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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare ROG Zephyrus G14 vs Smartbook 142⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ROG Zephyrus G14 and Smartbook 142 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14⁩

⁦ROG Zephyrus G14⁩

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Reference model ⁦Mediacom Smartbook 142⁩

⁦Smartbook 142⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦ROG Zephyrus G14⁩ ⁦Smartbook 142⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand ASUS Mediacom
Product Family ROG SmartBook
Model ⁦ROG Zephyrus G14⁩ ⁦Smartbook 142⁩
Model Number ⁦GA403UP-QS005W⁩ ⁦M-SB142⁩
Part Number / SKU ⁦90NR0LV1-M001P0⁩ ⁦M-SB142⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2016 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Gaming Mainstream
Color Eclipse Grey Silver Grey
Operating System ⁦Windows 11 Home⁩ ⁦Windows 10 Home⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer AMD Intel
Processor Family ⁦AMD Ryzen 9⁩ Intel Atom
Processor Model ⁦AMD Ryzen 9 270⁩ ⁦Intel Atom x5-Z8350 1.44GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦AMD Ryzen 200 Series⁩ Cherry Trail
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦4 nm⁩ ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦8 cores⁩ ⁦4 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦16 threads⁩ ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦4 GHz⁩ ⁦1.44 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦5.2 GHz⁩ ⁦1.92 GHz⁩
L2 Cache ⁦8 MB⁩ ⁦2 MB⁩
L3 Cache ⁦16 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦45 W⁩
Maximum Processor Power ⁦54 W⁩
AI / NPU
NPU Yes
NPU Model AMD XDNA
NPU Performance ⁦16 TOPS⁩
Platform AI Performance ⁦39 TOPS⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Discrete Integrated
GPU Manufacturer NVIDIA Intel
GPU Model ⁦RTX 5070⁩ ⁦Intel HD Graphics 400⁩
GPU Architecture Blackwell
VRAM Capacity ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type ⁦GDDR7⁩ Shared system memory
GPU TGP ⁦90 W⁩
GPU Boost Clock ⁦1595 MHz⁩ ⁦500 MHz⁩
MUX Switch Yes
Advanced Optimus Yes
Maximum External Displays ⁦4 displays⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦32 GB⁩ ⁦4 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦LPDDR5X⁩ ⁦DDR3L⁩
Memory Speed ⁦7500 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor Onboard SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦0 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable No
Memory Channels Dual-channel Single
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD eMMC
Storage Capacity ⁦1024 GB⁩ ⁦32 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe eMMC
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 4.0⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2⁩ ⁦M.2 2242 (expansion)⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦2 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
Card Reader Yes Yes
Card Reader Formats microSD microSD
Card Reader Standard UHS-II
Display
Display Size ⁦14 inch⁩ ⁦14 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦2880 x 1800⁩ ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class ⁦3K⁩ FHD
Display Technology OLED IPS LCD
Panel Type OLED IPS
Refresh Rate ⁦120 Hz⁩
Variable Refresh Rate Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut 100 %
Color Accuracy Pantone Validated Delta E
Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Display Finish Anti-reflective
HDR Support Yes
Dolby Vision Yes
Adaptive Sync Technology G-SYNC, Adaptive-Sync
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦1080p⁩ 0.3
IR Camera Yes
Windows Hello Face Yes
Camera Features ⁦1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello⁩
Audio
Speaker Configuration Built-in speaker
Audio Technology Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp, AI Noise Canceling
Microphone Configuration Built-in microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Full-size island keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Keyboard RGB Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones 1
Copilot Key Yes
Touchpad Type Touchpad
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 7⁩ ⁦Wi-Fi 4⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11be⁩ ⁦802.11b/g/n⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Tri-band
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩
Bluetooth Version 5.4 ⁦Bluetooth 4.0⁩
WWAN No No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)⁩ ⁦USB 2.0 x 1, USB 3.0 x 1⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-SYNC⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
USB4 Speed ⁦40 Gbps⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version ⁦HDMI 2.1⁩
DisplayPort Output Yes No
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No No
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1 x M.2 PCIe storage slot⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦73 Wh⁩ ⁦10000 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦4 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-ion Lithium-polymer
Fast Charging Yes
Fast Charge Level 50 %
Fast Charge Time ⁦30 min⁩
Power Adapter ⁦200 W⁩
Power Connector DC-in DC-In
USB-C Charging Yes
USB Power Delivery Version ⁦USB Power Delivery 3.0⁩
Maximum USB-C Charging Power ⁦100 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦311 mm⁩ ⁦330.2 mm⁩
Depth ⁦220 mm⁩ ⁦216.6 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦16.3 mm⁩ ⁦16.4 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.5 kg⁩ ⁦1.4 kg⁩
Security & Manageability
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Smart Card Support No No
Environment & Warranty
Warranty ⁦3 years⁩
Warranty Type Manufacturer warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose ROG Zephyrus G14 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦AMD Ryzen 9 270⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Atom x5-Z8350 1.44GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦RTX 5070⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 400⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦32 GB⁩ (vs ⁦4 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦1024 GB⁩ (vs ⁦32 GB⁩)

Choose Smartbook 142 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Atom x5-Z8350 1.44GHz⁩ (vs ⁦AMD Ryzen 9 270⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 400⁩ (vs ⁦RTX 5070⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦4 GB⁩ (vs ⁦32 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦32 GB⁩ (vs ⁦1024 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between ROG Zephyrus G14 and Smartbook 142 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Display Size (⁦14 inch⁩) and Form Factor (Clamshell). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between ROG Zephyrus G14 and Smartbook 142?

ROG Zephyrus G14 and Smartbook 142 share specifications such as Display Size (⁦14 inch⁩), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), CPU Architecture (⁦x86-64⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (ROG Zephyrus G14: ⁦AMD Ryzen 9 270⁩, Smartbook 142: ⁦Intel Atom x5-Z8350 1.44GHz⁩); GPU Model (ROG Zephyrus G14: ⁦RTX 5070⁩, Smartbook 142: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 400⁩); Installed Memory (ROG Zephyrus G14: ⁦32 GB⁩, Smartbook 142: ⁦4 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (ROG Zephyrus G14: ⁦1024 GB⁩, Smartbook 142: ⁦32 GB⁩).

ROG Zephyrus G14 may suit users who need its differing values, while Smartbook 142 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.