ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T). 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

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

decent battery life

solid build quality

average color accuracy

modest storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.58 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.82 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.5 kg
Colour Off black Bespoke black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.4" 14"
Touchscreen Yes 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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 116% sRGB, 82% NTSC, 86% Adobe RGB, 85% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Glossy, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free) -
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
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Included Accessories ASUS Pen, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password -
Repairability Index 7.3 (out of 10) 6.9 (out of 10)
Model Number K5121R -
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