What’s the best lightweight gaming laptop for students in 2025?

Question

I need a laptop for both gaming and schoolwork. Portability is key, so I’m looking at options like the HP Omen Transcend 14 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. Which one offers the best balance of performance, battery life, and portability? Are there any hidden drawbacks?

6tt6 · Accepted Answer

I will vote for Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. More powerful. [amazon bestseller="Asus ROG Zephyrus G14" items="3" template="table"]

#	Product	Price
1	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop \| 14" QHD OLED 120Hz 100% DCI-P3 \| AMD 8-Core Zen 4 Ryzen 9...	$1,450.00	Buy on Amazon
2	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop 14" QHD OLED 120Hz (100% DCI-P3) AMD Octa-Core Zen 4 Ryzen 9...	$1,453.85	Buy on Amazon
3	ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop, 165Hz Display, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060, Intel Core...	$1,399.99 $1,327.66	Buy on Amazon