If you prioritize portability and a higher resolution touchscreen with a premium price, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is suitable, especially for general use and light gaming. However, if you're looking for a more affordable option with a larger screen and better battery life that's capable of heavy gaming and engineering tasks, despite being heavier and lacking a touchscreen, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition could be a better choice. Keep in mind that the ROG Strix G15 is significantly heavier, making it less ideal for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is favored for general use due to its high-resolution screen, which provides excellent image quality, combined with its superior portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, while still good for general use, is less portable due to its larger size and offers a shorter battery life, but it compensates with a stronger CPU and more RAM, which is particularly beneficial for more demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.9/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing a laptop for general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out with its high resolution and brightness, providing a crisp and vibrant display which enhances everyday tasks, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a solid experience with slightly less emphasis on these qualities. For engineering and design, the Flow X13's broader color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation crucial for detail-oriented work, in comparison to the competent but less color-rich screen of the Strix G15. However, for 3D and gaming, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, but they are still serviceable for casual gaming or entry-level 3D work.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition costs $1,500.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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