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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a premium-priced laptop with robust performance, high resolution touchscreen, and portability due to its light weight and compact size. If you appreciate a touchscreen and need a more portable device, the ASUS may be worth the extra cost. However, if you want a larger display, better value, and can manage a heavier laptop, the Aorus 15X could serve you well. 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 overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13, with a higher refresh rate screen and GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, excels in gaming and 3D tasks, providing smoother visuals crucial for fast-paced games. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X's very good gaming and 3D performance is further enhanced by its even higher screen refresh rate and powerful Intel i9 CPU, making it a strong contender for demanding gaming and 3D workloads.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.2
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 boasts a high-resolution display and exceptional brightness, providing vivid and clear visuals that are ideal for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design, thanks to its wide color gamut that ensures accurate color representation. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers a quality display that excels in general use and is also competent in displaying precise colors for engineering and design, albeit with a slight tradeoff compared to the ASUS. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can decrease the smoothness and responsiveness critical in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$1,600
$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 Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for its portability and battery life, making it ideal for users who need a lightweight and versatile device that doubles as a tablet, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, although heavier, offers a larger screen and superior heat management, suited for those who prioritize a spacious display and intensive use without overheating concerns.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.6
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 Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for engineering and design due to its high-performance AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, complemented by a high-resolution, high-brightness touch display, making it versatile for both productivity and creative tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X also offers a robust performance package with a top-tier Intel i9 processor and comparable Nvidia RTX GPU, but it excels with a larger, high-refresh rate screen, more suited for detail-oriented design work in a less portable form-factor.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i9-13900HX | |
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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 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 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | |
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."
Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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