At CES 2025 ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) unveiled the Latest additions to its Zephyrus G series the Zephyrus G14 and G16 ultraportable gaming laptops. These devices combine cutting-edge hardware with sleek lightweight designs targeting gamers and content creators who demand performance and portability.
ROG Zephyrus G14
The G14 combines its AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. ASUS provides G14 configurations supporting up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM, as well as up to 4 TB PCle 4.0 SSD storage to satisfy the requirements for demanding applications in terms of available memory and mass storage.
The G14 sports a 14-inche 3K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate as well as an extremely fast response time of 0.2ms. The screen provides vivid images with rich colors supporting 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, Dolby Vision and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500. Adaptive-sync removes screen-tearing effects, hence it provides a seamless visual experience in gameplays and media renditions.
The laptop weighs only 1.5Kg and is 1.59cm thick, making it highly portable. It is constructed with a CNIC-milled aluminum chassis and also meets MIL-STD-810H standards for durability.
The performance will be sustained because ASUS designed G14 with an improved thermal solution, which expands the cooling coverage by 47%. It utilizes 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans to enhance airflow while ensuring noise levels remain at a low. ASUS also included customizable AniMe Matrix LEDs on the lid, and they can show the user various kinds of notifications or animations.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16
The Zephyrus G16 was also at CES 2025, pushing the performance to the next level, with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
That configuration provides much more power, catering to both gamers and professionals who need the best hardware in town. The G16, similar to the G14, supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 4TB of PCLe 4.0 SSD storage.
For cooling ASUS included a liquid-metal thermal compound optional vapor chamber coverage of 44% and 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans. These features maintain peak performance while keeping the laptop quiet and cool.
Despite it is larger screen the G16 weights just 1.85Kg and measures 1.49cm thick offering a balance of performance and portability. Like the g14 the G16 is built with a CNC-milled aluminum chassis for durability and meets MIL-STD-810H standards.
Availability and Expectations
ASUS has not yet made an announcement regarding pricing or availability for the Zephyrus G series. More details, including regional availability and pricing, are expected to be revealed by ASUS in the coming months.