ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) vs. AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) and AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH). 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 ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

powerful cpu performance

compact and portable

high-resolution touchscreen

innovative eGPU support

high price point

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

strong gaming performance

mechanical keyboard

good thermal management

solid build quality

heavy design

average battery life

limited port selection

pricey for specs

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) and AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) vs. AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.58 cm 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2 kg
Colour Off black -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 13.4" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 116% sRGB, 82% NTSC, 86% Adobe RGB, 85% DCI-P3 72% NTSC
Features Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 16 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
Interfaces External PCI Express
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Included Accessories ASUS Pen, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Repairability Index 7.3 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number K5121R -
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