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Feb 24, 2026 10:19 AM

Open Box ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Laptop: 14" 3K 120Hz OLED, AI 9 HX 370, RTX 5080

from $1823

$3,170

32GB RAM, 2TB SSD + Free Shippingat Best Buy

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Best Buy has Open Box ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" Gaming Laptop (Platinum White, GA403WW-G14.R95080) on sale from $1822.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy Members (free to join) or select free store pickup where stock permits.

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Available Options:

Open Box - Fair $1822.99
Open Box - Good $1918.99
Open Box - Excellent $2014.99

Product Info:

14" 2880 x 1800 120Hz 0.2ms 500-nit 100% DCI-P3 NVIDIA G-Sync OLED display (non-touchscreen)
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 12-Core / 24 Thread 2 GHz (5.1 GHz Boost) Processor
32GB 8000 MHz LPDDR5X RAM
2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive / SSD
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Graphics Card
802.11be Wi-Fi 7 (2x2) | Bluetooth 5.4
1080p IR Webcam
Backlit Keyboard (RGB)
Windows 11 Home
4-cell 73WHr Lithium-Ion Battery
Weight: 3.46-lbs.
Ports:
- 2x USB 3.2 Type-A
- 1x USB 3.2 Type-C
- 1x USB 4 Type-C
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
- 1x microSD Card Reader

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- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- This product has a solid 4.8 out of 5 star rating based on over 90 Best Buy customer reviews.
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Written by r3p3ro

Note: Availability for shipping/pickup may vary by location.

Available Options:

Open Box - Fair $1822.99
Open Box - Good $1918.99
Open Box - Excellent $2014.99

Product Info:

14" 2880 x 1800 120Hz 0.2ms 500-nit 100% DCI-P3 NVIDIA G-Sync OLED display (non-touchscreen)
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 12-Core / 24 Thread 2 GHz (5.1 GHz Boost) Processor
32GB 8000 MHz LPDDR5X RAM
2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive / SSD
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Graphics Card
802.11be Wi-Fi 7 (2x2) | Bluetooth 5.4
1080p IR Webcam
Backlit Keyboard (RGB)
Windows 11 Home
4-cell 73WHr Lithium-Ion Battery
Weight: 3.46-lbs.
Ports:
- 2x USB 3.2 Type-A
- 1x USB 3.2 Type-C
- 1x USB 4 Type-C
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
- 1x microSD Card Reader

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff

About this deal:
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- This product has a solid 4.8 out of 5 star rating based on over 90 Best Buy customer reviews.
About this store:
- Best Buy Return Policy

Original Post

Written by r3p3ro

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
09/17/26	Best Buy	$2,600 Popular	24
08/27/26	Best Buy	$2,600 Popular	9
07/19/26	Best Buy	$2,650 Popular	4
07/11/26	Best Buy	$2,600 Frontpage	26
06/03/26	Best Buy	$2,700	18

Top Comments

BoniJ

277Comments

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Wow this is a good deal, I signed up yesterday for an alert, lucky. Yes there are cheaper 5080 laptops out there but there is NOTHING, no other laptop in this form factor out there and for the price.

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DethBlade

96Comments

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We're buying this for the form factor not because it's the best performing 5080. Ppl keep missing that

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tkoh

436Comments

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Thank you! I scored it for $1918 (good condition). I was waiting for the 5070 Ti to hit sub $1600 but this is great.

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Community Reviews

This Zephyrus G14 stands out as a rare 14 inch RTX 5080 gaming laptop, with the appeal centered on its compact form factor rather than raw desktop class performance. The 5080 and 5070 Ti versions are described as very close, but this model adds 16GB of VRAM and a larger SSD, which makes the price gap easier to justify. The main tradeoff is heat and power limits in the small chassis, with repeated concern that the GPU is power nerfed and may throttle under load. There are also reliability worries around Asus hardware and a few reports of crashes or Windows 11 related issues. It is a strong fit if portability matters most.

people buying specifically for a 14-inch Zephyrus G14 form factor because there's "nothing else in this specific form factor at the stated price," and commenters say the deal is strong for that niche.
BoniJ DethBlade
ROG Zephyrus G14 shoppers who want a portable setup and are okay with tweaking thermals because one owner says the G14 "will definitely run hot" but they were able to "make some tweaks to cool it a bit," and another says they're considering moving to a 16-inch model because it's quieter than the 14-inch.
tkoh JWeavis
buyers who are upgrading from a 5070 Ti open-box and care about the extra VRAM/storage because one commenter says the 5080/5070 Ti variants are "pretty close" and that the $300 difference doesn't justify the 5070 Ti when you also get a bigger SSD.
tkoh
buyers who are comfortable with open-box risk and want to hunt for a lower price because at least one commenter reports scoring the open-box unit in "good condition" for $1918 and was waiting for a 5070 Ti price drop but found this instead.
tkoh
people who need a dual M.2 upgrade path because one commenter says "I need the dual m.2 slot," and is considering a different configuration to get it.
LeviathanUltima

