ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405 / MSI Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-063ID

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405: GU405AR-ZP/G14_97T · Core Ultra 9 386H · RTX 5070 Ti · 16 GB / 1 TB

MSI Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-063ID: Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-063ID: Core i7-14700HX, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (115 W), 16 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, QHD+ 240 Hz display. B14VEKG (RTX 4050) and B14VFKG (RTX 4060) in the same family, and B14VGKG configurations with an FHD+ 144 Hz display, are different.

SpecificationASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405MSI Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-063ID
Release year20262024
Announcement6 January 2026 (introduced around CES) ASUS—
Availability22 May 2026: went on sale in the US at the ASUS Online Store and Best Buy

ASUS does not give a separate on-sale date per model code.

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Model codeGU405AR-ZP/G14_97T; Windows 11 Home

ASUS’s GU405 page also lists GU405AR-XB96 (Windows 11 Pro); this entry is the ZP/G14_97T column.

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ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 386H; 2.1 GHz base, up to 4.9 GHz; 18 MB cache ASUSIntel Core i7-14700HX; 20 cores (8 P + 12 E), 28 threads, 33 MB cache, up to 5.5 GHz

The HX series is a high-power laptop processor; real performance depends on MSI’s power modes and cooling.

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Core layout16 cores / 16 threads: 4 performance, 8 efficient, 4 low-power efficient cores

Intel’s processor figure; ASUS does not publish a separate CPU power limit for this laptop.

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Neural processor (NPU)Intel NPU, up to 50 TOPS ASUS—
Integrated graphicsIntel Graphics, 4 Xe cores ASUS—
Discrete graphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU; not the same processor as the desktop RTX 5070 Ti ASUS—
Graphics memory12 GB GDDR7 ASUS—
GPU power limitTurbo: 115 W (100 W + 15 W Dynamic Boost); Manual: 130 W (110 W + 20 W Dynamic Boost); 1812 MHz

For both modes ASUS adds 50 MHz OC to a 1762 MHz boost clock. The model page does not give GPU power for Silent and Performance modes.

ASUS		Up to 115 W maximum graphics power with Dynamic Boost

The RTX 4070 Laptop GPU can be configured between 35 and 115 W; this SKU sits at the top of that range. Dynamic Boost shifts power to the GPU when CPU load is low.

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Display14-inch OLED; 2880 × 1800 (3K); 16:10; 120 Hz; Pantone Validated ASUS16-inch QHD+ (2560 × 1600), 240 Hz, IPS-level panel, 100% DCI-P3 (typical)

The 16:10 ratio gives more vertical space at the same width; 240 Hz shows motion more smoothly in high-frame-rate games.

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Display featuresROG Nebula HDR; 1100 nits peak brightness; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000; 100% DCI-P3; 0.2 ms; G-SYNC; ambient light sensor

HDR peak brightness is not a sustained full-screen figure. ASUS’s January 2026 introduction gives 1000 nits peak; the 1100 nits from the sales announcement is used.

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Display glassCorning Gorilla Glass with DXC ASUS—
Memory16 GB LPDDR5X-8533, onboard; no slot, not upgradeable

ASUS lists this model code in both 16 GB and 32 GB columns; this entry is the 16 GB column. Actual memory speed may vary by processor configuration.

ASUS		16 GB (2 × 8 GB) DDR5-5600; 2 SO-DIMM slots, up to 96 GB

Memory is not soldered; capacity can be raised by replacing the two modules.

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Storage1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD ASUS1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4); 1 × M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 and 1 × M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5-compatible slot

The second slot allows an extra SSD; the Gen5-compatible slot accepts faster new-generation SSDs.

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SSD slot1 × M.2 PCIe including the one in use; only single-sided SSDs are supported because of components near the slot ASUS—
Thunderbolt port1 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; DisplayPort and Power Delivery ASUS—
Other USB1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-SYNC); 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A ASUS—
USB-C power and videoBoth USB-C ports support DisplayPort 2.1 and up to 100 W Power Delivery ASUS—
Video and card readerHDMI 2.1 FRL; full-size SD card reader (UHS-II, 312 MB/s); 3.5 mm combo audio jack ASUS—
WirelessWi-Fi 7, tri-band, 2 × 2; Bluetooth 6.0

Bluetooth features depend on OS and driver support.

ASUS		Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; Bluetooth 5.4 MSI
Keyboard1-zone RGB backlight; 1.7 mm key travel ASUS—
Lid lighting35-zone Slash Lighting on the lid ASUS—
Camera1080p IR camera; Windows Hello ASUS—
Audio6 speakers (4 woofers, 2 tweeters); Smart Amp; Dolby Atmos; array microphone; AI noise cancelling ASUS2 × 2 W speakers, Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio ready; array microphone MSI
Battery73 Wh; 4-cell lithium-ion (4S1P) ASUS—
Power adapter250 W rectangular-connector adapter; 20 V / 12.5 A

Whether a charger is included varies by country, region and model.

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CoolingROG Intelligent Cooling; redesigned bottom panel with new ventilation and exhaust layout ASUS—
ChassisCNC-milled aluminum; EasyLift hinge; Platinum White and Eclipse Grey colors ASUS—
Dimensions311 × 220 × 15.9–18.3 mm ASUS—
Weight1.58 kg

ASUS’s announcements give 1.5–1.58 kg for the GU405 family; this model page lists 1.58 kg.

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SecuritySecured-core PC (Level 3); Pluton security processor; BIOS administrator and user passwords ASUS—
Graphics—NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR6; boost up to 2115 MHz; 321 AI TOPS MSI
Ports—3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; 1 × Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0); 1 × HDMI 2.1 (8K 60 Hz / 4K 120 Hz); headphone/mic combo jack; Gigabit Ethernet

The Type-C port outputs video. Independent testing reports that the laptop cannot be charged over USB-C; the 200 W adapter is used for charging.

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Keyboard and camera—24-zone RGB keyboard, Copilot key; 720p 30 fps HD webcam (3DNR) MSI
Battery and adapter—4-cell 65 Wh; 200 W adapter MSI
Size and weight—359 × 266.4 × 21.8–27.7 mm; 2.3 kg MSI
Operating system—Windows 11 Home; Office Home 2024 included (Indonesian SKU) MSI