Here are my notes I gathered about ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2022. Sharing them for future researchers like myself. Something useful is missing? Do tell.

Disclaimer: I don't own the device, so all data were collected from various sources. There may be errors, so please point them out.

Possible configurations/variants

Pay attention to the model/variant you are interested in, because they vary by country/region. Following differences are disclosed in the specs:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS or AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS - basically the same, but has higher boost

• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700S or AMD Radeon RX 6800S - +5~15% performance with higher max power draw, both have 8GB VRAM

  keep in mind that S suffix cards are different from M suffix on regular factor laptops

• Display: 1920x1200 (16:10; 1200p; "FHD+" or "WUXGA") or 2560x1600 (16:10; 1600p; "QHD+" or "WQXGA"; "ROG Nebula Display")

• RAM: 2 DDR5 4800 MHz memory sticks, one of which is onboard (soldered) 8 or 16 GB, and the other is SO-DIMM (8, 16 or 32 GB)

• SSD: 512 GB or 1 TB M.2 SSD

• Aura Sync: yes = RGB backlight keyboard, no = single color (white) backlight

• AniMe Matrix (the LED matrix on the lid): yes/no

• Included in the box: Varies, but I've seen variants without USB-C charger

Apparently undisclosed things like WiFi card model can vary too.

See models available in your country here: https://rog.asus.com/your_country_code/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2022-series/spec/

Ports (I/O)

Quick summary - see reviews for details:

• x2 USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) and x2 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)

• Both USB-C have DisplayPort 1.4 capability

• Left USB-C connect to iGPU and supports charging

• USB 4 capability on left USB-C port with beta BIOS

• Right USB-C and HDMI (2.0) connects to dGPU

• MicroSD UHS-II

• 3.5mm "Combo" Jack (headphones/microphone)

Replacing parts

The internals can be accessed by taking off the back through unscrewing it - some screws are under rubber feet. Then, gently pry it open - plastic tools are recommended.

Before replacing any part - plug off the battery to prevent accidental damage. Watch out for power connector's metal clamp popping out!

Here are some disassembly videos:

• [YouTube] LaptopMedia

• [YouTube] N3XTGENTECH

Extending RAM / memory stick replacement

It's possible to have up to 40 GB of total RAM (8+32) DDR5 4800MHz with some performance loss - see:

• [Reddit] Asus G14 (2022 - GA402) - Comprehensive RAM Upgrade Guide w/Benchmarks

• [YouTube] Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022 - GA402) - Comprehensive RAM Upgrade Guide w/Benchmarks

• [Reddit] [8BG + 8GB] -> [8GB + 32GB] DDR5 Memory Upgrade [Conclusion]

WiFi card

The card is hidden under SSD. Many people change the bundled MediaTek card with Intel AX210 for better performance or/and stability.

Storage

One M.2 slot for SSD.

Reviews

• [YouTube] Jarrod's Tech - all in one review

• [YouTube] Jarrod's Tech - extras, monitor response time, game benchmarks

• RTINGS.com

• notebookcheck.net (1)

• notebookcheck.net (2)

• ultrabookreview.com

Function keys

• M1 / M2 - sound volume down/up

• M3 - microphone toggle (mute/unmute)

• M4 - software quick access

• Fn + F1 - sound toggle (mute/unmute)

• Fn + F2 / F3 - keyboard LED brightness down/up

• Fn + F4 - cycle keyboard lighting modes

• Fn + F5 - cycle fan modes

• Fn + F6 - screenshot / crop (like Win+Shift+S)

• Fn + F7 / F8 - brightness down/up

• Fn + F9 - external display modes

• Fn + F10 - toggle touchpad

• Fn + F11 - sleep

• Fn + F12 - plane mode (any kind of connectivity off)

• Fn + arrows - Home/PgUp/PgDn/End

Photo of the keyboard

Screen scaling on 2560x1600 14" display

100% User Interface scale: Desktop, M$ Word

200% User Interface scale: Desktop, M$ Word

Frequent problems

List composed based on my observation of the communities:

• Low quality liquid metal, that dries or/and spills up

• Cheap screws for SSD and WiFi card

• Over-tight screws, causing chassis to crack

• Full metal hinge... which is glued to plastic

• Paint tearing off the chassis

• Issues or poor performance of WiFi module (MediaTek)

Not directly related to the device, but Windows Update is known for messing up AMD GPU drivers. If such thing happens - it's advised to uninstall them using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) and install again.

Third party tools:

• [Windows] G-Helper - open source alternative to ASUS Armoury Crate

• [Linux] Linux on ASUS ROG community has tools and guides how to use them

Operating system notes

• Downloads page for drivers, software, BIOS

• Backup following before fresh install:

  • C:\eSupport - device specific stuff, like AniMe Matrix support

  • C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\color - display color calibration file

• Based on popular opinion, ASUS Armoury Crate and related software significantly decreases performance and increases power consumption - removal guide: [Reddit] G14 2022 without Armory Crate (and question of how to enable Ultimate Mode / MUX switch)

• [Linux] Patching kernel shouldn't be needed as of 6.2 kernel

• [Linux] Most function keys should work - others can be mapped manually. I don't have a list, sorry.

Community

• "ZephyrusG14" Reddit

• "Zephyrus G Talk" Discord

• "ASUS Republic of Gamers: The Community" Reddit

• ASUS-Linux

• "Linux on ASUS ROG" Discord

Hey everyone,

I'm convinced that the G14 is my choice for a new laptop purchase. Portable, efficient, and play some games to relax (PS4 user here - really want to try some PC games).

In my region I can opt for a Ryzen 7 6800HS or a Ryzen 9 6900HS.

Can anybody help me to make the decision process easier? There is so little information available to me.

On paper there seems to be not much of a difference but I wanted to carefully weigh the pros and cons of both and choose something that should be worthwhile. I'm planning to hold onto this laptop for at least 3 years.