ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) and ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful AMD processor

fast SSD storage

high refresh rate display

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

average color accuracy

can get noisy under load

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) and ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.79 cm 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.83 kg
Colour Eclipse grey Original black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Smart Amp Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.7 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 10.7 hours
Web browsing: up to 9.5 hours
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AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features 65W power delivery System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb)
Model Number HE006T EV010T
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