Honor MagicBook Art 14 vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 Comparison

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Honor MagicBook Art 14 vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing MagicBook Art 14 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023, two laptops from Honor and Asus. Honor MagicBook Art 14 was introduced to market in September 2024 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 was launched in January 2023. There is 20 months difference between MagicBook Art 14 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 so it would still give an advantage to younger MagicBook Art 14.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Honor MagicBook Art 14 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Honor MagicBook Art 14 Key Specs

Launched in September 2024
14.6" TouchScreen - OLED, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)
16GB Ram
316.77 x 223.63 x 11.5 mm (12.47 x 8.8 x 0.45 inches)
Weight: 1.03 kg (2.27 lbs)

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
312 x 227 x 19.5-20.5 mm (12.28 x 8.94 x 0.77-0.81 inches)
Weight: 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how MagicBook Art 14 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Honor MagicBook Art 14 over Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023

Weight	1.03 kg vs 1.65 kg	0.62 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~89.6% vs ~80.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.1 mm vs 5.3 mm	1.2 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	257 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	3120 x 2080 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	700 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	1 ms vs 3 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Reasons to choose Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 over Honor MagicBook Art 14

Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 150°	More flexible screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS vs 3.9 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.7 mm vs 1.5 mm

Common Strengths of Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 and Honor MagicBook Art 14

Launch Dates	September 2024 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
HDR Support	Yes, HDR10 vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Honor MagicBook Art 14 vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Honor MagicBook Art 14 and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.03 kg (2.27 lbs)	1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)
Surface Area	708 cm2 (109.7 inches2)	708 cm2 (109.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~89.6%	~80.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.1 mm	~5.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.07 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.154 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Green	White, Black
Cover Opening Angle	150Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Honor MagicBook Art 14 and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

MagicBook Art 14 weighs 1.03 kg (2.27 lbs), whereas the ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 weighs 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Honor MagicBook Art 14 1.03 kg

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 1.65 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Honor MagicBook Art 14 11.50 mm

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 20.50 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Honor MagicBook Art 14 is 0.07 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 is 0.12 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Honor MagicBook Art 14 vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.75 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (7-	8
Number of Threads	18	16
L3 Cache	18 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Radeon 680M
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	6 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1562
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14856	14116

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Honor MagicBook Art 14 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1530 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1740 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	28 W	95 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	3.9 TFLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Speed	7.47 Gbps	12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	896	2048
TMUs	56	64
ROPs	24	40

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Honor MagicBook Art 14 has a FLOPS value of 3.9 TFLOPS whereas the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 40GB 48GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the MagicBook Art 14 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the ROG Zephyrus G14 2023's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Honor MagicBook Art 14	Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	60 Wh	76 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	200 / 240 W
Full Charging Time	1:40 hr	1:30 hr

On the other hand, the ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 76 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the MagicBook Art 14's 60 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Honor MagicBook Art 14 60 Wh

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 76 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
The ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the MagicBook Art 14's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Honor MagicBook Art 14 vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Honor MagicBook Art 14 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. MagicBook Art 14 has a display size of 14.6".On the other hand, ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the MagicBook Art 14 is 635cm² / 98inch² whereas the ROG Zephyrus G14 2023's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MagicBook Art 14 features a higher pixel density with 257 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Honor MagicBook Art 14 257 ppi

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 162 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the MagicBook Art 14 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The MagicBook Art 14 offers a higher maximum brightness of 700 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Honor MagicBook Art 14 700 nits

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 400 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Honor MagicBook Art 14 vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both MagicBook Art 14 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 have USB-A ports. MagicBook Art 14 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both MagicBook Art 14 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 have USB Type-C ports. MagicBook Art 14 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
MagicBook Art 14 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both MagicBook Art 14 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. MagicBook Art 14 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both MagicBook Art 14 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes