Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401IV
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Reviews for the Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401IV
The octa-core Ryzen 9 4900HS would be impressive on any 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch gaming laptop, but to see it work so well in such a small 14-inch form factor is extraordinary. There are, however, one or two caveats preventing it from being the ultimate gaming laptop.
Source: Techradar

As the first gaming laptop out of the gate with AMD's new Ryzen 4000 processors, the Asus Zephyrus G14 has a lot to prove. But in our time with the device, we can definitely see this laptop as a precursor to some of the most incredible laptops in history coming out later in 2020.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: T3

On long-term test, used for work as well as gaming, does the G14 still manage to reach the level which earned it our 2020 T3 Award? Heck yes it does. Just as an object of engineering it's beautiful, and it's deceptively monstrous inside. It's a laptop which can do the things you need it to do, look great while doing it, and leave very few boxes unticked.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/06/2024
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Tom's Guide

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 isn't just a great gaming laptop; it's also the smallest gaming laptop on the market, and boasts the longest-lasting battery of any gaming laptop we've seen. The display is rock solid, the audio rich and robust, and the performance offered by the G14's AMD Ryzen 9-4900HS processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics card are some of the best you'll find this side of a gaming desktop. The fact that you can get all of this for a not-insane amount of money is also pretty amazing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Tom's Guide

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is an impressive 14-inch gaming laptop that delivers on several fronts, with great performance, incredible battery life and unbeatable portability.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Ultrabook Review

There’s no other laptop like the Zephyrus G14 right now, with the same sort of performance in the same kind of compact form-factor and premium build. Even so, though, this remains a niche product with three potential deal-breakers: the screen choices, the silver keyboard on the White model, and the high internal temperatures.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/15/2020
Source: Htxt Africa

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is an incredible work horse and fantastic gamer. The battery life is superb and the noise of the fans while gaming never became a distraction. While we don't like the fact that you can't add RAM or storage needing instead to replace components we can understand why ASUS chose this path given how tightly packed the tech inside is. Overall this is a great notebook and whether you're creating content or just looking to play the latest AAA titles, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a shining star.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Ultrabook Review

There’s no other laptop like the Zephyrus G14 right now, with the same sort of performance in the same kind of compact form-factor and premium build. Even so, though, this remains a niche product with three potential deal-breakers: the screen choices, the silver keyboard on the White model, and the high internal temperatures.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2020
Source: Business Standard

Priced Rs 98,990 onwards, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is an all-round versatile notebook that will impress both gamers and content creators. The notebook is a design marvel with untethered performance, a combination that is unique to it. It has thermal issues but that is something common across most gaming machines and, therefore, you might like to ignore it considering the sheer power the laptop packs and the performance it delivers. There is no reason to not like the ROG Zephyrus G14, except it lacks a webcam!
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/02/2020
Source: The Times of India

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is not what it looks like. It’s not just a gaming laptop. Surprisingly, it can be used for other regular purposes as well. We do get a good slab-like design that is compact, has a fairly decent screen and a rather capable processor with ample RAM and GPU to take care of everything. But the battery performance came as a pleasant surprise for us.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/16/2020
Source: Think Digit

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is truly a marvel. It manages to pack into this incredibly small form factor the power throughput of machines that need to be much bigger. As much of an engineering marvel this is in every right, it still struggles with dissipating heat in an effective manner. The keyboard can get unusably hot with tasks like gaming and rendering going on, which is incredibly disappointing. Thankfully, the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS does not throttle at any point, which is good. The laptop's LED-studded Anime Matrix display is every bit worth the hype, but the novelty wears off pretty soon. Overall, for the money, you could buy laptops that deliver far better performance, but with the Zephyrus G14, you're paying for a good amount power packed into a very compact form-factor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 71% price: 70% performance: 72% workmanship: 72%
Source: Tom's Guide

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 isn't just a great gaming laptop; it's also the smallest gaming laptop on the market, and boasts the longest-lasting battery of any gaming laptop we've seen. The display is rock solid, the audio rich and robust, and the performance offered by the G14's AMD Ryzen 9-4900HS processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics card are some of the best you'll find this side of a gaming desktop. The fact that you can get all of this for a not-insane amount of money is also pretty amazing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Gadgets Now

