The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405 is a premium ultra-slim 14-inch gaming laptop designed for users who want powerful performance in a highly portable form factor. Equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor, 32GB RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics, it delivers smooth gaming, fast multitasking, and efficient content creation. The laptop features a stunning 3K OLED ROG Nebula HDR display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering vibrant colors and sharp visuals, while its advanced cooling system ensures stable performance even under heavy workloads.
Key Features
Performance
The Dawn of A New Age
Effortlessly game, create, and collaborate on this next-gen Windows 11 Pro machine. Featuring an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 386H processor and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, this 14-inch machine can easily handle the latest games and cutting-edge creative software. AI accelerators built into both the CPU and GPU allow the Zephyrus G14 to remain the lightest ROG laptop we’ve ever produced, without breaking a sweat when it's time to get to work.
Game Changer
The Zephyrus G14 is built from the ground up for gamers, creators, and developers. Equipped with up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, the G14 can run all the latest games and engines. Plus, with game-changing features like DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, enhanced Super Resolution, and the latest ray tracing enhancements, this machine offers unprecedented realism in modern titles.
Game Changer
GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI
Ultimate Gaming Performance and Visuals
Over 800 games and applications use RTX to deliver realistic graphics, incredibly fast performance, and cutting-edge new AI features like DLSS 4.
Your Creative AI-dvantage
Experience accelerations in top creative apps, NVIDIA Studio Drivers for maximum stability, and exclusive RTX tools for AI-assisted creative workflows.
AI-Optimized Power and Performance
NVIDIA Blackwell Max-Q is designed from the ground up for maximum efficiency, delivering a massive leap in performance and battery life.
NVIDIA Powers the World's AI. And Yours.
Upgrade to advanced AI with NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ GPUs and accelerate your gaming, creating, productivity, and development. Thanks to specialized built-in AI processors, you get world-leading AI technology powering your Windows PC.
Faster and Smoother Video Editing
GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs offer a major advancement in video editing capabilities, with support for the 4:2:2 color format-no proxies needed. NVIDIA Decoders let you edit directly, Tensor Cores accelerate AI-powered effects, and up to three dedicated encoders export at warp speed. RTX-accelerated generative AI tools streamline tasks like extending clips, upscaling footage, and generating new content. With GeForce RTX 50 Series, video editing becomes faster, smoother, and more powerful than ever.
Storage
Games, applications, and large files load at warp speed on an ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD. Up to 2TB of storage leaves loads of room for creative apps and tons of games, with space to spare for your professional portfolio.
MEMORY
Boasting up to a 64GB RAM capacity normally reserved for high-end workstations, ultra-fast 8533 MT/s memory allows the Zephyrus G14 to multitask with ease.
OLED is Here
Finally, laptop gamers can enjoy the ultra-fast response times and incredible contrast ratios that are only possible with OLED technology. This ROG Nebula HDR panel boasts a 3K resolution with 1100 nits* of peak brightness, giving it incredible pixel density and HDR capability for a 14-inch screen. A 120Hz refresh rate and G-SYNC make all of your games look silky smooth. With 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space, color accuracy with a ΔE of less than 1, and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certification, prepare to be immersed in HDR content so lifelike that the screen melts away.
Fast - Leading OLED panels with G-SYNC support
OLED displays have an ultrafast 0.2ms response time, which ensures clearer fast-paced action, low-latency gameplay, and subtle details like blur-free text scrolling. We’re also proud to support NVIDIA® G-SYNC, a critical variable refresh rate adjustment technology for gaming laptops that was unavailable on OLED-equipped machines until the launch of the 2024 Zephyrus G14.
Bright - BRIGHT 1,000,000:1 Ultra-High Contrast Ratio
OLED displays have millions of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and unlike traditional display technologies, they can turn each pixel on and off individually. Because of this, OLED panels can achieve pixel-perfect black levels, resulting in extreme contrast ratios like 1,000,000:1. This true black allows for images that appear bright and punchy without feeling washed out, ensuring you never miss an enemy hiding in the shadows. The Zephyrus G14’s panel can also achieve up to 1100 nits* of peak brightness, unlocking brilliant highlights in your favorite games and movies. HDR has never looked this good.
Vivid - 3K Resolution
Enjoy incredibly vivid scenes thanks to the added visual fidelity offered by a 3K resolution. With a higher pixel density than 1440p, 3K displays allow the true vibrance of both still images and video content to truly shine.
