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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2021 5800HS/3050TI/QHD/16GB/512GB $1499

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Mar 10th, 2022 3:04 pm

ducott [OP]: Jr. Member; Mar 26, 2012; 127 posts; 95 upvotes; Ottawa

Mar 10th, 2022 3:04 pm

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2021 5800HS/3050TI/QHD/16GB/512GB $1499

Deal Link:: https://shop.asus.com/ca-en/90nr05r3-m0 ... 401qe.html
Price:: 1499.00
Retailer:: Asus

Asus Canada has listed the 3050 Ti, 1440p QHD version of their 2021 G14 with a $200 discount. Not to be confused with the non Ti, FHD 1080p version found on most Canadian stores at the same price. 2022 models are likely to start showing up on BB in the coming weeks as an exclusive.

Key specs:

OS: Windows 10 Home
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS 2.8GHz (Turbo up to 4.4GHz)
GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6
Screen size: 14"//WQHD (2560 x 1440) 16:9//120Hz//300NITS//anti-glare
RAM: 16GB DDR4
Storage: 512GB PCIe SSD
Keyboard: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard

Full specs:

Operating System
Windows 10 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Free Upgrade to Windows 11¹ (when available, see below)

Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800HS Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 20MB cache, up to 4.4 GHz max boost)

Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti Laptop GPU
With ROG Boost up to 1585MHz at 60W (75W with Dynamic Boost)
4GB GDDR6

Display
14-inch
WQHD (2560 x 1440) 16:9
anti-glare display
DCI-P3: 100%
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
IPS-level
Adaptive-Sync
Pantone Validated
Optimus

Memory
8GB DDR4 on board
8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM(3200MHz for i7-10870H/i7-10875H/i9-10980HK and 2933MHz for i5-10300H/i7-10750H)
Max Capacity : 24GB

Storage
512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD

I/O Ports
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC

Keyboard and Touchpad
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
Touchpad

Audio
Smart Amp Technology
Dolby Atmos
AI noise-canceling technology
Built-in array microphone
2x 0.7W tweeter
2x 2.5W speaker with Smart Amp Technology

Network and Communication
Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax)+Bluetooth 5.1 (Dual band) 2*2;(*BT version may change with OS upgrades.)

Battery
76WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Power Supply
ø6.0, 180W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 9A, 180W, Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

Weight
1.60 Kg (3.53 lbs)

Dimensions (W x D x H)
32.4 x 22.2 x 1.79 ~ 1.79 cm (12.76" x 8.74" x 0.70" ~ 0.70")

Microsoft Office
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.

Security
BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
Kensington Security Slot™
FingerPrint: YES

Last edited by ducott on Mar 10th, 2022 3:27 pm, edited 2 times in total.

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Mar 10th, 2022 3:18 pm

QaneTime: Newbie; Nov 26, 2021; 71 posts; 313 upvotes; GTA

Mar 10th, 2022 3:18 pm

Why is this getting downvotes? This is the QHD version with no ghosting, and price best in class. Better than G15 since it charges via USB-C and better than the other ones in class due to screen and battery size.

People need to do some research lol

Edit: I should add that this is the grey version and the backlite keys are easy to see vs. white version.

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Mar 10th, 2022 3:48 pm

LingfengX39818: Newbie; Nov 12, 2020; 96 posts; 199 upvotes

Mar 10th, 2022 3:48 pm

QaneTime wrote: ↑ Why is this getting downvotes? This is the QHD version with no ghosting, and price best in class. Better than G15 since it charges via USB-C and better than the other ones in class due to screen and battery size.

People need to do some research lol

Edit: I should add that this is the grey version and the backlite keys are easy to see vs. white version.

because you pay 1500 for a gaming laptop with a 4 gb ram 3050Ti, which is knowingly no good for a huge amount of new 3A games?

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Mar 10th, 2022 4:02 pm

QaneTime: Newbie; Nov 26, 2021; 71 posts; 313 upvotes; GTA

Mar 10th, 2022 4:02 pm

LingfengX39818 wrote: ↑
because you pay 1500 for a gaming laptop with a 4 gb ram 3050Ti, which is knowingly no good for a huge amount of new 3A games?

Yea this is more for light gaming and more for Photoshop work etc, because difference between the 3050ti and 3060 is around $400.

For this specs if you want the 3060 with WQHD screen (which is better since the other screen has ghosting) you need model GA401QM-DS98 which costs what.... $1000 more? And it's hard to find jn Canada.

Or you can try the Dell G15 which the screen sucks as well with the 3060 and at 1599 price point.

But this package with this battery + screen + GPU combo can't be beat at this price. I would say it's aimed more towards people who do light gaming and more work.

