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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming and prefer a more portable and compact design with a high-refresh-rate touchscreen, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a suitable choice, although it comes at a premium price. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7 offers a larger screen size for a more immersive experience and is more budget-friendly, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which might limit its portability and convenience for on-the-go use. Both laptops have dedicated graphics cards capable of hardware ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced gaming and visual performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.1
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out due to its 2-in-1 convertible design, providing versatility for tablet use, along with higher battery life and portability compared to the Gigabyte A7, which is bulkier and has less battery longevity. When considering screen quality, both laptops have good displays, but the ASUS has a higher resolution and brightness, leading to sharper images and more vibrant colors; however, the Gigabyte A7 has a larger screen, which could be advantageous for tasks needing more screen space.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is equipped with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for gaming and 3D applications, while also offering a high-quality IPS display. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7 also has a strong GPU suitable for these tasks, matched with a sizeable screen, although with a lower refresh rate and screen resolution compared to the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13, equipped with a higher-end CPU and GPU, plus a sharper and brighter screen, excels in demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the Gigabyte A7, which has a capable but less powerful CPU and GPU and a lower resolution screen. While the Gigabyte A7 offers a larger screen and potentially more comfortable keyboard with a number pad, the ASUS is more portable and offers a touch-enabled higher quality screen, making it a superior choice for intensive tasks and mobile usage.
Content Creation
8.2
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 Gigabyte A7 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
7.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 Gigabyte A7 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
7.3
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 likely has a display with higher resolution and brightness, improving the visual experience for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering, while its strong color accuracy benefits design work. The Gigabyte A7 may provide a decent all-around visual quality, but without the same level of brightness and resolution as the ASUS, general use and detail work could be less vibrant and sharp. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops might fall short due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay, though the resolution and panel type impact the clarity and quality of images moderately.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte A7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$940
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Gigabyte A7
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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