorder-but-im-not-sure-it-is
-worth-the-premium


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