ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution display

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

efficient thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre webcam quality

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality qhd display

innovative cooling system

lightweight and portable

expensive price point

limited battery life

average webcam quality

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Quiet blue Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 16"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, ASUS EyeCare Technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, MUX Switch
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features AI noise cancelling Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
External PCI Express
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password, ASUS IceCool Plus System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
Repairability Index - 7.1 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - M5039W
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