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5
Amazing
on December 8, 2020
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Amazing action, special effects and soundscape. Looks and sounds amazing in 4k.
Length of ownership: 44
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The Linksys Velop MX10 whole-home Wi-Fi 6 system gives you more speed, coverage, and capacity than it ever has before. Wi-Fi 6 combined with Velop's Intelligent Mesh~ technology delivers true Gigabit Wi-Fi speeds, up to 5.3 Gbps, to every corner of your home, even the backyard and outdoor smart home devices. Wi-Fi 6 also sends and receives multiple streams of data simultaneously and reduces latency, providing up to 4x more capacity compared to Wi-Fi 5 technology. So, it can handle the demands of up to 50 devices and more, from laptops and gaming consoles to smart home devices and 4K TVs, all competing for the same bandwidth. You'll also always have a more efficient Wi-Fi experience with OFDMA that enables more data to and from your devices in a more streamlined manner. And, with BSS technology, congestion is also minimized eliminating interference from nearby wireless networks to deliver a strong, clear Wi-Fi signal to your home, so you won't have to worry about your neighbor's Wi-Fi interfering with yours again. You'll even have 7x more battery life with Target Wake Time that reduces network interference, allowing your devices to remain in sleep mode longer. The MX10 whole-home Wi-Fi 6 system is a part of Velop's modular system, so if you need more coverage, just add more nodes. Plus, setup is fast with the Linksys app, so you can enjoy the next evolution of Wi-Fi in minutes.
Customer Rating
4
Needs LED on/off control when status is fine
on December 8, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works extremely well and much better than the original Velop, AC three pack. Wish the internal setups would allow more flexibility and customization, but what is there is adequate. Be aware that Linksys hasn't released a firmware update on this model in many months.
Coverage in our 2400 sq/ft home is amazing and what really motivated me to pick this Mesh pair up was the inclusion of 4 Ethernet ports on EACH tower. That was the deal maker for me at this high price point.
My only real complaint is the super bright status LEDs on the top of each tower. Linksys should have built into the firmware an option set to either lower the brightness of the LED and/or offer an option to completely turn them off unless an important notification state was needing attention. I consider it a really bad design decision not having that included. Sure, you can place small bits of tape over the top facing LED ... but really? You shouldn't have to do that when paying this much for a pair of wireless nodes. In other words, not a bedroom appliance unless you're specifically shopping for a wireless mesh system that seconds as a night light ; )
Subtracted one star due to the lack of LED light control built into the firmware of this really expensive bit of kit.
Length of ownership: 107
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Nothing about your personal style is standard. So why should your appliances be? Created for those who want to reflect their true style in every room of their home, Caf~ is distinct by design. Backed by showstopping features, every Caf~ appliance gives you the form and the function you've been craving. Now that exceptional style is coming to your countertops thanks to elegant and efficient toasters, which feature the signature Caf~ copper accents that truly elevate your experience. Embrace a toaster that you can be proud to present on your counters that also boasts four pre-set functions that allow you to customize your toast to your preferences. The innovative Express Finish setting creates delectable toast in about a minute, while additional operating functions such as Frozen, Bagel, Reheat and Cancel, all help you curate your ideal toasting experience. Even clean-up is a breeze thanks to the copper-plated catch tray which collects crumbs as they fall to the bottom of the toaster and prevents them from scattering across the counter.
Customer Rating
5
High Quality
on December 8, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very consistent toasting straight out of the box. I'd recommend running through some empty cycles first though. It needs to burn off whatever it is that is making it smell. 3 or 4 cycles at max temp and using the frozen setting should do the trick.
Really nice build quality. 8 pounds which is about three to four times the mass of a more typical toaster. The seam lines and overall construction feels solid in hand. The controls feel good and the mechanical action of the tray also feels well engineered.
The unit has rubber feet that gives it a nicely planted feel on the counter top. The power cord can be partially wrapped around inside the bottom of the chassis to help reduce the effective length. Unwrapped, the power cord is a good, long length.
The Express Finish mode is interesting in that it allows the center of item to remain a tad bit more moist than the outer areas of bread and bagels, while still offering up a satisfying toasty, outer consistency in very short order. We like that feature a lot.
A little bit pricey for what you get and how short the warranty is ... but still a well constructed machine and we are happy with it thus far. We are tired of having to replace toasters every few years due to junk construction, so we are hoping this one lasts.
We were initially interested in the Black finish but once seen in person at the store ... no way. It looks more like a gray, gun metal finish under Best Buy lighting. So we sprung for the stainless steel. That finish looks great with the copper accents.
Length of ownership: 2
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5
The Definitive Collection
on December 8, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Dolby Atmos audio tracks on these discs sound improved over the Blu ray versions. The picture quality, although not true 4k, is amazingly good with little to no black crush in darker scenes and this is without using Dolby Vision. If your 4k player and TV both support Dolby Vision, give it a shot and maybe you'll like what you see. For me, my Panasonic player does HDR, pixel Tone mapping and I'm letting it do all the fancy stuff to generate the best picture on a LG OLED panel. All the subtle color details of wardrobes & sets looks stunning. The CGI of the dragons really comes to life too.
The disc menu system is less cluttered and now allows quicker access to the content compared to the prior Blu ray releases.
This box set is pricey due to the individual steel box cases and the limited production storage unit ... so if you want to save some money, pick up the non-steel box set in the more traditional black plastic, 4k covers,
It's worth it if you have the equipment to do it justice!
Length of ownership: 7
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Take your in-game audio seriously with this SteelSeries Arctis Pro gaming headphones. Its high-resolution speaker drivers with neodymium magnets produce dynamic audio details at 10Hz - 40kHz, and its ski-goggle headband and AirWeave ear cushions provide long-lasting comfort. The ClearCast microphone of this SteelSeries Arctis Pro gaming headset filters out background noise for high-clarity voice chats.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding
on February 10, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Big improvement over my previous favorite headset - the Arctis 5.
More bass, more comfort and more clarity. Steelseries software & drivers are ALWAYS a pain free, headache free experience as well.