buyers who expect the 5080 to sustain full performance in a thin 14-inch chassis because commenters warn the 5080 in the G14 is power-nerfed and will "throttle like crazy," with one saying the thermals/heat make performance hard to deliver as advertised.
pmperry critten Terin
buyers who are worried about reliability and warranty coverage because multiple commenters describe serious failure experiences (intermittent hard crashes on an open-box unit; and an Asus warranty repair where the laptop was returned with the motherboard not properly re-screwed, with parts not provided separately).
moroccomole pandanub
buyers who can't tolerate potential Windows 11 update issues because one commenter says an open-box 5070 Ti developed black screens/random shutdowns after updates, and they had to stop updates (and replace the SSD) to restore normal operation.
hec75
buyers who are sensitive to open-box condition uncertainty because commenters question whether open-box is "just cosmetic damage" and ask what isn't being disclosed, implying the value could be worse than expected.
thundr51
buyers who want to avoid Asus platform risk due to past hardware failures because one commenter says they've had multiple Asus motherboard failures (two desktop and one laptop) and is "extremely skeptical" despite liking the 14-inch form factor.
pandanub
buyers who need to rely on price matching policies because one commenter says Best Buy refused a price match to a lower price since the item was labeled "open box," even though they purchased shortly before.
sp1k3z

The deal can offer a rare 14-inch Zephyrus G14 form factor with an RTX 5080 at the stated price point.
BoniJ DethBlade
The 14-inch Zephyrus G14 can be a practical choice when form factor matters more than peak 5080 performance.
tkoh DethBlade
An open-box unit reportedly scored for $1918 in good condition.
tkoh
The Zephyrus G14 line can remain fast over time even after rough use, based on an older model experience.
BrightHeart360

The RTX 5080 in a 14-inch G14 can be power-nerfed and may throttle heavily under load.
critten pmperry
The Zephyrus G14 can run extremely hot under load, including a base area near the monitor that can feel dangerously hot.
Terin tkoh
Open-box units can carry reliability risk, including intermittent hard crashes that required an exchange on a new purchase experience.
moroccomole
Windows 11 updates can trigger black screens or random shutdowns on an open-box Zephyrus G14 experience, requiring disabling updates and SSD replacement.
hec75

Common Questions (5)

It can run hot and may throttle because the 5080 is constrained by the 14-inch chassis and its wattage/thermal limits. Tweaks like undervolting can help, but the small package is still expected to be warmer and louder than larger 16-inch models.
tkoh JK1982 critten pmperry
There are reports of intermittent hard crashes on the exact model, plus concerns about warranty coverage and ASUS repair quality. One open-box owner also described a Windows 11 update-related black-screen/shutdown issue that was resolved after SSD replacement and stopping updates.
moroccomole Xplic1T hec75 pandanub
The main value is the 14-inch G14 chassis, not peak 5080 performance. The 5080 model is power-nerfed in this size, but it is still considered a powerful 14-inch gaming laptop and the only 5080 14-inch option many see as worth buying.
critten DethBlade tkoh
Yes, one open-box unit was scored for $1,918 in good condition, and another buyer reported paying $1,425 out the door for the 5070 Ti open-box version. Best Buy reportedly refused a later price match because the item was labeled open box.
tkoh JK1982 sp1k3z
The 5080 and 5070 Ti versions are described as very close, with the 5080 mainly adding 16GB VRAM instead of 12GB and a bigger SSD. For a roughly $300 difference, the 5080 is the better buy if you want the extra memory and storage.
tkoh JK1982

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43 Comments

BoniJ

Feb 24, 2026 1:23 PM

277 Comments

Joined Jun 2019

BoniJFeb 24, 2026 1:23 PM

277 Comments

Wow this is a good deal, I signed up yesterday for an alert, lucky. Yes there are cheaper 5080 laptops out there but there is NOTHING, no other laptop in this form factor out there and for the price.

tkoh

Feb 24, 2026 1:32 PM

436 Comments

Joined Oct 2006

tkohFeb 24, 2026 1:32 PM

436 Comments

Thank you! I scored it for $1918 (good condition). I was waiting for the 5070 Ti to hit sub $1600 but this is great.

