Asus Vivobook A412DA
Design and exterior
As mentioned earlier, the Zephyrus G maintains the design lines of the higher-tier Zephyrus M and S models. In fact, from the outside, it looks just the same, as it gets the same brushed-aluminum lid with the panel-lit ROG logo and boxy shape. On the inside, though, the magnesium main-deck has been replaced with a plastic shell, and plastic is also used for the underbelly.
It’s a good quality plastic, though, with a matte rugged texture, and the construction doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy in any way, even if the chassis bends a little easier when pressing hard in the middle of the keyboard deck. The plastic does show smudges easier than the magnesium finishing on the M and S lines, so you’ll have to wipe it clean more often. That aside, though, the interior keeps the rectangular shape with tapered edges and the annoying status LEDs and always-lit power button placed beneath the screen, but unlike the other variants, there’s an air-intake grill at the top of the keyboard, which suggests a redesigned thermal module, and we’ll get to talk about it in a further section.
As far as practicality goes, this Zephyrus G is still one of the sturdier units in its class, as well as one of the most compact and lightest, at just over 4.5 lbs, so it can be an excellent option for those interested in lugging their laptop to school or work every day. I still suggest using a protective sleeve though, as the lid is not as strong as the main chassis. Pressing on it doesn’t push ripples into the panel, but I’d rather be extra careful in order to prevent surprises.
| Screen | 15.6 inch, 1920 x 1080 px resolution, IPS, 120 Hz, matte, Panda LM156LF-GL panel |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 3750H, quad-core |
| Video | Radeon RX Vega 10 and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660Ti 6GB 60W (GeForce 431.36) |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (8 GB soldered, 1x DIMMs – up to 24 GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (M.2 80 mm PCIe x2 – Intel 660p SSDPEKNW512G8) + 1 extra M.2 80 mm slot |
| Connectivity | Realtek 8821CE AC 1×1 WiFi with Bluetooth 5.0, Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit LAN |
| Ports | 3x USB-A 3.2, 1x USB-C gen 2 with DP, HDMI 2.0b, LAN, headphone/mic, Kensington Lock |
| Battery | 76 Wh, 180 W power adapter |
| Size | 360 mm or 14.17” (w) x 252 mm or 9.92” (d) x 20.4 mm or .79” (h) |
| Weight | 2.08 kg (4.58 lb), .56 kg (1.23 lbs) power brick and cables, EU version |
| Extras | white backlit keyboard with per-key control, 2x bottom stereo speakers, FHD external webcam |
Design and exterior
As mentioned earlier, the Zephyrus G maintains the design lines of the higher-tier Zephyrus M and S models. In fact, from the outside, it looks just the same, as it gets the same brushed-aluminum lid with the panel-lit ROG logo and boxy shape. On the inside, though, the magnesium main-deck has been replaced with a plastic shell, and plastic is also used for the underbelly.
It’s a good quality plastic, though, with a matte rugged texture, and the construction doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy in any way, even if the chassis bends a little easier when pressing hard in the middle of the keyboard deck. The plastic does show smudges easier than the magnesium finishing on the M and S lines, so you’ll have to wipe it clean more often. That aside, though, the interior keeps the rectangular shape with tapered edges and the annoying status LEDs and always-lit power button placed beneath the screen, but unlike the other variants, there’s an air-intake grill at the top of the keyboard, which suggests a redesigned thermal module, and we’ll get to talk about it in a further section.
As far as practicality goes, this Zephyrus G is still one of the sturdier units in its class, as well as one of the most compact and lightest, at just over 4.5 lbs, so it can be an excellent option for those interested in lugging their laptop to school or work every day. I still suggest using a protective sleeve though, as the lid is not as strong as the main chassis. Pressing on it doesn’t push ripples into the panel, but I’d rather be extra careful in order to prevent surprises.
| Screen | 15.6 inch, 1920 x 1080 px resolution, IPS, 120 Hz, matte, Panda LM156LF-GL panel |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 3750H, quad-core |
| Video | Radeon RX Vega 10 and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660Ti 6GB 60W (GeForce 431.36) |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (8 GB soldered, 1x DIMMs – up to 24 GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (M.2 80 mm PCIe x2 – Intel 660p SSDPEKNW512G8) + 1 extra M.2 80 mm slot |
| Connectivity | Realtek 8821CE AC 1×1 WiFi with Bluetooth 5.0, Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit LAN |
| Ports | 3x USB-A 3.2, 1x USB-C gen 2 with DP, HDMI 2.0b, LAN, headphone/mic, Kensington Lock |
| Battery | 76 Wh, 180 W power adapter |
| Size | 360 mm or 14.17” (w) x 252 mm or 9.92” (d) x 20.4 mm or .79” (h) |
| Weight | 2.08 kg (4.58 lb), .56 kg (1.23 lbs) power brick and cables, EU version |
| Extras | white backlit keyboard with per-key control, 2x bottom stereo speakers, FHD external webcam |
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