SS obviously thoroughly tests their stuff - can't say that about most of the competitors. I've been using the Steelseries Engine for years and it only improves - this is why I also purchased their Apex keyboard.
More bass, more comfort and more clarity. Steelseries software & drivers are ALWAYS a pain free, headache free experience as well.
SS obviously thoroughly tests their stuff - can't say that about most of the competitors. I've been using the Steelseries Engine for years and it only improves - this is why I also purchased their Apex keyboard.
Length of ownership: 120
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5
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5
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Share thoughts with this HyperX QuadCast USB condenser gaming microphone. The anti-vibration shock mount and internal pop filter improve sound quality, while the conveniently positioned gain control offers on-the-fly adjustments. This HyperX QuadCast USB condenser gaming microphone has an intuitive tap-to-mute feature to prevent audio accidents and a headphone jack for real-time monitoring .
Customer Rating
5
Very Cool
on February 10, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent capture quality - rivals the Yeti on performance but looks much cooler in person and the build quality is superior. Sure it's not RGB, but that's not the point. Red is very cool !
Length of ownership: 70
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5
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5
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5
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Agency approved. Retro classic frame fused with futuristic technology, Intercept completes the line between style and science. This hinges anchor injected temples. An ergonomically balanced frame supports precision optics. Polished logo plates create low-key accents subtle enough for any undercover recruit.
Customer Rating
1
Not for me ...
on February 10, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Too bulky and too much tint. I suppose some people will love the effect ... but these weren't for me - no matter the price.
Length of ownership: 76
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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1
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4
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5
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The CM1000 Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem, with speeds up to 1Gbps and DOCSIS 3.1 is 10X faster than DOCSIS 3.0 devices. It's backward compatible with DOCSIS 3.0 and ready for future service plan upgrades for XFINITY from Comcast, Cox, and Spectrum. A Gigabit Ethernet port provides faster access and downloads.
Customer Rating
5
Fast and Stable
on January 31, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Much more stable than the CM600 I had been using. 32 channels bonding for downloads and 4 up. The internal tables are much more informational too. Highly recommended when on sale. If you have 'Blast' or a higher level of service, you need this modem!
Length of ownership: 21
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5
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5
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Hear the action all around you for a cinematic experience at home with this LG Dolby Atmos soundbar. Bluetooth connectivity offers wireless freedom when pairing your TV or other digital devices, while Google Assistant lets you use voice-activated controls without getting up from the sofa. This LG Dolby Atmos soundbar adjusts the sound level automatically to deliver the ideal audio experience for different content types.
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1
Same Issues As Before ...
on December 17, 2019
Posted by: YourMainDude
The LG SL10RG is plagued with the same smothered vocal dialog 'objects' during Dolby Atmos playback that were introduced two generations ago, on their TOTL sound bar package. Most likely an issue with the hardware, at this point ... because firmware doesn't seem to be helping. Look elsewhere if you want the best available Atmos/DTX decoding for your hard earned dollars ... or buy this knowing what to expect and live with it.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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3
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1
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Dominate your competitors with this TP Link Archer tri-band gaming router. It offers one 2.4GHz and two 5.0GHz bands, so you can connect more devices with less interference, and it uses MU-MIMO technology to reduce signal wait time and bottlenecking. This TP Link Archer tri-band gaming router has multiple processors to ensure smooth task executions.
Customer Rating
1
Unsupported
on October 22, 2019
Posted by: YourMainDude
Good in concept, beautiful in design, but TP-Link's last firmware update for this router was back in Sept of 2018. Unacceptable.
Router requires frequent enough Reboots (... monthly) to reestablish stable ipV6 connections with Xfinity cable service.
Router requires frequent enough Reboots (... monthly) to reestablish stable ipV6 connections with Xfinity cable service.
USB ports are randomly unstable as well. Simply disconnecting & reconnecting an external hard drive doesn't work. The entire router needs a Reboot.
Highly disappointing and expensive bit of kit.
Not recommended!
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Game like a pro with this MSI Raider gaming laptop. The Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB of RAM run graphic-intensive games smoothly, while the 1TB SSD offers rapid start-ups and ample storage space. This MSI Raider gaming laptop has an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card, which produces detailed images on the 15.6-inch Full HD screen for advanced gameplay.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5So you want to game...
By Adamelitemember
If you are wanting to do some hardcore gaming this is an amazing option.
1st let me say this has the desktop 3070, not a max q version or 85watt model.
Has 1tb hd, 32gb ram. For the money this is the best laptop out on the market. Try it and see for yourself
YourMainDude
The South
Questions
April 7, 2021
How was the back light bleed and the battery for non-gaming?
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The ROCCAT Vulcan TKL is a tenkeyless variant of the award-winning Vulcan family. This smaller form factor means gamers have room for a larger pad and can use a bigger range of a mouse movements, ultimately giving them greater accuracy. The linear Titan Switch Mechanical delivers the industry~s best in speed and responsiveness. The switch adds to a comprehensive feature set that gamers know and love. The low-profile design is engineered for comfort and to reduce fatigue. Impressive durability and build quality thanks to its reinforcing black anodized aluminum top plate, switches rated to 100 million keystrokes, dedicated mixer-style audio controls and per-key AIMO RGB lighting.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Works great - fair priced.
By LucidCEO
Works great, but all of these keyboards are overpriced. A person can get 99% of the same value from unknown brands on Amazon, but I wanted to try ROCCAT as a brand since I needed a travel keyboard. Left it behind as a gift to someone else because I have Razer products that I forgot to pack. Yes, they are a bit overpriced as well. Don't judge me.
YourMainDude
The South
Huh?
November 18, 2022
Your review doesn't make sense
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Take the next step in truly wireless noise canceling performance and exceptional sound quality. The new Integrated Processor V1 delivers unmatched performance while using even less power. Adding in drastically enhanced call quality, IPX4 water resistance and up to 24 hours of battery life with wireless charging.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Expensive but worth it.
