Asus Rog Zephyrus G14 2021 GA401QM-DS98 (14 Inch 120Hz QHD/AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS/Nvidia RTX 3060 6GB Graphics/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/Windows 10 Home) (CA)

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  • CPU: | 8 Core | 16 Thread | 16MB of L3 Cache | 3.3 GHz | 4.6 GHz
  • RAM: 32GB RAM | DDR4 3200MHz | Dual Channel 1x SO-DIMM slot
  • Storage: 1x M.2 Slot
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB VRAM |
  • Display: 14 Inch | 2560x1440 QHD | CEC PA LM140LF-1F01 | 120 Hz
  • Battery: 76 Watt Hour
  • Operating System:Windows 10
  • Ports: 2x USB 3 Type C | 2x USB 3.0 (Type-A) | HDMI | Rj- 45 Ethernet Jack | 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
  • Other Features: Keyboard: Backlit, Chicklet Style | Weight:1.7 Kg | Additional Features: Bluetooth 5, Wifi 6
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    Last updated on March 30, 2022 11:45 PM
    Asus Rog Zephyrus G14 2021 GA401QM-DS98 (14 Inch 120Hz QHD/AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS/Nvidia RTX 3060 6GB Graphics/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/Windows 10 Home) (CA)
    Asus Rog Zephyrus G14 2021 GA401QM-DS98 (14 Inch 120Hz QHD/AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS/Nvidia RTX 3060 6GB Graphics/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/Windows 10 Home) (CA)

    181,148.77$

    Description

    Asus Rog Zephyrus G14 (2021) GA401QM-DS98 Review

    The Asus Rog Zephyrus G14 (2021) GA401QM-DS98 is powered by the 8 Core/ 16 Thread processor the AMD Ryzen 9 5900Hs and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB VRAM. Other key specs include 32GB RAM, and a 14 Inch 2560x1440 QHD 120 Hz display. These are high-end specs for a 14-inch thin and light machine. This with exceptional build quality makes it a great device for content creators.

    Design and Build Quality

    Asus Rog Zephyrus G14 (2021) GA401QM-DS98 has a magnesium-aluminum chassis with a smooth finish with a slight texture that hides fingerprints. The Back of the device has 1215 mini LEDs which are programable and give it a unique look.  The chassis is quite rigid and feels quite solid. The lid has very little flex and when you open the lid the hinge lifts the base of the laptop which allows for better airflow. Now considering its built quality and performance the device is surprisingly light and weighs in at 1.6 Kg.

    Ports:

    • 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x Type C USB 3.2 Gen
    • Display Port 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b

    Upgradability:

    You can remove the bottom panel of the Asus Rog Zephyrus G14 (2021) GA401QM-DS98 can be removed easily once you remove the 14 Philips head-screws. This will allow you to access the following:

    • 1x SODIMM slot
    • 1x M.2 SSD
    • Battery
    • WLAN module below m.2 SSD

    Keyboard and Trackpad

    The Asus Rog Zephyrus G14 (2021) GA401QM-DS98 has a chicklet style backlight keyboard. The Numpad is missing on this one and the typing experience is above average. The trackpad, on the other hand, has a smooth glass surface with windows precision drivers is great for day-to-day use and feels extra smooth thanks to the 120Hz screen.

    Battery: 76 Watt Hour

    The 76-watt hour battery on the Asus Rog Zephyrus G14 (2021) GA401QM-DS98 should give you about 15 hours of battery life while browsing the web. Under maximum load, it should last you about 2-3 hours at max brightness. On the other hand with its 180-watt power adapter, you won’t lose any battery while charging through the DC adapter and you can get a full charge in about 2.5 hours which is a little slow however if you are planning to charge the device via the USB-C port you might lose battery while charging.

    Additional information

    Specification: Asus Rog Zephyrus G14 2021 GA401QM-DS98 (14 Inch 120Hz QHD/AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS/Nvidia RTX 3060 6GB Graphics/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/Windows 10 Home) (CA)

    Model
    Model

    Ports
    Audio Jack

    HDMI

    LAN Ethernet Jack

    USB 3.0 (Type A)

    USB 3.0 (Type C)

    Specs
    Processor/CPU Model

    CPU Base Clock

    3.3 GHz

    CPU Boost Clock

    4.6 GHz

    CPU Core Count

    8 Core

    L3 Cache/SLC

    16MB of L3 Cache

    CPU Thread Count

    16 Thread

    CPU Generation

    CPU/Processor

    CPU Class

    RAM Speed

    Display Specs
    Display Refresh Rate

    Display Resolution

    Display Size

    GPU Specs
    Dedicated GPU Model

    GPU VRAM

    iGPU Model

    Country
    Country

    Other Specs
    Battery Size

    Keyboard Backlight

    Key Type

    M.2 Slot For SSD Expansion

    Operating System

    RAM

    RAM Channels

    Weight

    Additional Features

    ,

    Specification
    Brands

    Storage Size
    Storage Type

    RAM Expansion

    Display Model

    sRGB

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