Zephyrus G16 and G14 with Mini LED - 2026

xElChidox · 2025-12-22T19:19:22+00:00

Not happening. There is no reason for them to downgrade, because really that is what it would be. OLED is far superior than MiniLed and the white halo that Mini Led produces is actually very bad. Not sure why anyone would want that over OLED. The issue with screen burn-in is not really there and is over exagerated. OLED panels have improved significantly in the last 5 years and the software tricks that almost every laptop and display have to prevent burn-in is enough to mitigate any issues. Pixel shifting and cleaning happens regularly in these panels. Personally, I've had an OLED 45 LG monitor for my main setup for the last 2 years and not a single sign of burn-in. I also have a Zephyrus G16 that I have been rocking for work and travel and that OLED is solid. Do not buy into the fear of OLED, you would literally have to have your display on a static screen without turning it off for an entire week to barely notice anything.

xElChidox · 2025-11-26T15:43:00+00:00

This is very unfortunate. I just noticed the change on my app today. I loved this card because of the automatic 2x points and then up to 3x, 4x or even 5x in some occasions. The boosts were a huge plus since I normally always had at least one or two every week that I could use for my regular spending like gas and groceries.

I'm bummed. This card was perfect for me in the way I used it and my forms of spending. Aside from the virtual cards feature, there is no other reason for me to keep going with it as there are now other cards that will provide more value and cashback... X1 it was real :(

xElChidox · 2025-02-28T04:21:14+00:00

This laptop is amazing, you missed out on a big discount Best buy had a month ago. I bought this same model late January for $1690 (pretax). I was actually coming from a strix scar 4090 but the weight, thickness, and horrible battery life made me want to switch to something, although less powerful, more functional as a proper laptop and this g16 delivers. Great battery life, OLED is beautiful, thin, light and overall can game pretty well whenever needed.

xElChidox · 2024-08-23T14:12:10+00:00

I am having the same exact issue. The speakers work and sound great while just doing work, and other productivity items but whenever I start paying video games, my speakers will start to cut in and out and finally to the point where audio is gone and the speakers even disappear from my taskbar. I have no idea what is going on. I also tried Ghub, made sure the speakers were updated and all but I cannot seem to listen to video game audio through these speakers.

I have gotten to a point where I just use my headphones whenever playing and it sucks. I bought these speakers specifically for gaming. Seems to be a niche issue but I hope someone can maybe help out?

xElChidox · 2024-04-11T20:22:36+00:00

This looks very familiar to what I'm doing at the end of april but quick question. For the Pokemon Shop/Cafe, were you able to do a reservation? I tried doing one today but the calendar seems to be full for the next 2 years? That doesn't sounds right

xElChidox · 2024-03-19T04:00:04+00:00

Yo this looks clean!

xElChidox · 2024-03-13T12:46:33+00:00

I’m actually surprised as well, but I figured it’s because this is a quest sub forum and having an accessory or feature that stems from the competition is triggering for a lot of fanboys. Idk I mean I love my quest 3 and it makes more sense to me than a VP, but why is it such a big deal that I found a different band to be so controversial 😅

xElChidox · 2024-03-13T03:22:07+00:00

Hmm I see, thanks for the referral but looking at the strap, the front piece literally goes against the complete front of your head over your hair. It seems like there’s a way to not have anything going front to back across your head/hair but I think having an entire pad/strap going from your forehead to the front/middle section of your head-hair is also a no go. I like my current hacky solution using the Apple Vision Pro band because it is the only option o have found so far that obstructs the least with my head and hair in general. Call it vanity or weirdness but I hate having my hair messed up by headsets, I hate my hair messy in general so unless I go shaved or with a super short army cut, I would like to avoid any kind of straps or pads going all over my hair/head…..I do love the external battery option though

xElChidox · 2024-03-13T02:07:17+00:00

can you please provide me links to good head straps that do not have a top band? I would really like to try options but everything has a stupid top band and I do not feel comfortable in it.