By MiTom
Software is terrific compared the the B&W IP7 though I don't really like the ambient sound mode. It kinda loud but noise cancelation is excellent. If you work in noise environments, I suggest using ambient sound off. To be honest working in a super noisy environment, i would no recommend buying a high end headphone. Noise cancelation can be deafening when using an air gun. Sound is super but still 2nd to B&W. Would have kept the B&W for the superb sound quality but the software was terrible. Would definitely recommend this. A bit pricey but worth it. Sony went with the foam instead of rubber is a plus for comforth but one side is little bit ripped so durability on the foam was the reason for 4*.
YourMainDude
The South
Sony social media responded like a robot.
November 20, 2022
Instead of addressing the frailty of the earpieces ... they go into robotic marketing speak.
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The Shark Matrix Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum features incredible suction power, Matrix Clean and Precision Home Mapping. It has Incredible Shark suction power and a self-cleaning brushroll, pulling trapped debris, dust, and pet hair from carpets and hardwood floors. With Matrix Clean, the robot cleans using a precision grid taking multiple passes over dirt and debris, leaving no spots missed. The robot empties itself into a bagless base after each clean and holds up to 30 days of dirt and debris. No additional purchase necessary for dirt/dust bags. Now with extended runtime technology, the robot cleans 2x faster (*vs. Shark AI Ultra RV2500, due to more initial runtime in recharge/resume mode). With Precision Home Mapping, the robot uses its 360 LIDAR vision to scan your home and build a detailed map, enabling fully autonomous movement. This also allows your robotic vacuum to detect and avoid objects in its path day or night (*objects 4.5 inches or greater in its path). It creates a precise home map in the SharkClean app so you can select specific areas to clean on-demand, initiate Matrix Clean, and set cleaning schedules from anywhere. Together, Shark cleaning power with Matrix Clean and Precision Home Mapping give you the confidence your robot will complete the cleaning mission every time.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Matrix 'Spot' Clean is super handy... but
By YourMainDude
The Shark Matrix Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum RV2320S is cool device with very useful features and a handy app. There are problems with this design but I will focus on the Positive aspects first.
Setting up the Shark Matrix was quick & easy. Once unboxed, simply install the mobile app and follow the guided steps. I'm usually not a fan of how the 'app teams' of many companies approach product setup and/or design their overall app layouts but the Shark app is certainly above average and good.
Once set up, I positioned the robot & dock in a massive master bedroom. Having dogs = extra dirt, dust and dander under the bed - so I was eager to test this system out in a room that needs constant cleaning. I purposefully kept the room somewhat cluttered to see how the Shark behaved with some typical obstacles and I can confidently state that this generation of robot vacuum didn't become stuck or jammed anywhere in the room vs. what we came to expect compared to the leading brand, several years old. But before I get ahead of myself here... The RV2320S took approx. 10 to 12 minute to map the room and I was pleased to see that not only did the mobile app have a decently scaled representation of the perimeter, it also 'Matrix' mapped the king size bed in the room - which is the area needing frequent cleaning attention. The app does represent the bed center to the graphic, which is WAY off but the general shape of the room looks accurate. That's the first area the Shark team needs to dial in better.
I proceeded to have the robot vacuum just do a "Matrix Spot Clean" underneath the bed 3 times in a row and I watched from above to see if that specific perimeter was adhered to. The RV2320S tracked that entire bed 'foot print' with solid precision and without getting stuck - three manual cycles in a row.
I proceeded to let the RV2320S clean the entire room and again, with various tight spaces, obstacles like a duffle bag and a few boxes, it never struggled in a particular area and/or get stuck. So, hats off to the Shark design team for making this appliance reliable.
However, this where the experience started to deteriorate. Upon completing 3 cycles of the entire room being vacuumed, I receive both a mobile app notification and an audible alert from the unit itself saying an error occurred and that I needed to clean the dust bin. Upon checking the base station, the main dust collection cartridge was empty but the dust bin on the robot itself had a handful of hair, dust and fuzz just sitting there. Not stuck or jammed up - just present. So it appears to me that the auto emptying function of the RV2320S needs some tweaking. Opening the dust trap on the actual robot is simple enough and I was able to empty it quickly. So there you have it. Automation that still requires human intervention - new out-of-the box.
There are other issues that prevent me from assigning more stars to this product which I will outline in the Pros & Cons section, but let me summarize my overall opinion of the Shark Matrix Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum first - covering the nits as I experienced firsthand:
The setup was easy and automated. The unit docked is diminutive in foot print & height. Mapping rooms is set-and-forget and the "Matrix" Ai in this thing is truly something of value. That feature alone will serve us well in keeping the pet area under our king-sized bed clean! The app is intuitive and pleasing to the eyes but it does lack some feature controls - and I'm not sure why. There should be night mode or 'dark mode' the user can select to disable all the lighting. Not having this really prevents a customer from placing this system wherever they want. The lights are freaking bright!
The robot itself is smooth sounding but the docking station's vacuum system to empty the onboard dust bin is crushingly loud. So again, customers will have to careful where they place this. And for some unknown reason, late in the night the robot undocked - pulled away from the docking station and then redocked - without any schedule set up to do so. So be aware of rogue robot behaviors. It seems to me that the default operational behavior of this appliance should "Go Dark" at some evening hour and stay that way until the morning - based on relative Time Zone detection tied to the app.
In terms of cleaning, the robot unit itself does a great job picking up all kinds of debris. It's thorough and appears to stay longer on areas that are determined to be more dirtier. It is not prone to getting stuck and doesn't waste a lot of 'juice' wandering around - so the "precision" in the branding appears to be accurate as does the "Matrix" part (for certain areas). We own Dyson's for cleaning the majority of our home's hardwood floors by hand and value in an appliance of this type for particular room focus. The Matrix mapping of the bed is top shelf Ai ingenuity. The dock-based evacuation function seems random and for us - that's Ok - because we can empty the robot's bin directly in the waste can when needed. So, a STRONG three stars is warranted on this review.
Pros:
Accurate mapping of the actual perimeter of rooms
Matrix Ai mapping of things like beds inside the room that work well with the Matrix 'spot' cleaning on demand function
Smooth sounding robot in operation
Precise movement with no wandering and prevention from getting stuck
Transitions from hardwood to area rugs of different textures - no sweat
Generally speaking, a good overall mobile app design
It does clean well!
