ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive cpu performance

good battery life

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

expensive base model

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.58 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.82 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Off black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
Screen Size (Type) 13.4" 15.6" - 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 300 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 T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe 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 - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
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 T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
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 T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4)
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, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
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 - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number K5121R -
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