ASUS TUF Gaming A14 Laptop - Choose Wisely! 

What do you guys think of the ASUS TUF A14?

matthew, please never say "hawk tuah" ever again

Life will never be the same after Matthew said "hawk tuah" 😔

Asus needs to get their pricing under control, for some SKU's, their RAM pricing per GB is 50% more expensive than what Apple is charging per GB. It's crazy.

Matthew look hella fine on the windows lock screen

50 degrees under prime 95 is insane

Sticker guy still hasn’t recovered fully from the month long yatch party, hence the crooked stickers

16 GB RAM thatˇs a red flag for me.

It about time we get a budget 14 inch laptop with great value and portable gaming capabilities

no way bro said "Hawk Tuah Point"

spoiler, you should avoid copilot-capable laptops, always opt for non-ai PC, dont pay extra $100 to give them your personal data

It really is time for baseline memory in non upgradeable laptops to rise from 16 to 24GB.

I am currently looking for a new laptop, but anything with decent specs either comes with soldered 16GB of RAM or is unbelievably overpriced. I don't get it in 2024. I want to keep my laptop for many years to come, I've had my last laptop for 8 years. So I won't settle for less than 32GB, unless it has SODIMM slots. I'm talking about 13 and 14 inch laptops.

Hey Matthew .. Please can you make a video that shows what is the best for video production and audio production .. Which CPU and GPU and which is the best in terms of future proofing

The way you call the processor was hilarious. Great job on the videos!

Excellent review, Matt. I’m excited to see a head-to-head comparison between the TUF A14 and Nitro 14.

Make a review on the new HP Omen 17 2024, also luv yr vids man.

Asus, for the love of god, solder just 8GB's of RAM, give us at least one port for a SoDimm stick, make it and standard and prevent upgradable RAM from disappear in this format!!

My sticker came super crooked too. A real shame because resticking it was a no-go, so I had to peel it off.

that G14 recommendation at the end might work for North America, in Europe i don't see any significant sales for G14

God, I wish only that this cpu's integrated graphics, the Radeon 890m would work in tandem with the dedicated gpu, in some sort of SLI wet dream, making a powerful gpu, even stronger with the 890m. I mean, for what it is, an apu, the R9 HX370 is insane. The 890m is insane. An integrated graphics card capable of running AAA games on medium to high settings, at over 60 fps?! Literal insanity.

the zephyrus g14 is not deliverable to many places outside US, and in my country it is about USD450 more expensive than the best buy price. So the TUF is still the better choice, compared to other laptops in the market.

i almost jumped from my seat when i saw the bestbuy offer for the Zephyrus 14 oled. that thing in europe costs almost double, the DOUBLE. 2199.99 euro. omg. im gonna cry

$999 for the 8845hs and $1099 for the AI HX, maximum, regardless of sales and stuff.

Great video! Im wondering whether getting g14 right now is worth it considering next year, there will be both zen5 and rtx 5000 series improvements... 2024 g14 pretty much has the same performance as the 2023

@3:50 dare I say, the laptops' microphone better than your studios 🎙 🤔

I'm deciding between this and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio. The one thing pushing me towards the ASUS is the connectivity options which the Stealth lacks.

Is that wallpaper on the right laptop in the thumbnail AI generated? It looks amazing

Question: I bought this already. I was told by one technician to not install a double-sided SSD as the exposed chips would touch and short the device. Another technician (both official from different locations) said that's not an issue. I noticed on the last portion of the vid where you showed the innards, there are indeed chipset exposed on the SSD install points. So, what's the verdict? Greatly appreciated!❤❤

16GB ram for 1.5k 🗿

That 2nd SSD slot is the decisive point for me but I'm open to suggestions. Are there any other 14" laptop with 2 SSD slot?

it cost 1999 euro in germany with rtx 4060, wtf

Interesting! In the Toms Hardware review on the A14 with the Ryzen 7, they quoted ASUS told them that the models with the HX 3XX CPUs were going to have SODIMM slots earlier on. So big fat porkies from ASUS, unless its limited to a certain model.

Any idea when will it be available to buy in INDIA ??

I would rather buy a zypherus than a tuf series laptop

G14 2024 dropped down to $1100

can you charge with both usb c ports?

Lenovo Legion 5 vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 vs ASUS TUF Gaming 14 .. Which will be best and why ? as all three comes in similar price (rtx 4050 variant) in india.