Accurate mapping of the actual perimeter of rooms
Matrix Ai mapping of things like beds inside the room that work well with the Matrix 'spot' cleaning on demand function
Smooth sounding robot in operation
Precise movement with no wandering and prevention from getting stuck
Transitions from hardwood to area rugs of different textures - no sweat
Generally speaking, a good overall mobile app design
It does clean well!
Cons:
Unit can have issues transferring the contents of the onboard dust bin to the base station compartment
Base station vacuum unit is extremely loud
The onboard lights for both the robot and base station are too bright and there appears to not be a night or assignable "dark" or night mode
Our unit went rogue on us just last night - almost like it wasn't really positively docked on it's last completion. Not sure what that was to be honest - but it was startling.
Unit can have issues transferring the contents of the onboard dust bin to the base station compartment
Base station vacuum unit is extremely loud
The onboard lights for both the robot and base station are too bright and there appears to not be a night or assignable "dark" or night mode
Our unit went rogue on us just last night - almost like it wasn't really positively docked on it's last completion. Not sure what that was to be honest - but it was startling.
I can only recommend the Shark Matrix Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum for specific use cases, like ours.
For whole house automation, I think it pays to wait and see if Shark works out the kinks on this one.
For whole house automation, I think it pays to wait and see if Shark works out the kinks on this one.
YourMainDude
The South
Follow-up
July 18, 2023
Today an attempt to do a Matrix "Spot Clean" sent the robot wandering the house. The software control of this system isn't Ready!
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Valuable Gen4 performance is here. Introducing the Crucial P3 Plus Gen4 NVMe SSD, delivering impressive speed with sequential reads/writes up to 5000/4200MB/s1 while providing data protection for optimal security. Engineered by Micron with the latest Gen4 NVMe technology, the Crucial P3 Plus comes in generous capacities2 and offers flexible backward compatibility for most Gen3 systems.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5QLC, slower, but great for archive and video.
By TankII
For my needs it is good. QLC +2400BPS transfer makes this a low-end performer. I just needed some storage for video file editing. Read speeds are decent, so once files are on the drive, they can be read to memory quickly. The bad, which is why it is 4 stars: Beware of large file transfers, as the buffer fills up quickly, and slows down to almost nothing.
YourMainDude
The South
How Large?
August 31, 2024
How large is the threshold you notice it coming to a crawl?
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Create, control, and champion your playstyle with the new Razer Basilisk V3~the quintessential ergonomic gaming mouse for customized performance. With 10+1 programmable buttons, a dual-mode tilt scroll wheel, and a heavy dose of Razer Chroma RGB, it's time to light up the competition your way.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Just buy a deathadder
By Trick
Works, but only in certain conditions. This mouse NEEDS a hard surface to work properly it will not work on glass or light wood EVEN with a RAZER mousepad (I'm not the only one with this issue, have tried multiple mousepads, and there is not a logical fix). Razer settings can fix this issue temporarily, but the tracking issue always seems to bite you in the worst of times and makes you want to yeet it. It looks cool and feels nice but it just isn't worth it. Do yourself a favor and buy a deathadder.
YourMainDude
The South
Works fine on Razer glass
October 27, 2024
Works fine on Razer glass
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Create, control, and champion your playstyle with the new Razer Basilisk V3~the quintessential ergonomic gaming mouse for customized performance. With 10+1 programmable buttons, a dual-mode tilt scroll wheel, and a heavy dose of Razer Chroma RGB, it's time to light up the competition your way.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5A great G502 alternative.
By Bowler116
I had a G502 for years that finally developed the dreaded (known) double-clicking issue. Got one of these and haven't looked back since--I honestly like it better. The RGB is awesome and the rubberized scrollwheel is a pleasure to use after the 502's slippery metal one.
Ergonomics are great, very comfortable. Cable is light and non-intrusive. Good value as well as I've frequently seen it on sale.
YourMainDude
The South
Better than the G502
October 27, 2024
Better than the G502 IMHO - especially when you consider the cost of ownership
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Stay cool when things heat up with the Razer Laptop Cooling Pad ~ a smart stand that dynamically controls fan speeds based on your laptop~s temperature. Featuring an airtight pressure chamber, customizable fan curves, and a 3-port USB A hub for maximum connectivity, give your laptop the boost it needs for better performance.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Feature rich cooling pad but NOT for some laptops
By Brett
I was really excited to come across this cooling pad - I have a gaming laptop that I use frequently on a desk and, as with many gaming laptops, it generates a large amount of heat. I usually use a cooling pad with it that has static fans which are rarely right for the scenario - either too loud for low power usage or too slow for high power. This Razer with actual fan controls promised to fix all that and optimize the fan settings for the usage situation. And it does...but a critical design issue ultimately makes it unusable for what I wanted....and might impact you too. Read on to find out more!
Unbox was quite impressive - the stand is quite sleek and well-designed with a LARGE blower style fan that can move a lot of air and really nice RGB lighting. The fan is set up with a foam strip where it contacts the laptop to help seal the linkage and improve airflow / cooling - two foam strip size options are included along with a plate without foam depending on your laptop design. Unlike my old laptop cooling pad, this one isn't entirely USB powered, requiring an external power adapter (which was surprising, but isn't terrible). It does still have a USB (type A) cable for the fan and lighting control - and turns that into a 3 port type A hub, so that's convenient for things like keyboards and mice. the piece that holds the laptop up has 3 different settings for different sized laptops.
There's a lot of plastic in the construction but it's still quite nicely built and should prove to be quite durable in use. It had no trouble holding up a heavy laptop and it kept the laptop very well balanced and supported in use.
Now, all that said, I got everything set up the way I wanted it and went to turn on my laptop (on the new pad) and nothing happened. The laptop, a year or so old Acer Predator Helios 16 with a Core i9 13900HX and a mobile RTX 4080, that had worked fine a bit earlier wouldn't turn on. I unplugged the laptop from everything and tried again...no luck. I picked the laptop up to look it over (it looked fine) and then it turned on. Ok, so maybe just a fluke. I put the laptop back on the cooling stand and the screen goes black! Pick it up...and the screen comes right back on. This happens regardless of if the cooling pad is plugged in, not plugged in, on/off, etc.