G-SYNC TECHNOLOGY
Nothing breaks in-game immersion like stuttering and tearing. GPUs render frames at variable rates, but displays usually refresh at a constant clip, so they can get out of sync, causing visible hitching and artifacts that pull you out of the action. With NVIDIA® G-SYNC, the refresh rate of the display synchronizes with the GPU's frame rate to eliminate visual tearing, minimize stuttering, and reduce input lag. Get ready to experience gameplay that looks and feels more natural than ever.
ROG NEBULA HDR ENGINE
The ROG Nebula HDR Engine is a purpose-built HDR solution for ROG Mini LED and OLED displays. It combines advanced hardware, software, and algorithmic tuning to deliver stunning image quality across display technologies. Features like over-exposure reduction ensure vibrant, detailed visuals for an incredible HDR experience right out of the box.
VESA DISPLAYHDR TRUE BLACK 1000
VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 allows for significantly deeper black levels in addition to greater dynamic range and improved rise time - enabling a visually stunning experience for home theater and gaming enthusiasts in subdued lighting environments. With 1100 nits* of peak brightness, enhanced contrast with true-to-life blacks, and a wide color gamut, every scene on a VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 panel bursts with lifelike detail and vibrant hues.
ANTI-REFLECTION
The Zephyrus G14 boasts ROG's latest anti-reflective solutions to reduce glare and keep you focused on your content. This can be useful in challenging lighting scenarios, like sitting with your back to a window, or in a room with harsh overhead lighting. Reducing reflections allows you to keep the panel backlight dimmer while maintaining crystal-clear clarity, helping save battery life and reduce eye strain-whether you're working outdoors, reading for hours, or watching videos in bright environments.
HDR COLOR CALIBRATION
Powered by ROG-exclusive HDR calibration technology, Nebula HDR sets an unprecedented standard for color accuracy and HDR performance. Enjoy ultimate color precision and flawless consistency, with 2X better color accuracy in HDR mode for incredibly lifelike hues.
DOLBY VISION® TECHNOLOGY
Scene to scene, frame to frame, Dolby Vision makes media look better. The technology improves on standard 4K high dynamic range (HDR) video, dynamically adjusting visuals to make every image in front of you richer, brighter, and livelier. Creators can film and edit their streams, videos, and other content in a format commonly used by industry professionals.
PANTONE® COLOR VALIDATION
Every display is factory-calibrated to ensure that colors are accurate to the Pantone® palette. Artists, designers, and content creators can add high-quality content to their portfolios and enjoy richer gaming visuals all on the same machine.
100% DCI-P3 COLOR COVERAGE
While the sRGB color space is the standard for most digital visuals, it only represents about 75% of the DCI-P3 spectrum used for professional filmmaking. Displays with complete DCI-P3 coverage offer a wide color gamut for more vibrant images, and with a Delta E of less than 1*, the Zephyrus G14's display lets you experience films and other media exactly the way they were meant to be seen.
Thermal
Cool, Calm, Collected
ROG Intelligent Cooling is a suite of components that work together in harmony to keep our high-performance laptops cool and quiet. The G14’s heatpipe system*, Tri-Fan Technology*, liquid metal thermal compound, and redesigned high-efficiency exhaust vent operate in perfect harmony to offer the ideal balance of thermals and acoustics. Taken together, these systems boast up to an 11.4% increase in airflow rate and keep the machine operating at its peak while staying quieter than ever.
ODB AMBIENT COOLING
Enjoy truly silent cooling under light workloads with OdB Ambient Cooling technology. In the Silent operating mode, the cooling system switches off all fans during lightweight tasks to dissipate heat passively. This lets you concentrate on your work and immerse yourself in movies with less distraction. If CPU or GPU temperatures increase, the fans automatically switch on again.
HEATSINK
At the heart of every great laptop is a great cooling solution. Despite its ultra-thin chassis, the Zephyrus G14 features a dual exhaust heatsink with 137 copper fins as slim as 0.1mm. This setup maximizes surface area to 48,371mm2, allowing the G14 to efficiently expel waste heat for sustained performance. By placing these heatsinks closer to the chassis, heated air travels more efficiently out of the machine than ever before by reducing recirculation.
HEATPIPES
With 42% surface contact of the motherboard, including on the VRM circuitry, the Zephyrus G14's heatpipe array cools as much of the mainboard as possible before passing it off to the heatsinks. Limited space doesn't need to limit your cooling potential.
DUST FILTER
Dust and fibers can collect inside your laptop, trapping heat and causing degraded performance over time. A filter over the G14's air intakes helps keep dust out, allowing the CPU and GPU to breathe easier for years of smooth and stable operation.
