Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) and ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE). 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

ample connectivity options

good processor performance

average display quality

modest graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) and ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.89 cm 29.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Mineral grey Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.4"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 116% sRGB, 82% NTSC, 86% Adobe RGB, 85% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / 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
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter ASUS Pen, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.5 W/kg (body), 0.5 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - K5121R
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