After some testing, I believe that the strong magnets in the cooling pad that hold the "foam strip" that seals to the laptop bottom are impacting the laptop in some way that turns off the display / prevents the laptop from turning on if off. I can set the laptop on the foam strip itself (on the floor or a table) just fine. And I can set the laptop HALF on the pad without issue - but as soon as I line the laptop up with the magnets (which is how the stand is designed to work), the screen blanks out. I've included pictures of this phenomenon. This same laptop works fine on other cooling pads so it's probably not the laptop - and the cooling pad works fine with another laptop I tried, so I think it's the combination of the laptop design and the cooling pad that don't like each other.
To that end, I can't fully recommend this cooling pad, sad as it is for me to say. I do love the design and the theory, but since it stops my laptop from working, I can't use it. (And I'd be VERY hesitant to put a laptop with a spinning / magnetic HDD on it too.) So IF it works for you, it's great. But buyer beware.
YourMainDude
The South
Incompatible with Lenovo Legions as well...
January 31, 2025
It is the stronger motor magnets inside that fan hub. I experienced the exact same behavior on my 2024 Lenovo Legion 7i with Core 14700 processor & RTX 4060. Screen blanks out; RGB keyboard backlighting goes dark; integrated finger print reader/power button functionality goes bonkers. The engineers who designed this cooling platform didn't provide the proper shielding in the motor assembly and the compliance testing that was required didn't catch the design flaw.
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The ROG Zephyrus G14 has been redesigned with an all-new premium aluminum chassis for increased durability and elegance. At 0.63 inches thin and weighing in at just 3.46lbs, this gaming powerhouse combines portability with cutting-edge technology. Featuring the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor and NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU, the Zephyrus G14 achieves unparalleled gaming performance. The Zephyrus G14 features an OLED ROG Nebula Display. Enjoy rapid 0.2ms response times, vivid 3K resolution, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Elevate your audio experience with new upgraded woofers, offering a 252% volume increase, 100Hz bass frequency, and Dolby Atmos support. For intense gaming sessions, the ROG Intelligent Cooling integrates liquid metal and aerodynamic 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans to sustain peak performance.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Compact Powerhouse/Desktop Replacement with Issues
By YourMainDude
The ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 14" 3K OLED 120Hz Gaming Laptop is clearly a compact, powerhouse that can be YOUR desktop replacement - when paired up with external peripherals & a gaming monitor.
Setup and Initial Impressions:
Initializing Windows 11 was as typical as it can be, from a Microsoft standpoint. I did experience a couple of incidents during portions of the unattended setup that resulted in the unit getting stuck in some kind of Modern Standby state (be it Sleep or something else...) where I was forced to do the proverbial 'hold down' the power button to force a hard reset. Having owned several different Asus/ROG models, this was a first.
Initializing Windows 11 was as typical as it can be, from a Microsoft standpoint. I did experience a couple of incidents during portions of the unattended setup that resulted in the unit getting stuck in some kind of Modern Standby state (be it Sleep or something else...) where I was forced to do the proverbial 'hold down' the power button to force a hard reset. Having owned several different Asus/ROG models, this was a first.
Once personalized & fully updated (software, drivers and BIOS), the unit did seem to stabilize and operated in full-Ryzen speedy form, but that was 5 days into my review period. Compared to my 4-year-old ROG Advantage Edition, this 2025 ROG Zephyrus G14 feels quick & responsive no matter what I threw at it or used it for.
The OLED display is vivid & consistent, corner-to-corner. The weight of the unit screams quality as does the smooth action of the flip-up, screen hinges. I'm not a huge fan of the flat, chicklet key caps commonly found on 14-inch laptops, but these are good, surprisingly satisfying and easy to type on. The RGB backlighting of the keys works but nothing to write home about. That's admittedly a matter of personal taste - but I've seen better.
There are no ports on the rear of this laptop but that's Ok. On something this compact, I've fine with it. The USB-4 and multiple USB 3 ports are plentiful and ALL meet their specified capabilities. I used a Sandisk Pro external SSD Pro and ATTO transfers speeds were top shelf. I would have preferred a full-sized SD card slot vs. the micro slot, but space in a 14-inch platform does naturally present constraints!
The proprietary power port is great and much better than a barrel connection. The only real big complaint I have about this particular platform, in terms of design points, is the location of the Status LEDs located on the bottom edge of the display. What was Asus engineers thinking? What good is having a power state, AC power connection and storage indicators all in a position you cannot see from the front? Oops!
The track pad is spacious, glass treated and something I really like. One of the best I've touched!
The Platinum White aesthetic has nuanced contrasts to it, which I've grown to like. This machine doesn't scream Gamer vibe and would be fine for work environments.
The Platinum White aesthetic has nuanced contrasts to it, which I've grown to like. This machine doesn't scream Gamer vibe and would be fine for work environments.
Gaming Experience:
Although one can game "AAA" titles on this 14-inch display and they do render very nicely I might add, the real power of the ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 is the marriage between the Ryzen 9 Ai processor & the 5070 Ti GPU. This gets back to using this little beast as a desktop replacement rig. It can do it!
The memory is up to the task, and you can add a 2nd internal SSD. Not much to dislike here. Sure, some will complain about soldered Dimms but IMHO, 32 GBs of high-speed memory is more than adequate for most consumers, and I didn't find it holding me back in any noticeable way.
Although one can game "AAA" titles on this 14-inch display and they do render very nicely I might add, the real power of the ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 is the marriage between the Ryzen 9 Ai processor & the 5070 Ti GPU. This gets back to using this little beast as a desktop replacement rig. It can do it!
The memory is up to the task, and you can add a 2nd internal SSD. Not much to dislike here. Sure, some will complain about soldered Dimms but IMHO, 32 GBs of high-speed memory is more than adequate for most consumers, and I didn't find it holding me back in any noticeable way.