Last edited by QaneTime on Mar 10th, 2022 4:02 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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Mar 10th, 2022 4:02 pm

Anelephant: Newbie; Nov 21, 2018; 99 posts; 216 upvotes; GTA

Mar 10th, 2022 4:02 pm

QaneTime wrote: ↑ Why is this getting downvotes? This is the QHD version with no ghosting, and price best in class. Better than G15 since it charges via USB-C and better than the other ones in class due to screen and battery size.

People need to do some research lol

Edit: I should add that this is the grey version and the backlite keys are easy to see vs. white version.

Hmm, 2021 G15 is a better chassis though (if you don't absolutely NEED a 14" model), runs cooler and quieter. I exchanged my G14 for the G15 for that reason as the G14 gets quite hot on the keyboard during actual use. Also I'm pretty sure the G15 charges via USB C as well, I could be wrong but I don't use it in either case because neither will charge very fast in comparison to the brick/barrel charger.

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Mar 10th, 2022 4:03 pm

QaneTime: Newbie; Nov 26, 2021; 71 posts; 313 upvotes; GTA

Mar 10th, 2022 4:03 pm

Anelephant wrote: ↑ Hmm, 2021 G15 is a better chassis though (if you don't absolutely NEED a 14" model), runs cooler and quieter. I exchanged my G14 for the G15 for that reason as the G14 gets quite hot on the keyboard during actual use. Also I'm pretty sure the G15 charges via USB C as well, I could be wrong but I don't use it in either case because neither will charge very fast in comparison to the brick/barrel charger.

I meant the Dell G15

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Mar 10th, 2022 4:05 pm

Anelephant: Newbie; Nov 21, 2018; 99 posts; 216 upvotes; GTA

Mar 10th, 2022 4:05 pm

QaneTime wrote: ↑ I meant the Dell G15

Oh okay, no worries lol. Confusing with identical model names

I was definitely comparing 2021 Asus G14 with 2021 Asus G15, in which the Asus G15 is definitely superior in every way except portability.

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Mar 10th, 2022 4:09 pm

gunchoz8: Newbie; May 3, 2018; 24 posts; 110 upvotes; Vancouver

Mar 10th, 2022 4:09 pm

I think the downvotes are probably due to the choice and specs of the device itself - probably due to the fact it's a QHD screen paired with a 3050 Ti. As great as that screen is, you're not gonna get the full experience unless you're only playing lower demand games like Overwatch, Fortnite, League, etc.

The 3050 Ti only has a slight advantage over the 3050 and it's still hindered by the fact that it's only got 4GB of memory. For a bit more money, you may as well get the much better performance 3060 which comes with 6GB instead. If you're really budget conscious you could save yourself some money and just opt for something with a 1080P screen and the 3050 instead.

This generation of G14 still doesn't come with the built-in webcam and with the 16:9 aspect ratio of the screen (even with the QHD resolution), doesn't make it a very good productivity laptop. So you basically have a laptop that's not quite suited for work and not quite suited for gaming either...

That being said, $1499 isn't a bad price if you're just looking at the specs individually. The G14 also looks and feels great. (I own the 2020 model with the 1660 Ti) Personally, I think it would've been a better deal if it was a 1080P screen with the 3050 Ti priced at $1299 instead.

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Mar 10th, 2022 4:13 pm

ducott [OP]: Jr. Member; Mar 26, 2012; 127 posts; 95 upvotes; Ottawa

Mar 10th, 2022 4:13 pm

I am considering the M16 2022. That said, the price is going to make me sick. Starting at $3299. Maybe I’ll have another look at the 2021 model, no mux switch and a slightly downgraded CPU but otherwise still a very capable if not loud machine.

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Mar 10th, 2022 4:17 pm

bob12344: Member; Jul 16, 2021; 476 posts; 728 upvotes

Mar 10th, 2022 4:17 pm

if you wait for a sale on the all amd the battery is much better i hear

Mar 10th, 2022 4:29 pm

speeeeee: Deal Addict; Jan 4, 2007; 1662 posts; 270 upvotes; GTA

Mar 10th, 2022 4:29 pm

decent setup if it had the 3060.
Id rather pay 899 for the G15 from Dell and upgrade the ram to 32gb.
id use an external monitor when home anyways + i dont see the huge fuss about the screen on the g15.its still quite nice

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Mar 10th, 2022 4:36 pm

QaneTime: Newbie; Nov 26, 2021; 71 posts; 313 upvotes; GTA

Mar 10th, 2022 4:36 pm

gunchoz8 wrote: ↑I think the downvotes are probably due to the choice and specs of the device itself - probably due to the fact it's a QHD screen paired with a 3050 Ti. As great as that screen is, you're not gonna get the full experience unless you're only playing lower demand games like Overwatch, Fortnite, League, etc.

