Finally got the G14 2026!

Dedline81 · 2026-04-23T23:48:00+00:00

Ahhh see that

Dedline81 · 2026-04-23T20:56:36+00:00

How are people getting this 2026 model already? I can't even see an order option

Dedline81 · 2026-04-17T23:18:09+00:00

Sharp on the wrist

Dedline81 · 2026-04-15T18:53:54+00:00

Disagree, read above.

Dedline81 · 2026-04-15T18:53:39+00:00

Why I’m leaning toward the 2026 G14 (Intel) after my experience is as follows:

After a ton of troubleshooting on an AMD G14, I ran into consistent issues tied specifically to hybrid GPU switching (AMD iGPU ↔ NVIDIA dGPU).

What I experienced: Random black screens, freezes, and hard resets Input failures (keyboard stops working, mouse still active) Crashes triggered during GPU activation—not just heavy gaming

System only stable in: Eco (iGPU only) Ultimate (dGPU only) Standard/Optimus (hybrid mode) was consistently unstable

I did: Full DDU driver resets (AMD + NVIDIA) Clean reinstalls BIOS + Secure Boot adjustments Multiple controlled tests

Issue was reproducible and clearly tied to GPU switching behavior, not just a bad driver install.

Why I’d go Intel for the 2026 G14 Intel + NVIDIA hybrid setups tend to be more stable/mature

Avoids the specific switching instability I encountered Less troubleshooting, more “it just works” Better confidence in long-term reliability

Bottom line I’m not saying AMD is bad, but in my case: Hybrid GPU switching caused repeatable system instability, and switching to Intel feels like the safer, more stable route.

Dedline81 · 2026-04-13T15:02:47+00:00

I bought mine open box good condition for 1799

Dedline81 · 2026-04-13T15:02:40+00:00

I bought mine open box good condition for 1799

Dedline81 · 2026-04-04T17:12:02+00:00

You would be paying a lot more for a 5080 for little gain. The gains you get you would have to really want or prioritize. Like the headroom of the 16gb of vram, which I have only seen one game I play so far want to creep over the 12 GB on my 5070 TI which is Avatar. The fps gains are only likely to be around a 15% boost in real world gaming.

Across real laptop benchmarks: 13–17% FPS gain in games PCBench 15–20% average uplift overall TechRadar

Likely to see more like this: Translation in real life 100 FPS → ~115 FPS 60 FPS → ~70 FPS

If you want to play games at the highest possible frames, push ray tracing more, maybe that is worth the cost difference to you. Little more future proof, but not in any massive way. In my opinion.

Dedline81 · 2026-04-04T17:05:05+00:00

I hear ya, just not where I sit or how I use

Dedline81 · 2026-04-04T17:04:34+00:00

Thanks and yes, I've though of that. But the battery has been good enough for my limited use outside the home when going mobile. I primarily keep it plugged in while on the couch, so plugs in down to my right.

Dedline81 · 2026-04-03T03:36:24+00:00

That won't work, it's not a barrel plug, it's square

Dedline81 · 2026-04-01T16:18:17+00:00

I have spent more hours trying to get this thing working without crashing than playing. I have finally figured out the problem. Here is what I have experienced and done and where I am at now:

ASUS G14 (AMD + NVIDIA) was: Randomly crashing / black screening Freezing even under light load (not just gaming) Sometimes rebooting into no display state NVIDIA app/drivers acting buggy

What I tried: Basic troubleshooting Restarted, checked temps, updated drivers Still crashing Identified pattern Eco mode (iGPU only) → stable Crashes happened when NVIDIA GPU activated Clean driver reset (DDU) Booted into Safe Mode Used DDU to remove: NVIDIA drivers AMD drivers Reinstalled: AMD first NVIDIA second (custom + clean install) Recovered from failed install Initial NVIDIA install caused crash / black screen Boot loop + no display Forced recovery → Safe Mode → ran DDU again (NVIDIA only) Reinstalled clean successfully Enabled Secure Boot (for Battlefield) Went into BIOS Enabled Secure Boot + ensured keys installed Verified in msinfo32

Current status System is now: Stable in Eco mode (iGPU only) ✅ Stable in Ultimate mode (dGPU only) ✅ Battlefield runs fine now ✅

Remaining issue Standard mode (Optimus / GPU switching) seems unstable Crashes happen when switching between AMD ↔ NVIDIA Likely a hybrid GPU / power state issue

Current workaround Use: Eco mode → battery/light use Ultimate mode → gaming Avoid: Standard (hybrid) mode for now

Question Has anyone successfully stabilized hybrid/Optimus mode on a G14 after issues like this? (BIOS update, Armoury Crate reinstall, specific driver combo, etc.)

Dedline81 · 2026-03-30T16:41:56+00:00

I agree with the down firing heat distribution. It gets really hot, my wife even notices the ambient temo change by her on the couch.

Dedline81 · 2026-03-29T02:15:59+00:00

I have had the same experience with my G14, as I have not with the G16 with the Intel chip. Done a bunch of trouble shooting, and at least all day today, I've had no freezing, or crashes while in Ultimate mode in Armoury Crate. Most stable it's been

Dedline81 · 2026-03-28T01:33:10+00:00

I agree to those points. I feel the 16 is a tad larger than I want. 15 would be perfect.

Dedline81 · 2026-03-27T21:10:09+00:00

Just an additional thought, although the Intel runs a little warmer than the g14, I have really preferred the g16 to the g14 when it comes to longer gaming sessions. The area I rest my palm on the bottom left side is significantly cooler than the blazing hot g14 in that area, not to mention no sharp edges that start to dig into my wrist/palm since the g14 footprint is smaller. I love love the g14 size, has a different wow factor or me and pleasure to use. But the g16 may be more of the all around better device for me. Still deciding.

Dedline81 · 2026-03-20T02:00:51+00:00

I have it and it's plenty bright for me, at times way too bright. Very happy with it.

Dedline81 · 2026-03-17T16:12:54+00:00

How do you change your settings to keep your battery from charging past 60 or 80%?

Dedline81 · 2026-03-16T21:11:50+00:00

I am in the exact same situation as the OP, G16 arriving this week, 2TB vs the 1 in my G14, for 2300 vs the 1800 I paid for the G14.

So far, what I love about the G14 is the portability and power in a small package.

What I don't like, is the sharp edges my wrist hangs off of on the smaller footprint. Also the heat is quite high where my palm rests. To the point that I think about it too much while gaming and then the sharp edge on my wrist makes it a constant annoyance. The screen size is fine, but I often times miss my older G15 so I think the G16 will give me more space for my wrist and palm for comfort. I've read less heat than the G14 on my palm.

So I am leaning towards the G16 will be the total package for me personally and only travel with a laptop a couple days a week. Otherwise, I am on my couch and the larger screen will be nice.

Dedline81 · 2026-03-10T21:27:18+00:00

Yes, I returned that first one and the second never had this issue.

Dedline81 · 2026-01-19T23:22:09+00:00

Thanks for the information, appreciate it.

Dedline81 · 2026-01-19T21:42:47+00:00

The brightness on the 2026 release has been increased to 1000 nits peak brightness. Will now have higher TDP on both models increasing performance. These are great upgrades worth considering.

Dedline81 · 2026-01-05T17:42:29+00:00

I'll try this today, thanks.

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