SeekerAsus ROG Flow X13
A quirky 2-in-1 convertible, the Asus ROG Flow X13 offers decent gaming performance, extraordinary speed on CPU-centric tasks (thanks to a fifth-generation AMD Ryzen 9 CPU), and as compact a chassis as you’ll find on any premium gaming laptop. Plus, a special RTX 3080 eGPU option can turbocharge your play.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- ULTIMATE VERSATILITY - X13’s 2-in-1 form factor gives you the flexibility to follow your flow. Use the touchscreen with active stylus support for drawing and taking notes or change to a more traditional set-up for serious work and play.
- FLEX YOUR PROCESSING POWER - Speed through any task on the go with the 8-core/16-thread AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS Processor with 20MB Cache and up to 4.6GHz clock speed and a dynamically boosted NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card with 4GB GDDR6 vram.
- SAY GOODBYE TO SLOW LOAD TIMES - Store your entire game library on a massive 1TB PCIe SSD and alt-tab almost instantly with 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM.
- ROG INTELLIGENT COOLING - Great performance in such compact space can only be achieved with even greater cooling, and the X13 takes it to the next level, with liquid metal on the CPU
- EXPAND YOUR VIEW - See everything with a 16:10 13.4” FHD (1920x1200) 120z Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen, covering 100% sRGB color space and PANTONE Validated for the most accurate color reproduction.
- XG MOBILE SUPPORT - Connect to the XG Mobile eGPU and docking station to turn your convertible into a workstation. The XG Mobile is smaller than typical eGPUs, but harnesses more power thanks to increased bandwidth. *Sold separately.
- ACCESSORIES - ASUS Stylus and laptop sleeve included with purchase
PROS
+ Compact, well-built chassis
+ Excellent performance from fifth-generation AMD Ryzen 9
+ Accompanying eGPU can boost graphics performance
+ Comfortable keyboard
+ Crisp 4K display
+ 360-degree hinge
CONS
- Short battery life for an ultraportable
- Pricey
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on January 26, 2021
The Asus ROG Flow X13 with XG Mobile is an ambitious attempt at a laptop that can do it all with a light, portable eGPU with a mobile RTX 3080. While the laptop is fast, XG Mobile is finicky and doesn't always match the experience of having the GPU in your system.
70
By PCMag on January 26, 2021
A quirky 2-in-1 convertible, the Asus ROG Flow X13 offers decent gaming performance, extraordinary speed on CPU-centric tasks (thanks to a fifth-generation AMD Ryzen 9 CPU), and as compact a chassis as you’ll find on any premium gaming laptop. Plus, a special RTX 3080 eGPU option can turbocharge your play.
80
By The Verge on January 26, 2021
Asus’ ROG Flow X13 is a 2-in-1 convertible gaming laptop, with the most powerful processor you can find in a 13-inch chassis. It comes with the XG Mobile, an external GPU that delivers high-end frame rates when it’s plugged in.
80
By PCWorld on March 02, 2021
The Asus ROG Flow X13 is the most powerful tiny laptop you can buy, thanks to its companion eGPU that adds graphics performance. This modular setup has a few compromises, but it’s still a great choice for highly mobile users.
80
By UltrabookReview on June 23, 2022
As an all-purpose ultracompact laptop, I find the ROG Flow X13 to be unmatched by other devices available out there today. It's a portable, well-built and versatile design, which doesn't compromise on the inputs, screen options, IO, or audio quality, plus offers a hardware platform that can be both powerful with demanding loads, as well as snappy and efficient with casual chores on battery. However, you'll have to accept the design flaw that chokes the airflow with this laptop sitting on a desk, impacting the internal temperatures and the performance in certain situations.
90
By IGN on February 03, 2021
The ROG Flow X13 is expensive, but you get what you pay for. It's powerful enough for modern AAA gaming without sacrificing form factor, with stellar build quality to boot. Even if it doesn't end up being the most powerful 3080-based laptop on the market, its versatility is well worth that tradeoff.
90
By Tom's Guide on September 15, 2021
The Asus ROG Flow X13 is a compact 2-in-1 gaming laptop that's impressive for its price, though it delivers underwhelming gaming performance without the external GPU.
70
By TrustedReviews on October 15, 2021
The Asus ROG Flow X13 (2021) and ROG XG Mobile provide impressive versatility, power and quality for gaming on the go and at home – it’s the best laptop graphics dock package I’ve seen so far. But there are several strong rivals when it comes to small laptops that offer gaming pace.
80
By TechRadar on March 24, 2022
The Asus ROG Flow X13 (2021) has some serious potential, but without the ROG XG Mobile eGPU it doesn't meet the standards of other devices on the market, especially with modern gaming laptops being so slim and professional-looking these days. Still, it's great if you want an especially petite gaming laptop for on the go.
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