The ROG Zephyrus G14 has a lot to talk about. It's the first of its kind 14-inch gaming machine that certainly does not look like a gaming machine. Also, performance is one of the strongest points here. However, the laptop has its shortcomings too, such as thermal performance and dim backlit keys. So, is it worth the money? Well, if you are out there for a compact laptop that looks good, offers good performance and has a colour calibrated display and you are okay with the thermals, then there's nothing better than ROG Zephyrus G14 in the market right now.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: The Indian Express

The Zephyrus G14 is a beast of a laptop held back by its portable form factor. The laptop has superb performance, a good keyboard, a smooth touchpad and battery life to put other gaming laptops to shame. But the overheating issue is holding me back from recommending it to everyone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech2.in.com

ASUS tells us that this review unit retails at Rs 1,61,990, which is a bit high given that proper gaming laptops like the Lenovo Legion Y740 can be had for about 10k less while also offering a more powerful GPU. The Zephyrus G14 is slimmer, though, and comes with a more powerful CPU and a better display, which is, I think, fair trade.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/06/2020
Source: Techspot

The ROG Zephyrus G14 offers reasonable value and there's a lot to like about this machine. While it is possible to find cheaper laptops with full-power RTX 2060 GPUs, those thicker, heavier machines don’t have the awesome AMD CPU. We’d only consider looking elsewhere if you’re specifically searching for more GPU power, a larger screen, or a higher refresh rate. The G14 is a compelling option for gaming and productivity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2020
Source: Laptop Media

At the end of the day, this is a device with some compromises. However, you have some upgradability options, two USB Type-C 3.1 (Gen. 2) ports, which despite lacking Thunderbolt 3 certification can output a DisplayPort 1.4 signal and can charge the laptop with 65W worth of power. Well, at least one of them. But the point here is – you are not buying the best laptop, nor the most powerful one. However, you are getting the best 14-inch gaming machine that money can buy right now (mostly due to the lack of 14-inch gaming laptops though).
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/08/2020
Source: Mobile Tech Review

Lisa Gade reviews the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, a 14” laptop the size and weight of an Ultrabook with serious gaming internals inside. Thanks to AMD’s impressive new 7nm Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 HS 8-core processors, the computing power is top of the heap, equaling Intel’s 8-core i7 and i9 45 watt CPUs but with less heat and power consumption. The laptop is available with our NVIDIA RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics or a GTX 1650 or GTX 1660 Ti. We have the full HD IPS 120Hz display and there’s a QHD resolution option. The G14 ships with 16GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM and a 512GB or 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD. WiFi-6, a white backlit keyboard and 76 WHr battery are standard. Pricing starts at $1,299 list. The optional AniMe Matrix (lid LED light show) model is more expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/30/2020
Source: Tech Advisor

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 delivers power and personality in a compact form unlike anything else currently on the market. AMD's latest and greatest 4000-series Ryzen architecture, along with the impressive graphical clout of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q make for a winning combination.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Yugatech

The ROG Zephyrus G14 isn’t without fault. The biggest gripe is that it gets too hot to the touch, especially when gaming. You’d need to use an external keyboard if you’re doing anything taxing for extended periods of time. It’s also not the most value gaming laptop out there. ASUS’ Strix line can offer you similar performance at a lower price. But if portability and aesthetic are really important to you, then it’s an excellent choice. You shouldn’t look at the Zephyrus G14 as a gaming laptop, but rather an amazing laptop that can game.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/05/2020
Source: Pocket Lint

The G14 is a nifty bit of kit. We weren't sure a 14-inch laptop would cut the mustard, but it's actually a great performer with a decent screen, satisfactory specs and good all-round performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Unbox

Gaming notebooks are getting a hell of a shot in the arm with AMD’s new mobile processors. Forget leaving the Zephyrus G14 at home when you’re not gaming – this thing has enough battery life in it to double as a pretty capable work machine as well when you’re away from the socket.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2020
Source: Lowyat.net

Up until recently, constructing reasonably thin, light, and powerful gaming laptops was a domain that was dominated by Intel for many years. Now, with the arrival of AMD’s Ryzen 4000 series and machines like the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, one thing is clear: AMD is about to give its long-time competitor a real run for its money within the market segment.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/16/2020
Source: Ultrabook Review

Asus could surely do something both those temperatures though, by providing a Gaming-optimized power profile that would limit the overpowered CPU, allowing it to run cooler with games. That should not be hard to implement since the profile seems to exist already, but it only kicks in automatically when playing games on an external monitor, with the laptop’s lid closed. Will it happen, though? I sure hope so, but I’m not going to hold my breath for it.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 05/13/2020
Source: Tech Nave