The stuff I'm not so happy or enthusiastic about:
I'll mention the goofy position of the status LEDs again for completeness, but more importantly - this 2025 Zephyrus G14 suffers from the same old thing that plagues all Asus laptops - - their software immaturity. ROG Live, Asus Software Manager and A-Crate all generated multiple errors in the Windows Reliability History logs + those early incidents of "looked dead" situations that forced me to force Hard Resets with the power button. I've done nothing out of the ordinary, other than initializing my Microsoft accounts and updating all the typical Windows Store apps, Asus Apps and applying all Windows Updates, like anyone would do. I've installed no additional software that could bugger-up things or cause conflicts - and yet - here we go again Asus. Error Event & Reliability History logs are KEY areas of the entire Experience and that aspect of this laptop needs a bunch of fine tuning. The logs are peppered with "stop working" incidents.
I'll mention the goofy position of the status LEDs again for completeness, but more importantly - this 2025 Zephyrus G14 suffers from the same old thing that plagues all Asus laptops - - their software immaturity. ROG Live, Asus Software Manager and A-Crate all generated multiple errors in the Windows Reliability History logs + those early incidents of "looked dead" situations that forced me to force Hard Resets with the power button. I've done nothing out of the ordinary, other than initializing my Microsoft accounts and updating all the typical Windows Store apps, Asus Apps and applying all Windows Updates, like anyone would do. I've installed no additional software that could bugger-up things or cause conflicts - and yet - here we go again Asus. Error Event & Reliability History logs are KEY areas of the entire Experience and that aspect of this laptop needs a bunch of fine tuning. The logs are peppered with "stop working" incidents.
Moving on, I do wish to focus on the hard & fast specs of this machine that were important for me to test out. This includes Cinebench, ATTO speeds and WiFi connectivity. All of which were measured in Performance mode:
Cinebench -
This Zephyrus keeps a close pace with my 5950 X570 desktop and is the primary reason I can recommend this laptop as a desktop replacement candidate. 2300+ multi-core, 2000+ single core scores... consistently. No big swings or variance. Pretty rock solid in fact.
This Zephyrus keeps a close pace with my 5950 X570 desktop and is the primary reason I can recommend this laptop as a desktop replacement candidate. 2300+ multi-core, 2000+ single core scores... consistently. No big swings or variance. Pretty rock solid in fact.
ATTO -
USB-4 speeds reached max speed transfer speeds for both reading & writing, on my Sandisk Pro external - pretty much in line with the performance I get on Thunderbolt ports; both for Mac and PC (Alienware M18). Thumbs up! USB 3 ports also achieve their specified maximums with the same external device. Nice job Asus!
USB-4 speeds reached max speed transfer speeds for both reading & writing, on my Sandisk Pro external - pretty much in line with the performance I get on Thunderbolt ports; both for Mac and PC (Alienware M18). Thumbs up! USB 3 ports also achieve their specified maximums with the same external device. Nice job Asus!
WiFi 7 -
This is an area needing some immediate polish & fine tuning as I routinely experience throughput throttling for both download & upload - on the power brick. Not so good Asus! It's all over the place with this laptop, even when just 6 feet away from my Router. I could only hit the rated ISP speeds like once or twice out of 10 tests; most results came in at around 50 to 60 % of the speeds I pay for.
This is an area needing some immediate polish & fine tuning as I routinely experience throughput throttling for both download & upload - on the power brick. Not so good Asus! It's all over the place with this laptop, even when just 6 feet away from my Router. I could only hit the rated ISP speeds like once or twice out of 10 tests; most results came in at around 50 to 60 % of the speeds I pay for.
Overall, I like how compact & powerful the ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 14" 3K OLED 120Hz Gaming Laptop presents itself and generally performs. It just needs more work. (updates & such)
This is a machine I can look forward to traveling with...
This is a machine I can look forward to traveling with...
Pros:
Compact, stylish, solid and dense.
Nice aesthetic overall
Undeniable OLED display goodness
Electrical ports all meet their specifications
The fans seem pretty tame to me, so I don't understand the complaints coming from others
The ventilation arrangement also seems very good, and the keyboard area stays comfortable
Excellent track pad!
Capable keyboard even though I prefer what Lenovo does TBH and the backlighting is meh
Fast little Ryzen/Nvidia machine and to me, the 5070 Ti is the sweet spot
Ai features are powerful and there for those that rely upon them
Compact, stylish, solid and dense.
Nice aesthetic overall
Undeniable OLED display goodness
Electrical ports all meet their specifications
The fans seem pretty tame to me, so I don't understand the complaints coming from others
The ventilation arrangement also seems very good, and the keyboard area stays comfortable
Excellent track pad!
Capable keyboard even though I prefer what Lenovo does TBH and the backlighting is meh
Fast little Ryzen/Nvidia machine and to me, the 5070 Ti is the sweet spot
Ai features are powerful and there for those that rely upon them
Cons:
Hard resetting required during setup and early use - even after updating everything
(It's worth noting that Ai didn't assist in this regard, which is kind of funny)
Software and error logs, par for the course with Asus & ROG. Not a good look!
Pretty much useless positioning of the status LEDs
Inconsistent WiFi 7 performance with some hard throttling for no good reason
The top-cover LED light strip is about as useful as the Status LEDs. Bling is whatever though...
I was surprised to find the ProArt Control Panel missing from this machine if for no other reason that the OLED Care functionality is missing from what is provided and that it came with Nvidia Studio drivers on it - making the case that this could be both a gaming rig & a content creation platform
(Asus Vivo machines come with that bit of important software)
Micro SD slot
Hard resetting required during setup and early use - even after updating everything
(It's worth noting that Ai didn't assist in this regard, which is kind of funny)
Software and error logs, par for the course with Asus & ROG. Not a good look!
Pretty much useless positioning of the status LEDs
Inconsistent WiFi 7 performance with some hard throttling for no good reason
The top-cover LED light strip is about as useful as the Status LEDs. Bling is whatever though...
I was surprised to find the ProArt Control Panel missing from this machine if for no other reason that the OLED Care functionality is missing from what is provided and that it came with Nvidia Studio drivers on it - making the case that this could be both a gaming rig & a content creation platform
(Asus Vivo machines come with that bit of important software)
Micro SD slot
Considering the price point and what you get in return, I can still recommend this laptop for many use cases, as long as one knows what they are getting into. The combination of this Ryzen 9 and 5070 Ti is something to behold! Come on Asus, finish the job on this one and make it shine!
