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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers a balance between portability and performance with its smaller, lighter design and touchscreen, making it well-suited for general use and mobile professionals who value a more compact machine. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is larger with a stronger emphasis on gaming and engineering tasks due to its bigger screen and higher refresh rate, as well as superior performance scores in 3D, machine learning, and engineering applications. If battery life is a concern, both laptops offer respectable durations, but keep in mind that the greater weight of the Strix G18 makes it less convenient for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.7
13.4in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
422.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow X13 for gaming and AI, and software development.
When considering laptops for general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the ASUS ROG Strix G18 both offer pleasing high-resolution displays and good brightness levels, ensuring crisp text and vivid images. For engineering and design tasks, both laptops have excellent color ranges covering significant portions of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, which is crucial for color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short, as they don't feature high refresh rates that are essential for smooth motion and competitive gameplay, even though they maintain decent resolutions and panel types.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
13.4in
SIZE
18.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor 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 G18 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$1,900
$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 G18 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
8.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
422.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for general use due to its convertible 2-in-1 design, providing versatility, and a compact form factor, enhancing portability and battery efficiency, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a larger screen and longer battery life, accommodating extended use without frequent charging, but may be less portable due to its size. Both laptops come with high-quality CPUs and RAM, satisfying performance needs, and they sport quality screens for crisp visuals, though their larger builds, heavier weight, and possibly louder operating noise may impact their suitability for on-the-go usage compared to more compact alternatives.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 shines in engineering and design due to its high-quality CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen, ensuring smooth performance in demanding applications, while its compact form factor enhances portability but could limit screen size for detailed work. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts similar high-level specs suitable for intensive tasks, but with a larger screen for clarity, at the expense of being less portable and potentially noisier owing to its more powerful hardware configuration.
Content Creation
8.2
8.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for software development.
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
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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 G18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | ASUS ROG Strix G18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 6.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 11.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 422 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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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ASUS ROG Flow X13
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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."
ASUS ROG Strix G18
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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
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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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