Overall, I've enjoyed using the ASUS ROG Zephyrus a lot during this period. The AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS CPU certainly proved that it's more than capable of handling graphic intense Triple-A titles, same goes to the wireless connectivity and surprisingly good battery performance. This is just a top-class gaming laptop that any gamer could ask for and it really stands out in the market.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/06/2020
Source: Ultrabook Review

The Zephyrus G14 slots in a niche of its own, somewhere between compact ultrabooks and performance 15-inch ultraportables, as the most powerful 14-inch notebook of the moment. Asus nailed the build quality, the ergonomics and the performance and pretty much everything else in this sort of a form-factor, but the high internal and chassis temperatures in demanding loads, as well as the limited GPU/screen options, might push some of you towards the 15-inch segment instead.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Hardware Zone

The ROG Zephyrus G14 is a triumph for both ASUS and AMD, having successfully worked together to put out a gaming notebook that can finally put Intel on notice. As it is, the notebook has plenty to offer, but I will still have to take a retail unit (once I get my hands on it) for a spin before I can draw conclusions on its overall worth. While ASUS has let on that the Zephyrus G14 will be available in Singapore sometime in May, they have yet to talk about the elephant in the room – pricing. AMD has traditionally targeted at price-conscious consumers and I will be surprised if ASUS steers the Zephyrus G14 towards the same price direction as their Intel-based products.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/24/2020
Source: Legit Reviews

At the end of the day the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a game changer. It shows that AMD is capable of delivering a powerful gaming laptop to market that has the horsepower to compete with any other laptop it in its class. If you are looking for a 14-inch class gaming notebook, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 should certainly be on the short list of models to look at.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/23/2020
Source: Engadget

Asus's ROG Zephyrus G14 is one of the best gaming laptops we've tested. It's thinner and lighter than most of the competition, and with up an Nvidia 2060 GPU and an AMD R9-4900H processor, it's legitimately faster than some high-end all-in-one PCs we've tested in the past. Combine that with great battery life, a good selection of ports, and a price under $1500, and you've got a winner.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/14/2020
Source: Engadget

ASUS's first Zephyrus laptop was a bit of an impractical showpiece -- it was very thin and packed in a GTX 1080, the fastest mobile GPU at the time, but it only lasted around two hours on battery and weighed nearly five pounds. The Zephyrus G14, with its fast performance, light weight and excellent battery life, shows that you can make a truly no-compromise ultraportable gaming laptop today. It's so good, you won't miss the webcam.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tom's Guide

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 isn't just a great gaming laptop; it's also the smallest gaming laptop on the market, and boasts the longest-lasting battery of any gaming laptop we've seen. The display is rock solid, the audio rich and robust, and the performance offered by the G14's AMD Ryzen 9-4900HS processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics card are some of the best you'll find this side of a gaming desktop. The fact that you can get all of this for a not-insane amount of money is also pretty amazing.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Techradar

The Asus Zephyrus G14 is an absolutely incredible gaming laptop. Incredible performance, best-in-class battery life and a fast screen all in a laptop you can easily carry around wherever you go.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/31/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Pokde

If you want a gaming laptop that doesn't weigh or look like one, while also being smaller than your average laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G14 is exactly that. And did I mention it has eight cores?
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 85% performance: 86% mobility: 95% workmanship: 92%
Source: Hot Hardware

Overall, we’re impressed with the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 and the Ryzen 4000 series mobile process within the system, but heat and noise will be a concern for some users. As we’ve shown, the CPU can get quite hot under sustained load and the system’s fans can generate quite a bit of noise under some conditions. That’s par for the course with many gaming notebooks, but something to keep in mind nonetheless.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2020
Source: Hexus

Yet we come away positive for AMD's ambitions in the mobile space. It has proved that it can mix class-leading CPU performance with superb battery life. If you're in the market for a high-quality gaming laptop this year that's capable in all areas, the AMD Ryzen Mobile 4000 series deserves serious attention.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2020
Source: Kitguru