I'd give it 3.5 Stars if allowed ; )
YourMainDude
The South
Follow-Up
May 25, 2025
After several weeks of ownership, this laptop still suffers from some kind of condition where it requires a Power Button, Hard Reset to revive it.
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The ROG Zephyrus G14 has been redesigned with an all-new premium aluminum chassis for increased durability and elegance. At 0.63 inches thin and weighing in at just 3.46lbs, this gaming powerhouse combines portability with cutting-edge technology. Featuring the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor and NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU, the Zephyrus G14 achieves unparalleled gaming performance. The Zephyrus G14 features an OLED ROG Nebula Display. Enjoy rapid 0.2ms response times, vivid 3K resolution, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Elevate your audio experience with new upgraded woofers, offering a 252% volume increase, 100Hz bass frequency, and Dolby Atmos support. For intense gaming sessions, the ROG Intelligent Cooling integrates liquid metal and aerodynamic 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans to sustain peak performance.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Compact Powerhouse/Desktop Replacement with Issues
By YourMainDude
The ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 14" 3K OLED 120Hz Gaming Laptop is clearly a compact, powerhouse that can be YOUR desktop replacement - when paired up with external peripherals & a gaming monitor.
Setup and Initial Impressions:
Initializing Windows 11 was as typical as it can be, from a Microsoft standpoint. I did experience a couple of incidents during portions of the unattended setup that resulted in the unit getting stuck in some kind of Modern Standby state (be it Sleep or something else...) where I was forced to do the proverbial 'hold down' the power button to force a hard reset. Having owned several different Asus/ROG models, this was a first.
Initializing Windows 11 was as typical as it can be, from a Microsoft standpoint. I did experience a couple of incidents during portions of the unattended setup that resulted in the unit getting stuck in some kind of Modern Standby state (be it Sleep or something else...) where I was forced to do the proverbial 'hold down' the power button to force a hard reset. Having owned several different Asus/ROG models, this was a first.
Once personalized & fully updated (software, drivers and BIOS), the unit did seem to stabilize and operated in full-Ryzen speedy form, but that was 5 days into my review period. Compared to my 4-year-old ROG Advantage Edition, this 2025 ROG Zephyrus G14 feels quick & responsive no matter what I threw at it or used it for.
The OLED display is vivid & consistent, corner-to-corner. The weight of the unit screams quality as does the smooth action of the flip-up, screen hinges. I'm not a huge fan of the flat, chicklet key caps commonly found on 14-inch laptops, but these are good, surprisingly satisfying and easy to type on. The RGB backlighting of the keys works but nothing to write home about. That's admittedly a matter of personal taste - but I've seen better.
There are no ports on the rear of this laptop but that's Ok. On something this compact, I've fine with it. The USB-4 and multiple USB 3 ports are plentiful and ALL meet their specified capabilities. I used a Sandisk Pro external SSD Pro and ATTO transfers speeds were top shelf. I would have preferred a full-sized SD card slot vs. the micro slot, but space in a 14-inch platform does naturally present constraints!
The proprietary power port is great and much better than a barrel connection. The only real big complaint I have about this particular platform, in terms of design points, is the location of the Status LEDs located on the bottom edge of the display. What was Asus engineers thinking? What good is having a power state, AC power connection and storage indicators all in a position you cannot see from the front? Oops!
The track pad is spacious, glass treated and something I really like. One of the best I've touched!
The Platinum White aesthetic has nuanced contrasts to it, which I've grown to like. This machine doesn't scream Gamer vibe and would be fine for work environments.
The Platinum White aesthetic has nuanced contrasts to it, which I've grown to like. This machine doesn't scream Gamer vibe and would be fine for work environments.
Gaming Experience:
Although one can game "AAA" titles on this 14-inch display and they do render very nicely I might add, the real power of the ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 is the marriage between the Ryzen 9 Ai processor & the 5070 Ti GPU. This gets back to using this little beast as a desktop replacement rig. It can do it!
The memory is up to the task, and you can add a 2nd internal SSD. Not much to dislike here. Sure, some will complain about soldered Dimms but IMHO, 32 GBs of high-speed memory is more than adequate for most consumers, and I didn't find it holding me back in any noticeable way.
Although one can game "AAA" titles on this 14-inch display and they do render very nicely I might add, the real power of the ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 is the marriage between the Ryzen 9 Ai processor & the 5070 Ti GPU. This gets back to using this little beast as a desktop replacement rig. It can do it!
The memory is up to the task, and you can add a 2nd internal SSD. Not much to dislike here. Sure, some will complain about soldered Dimms but IMHO, 32 GBs of high-speed memory is more than adequate for most consumers, and I didn't find it holding me back in any noticeable way.
The stuff I'm not so happy or enthusiastic about:
I'll mention the goofy position of the status LEDs again for completeness, but more importantly - this 2025 Zephyrus G14 suffers from the same old thing that plagues all Asus laptops - - their software immaturity. ROG Live, Asus Software Manager and A-Crate all generated multiple errors in the Windows Reliability History logs + those early incidents of "looked dead" situations that forced me to force Hard Resets with the power button. I've done nothing out of the ordinary, other than initializing my Microsoft accounts and updating all the typical Windows Store apps, Asus Apps and applying all Windows Updates, like anyone would do. I've installed no additional software that could bugger-up things or cause conflicts - and yet - here we go again Asus. Error Event & Reliability History logs are KEY areas of the entire Experience and that aspect of this laptop needs a bunch of fine tuning. The logs are peppered with "stop working" incidents.
I'll mention the goofy position of the status LEDs again for completeness, but more importantly - this 2025 Zephyrus G14 suffers from the same old thing that plagues all Asus laptops - - their software immaturity. ROG Live, Asus Software Manager and A-Crate all generated multiple errors in the Windows Reliability History logs + those early incidents of "looked dead" situations that forced me to force Hard Resets with the power button. I've done nothing out of the ordinary, other than initializing my Microsoft accounts and updating all the typical Windows Store apps, Asus Apps and applying all Windows Updates, like anyone would do. I've installed no additional software that could bugger-up things or cause conflicts - and yet - here we go again Asus. Error Event & Reliability History logs are KEY areas of the entire Experience and that aspect of this laptop needs a bunch of fine tuning. The logs are peppered with "stop working" incidents.
