HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 Platinum White 2025
What Buyers Say
HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV
Users report that this laptop performs exceptionally well for gaming, with fast load times and powerful internal fans that prevent overheating. It is praised as a great value for the price, suitable for both gaming and work, though some note that the battery life is mediocre. A few users also mentioned an issue with Windows 11 not being activated upon arrival.
Pros
- Fast gaming performance
- Good value for money
- Effective cooling system
- Decent screen size and design
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Mediocre battery life
- Windows 11 not activated on delivery
- Short review on activation issue
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 Platinum White 2025
The 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is widely praised for its exceptional build quality, stunning OLED display, and impressive performance from the RTX 5080 and integrated 890M GPU. Users highlight excellent battery life when tuned with G-Helper, powerful speakers, and a lightweight design. The main drawback is fan noise during gaming, but overall it's considered the best ultraportable gaming laptop available.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Stunning OLED display
- Impressive gaming performance
- Great battery life with tuning
- Powerful speakers
Cons
- Fan noise during gaming
- Trackpad could be better
- Requires tuning for optimal battery
- Armoury Crate software bloat
Scores
Specifications
| HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 12450H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.5 GHz | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | — | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.29 kg | 1.57 kg★ |
| Battery | 41 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Below average portability (30th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 Platinum White 2025
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.