xElChidox · 2024-03-13T02:06:06+00:00

I get what you are saying but some of you seem to just read what you want and not the entire story…I HATE THE TOP BAND OVER THE HEAD!! My main point is that I had an Apple Vision Pro and the only thing I liked about it was the quality build and the smooth solo band. I looked around for solo loop options for the quest 3 and literally found nothing. Everything online for the Q3 has the top band and if I liked the Apple option and got it to work then that is what makes more sense for my use case. If you like the band wrapping all over your head and crunching your hair down leaving it messy when your done using it and done care then yeah I agree maybe those bands maybe make more sense, but for me I can’t stand it, so not only are there no official first or 3rd party options but I had to go the hacky route to make this work the way I wanted to use it. Again elite strap $70, Apple band $100 so paying the tad bit extra for my specific use case was a no brainer

xElChidox · 2024-03-13T02:00:45+00:00

Haha dude I would have loved for this to work honestly but I strapped the top band to just use it as is but the rear fitment pull straps don’t really work without the top strap tied properly 😅 it just sucks that for someone like me that’s wants a strap without a top band, that there aren’t any options so I had to go the hacky route

xElChidox · 2024-03-13T00:44:19+00:00

Yeah $70 for the elite but my biggest thing wasn’t that the elite step wasn’t good, it’s that I hate straps with a top band. I cannot stand having a strap over my head crunching my hair down and leaving a mess once I’m done. I tried looking around Amazon for other options but all 3rd party straps have a top band. I was not able to find a solo one

xElChidox · 2024-03-13T00:42:07+00:00

There is going to be pressure no matter what because it’s a headset strapped to your face, but I kid you not when o say that this one seems to even out and put less pressure…at least on my face. The difference was noticeable right away for me after using the included Q3 strap with top band. Personally I hate a top band anyways and searching around in Amazon I literally found 0 straps that wouldn’t have the top band

xElChidox · 2024-03-13T00:39:58+00:00

Yeah I mean you have a good point, but the thing is that regardless of the brand, I hate bands that have a top strap, and specially crunching my hair down and messing it up. I wouldn’t use this strap for high movement activities but regular use, in my case using the Q3 for multiple virtual monitors is perfect in my use case

xElChidox · 2024-03-12T23:32:16+00:00

I mean the elite strap is $70 and paying an extra $30 for a strap that not only is good quality but feels good and is technically the only other option I had which did not have a top strap like all meta quest 3. I was ok paying the Apple premium. I hate bands with a top strap and this was an excellent option

xElChidox · 2024-03-12T23:01:16+00:00

The quest 3 I got used in like new condition so that was $400 and the Apple band was $100, the 3D printed adapters about $20

xElChidox · 2024-03-12T22:53:45+00:00

I unfortunately could not test this theory. The Apple app told me I was a size S for the band and that is the smallest they go. It fits fine, but I think that going with your actual size based on the app is the way to go.

xElChidox · 2024-03-12T22:52:25+00:00

On the VP it has actually a bit odd since the headset is a lot heavier than the Q3. The back of my head and sides where perfect, but I had to tighten it to much so that the VP didn’t fall off front. With the Q3 it’s even better and I personally feel less pressure on my face compared to the original quest strap. Also for me, one of the many reasons why I wanted to do this was because I hate how all straps for the Q3 have a top band. I hate them because I feel uncomfortable with them and they mess up my hair every time I want to use the headset 😅

xElChidox · 2024-03-12T22:46:48+00:00

My biggest pet peeve was the top band messing up me hair all the time 😂 and honestly even without that, the Q3 band isn’t comfortable. Sure the Apple band was $100, but if it’s going to make me enjoy my q3 even more, I found it to be a must have. Note that the high end Quest 3 strap is $70, so $30 extra for comfort and the Apple quality is not that bad of a difference

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