DethBlade

Feb 24, 2026 1:55 PM

96 Comments

Joined Apr 2018

DethBladeFeb 24, 2026 1:55 PM

96 Comments

Been waiting for the 5070ti to go back on sale but this is even better! Added the Best Buy total tech as well just in case. Thanks fam

JWeavis

Feb 24, 2026 2:01 PM

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Joined Mar 2007

JWeavisFeb 24, 2026 2:01 PM

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Wonder how this compares to the 5070ti version that everyone complains about (not having vapor phase cooling found on the 16" version).

shoulda2

Feb 24, 2026 2:07 PM

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shoulda2Feb 24, 2026 2:07 PM

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Very nice, I already bought a Lenovo with a 5080 in it for about the same price. In hindsight this would have been a better form factor for me i would just worry about the cooling in a small package.

tkoh

Feb 24, 2026 2:15 PM

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tkohFeb 24, 2026 2:15 PM

436 Comments

Quote from JWeavis

Wonder how this compares to the 5070ti version that everyone complains about (not having vapor phase cooling found on the 16" version).

They're pretty close, pretty much indistinguishable but 16gb vram instead of 12gb. For a $300 diff in price tho, it wouldn't make sense to get the 5070ti. You also get a bigger ssd.

Last edited by tkoh February 24, 2026 at 06:17 AM.

tkoh

Feb 24, 2026 2:15 PM

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tkohFeb 24, 2026 2:15 PM

436 Comments

Quote from shoulda2

Very nice, I already bought a Lenovo with a 5080 in it for about the same price. In hindsight this would have been a better form factor for me i would just worry about the cooling in a small package.

I love my Lenovo slimline 4060, I'd preferred to stay with their brand but the form factor is important for me.

The g14 will definitely run hot, but can make some tweaks to cool it a bit.

JWeavis

Feb 24, 2026 2:42 PM

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JWeavisFeb 24, 2026 2:42 PM

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Quote from tkoh

They're pretty close, pretty much indistinguishable but 16gb vram instead of 12gb. For a $300 diff in price tho, it wouldn't make sense to get the 5070ti. You also get a bigger ssd.

I actually have the (prev gen) ROG 16" with the 2070 (daughter using it) and 14" with the 5070ti, but still mainly use my Alienware 16" w/ 4090. I think I want to sell the 2 and move to a 16" (5070ti/5080) as it's still portable enough for me and quieter than the 14" would be.

JK1982

Feb 24, 2026 5:01 PM

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JK1982Feb 24, 2026 5:01 PM

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I bought the 5070ti varient open box for 1425 otd. Not sure if this is worth the extra $700-800 given that the 5080 is limited due to wattage and thermals. The bigger ssd is nice though

moroccomole

Feb 24, 2026 5:02 PM

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moroccomoleFeb 24, 2026 5:02 PM

4 Comments

Warning on these, I bought this exact one brand new and it had all kinds of intermittent issues that I had to exchange it. Just inexplicable hard crashing every couple days at most if not more than once within a few hours of minor use. New is one has been good but one of these open boxes is probably mine.

LeviathanUltima

Feb 24, 2026 5:06 PM

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LeviathanUltimaFeb 24, 2026 5:06 PM

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Manning wish they had the 16 on sale. I need the dual m.2 slot.

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Feb 24, 2026 5:17 PM

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Quote from tkoh

I love my Lenovo slimline 4060, I'd preferred to stay with their brand but the form factor is important for me. The g14 will definitely run hot, but can make some tweaks to cool it a bit.

I got my Legion 7i non-Pro Gen 10 with 5070 running on less than 100 watts (30 watts GPU, 20 CPU, + screen /peripherals ~80-90 watts total) with some undervolting - solid 1600P at high settings 60 fps+ on Ghost of Tsushima currently.

It's amazing how much you can push the efficiency limits on modern hardware.

BrightHeart360

Feb 24, 2026 6:03 PM

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BrightHeart360Feb 24, 2026 6:03 PM

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Oh man, I had a earlier version of a ROG Zephyrus G14 3 or 4 years ago and I loved it. I was pretty rough with it and used it all the time; bits of plastic are broken off the case but it still works great to this day. Still fast but I wanted a newer video card for games. If I hadn't upgraded to a new laptop a few months ago I would bite on this. Very positive experience with the older model.

andrermandreotti

Feb 24, 2026 6:38 PM

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Joined Jan 2026

andrermandreottiFeb 24, 2026 6:38 PM

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Sold out? It shows as "unavailable" for me 🫠

Xplic1T

Feb 24, 2026 7:28 PM

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Xplic1TFeb 24, 2026 7:28 PM

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I don't think I can give Asus this much money knowing well something will break on this thing and wont be covered under warranty.

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