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Best Buy has a lower spec'd Zephyrus G14 on sale for $750 as part of the "Deal of the Day". The better deal IMO is the excellent open box option for $588. It's definitely not for a hardcore gamer but the build quality, processor, RAM, and dedicated graphics in a 3.64 pound chassis is hard to beat for this price.
Keep in mind there is no webcam on this generation G14 models. The speakers are pretty decent and battery life is good with 5800HS. I highly recommend turning off the "breathing" lights in Armory Crate when the laptop sleeps. I find it annoying and many reviewers agree.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6466255
14" Full HD (1920 x 1080) @ 60Hz (300 nits)
Ryzen 7 5800HS (8 core, 16 thread)
512GB SSD (upgradeable)
16GB DDR4 RAM (8GB soldered + 8GB removable)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB)
Backlit keyboard (No RGB - white only)
76Wh battery
1x USB-C (3.2 gen 2) with power delivery, DisplayPort and G-Sync
1x USB-C (3.2 gen 2)
2x USB-A (3.2 gen 1)
HDMI (can't find version listed)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Windows 11 Home
3.64 pounds
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It's not particularly good imo as a "general use" laptop because the fans kick in too often for a pleasant experience (personally), and the screen size to weight ratio is actually quite bad.
It's not particularly good at gaming either because it has a GTX 1650 with a smaller than usual screen (bigger screens are better imo for gaming) that has slow response times.
It's a laptop for those who don't mind compromising on general usage experience for some gaming capability (and vice-versa)
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Because this isnt the norm. Asus is an exception. Many tech giant companies don't reset warranty period on open boxes, not even for Excellent condition.
It's not particularly good imo as a "general use" laptop because the fans kick in too often for a pleasant experience (personally), and the screen size to weight ratio is actually quite bad.
It's not particularly good at gaming either because it has a GTX 1650 with a smaller than usual screen (bigger screens are better imo for gaming) that has slow response times.
It's a laptop for those who don't mind compromising on general usage experience for some gaming capability (and vice-versa)
I'm a student so I need something for class, I'm not a CAD student which I didn't know the P14 was mad for.
Anyway I'd like to buy this and sell the P14, any tips for where to sell it at? Do you think that's a good idea?
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Are we sure it's 144Hz?
EDIT: I just noticed the photo of the laptop on BB has "60Hz" superimposed over the screen, yet the model number listed shows it's 144Hz [laptopsreviewer.com]
How could you tell?
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What about the z13 flow?
https://slickdeals.net/f/15888088-lenovo-ideapad-5-pro-touch-laptop-14-1400p-ryzen-5-5600u-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-550-costco-members-10-shipping
It's up to the manufacturer I think, but ASUS for sure will work with it.
In my experience, most warranty related claims that sound reasonable are usually accepted. I've warranty repaired thousands of machines at my job across various manufacturers, many of them have already adjusted for the risk, and as long as it could be interpreted as covered in their policy, they'll go through with the warranty.
Keep in mind there is no webcam on this generation G14 models. The speakers are pretty decent and battery life is good with 5800HS. I highly recommend turning off the "breathing" lights in Armory Crate when the laptop sleeps. I find it annoying and many reviewers agree.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=64662
14" Full HD (1920 x 1080) @ 60Hz (300 nits)
Ryzen 7 5800HS (8 core, 16 thread)
512GB SSD (upgradeable)
16GB DDR4 RAM (8GB soldered + 8GB removable)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB)
Backlit keyboard (No RGB - white only)
76Wh battery
1x USB-C (3.2 gen 2) with power delivery, DisplayPort and G-Sync
1x USB-C (3.2 gen 2)
2x USB-A (3.2 gen 1)
HDMI (can't find version listed)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Windows 11 Home
3.64 pounds
Pros:
Light
Can handle most games + multitask
Can change the fan program. Highest temperature that I ever reach is 87 C.
Decent community on reddit.
Cons:
Screen is not worth the 1k price tag. I use hub to connect to 2 extra monitors. Extra cost.
Wifi driver is terrible. I have wifi drop 2-3 times/week. Since I use it with docking station, I connect Ethernet cable to it.
Need to clean fan every 2-3 months
That is more expensive. It is however lighter and slimmer.
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I also have a Spin 3 10th gen touchscreen to trade in.