Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI). 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 ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

vivid display colors

heavier than competitors

premium price point

limited graphics performance

no SD card slot

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful gaming performance

lightweight and portable

versatile convertible design

robust build quality

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.705 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Silver Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge WideView, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Pantone Validated, Corning Gorilla glass DXC, GF2 multi-touch
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8650U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
ROG XG Mobile Interface/USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1 (switch)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable, USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Built-in 3 cooling fans, integrated dust filters, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, ROG Nebula Display, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 1.372 W/kg (body), 1.372 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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