The 3050 Ti only has a slight advantage over the 3050 and it's still hindered by the fact that it's only got 4GB of memory. For a bit more money, you may as well get the much better performance 3060 which comes with 6GB instead. If you're really budget conscious you could save yourself some money and just opt for something with a 1080P screen and the 3050 instead.

This generation of G14 still doesn't come with the built-in webcam and with the 16:9 aspect ratio of the screen (even with the QHD resolution), doesn't make it a very good productivity laptop. So you basically have a laptop that's not quite suited for work and not quite suited for gaming either...

That being said, $1499 isn't a bad price if you're just looking at the specs individually. The G14 also looks and feels great. (I own the 2020 model with the 1660 Ti) Personally, I think it would've been a better deal if it was a 1080P screen with the 3050 Ti priced at $1299 instead.

Your right .... the only thing that can beat a 2021 G14 is a 2022 G14.

But..... I think the 2021 G14 is a great laptop for this price, battery life is insane as well.
Super portable, and IF your looking for a business laptop than this is it. I would say better than the XPS 13 even.

If your looking for a GAMING laptop, better use moonlight to stream games from your main PC which works pretty good.

edit: the 3050ti 4gb vs 3060 6gb debate is very common on reddit if you google around, i guess it depends on what you are looking for.

Mar 10th, 2022 4:46 pm

geoffs: Deal Addict; Aug 12, 2010; 1477 posts; 1680 upvotes; Earth

Mar 10th, 2022 4:46 pm

Under $1300, before ebates with 17" but only 8gb
https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/p/82k00043us

Zoomer: 1 account for family and planning to leave for good in 2023
Koodo too: for a phone and locked to 24 months but was a good deal.

Mar 10th, 2022 5:23 pm

bam136: Sr. Member; Oct 24, 2010; 976 posts; 998 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 10th, 2022 5:23 pm

Good price if it was 3060.

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Mar 10th, 2022 5:30 pm

generalobvious: Newbie; Feb 2, 2015; 19 posts; 64 upvotes; Richmond, BC

Mar 10th, 2022 5:30 pm

QaneTime wrote: ↑ Yea this is more for light gaming and more for Photoshop work etc, because difference between the 3050ti and 3060 is around $400.

For this specs if you want the 3060 with WQHD screen (which is better since the other screen has ghosting) you need model GA401QM-DS98 which costs what.... $1000 more? And it's hard to find jn Canada.

Or you can try the Dell G15 which the screen sucks as well with the 3060 and at 1599 price point.

But this package with this battery + screen + GPU combo can't be beat at this price. I would say it's aimed more towards people who do light gaming and more work.

Just got this for 1399. It's the 120hz screen that sucksm skip that one. Just go on their chat and keep asking for discounts.

https://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/gaming- ... se_sb_h31e

Mar 10th, 2022 6:08 pm

speeeeee: Deal Addict; Jan 4, 2007; 1662 posts; 270 upvotes; GTA

Mar 10th, 2022 6:08 pm

generalobvious wrote: ↑ Just got this for 1399. It's the 120hz screen that sucksm skip that one. Just go on their chat and keep asking for discounts.

https://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/gaming- ... se_sb_h31e

with the 3050i? or the 3060.
3050 is regular price for 1399. with 165k screen.. not 120
https://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/laptops ... gs_section

how much off did they offer you?

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Mar 10th, 2022 6:09 pm

generalobvious: Newbie; Feb 2, 2015; 19 posts; 64 upvotes; Richmond, BC

Mar 10th, 2022 6:09 pm

I7 11800, 3060, 16g, 512 nvme, 165hz screen.

$1399

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Mar 10th, 2022 6:15 pm

speeeeee: Deal Addict; Jan 4, 2007; 1662 posts; 270 upvotes; GTA

Mar 10th, 2022 6:15 pm

generalobvious wrote: ↑ I7 11800, 3060, 16g, 512 nvme, 165hz screen.

$1399

impressive getting 200 off - they only offered me $75off$1500PC

Mar 10th, 2022 6:55 pm

RaymondW51064: Newbie; Aug 9, 2018; 3 posts

Mar 10th, 2022 6:55 pm

That's a great deal

Mar 10th, 2022 7:26 pm

generalobvious: Newbie; Feb 2, 2015; 19 posts; 64 upvotes; Richmond, BC

Mar 10th, 2022 7:26 pm

I told them I wanted to get it under my budget of $1400.

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