Moving on, I do wish to focus on the hard & fast specs of this machine that were important for me to test out. This includes Cinebench, ATTO speeds and WiFi connectivity. All of which were measured in Performance mode:
Cinebench -
This Zephyrus keeps a close pace with my 5950 X570 desktop and is the primary reason I can recommend this laptop as a desktop replacement candidate. 2300+ multi-core, 2000+ single core scores... consistently. No big swings or variance. Pretty rock solid in fact.
This Zephyrus keeps a close pace with my 5950 X570 desktop and is the primary reason I can recommend this laptop as a desktop replacement candidate. 2300+ multi-core, 2000+ single core scores... consistently. No big swings or variance. Pretty rock solid in fact.
ATTO -
USB-4 speeds reached max speed transfer speeds for both reading & writing, on my Sandisk Pro external - pretty much in line with the performance I get on Thunderbolt ports; both for Mac and PC (Alienware M18). Thumbs up! USB 3 ports also achieve their specified maximums with the same external device. Nice job Asus!
USB-4 speeds reached max speed transfer speeds for both reading & writing, on my Sandisk Pro external - pretty much in line with the performance I get on Thunderbolt ports; both for Mac and PC (Alienware M18). Thumbs up! USB 3 ports also achieve their specified maximums with the same external device. Nice job Asus!
WiFi 7 -
This is an area needing some immediate polish & fine tuning as I routinely experience throughput throttling for both download & upload - on the power brick. Not so good Asus! It's all over the place with this laptop, even when just 6 feet away from my Router. I could only hit the rated ISP speeds like once or twice out of 10 tests; most results came in at around 50 to 60 % of the speeds I pay for.
This is an area needing some immediate polish & fine tuning as I routinely experience throughput throttling for both download & upload - on the power brick. Not so good Asus! It's all over the place with this laptop, even when just 6 feet away from my Router. I could only hit the rated ISP speeds like once or twice out of 10 tests; most results came in at around 50 to 60 % of the speeds I pay for.
Overall, I like how compact & powerful the ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 14" 3K OLED 120Hz Gaming Laptop presents itself and generally performs. It just needs more work. (updates & such)
This is a machine I can look forward to traveling with...
This is a machine I can look forward to traveling with...
Pros:
Compact, stylish, solid and dense.
Nice aesthetic overall
Undeniable OLED display goodness
Electrical ports all meet their specifications
The fans seem pretty tame to me, so I don't understand the complaints coming from others
The ventilation arrangement also seems very good, and the keyboard area stays comfortable
Excellent track pad!
Capable keyboard even though I prefer what Lenovo does TBH and the backlighting is meh
Fast little Ryzen/Nvidia machine and to me, the 5070 Ti is the sweet spot
Ai features are powerful and there for those that rely upon them
Compact, stylish, solid and dense.
Nice aesthetic overall
Undeniable OLED display goodness
Electrical ports all meet their specifications
The fans seem pretty tame to me, so I don't understand the complaints coming from others
The ventilation arrangement also seems very good, and the keyboard area stays comfortable
Excellent track pad!
Capable keyboard even though I prefer what Lenovo does TBH and the backlighting is meh
Fast little Ryzen/Nvidia machine and to me, the 5070 Ti is the sweet spot
Ai features are powerful and there for those that rely upon them
Cons:
Hard resetting required during setup and early use - even after updating everything
(It's worth noting that Ai didn't assist in this regard, which is kind of funny)
Software and error logs, par for the course with Asus & ROG. Not a good look!
Pretty much useless positioning of the status LEDs
Inconsistent WiFi 7 performance with some hard throttling for no good reason
The top-cover LED light strip is about as useful as the Status LEDs. Bling is whatever though...
I was surprised to find the ProArt Control Panel missing from this machine if for no other reason that the OLED Care functionality is missing from what is provided and that it came with Nvidia Studio drivers on it - making the case that this could be both a gaming rig & a content creation platform
(Asus Vivo machines come with that bit of important software)
Micro SD slot
Hard resetting required during setup and early use - even after updating everything
(It's worth noting that Ai didn't assist in this regard, which is kind of funny)
Software and error logs, par for the course with Asus & ROG. Not a good look!
Pretty much useless positioning of the status LEDs
Inconsistent WiFi 7 performance with some hard throttling for no good reason
The top-cover LED light strip is about as useful as the Status LEDs. Bling is whatever though...
I was surprised to find the ProArt Control Panel missing from this machine if for no other reason that the OLED Care functionality is missing from what is provided and that it came with Nvidia Studio drivers on it - making the case that this could be both a gaming rig & a content creation platform
(Asus Vivo machines come with that bit of important software)
Micro SD slot
Considering the price point and what you get in return, I can still recommend this laptop for many use cases, as long as one knows what they are getting into. The combination of this Ryzen 9 and 5070 Ti is something to behold! Come on Asus, finish the job on this one and make it shine!
I'd give it 3.5 Stars if allowed ; )
YourMainDude
The South
Further Update:
May 28, 2025
This G14 only has a single SSD slot. The Cinebench multi-core score is 23000+. I'm noticing PWM flicker coming from the panel for no apparent reason & only randomly..
If someone needed a 2nd SSD, one could remove the under-performing, MediaTek WiFi 7 module and instead, install a 2230 NVME SSD for much needed extra storage and simply use a more capable WiFi 6e or 7 USB dongle. Alternatively, the G16 does in fact have two dedicated SSD slots.. but obviously costs more.
If someone needed a 2nd SSD, one could remove the under-performing, MediaTek WiFi 7 module and instead, install a 2230 NVME SSD for much needed extra storage and simply use a more capable WiFi 6e or 7 USB dongle. Alternatively, the G16 does in fact have two dedicated SSD slots.. but obviously costs more.
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