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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a premium-priced, highly portable device with a touchscreen and robust performance for general use, 3D/machine learning, and engineering tasks. It's lighter, has a higher screen resolution and better color coverage, which is ideal for detailed work that requires visual clarity. However, the ASUS ROG Strix G16, being less expensive, also provides solid performance across similar tasks. It has a larger screen, a larger battery capacity, and is more suitable for intensive gaming, but it is heavier, which makes it less portable. In summary, if portability and screen quality are key for you, and you're willing to spend more, go for the Flow X13. Alternatively, if you want a gaming-focused machine at a lower price and can handle extra weight, the Strix G16 is your pick. 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 G16
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
7.5
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 likely excels due to its higher resolution and brighter display, providing crisp visuals and good readability in various lighting conditions, which is less prevalent in the ROG Strix G16. When it comes to engineering and design tasks, the Flow X13 probably offers a wider color gamut, delivering more accurate colors for professional work, an area where the Strix G16 might not be as strong. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the Flow X13's screen could lead to less smooth visuals compared to other laptops designed specifically for these purposes, a potential drawback that both options seem to share in this case.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,587
$1,374
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,587 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 costs $1,374.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is rated very good for general use because it's a 2-in-1 convertible with robust CPU, ample RAM, high-quality screen, lightweight design for better portability, and longer battery life. In comparison, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is rated good for general use, offering strong CPU and RAM performance too, but it leans towards a larger screen and is less portable, with tradeoffs in battery life despite its advantages in storage capacity and superior keyboard and speaker quality.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is geared towards gaming and 3D applications due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a 165Hz refresh rate display, which also has a higher resolution and pixel density for crisper visuals, making it well-suited for both gaming and creative tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 G16 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.
Content Creation
8.2
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,587 | $1,374 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i7-13650HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 291 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sebastian Bade | February 2021
"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."
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
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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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