ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) and ASUS X515EA (BQ945T). 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 X515EA (BQ945T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

modest display resolution

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) and ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.58 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Off black Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
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 -
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 Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS / 3 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 6 MB
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
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 X515EA (BQ945T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
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 ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
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) 6.5 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number K5121R -
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