The ROG Zephyrus G14 Moonlight White is among the best gaming laptops that were revealed at CES 2020. It is an exciting gaming laptop that can turn heads, thanks to its powerful components. The Zephyrus G14 features AMD’s latest Ryzen-5 4600H processor, GeForce GTX 1650 graphics and an enormous 8GB RAM.
The ROG Zephyrus G14 offers all-round performance with superb visuals. It is the world's first 14-inch RTX Gaming laptop, equipped with high-end components and stunning ‘AniMe Matrix’ display on the lid.
We have reviewed the Zephyrus G14 Moonlight White’s performance based on its design, display, functionality and battery timing.
ROG Zephyrus G14 Moonlight White’s Specs
Processor: AMD Ryzen-5 4600H Hexa-Core / 3.0GHz Max. Turbo Speed 4.0GHz
RAM: 8GB Storage: 512GB PCIe SSD
Display: 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB GDDR6)
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
ASUS has introduced the latest Ryzen 4000 series processor to the ROG Zephyrus G14. This is an 8-core x86 CPU that features 16 threads and is highly power-efficient.
Unique Customisable LED Panel
The ROG Zephyrus G14 is all about style, gaming and customisation. ASUS has embedded 1,215 mini LEDs in the lid which offers a unique ‘AniMe Matrix’ display. You can express your creativity by customising this LED panel to display images, GIFs or messages. The user can import GIFs or images on the LED panel through a dedicated user-interface.
Design
The ROG Zephyrus G14 Moonlight White is designed for durability, portability and style. Its design matches with high-end specs and complements the gaming vibe. This compact gaming laptop comes in Moonlight White colour with a 17.9mm thin body.
ROG has replaced ASUS’s signature Active Aerodynamic System with an ergo-lift hinge in the Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop. The ‘ErgoLift’ lifts the keyboard for typing comfort as the user opens the lid. However, its main role is to improve the airflow by enabling the fans to draw in more air.
Display
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Moonlight White offers a 14-inch FHD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution. Its 120Hz gaming display quickly refreshes the screen to minimise the stuttering and eliminate visual tearing.
Keyboard
The Zephyrus G14 has a backlit keyboard with dedicated hotkeys. It is conventional but pleasant to type on with the key travel of 1.7mm. Its dedicated hotkeys provide easy access to essential features such as mic, volume control, etc. Also, the power key is unified with a fingerprint scanner.
Connectivity
Gaming laptops need faster connectivity and extra ports which you’ll get with ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop. It offers two USB 3.2 Generation 2 Type-C, an HDMI 2.0b and two USB 3.2 Generation 2 Type-A ports. In addition to this, the Zephyrus G14 Moonlight White has a Kensington lock and 3.5mm audio jack port.
Battery Life
ASUS proclaims that the ROG Zephyrus G14 can provide gamers 10 hours of battery timing once it is fully charged. Its battery can be charged with a Type-C charger which is a bonus for those who have upgraded their gadgets to the Type-C ecosystem.
Price and Availability
ASUS announced at CES 2020 that the brand will launch the Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop around the first quarter. You can pre-order the Zephyrus G14 Moonlight White now for £999.99.
Verdict
ASUS has done a wonderful job by introducing the ROG Zephyrus G14 to the market, and all equipped with GeForce GTX 1650, powerful AMD’s Ryzen-5 processor and 8GB RAM. The brand has proved that small gaming laptops can deliver high-end features with a balance of power and portability. This is one of the best gaming laptops with a 14-inch screen that you can rely on for intensive gaming.
