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The 2022 ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop has arrived, boasting significant upgrades in performance, design, and display technology. This powerful yet portable machine is ideal for users who demand high performance and a unique style, whether on the go or at home. This new iteration improves upon its predecessor, offering a compelling solution for gamers and creative professionals alike.

ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 displaying animations on the AniMe Matrix LED display

Performance and Portability

The ROG Zephyrus G14 packs impressive hardware into a slim and lightweight chassis. Measuring just 19.5mm thin and weighing only 1.75kg, it houses up to an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and AMD Radeon RX 6800S graphics card with a MUX Switch. This combination delivers top-tier performance for gaming, content creation, and everyday tasks.

ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 internal components showcasing the vapor chamber cooling system

The laptop comes pre-installed with Windows 11 and utilizes next-generation DDR5 4800MHz RAM, which is 50% faster than DDR4. This allows for seamless multitasking and quicker application loading times.

Advanced Cooling System

To keep the powerful components running cool, the ROG Zephyrus G14 features a robust vapor chamber cooling system. Covering 48.2% of the internal components, including the CPU, GPU, and VRM, this system offers 50% greater heat dissipation compared to traditional heat pipe designs.

ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 internal components highlighting the Thermal Grizzly liquid metal thermal compound

Further enhancing thermal performance, Thermal Grizzly liquid metal thermal compound is applied to both the CPU and GPU. Combined with AMD SmartShift technology, this allows for a TGP of up to 105W, maximizing performance potential. For quiet operation, Silent Mode leverages ROG’s 0dB technology, completely shutting off the fans when CPU and GPU temperatures are below 50°C.

ROG Nebula Display

The ROG Zephyrus G14 is among the first gaming laptops (alongside the ROG Zephyrus M16) to feature the new ROG Nebula Display. This high-quality display is perfect for both gaming and creative work.

ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 open, showcasing the ROG Nebula Display

The laptop’s 2K 120Hz display boasts a 3ms response time and Adaptive-Sync support for smooth, tear-free gameplay. Factory-calibrated with Pantone Validation and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, the display delivers accurate colors for professional-grade visuals. Dolby Vision HDR and 500 nits peak brightness further enhance the viewing experience, even outdoors. The 16:10 aspect ratio and slim bezels provide a larger viewing area with a 91% screen-to-body ratio.

ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 closed, highlighting its sleek design and the AniMe Matrix display

Enhanced AniMe Matrix Display

The ROG Zephyrus G14 stands out with its distinctive AniMe Matrix LED display, available in Eclipse Grey and Moonlight White. This feature utilizes mini LEDs embedded in the lid to display custom animations, text, and graphics.

The 2022 model boasts a significantly upgraded AniMe Matrix display with 1,449 mini LEDs and 14,969 precision-machined holes, resulting in more vibrant and detailed visuals.

ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 AniMe Matrix display showcasing a robot animation

This new version also introduces mini-games playable directly on the AniMe Matrix display, adding a fun and unique element to the user experience. These games, featuring the virtual robot OMNI, offer challenges and unlockable rewards. Additional animations and features can be downloaded through the Armoury Crate software.

Conclusion

The 2022 ROG Zephyrus G14 delivers a compelling combination of performance, portability, and unique design. With its upgraded hardware, improved display, and enhanced AniMe Matrix, the G14 offers a premium gaming and creative experience in a compact package.