ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

powerful AMD processor

compact and lightweight

high-resolution touchscreen

supports external GPU

average battery life

limited storage capacity

high price point

noisy under load

Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

affordable price point

average battery life

modest processor speed

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) and Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) vs. Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.58 cm 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, glass-fibre
Colour Off black Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Screen Size (Type) 13.4" 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75% Adobe RGB -
Features Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF)
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz -
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M Intel HD Graphics 610
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Smart Amp Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
External PCI Express
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 1.39 W/kg (body), 1.39 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number LJ096W -
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