We have been able to dig up information on a number of versions of G14 but the prices have not been confirmed in advance of the launch date so we shall hold off on a final judgement about value for money. Right now it seems you pay a significant premium as you step up the product stack and improve the CPU and GPU, moving from £999 to £1,799. The underlying hardware in the chassis remains the same across the range of Zephyrus G14 laptops and that strikes us a good move as the tiny screen bezel, ErgoLift hinge and inclusion of Type-C charging are features that deserve to be shared.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Linus Tech Tips

AMD just dropped their mobile CPUs... and hot damn they are good.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/30/2020
Source: PC World

Is the ROG Zephyrus G14 without flaws? Certainly not (like that webcam move). But for someone who actually needs this kind of performance in as light a laptop as possible, we can think of no other laptop around that can touch it today.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Trusted Reviews

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 may not be the most powerful gaming laptop you can buy, but we reckon it's the best. Asus has perfectly balanced every feature, so there's no major weak point in sight. Even the design shows no sign of compromise, with a weight more akin to an ultrabook than your typical high-performance gaming portable. The incredibly good value price point is the final factor in confirming the Zephyrus G14 as the new golden standard for gaming laptops, with rivals such as Razer and Alienware needing significant strides to catch up.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Laptop Mag

Do you want 11-plus hours of battery life and killer performance? Oh, and a bright display topped with a comfortable keyboard and strong speakers? You just can't beat the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. Sure, it doesn't have a webcam, and its keyboard lighting is pretty bad, but those cons are negligible.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: PC Mag

Still, this laptop goes comfortably above 60fps, which is what you want at this price range. With this power and the 120Hz screen, it’s a solid AAA gaming machine and an excellent competitive multiplayer laptop. If you really want higher frame rates than this, the options are out there, but we’re big fans of this total package. The Zephyrus G14 earns our Editors’ Choice for midrange gaming laptops for its strong performance and unmatched portability.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet

The ROG Zephyrus G14 is an impressive little gaming laptop. Just be sure that "little" is what you really want and you don't mind switching to the less-impressive Silent mode for decent away-from-the-plug battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Allround-PC.com

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/03/2020
Source: HardwareLuxx

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2020
Source: Newesc

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 85% performance: 96% display: 90% mobility: 92% workmanship: 83%
Source: Xataka

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 95% display: 90% mobility: 95% workmanship: 93% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Geeknetic

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: El chapuzas Informatico

Positive: Good price; nice performance; high portability; elegant design; excellent display; backlit keys; decent connectivity; long battery life. Negative: No webcam; no Ethernet port.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/22/2020
Source: Gizmodo Brasil

Positive: Powerful processor; good price. Negative: Overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/04/2020
Source: Everyeye.it

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Smart World

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: HDblog.it

Positive: High performance; excellent battery life; great speakers; high portability. Negative: No webcam; inflexible fingerprint sensor; small touchpad.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/27/2020
Source: Leonardo.it Tech

Positive: Compact size; light weight; nice display; decent hardware; high gaming performance; impressive battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2020
Source: Tweakers

Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Journal du Geek

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Cowcotland

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phonandroid

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tabletowo

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: PurePC

Positive: Solid workmanship; metal case; stylish design; comfortable keyboard; good speakers; powerful hardware; high performance; long battery life. Negative: Overheats while using; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/06/2020
Source: Chip Online TR

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: i2Hard

Positive: Stylish design; metal case; excellent display; high performance; silent system; great speakers; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: Overheats while using; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/03/2020
Source: 3DNews.ru

Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good cooling system; decent ergonomy; nice display; great speakers; long battery life. Negative: No memory card slot; no backlit keys; no webcam.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/05/2020
Source: Prohardver.hu

Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display; nice connectivity. Negative: No webcam; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2020
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; compact size; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/30/2020
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam

Positive: Powerful processor; excellent display; high gaming performance; excellent display. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/30/2020
Source: Zing

Positive: Elegant design; nice gaming performance; powerful hardware; great display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/30/2020
Source: Pemmzchannel

Positive: Stylish design; great built quality; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; long battery life; nice display. Negative: No webcam; no SD card slot; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/20/2020
Source: Unlimited Tech

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 95%
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q: Mid range to high end laptop graphics card based on the Turing architecture with raytracing features and 1,920 shaders. Offers reduced clock speeds to achieve a much lower power consumption.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
R9 4900HS: Mobile Octa-Core APU using Zen 2 cores clocked at 3 to 4.3 GHz and a Vega graphics card with probably 7 CUs. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.
Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.
Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.
Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.
87.73%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.