Absolutely loved this video! Your insights are always spot on, and the way you explained laptop was so clear and helpful. Looking forward to more content like this!

I am writing this on a 2024 G14. The one killer TUF A14 feature is the extra SSD slot. If you are not looking for a MacBook Pro-wannabe, there's no reason to not get the TUF A14.

I think what's happening with the performance is that the asymmetric CCD has core parking/assignment sorted out and you have only the four "big" cores running at full tilt for the game while the eight efficiency-biased "little" cores and their 16 threads are running Windows. By contrast, unless you manually reduce the minimum CPU power state in Windows, the regular all "big" core CPU will try to put as much power as possible into the CPU even when it doesn't help. I have the TUF A15 with the 6800u and 3060, and here's how it behaves on some games: I. GPU-bound : Total War Games 3440x1440p (external monitor via DP1.4; NIS at 70%), most settings on High but unit count is on Extreme, no AA; note that CPU behavior is standard for all these games but I'm only using the 3K battle bench for overall performance. a. 100% Minimum Power State, 15w/25w/35w PL stepping : MSI Afterburner shows CPU at 18watts to 35watts, four cores running at 4.5ghz while the rest are a little under; GPU still stays at 115w, no 25w boosting; CPU hits 95C within 2mins of staring at the campaign map. I'm not even scrolling around or ending the turn to process all of the CPU's turns. Three Kingdoms battle benchmark; roughly~90fps battle bench. b. 25% Minimum Power State, 15w/25w/35w PL stepping :MSI Afterburner shows CPU at 18watts to 35watts, haven't looked at individual core clock but if only one clock is shown it's at 3.0ghz, swinging between 12w to 21w; noticeable stutters on campaign map, will only hit about 88C after about 15mins of staring into the screen and very slowly creeps to 90. Same battle benchmark fps, but actual battle gameplay has slight but noticeable stuttering. No GPU boosting either but it's highly playable. c. 35% Minimum Power State, 90% Maximum Power State, 25w/45w/60w PL stepping : No stuttering on campaign map and battles, runs at around 3000mhz, 18w with some 25w to 27w spikes, same range benchmark fps. II. CPU-bound : CS2, same res, graphics settings high; no benchmark, same power settings as above - no benchmark, but the range where the fps is at when I can look at it (ie there's no active firefight happening within my FOV), the range doesn't change much. Roughly more around ~160fps at the lowest CPU settings vs ~185fps at the highest. Either way the CPU doesn't cook itself within the time each match takes. No noticeable stuttering when there's an active firefight on screen. Bring it down to 1080p and there will be noticeable performance differences but I don't play as a pro and at 1440p the fps is already at my monitor's refresh rate (165hz) anyway.

Is it good for video editing? i m looking for a laptop for my study

Rtx 4060 at 1500 is a ripoff

Wish these laptops r come to Indonesia. For an alternative if ROG Zephyrus r too expensive

The title pulled me here

For the HX370 the GPU boost higher because the CPU uses less power, so its a better CPU for a gaming laptop.

Can you do a review of the Infinix GT Book gaming laptop?

I hate solder ram laptop

Yeah, Love the review❤

Matthew this model may be compelling in different markets. Here in Thailand for instance, this model is 1,878 USD with 32 GB ram and 1 TB. The G14, with 16 GB and 1 TB (same 4060), here it is 2,167 USD. In which case I would choose this model over the G14.

Do a Comparison video between Acer Predator helios 18 4090 vs Asus Scar 18 4090 please

second m.2 drive means easy egpu with oculink, something the rog g14 doesnt have, do either of the m.2 run at pcie gen 5?

Im seeing the A14 for 800 GBP? Would you buy it at that

Good comparison. Laptop looks is definately not bad.

The temps of the 370 model just wins this battle, easily.

hey in my country zephyrus g14 is 2000 dollars and tuf a14 is 1850 i want the tuf bcs of the temperatures what should i do

Predator Helios Neo 14 vs Acer NITRO 14 vs Asus G14 vs Asus TUF 14......please 🥺

Can you review the nitro v15?

I was looking at the Zephyrus lineup for a new laptop to get me through the rest of my engineering degree and allow me to create content…i dont game at all and im on a budget. Would this be something good?