REFINED INTAKE & EXHAUST LAYOUT
The Zephyrus G14 pushes cooling performance to the next level with a re-engineered intake mesh featuring 13,328 precision-cut perforations that increase the ventilation area ratio by 26% while also improving structural rigidity. At the rear, a widened exhaust vent accelerates heat dissipation, keeping thermals in check during intense workloads. A redesigned footpad completes the system-its aerodynamic profile channels air out the back and to a second exhaust under the footpad, reinforcing stability while driving maximum cooling efficiency.
AIRFLOW DESIGN
The airflow path inside the Zephyrus G14 has been tweaked to encourage more active airflow inside the machine and keep critical components cool, allowing it to reach a high TGP in an incredibly thin-and-light chassis.
Control
Effortless control
The trackpad and keyboard are critical for controlling your laptop, so we spared no expense with the design of the Zephyrus G14. Despite being a compact 14-inch device, the G14 boasts an extra-large trackpad for effortless scrolling. Enjoy smoother typing with larger keycaps and an extra stable keyboard deck thanks to the CNC-machined chassis. An extra-long 1.7mm travel distance gives the keyboard a premium typing feel, and the keycaps feature an anti-fingerprint shine-resistance coating, making them highly resistant to scratches and wear. N-key rollover guarantees your machine will never miss a command, even if you’re pressing multiple keys at once, and a 20 million keypress lifetime ensures the Zephyrus G14 will be gaming with you for years.
EASYLIFT HINGE
Patented hinge delivers movement with just a finger
AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR
Dynamic screen brightness saves your battery and reduces eye strain
KEYBOARD SHINE RESISTANCE
A special anti-fingerprint shine-resistance coating with a distinctive matte texture keeps your keyboard looking and feeling brand-new.
AURA SYNC
Aura Sync support allows you to easily pair and color coordinate all of your ROG RGB-equipped peripherals.
WINDOWS HELLO
An infrared camera ensures seamless unlocking with Windows Hello support, even in low-light conditions.
Design Story
Sleek Design
The new Zephyrus G14 catches your eye the moment you see it. Precision CNC-machined from aluminum alloy, this high-strength material accepts complex shapes and also looks absolutely gorgeous after being anodized in either Eclipse Gray or the breathtaking Platinum White colorway. An ROG-exclusive Easylift hinge allows you to easily open and close the lid with one hand. The sleek chassis and matte finish of the Zephyrus G14 simply beg to be touched.
A Slice of Brilliance
The Zephyrus G14 is ready to light up your world with the Slash Lighting array. A bold streak of LEDs across the lid of the machine with a mirror glass finish, upgraded in 2026 from 7 to 35 distinct zones, Slash Lighting is a visual representation of the elegance and individuality that make Zephyrus so unique. It comes with 15 pre-loaded animations, including a Battery Status mode and a Charging mode, letting you see what your laptop is up to from across the room. All animations are fully customizable in Armoury Crate, so you can make the G14 uniquely your own.
Precision Craftsmanship
Built from aluminum alloy, the chassis of the Zephyrus G14 is painstakingly CNC-machined to minimize excess volume while maintaining rigidity. Using precision tools just 0.7mm in diameter, channels for the keyboard, touchpad, and speakers are milled to ultra-tight tolerances for a premium and robust chassis with components that stretch edge to edge. After an eight-step process, the sandblasted, polished, and anodized G14 chassis stands ready to support its flagship hardware.
Audio
Pump Up The Volume
With loud main speakers and an ultra-low bass frequency of 100Hz, the G14 produces clear and vibrant sound that you wouldn’t expect from an ultra-slim 14-inch machine. Whether you’re vibing to your favorite podcast or saving the world in the latest games, the Zephyrus G14 is ready to pump up the volume.
Portability
All day power
The Zephyrus G14 has always been defined by its portability, and the 2026 model is no exception. This incredible gaming machine is a true thin-and-light, weighing in at just 1.5kg, with some models measuring as low as 1.59cm thick. Paired with a 73Wh battery that supports fast charging from 0-50% in just 30 minutes and supports Wi-Fi 7 wireless networking, the Zephyrus G14 is the ultimate gaming and productivity machine for those on the move.
CONNECTIVITY
Robust connectivity
Despite its svelte and supremely portable chassis, the G14 offers all of the connectivity to enable your workflow or the battle station of your dreams. Dual USB-C ports, one of which is a full Thunderbolt™ 4 connection, both support display output via DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery 3.0 to make the very most of this versatile connector. With one port on each side of the Zephyrus G14, you can conveniently charge your machine no matter where you're traveling. For your other peripherals, dual USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports expand connectivity even further. For quick file transfers or extra storage, a dedicated full-sized UHS-II SD card reader stands ready.
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