The ASUS ROG Flow X13 (2023) is a high-end ultraportable gaming laptop. It replaces the ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301) from 2022. The 2023 model has many upgrades over its predecessor, including a newer AMD Ryzen 9 7945HS CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series GPU options, up to an RTX 4070 running at a TGP of 60W with Dynamic Boost. Port selection has changed with the addition of a USB 4.0 port (130W Power Delivery), a MicroSD card reader, and HDMI 2.1 support. It also has a higher-resolution 1080p IR camera and a larger-capacity 75Wh battery. The display depends on the model; the base configuration with integrated graphics has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 120Hz panel, while models with an NVIDIA discrete GPU have a QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 165Hz panel. Like the 2022 model, there's a proprietary PCIe port that connects to ASUS' ROG XG Mobile Interface (sold separately), giving you access to a more powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (150W) and additional ports.
You can see our unit's specifications and the available configurations in the Differences Between Variants section.
Our Verdict
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for school use. It's a compact laptop that's easy to carry around, and it provides a great user experience with a sharp, bright display, a comfortable keyboard, and a responsive touchpad. Its AMD Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA discrete GPU can handle demanding workloads, making it a good option for students in fields like 3D graphics and engineering. You can also attach an external GPU via its proprietary port, giving you access to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU for the most demanding tasks. Its battery life is middling; the top-end RTX 4070 configuration lasts a little over six hours of light use, but you can get through a full day if you use the integrated graphics and limit the refresh rate when performing less intensive tasks.
- Thin and light design.
- CPU and GPU can handle demanding workloads.
- Sharp, bright display.
- Comfortable keyboard and responsive touchpad.
- Battery lasts only around six hours of light use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is excellent for gaming. It has a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, and you can configure the laptop with an NVIDIA discrete GPU, up to an RTX 4070. You can also attach ASUS' ROG XG mobile interface via its proprietary port, giving you access to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU for even smoother gameplay. It's available with an FHD+ or QHD+ display; both have a high refresh rate, fast response time, and VRR support to reduce screen tearing. Unfortunately, the RAM isn't user-replaceable, and the laptop gets a little hot and loud under load.
- Delivers smooth gameplay in demanding AAA titles.
- High refresh display with fast response time and VRR support.
- Fast, user-replaceable SSD.
- Minimal thermal throttling.
- Soldered RAM.
- Gets a little hot and loud under load.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for media consumption. It's very portable, and since it's a 2-in-1, you can set it up in tent mode or use it as a tablet when viewing content. You can get the laptop with an FHD+ or QHD+ display; both look sharp and get bright enough for use in most indoor settings, though they aren't ideal for dark room viewing, as both have a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray. Unfortunately, the speakers don't get very loud and sound tinny, with no bass. Also, its battery life is very short, so you'll have to bring a charger.
- Thin and light design.
- Sharp, bright display.
- 2-in-1 form factor with touch input.
- Flicker-free display.
- Blacks look gray in dim settings.
- Quiet speakers sound tinny, with very little bass and treble.
- Battery lasts less than three hours of video playback.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is outstanding for use as a workstation. Its AMD Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA discrete GPU can handle demanding workloads like video editing and 3D animation. If you want more graphical processing power, you can connect the ASUS ROG XG Mobile eGPU interface via its proprietary port, giving you access to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. Its wide port selection includes a USB4 and HDMI 2.1 port but no Thunderbolt 4 support. Unfortunately, the RAM isn't user-replaceable, and the laptop gets a little hot and loud under load.
- CPU and GPU can handle demanding workloads.
- QHD+ display with full DCI P3 coverage.
- Comfortable keyboard and responsive touchpad.
- Fast, user-replaceable SSD.
- Minimal thermal throttling.
- Soldered RAM.
- Gets a little hot and loud under load.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is great for business use. It feels very well-built and is easy to carry around. You can get the laptop with an FHD+ or QHD+ display; both look sharp, provide enough room for multitasking, and get bright enough to combat glare. The keyboard feels comfortable to type on for extended periods, and the touchpad is responsive to all movements and gestures. Its AMD Ryzen CPU is fast and can easily handle productivity tasks like text processing, web browsing, spreadsheets, and presentations. Thanks to its discrete NVIDIA GPU, you can even do some video editing for your business. Its wide port selection includes a USB4 and HDMI 2.1 port but no Thunderbolt 4 support. As for its battery life, you can get through a typical 8-hour day on a full charge, but you'll have to limit the display's refresh rate to 60Hz and use the integrated GPU.
- Thin and light design.
- Sharp, bright display.
- Comfortable keyboard and responsive touchpad.
- Excellent 1080p webcam.
- Battery lasts only around six hours of light use.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 07, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.2.
- Updated Nov 03, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.
- Updated Sep 11, 2023: Review published.
- Updated Sep 05, 2023: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the ASUS ROG Flow X13 (model GV302XI-CS96) with a 165Hz QHD+ IPS display, an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 discrete GPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage. This laptop is available in four preset configurations; you can see them in the table below.
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Configuration 2 (GV302XU-MU011W) |
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Configuration 3 (GV302XV-MU009W) |
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Configuration 4 (GV302XI-CS96) |
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The ASUS ROG Flow X13 2023 is an excellent ultraportable gaming laptop. It stands out for its sturdy build, bright display, great keyboard, and overall performance. Its proprietary PCIe port is unique compared to other laptops on the market, but the eGPU module isn't a great value due to its high cost.
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The ASUS ROG Flow X13 (2023) is better than the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 6 15 (2021). The Flow X13 is thinner and lighter, and it feels sturdier overall. It also has a better keyboard, a larger, more responsive touchpad, and a higher-resolution IR webcam. However, the Legion 5 has a wider port selection, and its RAM is user-replaceable. The Flow X13's GPUs aren't necessarily faster, as it depends on the configuration, but it has an advantage because the NVIDIA 40-series GPUs support Frame Generation. Also, the Flow X13 has a proprietary PCIe port that lets you connect ASUS' ROG XG Mobile eGPU interface, giving you access to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 (2023) and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) are both thin and light gaming laptops. The X13 is better overall; it has a sturdier build, a higher refresh display with a faster response time, a better keyboard and webcam, and a faster CPU. Also, it doesn't get as hot or loud as the G14 under load. The X13 has more GPU configuration options and a proprietary port that lets you connect ASUS' ROG XG Mobile eGPU, giving you access to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. On the other hand, the G14 has a longer battery life, and its RAM is user-upgradeable.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 (2023) and the Razer Blade 14 (2022) are both excellent high-end gaming laptops. The Flow X13 has a brighter display, a better keyboard, and a faster CPU. However, the Blade 14 has a sturdier build, a wider port selection, and longer battery life. GPU performance will depend on which configuration you get. The Flow X13 has a slight edge, as its NVIDIA 40-series GPUs support Frame Generation. It also has a proprietary PCIe port that lets you connect ASUS' ROG XG Mobile eGPU, giving you access to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU.
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