This or Legion Slim? : )

But g14 is more hot? The 4060 version is hotter than these ones isnt it? And people were complaining about the cooling at the 4060 version? Anyone have any idea I want to buy this

If only they were around $1k, it would be a great alternative for us low spender from g14/g16

I thought I read that wrong or you mistitled it wrong. Turns out it's the same laptop with slightly different CPUs. Surprised this even exists. Also the HX 370 doesn't seem to come with the "AI" moniker so no AI? I don't know. I thought these were neat when they were announced earlier in the year but now this just makes it just as confusing as announcing a revamped R7 7700 as the 9700X. AMD making us buy more laptops for no reason.

Hi i wanted to ask whether i should get the r7 8845HS model of this or the asus zephyrus g16 with an i7 13620 H with and rtx 4060

is power button has backlight ?

i bet both will thermal throttle like crazy, even my a16 (16 inch) thermal throttle, imagine 14 inch

i will still keep hawk point laptops until a sodimm slot appears again

is there a 32gb ram variant? in terms of gaming pergormance , how do they compare to the g14?

Screen is not oled meaning it is worse than 10 yr old computers with oled.

I just got an Acer Predator Triton 14 like a week ago. Mini LeD 250hz, Gsync, Rtx 4070, 16gb, 2tb ssd, i7 and WiFi 6e etc, FOR $1300 new. It’s been great for me, so guys, look around first and see if you can find something better.

Can you have a video compare with Lenovo LOQ 2024 i7 14th gen rtx4060

Hawk Tuah = Spit on that thing 😂

why is g14 8845hs in your vid instead of 8945hs lol

I will BAN you for that hawk tuah line

can you find me a gaming laptop for $450 (I have $440)

Hey Mathew, I want this laptop . It's in the same form factor of the G14 and as a ai & ml ug in India .This is more than enough for me. But it's gonna be expensive due to taxes and all. I want this. I'm currently using a vivobook i3 one and it doesn't work when I want to and it's giving me a hard time. Wish I can buy this.....

Here in Spain a14 with ryzen7 rtx 4050 32gb+1TB 1399€. Ryzen 9 rtx4060 same ram and storage 1899€. ROG g14 on offer now 1899€ no OS. Dunno which to get...hashtag hate buying new laptop😅!!!

I love this sticker guy 😊

It's a shame that the second SSD in HX370 laptops is only PCI.E 4.0 ×2. A downgrade over the last generations

literally the video I was looking for. this specific comparison.

Asus should have named newer version Hawk Tuah edition 😂

Check the indian version, we have RGB Keyboard

the ai naming is stupid, though the performance is crazy

Hey, what do you guys think about the new assus tuf a 14 for university and gaming on side? I maybe want to replace my macbook m1 max and desktop pc with it.

in my country, this is 1840 usd

I know it's superficial and shallow, but I just can't stand the TUF name being branded on the lid. That's something I would expect a toy to be called. And that weird logo beside it is not helping either...

AMD sinkclose security vuln affecting up to ryzen 8000 series but zen 5 is not affected and Windows downdate security vuln ain't good

Hawk tuah mattt...

Listen do not buy the asus tuf i had mine for 4 hours and the touch pad quit working they are trash please save yourself some trouble

Tx Matt

No soldered RAM, 🙄please! SODIMM is so functional. Is Windows trying to go the Apple way? No way! Don’t. That would be a disaster for Windows laptops, and it’s exactly one reason why people hate Mac Books-'for their lack of flexibility and upgradebility'. If Windows loses its biggest USP (i.e., future upgrades at the user level), it’s going to be a rough ride, as Apple’s current M3 chips are already better than Intel, Qualcomm, or AMD chips, and the M4 Pro Mac Books are just around the corner with an expected huge jump in benchmarks over the M3s....We'll soon be hearing Tim Cook - 'Our M4 Mac books are the best Mac books we ever made!!😁😁

G14 is no go for me with that glossy screen. So this is probably the way to go!

Tell them to stop making 16Gb gaming laptops, 24GB and up makes more sense in 2024

the hawk tuah joke was so unfunny i hope both sides of you pillow are warm

Soldered Memory Straight away a Big No 😂.

Wish it has intel one

by the gods, now i can never unhear that CPU name :)

In Middle East we get better specs: Ryzen 9 HX 370 CPU RTX 4060 32 GB ram 2 TB SSD For: 2100 usd

HAWK TUF

Laptop with only 16 gbs of soldered RAM🤦👎