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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Laptop: Ryzen 9 5900HS, 14" 144Hz, 1TB SSD, RTX 3060 Max-Q

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Best Buy via eBay has ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" Gaming Laptop (GA401QM-211.ZG14) on sale for $1,449.99 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Best Buy has ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" Gaming Laptop (GA401QM-211.ZG14) on sale for $1,449.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal

Specs/Key Features
  • AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS 3.1 GHz 8-Core Processor
  • 14" 1920x1080p 144Hz IPS 100% sRGB FreeSync Display
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM 3200 MHz (8GB Soldered + 8GB DIMM)
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 GPU (Max-Q)
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.1
  • 2x 0.7W tweeter + 2x 2.5W Speakers /w Smart Amp Technology
  • 4-Cell 76 WHr Li-Ion Battery
  • 3.64 lbs & 0.80" Thin
  • Backlit Chicklet Keyboard
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Windows 10 (64-Bit)
    • Inputs
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (Support DisplayPort / Power Delivery / G-Sync)
      • 1x HDMI 2.0b
      • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $50 lower than the last time this laptop was a very popular Frontpage Deal in February that earn +116 thumbs up from our community.
  • About this product:
    • This gaming laptop has received an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 based on over 130 Best Buy customer reviews.
    • Comes with a 1-year warranty.
    • Per OP notes/references: This model is BestBuy specific only and Asus official site does not list this specific model or configuration. As per Asus site, all the RTX 3060 models are paired with 2560x1440 120 Hz Panels with 100% DCI-P3(GA401QM) and GTX 1650 models are paired with 1080P 144 Hz 100% sRGB panels (GA401QH). This model looks like a Hybrid model where they have paired the RTX 3060 model with 1080P 144 Hz Panel.
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy via eBay offers 14 day returns. Buyer pays for return shipping.
    • See the BestBuy.com return policy for returns information.

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Written by Suryasis
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Best Buy via eBay has ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" Gaming Laptop (GA401QM-211.ZG14) on sale for $1,449.99 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Best Buy has ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" Gaming Laptop (GA401QM-211.ZG14) on sale for $1,449.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal

Specs/Key Features
  • AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS 3.1 GHz 8-Core Processor
  • 14" 1920x1080p 144Hz IPS 100% sRGB FreeSync Display
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM 3200 MHz (8GB Soldered + 8GB DIMM)
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 GPU (Max-Q)
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.1
  • 2x 0.7W tweeter + 2x 2.5W Speakers /w Smart Amp Technology
  • 4-Cell 76 WHr Li-Ion Battery
  • 3.64 lbs & 0.80" Thin
  • Backlit Chicklet Keyboard
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Windows 10 (64-Bit)
    • Inputs
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (Support DisplayPort / Power Delivery / G-Sync)
      • 1x HDMI 2.0b
      • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $50 lower than the last time this laptop was a very popular Frontpage Deal in February that earn +116 thumbs up from our community.
  • About this product:
    • This gaming laptop has received an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 based on over 130 Best Buy customer reviews.
    • Comes with a 1-year warranty.
    • Per OP notes/references: This model is BestBuy specific only and Asus official site does not list this specific model or configuration. As per Asus site, all the RTX 3060 models are paired with 2560x1440 120 Hz Panels with 100% DCI-P3(GA401QM) and GTX 1650 models are paired with 1080P 144 Hz 100% sRGB panels (GA401QH). This model looks like a Hybrid model where they have paired the RTX 3060 model with 1080P 144 Hz Panel.
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy via eBay offers 14 day returns. Buyer pays for return shipping.
    • See the BestBuy.com return policy for returns information.

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Written by Suryasis

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Model: ASUS - ROG Zephyrus 14" Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 - 1TB SSD - Moonlight White - Moonlight White

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UnXpectedError
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One of those opened boxes is probably mine. I just returned one... Some of the worst ghosting on a screen I've have ever seen. Extremely unacceptable for a gaming laptop. I was very sad because the rest of the laptop was very nice. Went with a Lenovo legion 5 with a 115w 2060 instead and very happy and it's actually faster in games and runs quieter. Plus the screen is awesome and was $400 less.
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Too much trouble to add a webcam and change the horrible silver keys in Gen 2 I see. Too bad.

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Open box as low as $1163 (fair condition).

Lowest in stock at the time of this post is $1305 (excellent condition).

I just bought a fair condition Asus Tuf F15 laptop with the RTX 3060 and it has one tiny little scratch on the top's side edge, otherwise in mint condition. Most of the time, the excellent condition open box items are like new, but the box might be beat up a bit.
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This is probably the best off-the-rack discount this will see until June, but... last week I got one for $1350 with a birthday coupon. But on-sale items aren't eligible.

It's an incredibly powerful machine for a 14", reminds me of the Gigabyte P34 I used to use for travel. I just wish it had a freaking Ins key.
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kristofen
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Quote from ChronoTriggered :
Open box as low as $1163 (fair condition).

Lowest in stock at the time of this post is $1305 (excellent condition).

