![]() ![]() ASUS has continued its support for their XG Mobile ecosystem, enabling near desktop-level performance in a portable package.Īverage FPS with built-in RTX 4060 GPU Average FPS with XG Mobile (with RTX 4090 GPU) The efficiency upgrades are further improved by the MUX switch and NVIDIA’s Advanced Optimus, which can increase the battery life by a significant amount.Īnd of course, if you want more performance, the Flow X13 has the XG Mobile connector port that allows you to connect up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. At no point during my review did I feel held back by the hardware of the laptop. The combination of Zen 4 cores and NVIDIA GPU results in powerful performance for both gaming and productivity applications. The Flow X13 takes impressive leaps in both on performance and efficiency. It comes with a range of improvements including 3rd generation RT cores, 4th Gen Tensor cores and support for DLSS 3.0. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is based on NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture and is built on TSMC’s 4nm process node. ![]() The processor can reach a boost frequency of 5.2GHz and it even comes with an RDNA 3-based Radeon GPU. It is based on AMD’s Zen 4 architecture and built on TSMC’s 4nm process node. The Ryzen 9 7940HS is a beast of a processor with an 8 core/16 thread design. Inside the chassis, there is an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor paired with a NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU, along with 16GB LPDDR5 6400M/Ts memory. Performance and thermalsĪSUS has upgraded the performance of the Flow X13 by a significant amount thanks to the use of AMD’s Ryzen 7000 series processors and NVIDIA’s RTX 40-series GPUs. The laptop does support Dolby Atmos though, so it will work with compatible external speakers. However, it just doesn’t get loud, and the bass is lacking. They are clear, even at the highest volume. In our experience, the speakers were just okay. So I think ASUS made the right choice for the 2023 model.įor audio, the laptop is equipped with 2 Smart Amp speakers that claim to produce a louder sound than regular speakers. That high of a resolution felt overkill for a 13.4-inch display, and I much prefer having a QHD+/165Hz panel. Previously, there was an option for a 4K/60FPS panel. It is a little small for proper gaming sessions, but on the go, it’s good enough. With the maximum refresh rate of 165Hz, gaming on this display is amazing, except maybe its size. Colours are accurate, and the display gets pretty bright, especially for HDR content. The resolution is great at QHD+ and the extra vertical height is perfect for productivity applications. The display is also touch enabled and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass DXC.Īs expected, the display is fantastic. The panel is Pantone validated, supports Dolby Vision HDR and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour space. It has a refresh rate of 165Hz, a 3ms response time and resolution of 2560×1600. There is one display option this time around – a 13.4-inch, 16:10, QHD+ IPS panel which ASUS calls “ROG Nebula Display”. Altogether, the design and build quality of the Flow X13 is excellent. The top bezel also houses an IR camera beside the webcam, and it works well for Windows Hello facial recognition. Bezels look modern and since it’s a convertible, the power button moved to the right edge. The hinge tension is perfect, and the laptop can be opened with one finger. Just like before, the hinge can rotate 360°, allowing the device to be used in 4 positions – laptop, tablet, tent, stand. Branding is subtle throughout the exterior of the laptop, except for the ROG plaque on the lid, which is now triangular. The edges are squared off, but still comfortable to hold even in tablet mode. The chassis is made out of a Magnesium alloy while the lid is made out of Aluminium, resulting in a laptop that is rigid while being light. ![]() You still get the same sleek, stealthy design with characteristic elements like the wave-pattern on the lid and the 360 degree hinge. Does the laptop offer better value than its predecessors, or has ASUS lost its vision for the Flow X series? Read on in my review to find out.Īt first glance, the 2023 model of the Flow X13 looks similar to the 2021 model that we reviewed previously. The company was trying something new in the thin-and-light gaming laptop segment with its custom GPU enclosure called the XG Mobile, and it proved to be quite popular.ĪSUS has now launched the 2023 model of the Flow X13, updated with Ryzen 7000 series CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 40-series GPUs. About two years ago, we reviewed the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and we loved it. ![]()
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