When it comes to gaming machines, every bit of performance counts. But in the realm of laptops, portability is king — the thinner the better. Once upon a time, these were opposing ideas, and no laptop could truly excel at both — until ROG introduced the world to the Zephyrus G14.
When it was first introduced in 2020, the Zephyrus G14 redefined what an ultraportable laptop was capable of. In 2023, the design iterated on the original, with AniMe Matrix™ and Prismatic Film styling touches that elevated the revolutionary first-generation design. For 2024, the Zephyrus G14 and the brand-new Zephyrus G16 are pushing forward again, and both now feature an all-aluminium chassis and our new Slash Lighting array for the perfect mix of elegance and performance. A new generation of ultra-slim gaming laptops has arrived.
The Zephyrus aesthetic was defined when the first G14 was launched in 2020. Distinct from the larger ROG lineup, these machines are more sleek, elegant, and understated. From the material choices to the shape and hinge design, these machines were created to reflect engineering precision and design perfection.
Built from lightweight yet durable aluminium, the entire chassis is anodised and ceramic sandblasted to create a beautiful yet resilient matte finish.
All Zephyrus machines are built to balance top-tier ROG performance with portability in an elegant chassis. But the new 2024 Zephyrus G14 and G16 push mobility to the next level, with incredibly slim and sleek designs. Even the lid thickness has been reduced by 23.9% on the G14 and 33.6% on the G16, thanks to their brand-new OLED panels.
The Zephyrus G14 introduced the world to AniMe Matrix™, a robust LED array that made every G14 stand out from the crowd. In 2024, the G14 once again breaks the mould, debuting an all new lighting design: the Slash Lighting array. A bold streak across the lid of the machine, Slash Lighting is an evolution of the elegance and individuality that make Zephyrus so unique.
Also found on the Zephyrus G16, the Slash Lighting array is inspired by both cutting-edge technology and the future. It retains the customisation of its predecessor, with a design inspired by sci-fi and contemporary art. With 15 preprogrammed animations, each paired with a custom sound effect, the array can easily match the taste of any user. Combined with the matte aluminium finish, the Slash Lighting array perfectly marries elegance and technology.
Immersive experiences extend beyond mere visuals, and audio is crucial to feeling like users are in the middle of the action. Custom sound files are thoughtfully paired with each of the light array’s animations to create a more complete audio-visual experience.
Larger keycaps with a more spacious glass-topped trackpad, and a display with incredibly thin bezels give these machines an immediate feeling of luxury from the moment they’re opened. Paired with the all-aluminium keyboard deck and lid with a hidden stealth hinge, the sleek chassis and premium matte finish of the Zephyrus G14 and G16 simply beg to be touched.
We spent two years developing an all-new colourway for these machines, Platinum White. Not just a coating or a paint, this anodised finish shines bright while also accentuating the texture and luminosity of the metal. unique.
This premium anodised finish reflects its mineral namesake. Rare and stable, platinum is sought after for premium jewellery, and will never fade in its brilliance.
Precision CNC-machining informs the heart of the design for the Zephyrus G14 and G16. This complex and time intensive process was completed by Catcher, a leader in light metal technologies. The keyboard deck alone involved a CNC milling process that takes over three hours per device, polishing it to perfection.
It all starts with a slab of 6063 aluminium alloy, which was chosen for its high ductility, good welding performance, and the particularly beautiful appearance it exhibits after anodising. Starting with an ultra-fine tool only 0.7mm in diameter, channels are carved for the keyboard, touchpad, and speakers with ultra-tight tolerances that allow each of them to lay edge-to-edge.
After refining and polishing the surface, holes for the keys are milled individually. With access to Catcher’s incredibly precise tooling, each key has a slim gap between it and its neighbors, allowing for larger keycaps. A larger touchpad sits beneath, giving the user plenty of space to maneuver in games and content creation apps alike.
A high-speed perforation machine drills holes for the speakers at 100,000 revolutions per second, again allowing for grilles that go right to the edge of the machine for a larger speakers and a superior audio experience.
After sandblasting, more polishing, and anodising, the chassis is complete.
This edge-to-edge design is not just about the bold look it offers the keyboard deck. It also grants more space for larger individual keycaps, granting ease when typing, and a much larger 16:10 touchpad that perfectly matches the aspect ratio of the display and allows for effortless scrolling.
Despite being housed in compact and incredibly dense aluminium chassis’, we designed a comprehensive thermal solution that ensures no performance is compromised on either device. With redesigned air outlets, the introduction of 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans™, and the triumphant return of Tri-Fan Technology, the Zephyrus G14 and G16 perfectly balance gaming performance with impossibly quiet cooling.
The Zephyrus G14 and G16 feature multiple improvements to their 2nd GEN Arc Flow Fans™, starting with a bent fan tip, much like the curved wingtip of modern airplanes that reduce drag and increase efficiency. An additional 42 blades have also been added on a second layer inside the fan itself. This patent-pending dual-impeller design mimics the forces at work inside a jet turbine, and help to improve airflow by 11% while also reducing the fan’s power consumption by 16%.
After refining and polishing the surface, holes for the keys are milled individually. With access to Catcher’s incredibly precise tooling, each key has a slim gap between it and its neighbors, allowing for larger keycaps. A larger touchpad sits beneath, giving the user plenty of space to maneuver in games and content creation apps alike.
In situations that require more airflow, there are two options. Either run the existing fans at a higher RPM, increasing noise, or add additional fans. The Zephyrus G14 and G16 both leverage our Tri-Fan Technology, which uses a third auxilary fan near the GPU. This fan helps pull additional heat from the GPU and surface mounted components to keep the machines running cool without adding additional noise.
Finally, as the air reaches its final destination, we’ve placed dual vents at the rear of the machine — one next to the laptop’s rubber feet, exhausting air downward, and one at the rear of the machine, exhausting air underneath the redesigned stealth hinge. By strategically directing exhaust airflow as far away from your ears as possible, the machine can stay incredibly cool, and impossibly quiet.
Traditional hinge designs often leave a gap between the keyboard deck and the panel. These designs make it easy to hide critical components that connect the camera and panel to the motherboard. The Zephyrus G14 and G16 have broken that mold with a stealth hinge design that stretches from one side of the chassis to the other, with no hinge mechanism visible. Not only does this increase the sleek presence of the machine, users are immersed in what’s on screen more than ever before.
Taken as a complete package, these machines are the lightest and most portable 14- and 16-inch laptops ROG has ever built. With the G16 weighing just 2kg and the G14 weighing only 1.6kg, they’re the perfect companion for gamers, creators, or students that need to carry it around all day. Despite that incredible portability, we made sure to never sacrifice performance for when you settle in for a gaming session.
Ultra-portable, high-performance, and premium. Usually when shopping for a laptop, you’d have to choose which two categories mattered the most. With the all-new Zephyrus G14 and G16, ROG offers a no-compromises thin-and-light laptop, with styling and construction that make sure it will be a conversation starter wherever you go. The next generation of ultra-portable laptops has arrived.
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