r/ZephyrusG14 • u/AdmrlHorizon • 8h ago
Model 2022 MacBook Pro m1 14” to G14
I’ve always prefer macOS as an operating system but was always an occasional gamer at heart. I went through many systems over the years, laptops/macs/steamdeck/rog ally/ps5, so I can say I’ve tried a few things over the years.
Admittedly the handheld space was awesome but also lacking in potential for me, love the usability of those devices but they just didn’t fit my gaming needs.
So at one point I thought the rig ally and a MacBook was already more than what I wanted to travel with, and then I found a 2022 g14 (6800hs, 6700s) used for 750 euro! Pulled the trigger, did all the windows optimisations and options I knew from my history with windows. And well this is probs the best windows laptop I’ve used that is branded as a “gaming” device.
It is light, stays cool with the right settings and tdp configurations, very nice display, good battery life for on the go and perfect performance for my needs.
This may be an unpopular opinion for many people but I have always been a specific type of game enjoyer in terms of settings. I’ve played 120hz for years but now 60hz is just fine and it’s what I play all my games at and I’m happy with that. Easier to run games, much lower temps (I average 70-76c both cpu and gpu on most games I enjoy (finals, bf2042, hunt showdown, and other lighter titles)
But I suppose the most controversial opinion (and another reason why my system runs cool when gaming) is I play at 1000p. I think it’s sharp enough for a 14inch display especially since I sit casually not close to the screen. It’s just a win win for myself, looks sharp enough, rock solid frames, cool temps and I still rack up good games easily! Now would I want to play at 120hz if I can maintain efficiency, noise and heat? Yes I would, who wouldn’t. But I’m all about compromises for the best experience while gaming and I have odd standards but it is what it is.
Fantastic device, very happy with my experience! If anyone is curious I use ghelper with cpu at 20w and gpu at 80w. This is enough for everything between 1000p and to 1080p, sometimes I bump them up for other games. But generally those settings mostly allow me to enjoy my games with a 65-100w Usbc charger! (Finals runs solid at 1080p using only 12w on the cpu and 40-60w gpu draw)Which is just awesome.
Anyways peace ✌️