I just bought a fair condition Asus Tuf F15 laptop with the RTX 3060 and it has one tiny little scratch on the top's side edge, otherwise in mint condition. Most of the time, the excellent condition open box items are like new, but the box might be beat up a bit.
I wish they'd ship the open box one
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One of those opened boxes is probably mine. I just returned one... Some of the worst ghosting on a screen I've have ever seen. Extremely unacceptable for a gaming laptop. I was very sad because the rest of the laptop was very nice. Went with a Lenovo legion 5 with a 115w 2060 instead and very happy and it's actually faster in games and runs quieter. Plus the screen is awesome and was $400 less.
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Quote from UnXpectedError :
One of those opened boxes is probably mine. I just returned one... Some of the worst ghosting on a screen I've have ever seen. Extremely unacceptable for a gaming laptop. I was very sad because the rest of the laptop was very nice. Went with a Lenovo legion 5 with a 115w 2060 instead and very happy and it's actually faster in games and runs quieter. Plus the screen is awesome and was $400 less.

Yeah, I'm waiting on the Legion refresh with 5800H and 3060, but this laptop also appears great for a smaller compact. Much better pricing than last year's model. If the Legion didn't also support USB-PD, I'd probably have gone with the max-q G14 this year.

I'm curious if your experience with the G14 was due to overdrive on the panel. I'm assuming you don't see the same issue with the Legion overdriven ( I imagine that's the stock setting ) ?
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Open box for $1304 is very tempting. Did they improve the screen on this. Still using my hp envy with rtx 2060 with 4k oled which i lovez.
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Quote from Masejoer :
Yeah, I'm waiting on the Legion refresh with 5800H and 3060, but this laptop also appears great for a smaller compact. Much better pricing than last year's model. If the Legion didn't also support USB-PD, I'd probably have gone with the max-q G14 this year.

I'm curious if your experience with the G14 was due to overdrive on the panel. I'm assuming you don't see the same issue with the Legion overdriven ( I imagine that's the stock setting ) ?
Yeah I was thinking about waiting for the 3060 legion 5 as well but who knows when that will be out. No issues at all the the screen on the Lenovo with overdrive. It's the best 1080p 144hz screen I've seen. The 2021 G14 screen was even worse with overdrive off as it defaults to off when on battery. Doing the ufo ghosting test you find online, the little ufo would almost be doubled in size with the trail it was leaving behind it from ghosting. With the Legion 5 it was perfect no ghosting at all even with overdrive on the panel off. The G14 scores slightly higher in 3D Mark time spy 7800 vs 7500 but was a few frames behind in games. Fortnite was the biggest difference between the two. On Epic with DLSS set to balance the Legion 5 was getting 20+fps more than the G14. Without DLSS the Legion 5 was about 5-8fps faster. Final fantasy xv benchmark the highest I got with the g14 was 9600 and the Legion 5 I was able to get just over 10,000. Forza horizon 4 on ultra preset the g14 got 112fps and the Lenovo got 115.

Obviously the legion is a larger laptop but it's a very decent option still especially for $1,099 as the performance is basiclly like a 2070 or lower watt 3060.
Last edited by UnXpectedError April 26, 2021 at 09:58 AM.
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Suryasis is the king of these Zephyrus BB deals! Thanks for keeping close tabs!

I've seen plenty of reviews on the 2020 G14 model, but has anyone found one where the color gamut was actually measured on this 144Hz 1080p panel? I know the Asus spec claims 100% sRGB, but it's a huge factor for me as I'd be using this for portable photo editing on PS+LR.

Alternatively I could look at the refreshed 15" Zephyrus G15 available now, or one of the Legion/Legion Slim models...but I don't know how long I'd be waiting for those to actually show up in the US.
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Quote from FancyMoney491 :
Suryasis is the king of these Zephyrus BB deals! Thanks for keeping close tabs!

I've seen plenty of reviews on the 2020 G14 model, but has anyone found one where the color gamut was actually measured on this 144Hz 1080p panel? I know the Asus spec claims 100% sRGB, but it's a huge factor for me as I'd be using this for portable photo editing on PS+LR.

Alternatively I could look at the refreshed 15" Zephyrus G15 available now, or one of the Legion/Legion Slim models...but I don't know how long I'd be waiting for those to actually show up in the US.
I measured 98.6% srgb on my spyder 4 pro so their claims of 100% are pretty close. The screen looks nice just not the best for ghosting while gaming. Also some ghosting on scrolling through webpages and what not especially on battery mode since overdrive is turned off making things worse.

I was looking to do the same as you as I'm a professional wedding photographer and wanted something portable for editing while on the go.
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Too much trouble to add a webcam and change the horrible silver keys in Gen 2 I see. Too bad.
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How much to expect from this 3060 at 80w compared to the 2060 model from last year?
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Quote from FancyMoney491 :
Suryasis is the king of these Zephyrus BB deals! Thanks for keeping close tabs!

I've seen plenty of reviews on the 2020 G14 model, but has anyone found one where the color gamut was actually measured on this 144Hz 1080p panel? I know the Asus spec claims 100% sRGB, but it's a huge factor for me as I'd be using this for portable photo editing on PS+LR.

Alternatively I could look at the refreshed 15" Zephyrus G15 available now, or one of the Legion/Legion Slim models...but I don't know how long I'd be waiting for those to actually show up in the US.
What about the Gigabyte Aero 15S? It has a beautiful OLED display and is Pantone certified.
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No webcam. The chin is big enough to fit one in. One ram is soldered. No direct keys for home end and pg up and down. Overall a bad thing for developers
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Quote from SyL9382 :
No webcam. The chin is big enough to fit one in. One ram is soldered. No direct keys for home end and pg up and down. Overall a bad thing for developers
Yeah, I'd absolutely love something in this form factor with a nice webcam and fully upgradable ram. I'm hoping this was mostly just in the pipeline as of last year and that Covid will see Asus realize a nice webcam can actually be a selling point.
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