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

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

solid security features

good battery life

reasonable price point

average display quality

moderate CPU performance

heavier design

limited graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.58 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Off black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Screen Size (Type) 13.4" 14" - IPS
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, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.3 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 2.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 2.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories ASUS Pen, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
Repairability Index 7.3 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number K5121R -
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