
The Zephyrus G14 will have a larger chassis and a theoretically better thermal design and more airflow, so it could pull ahead.

It all depends on how Asus tunes each machine, but in terms of pure CPU performance, they’re likely to be quite similar. Performance Image used with permission by copyright holderīoth laptops are based around the new AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, an 8-core/16-thread CPU running at 35 watts to 54 watts (configurable) and with a maximum boost clock of up to 5.2Hz. So as long as you’re willing to game in one spot, you can dramatically increase the Flow X13’s gaming performance. It offers the ROG XG Mobile Interface that can connect with the XG Mobile docking solution that incorporates up to an RTX 4090.

The Flow X13 has an additional plus, though.
#Asus rog x13 1080p#
Both have up-to-date wireless connectivity and 1080p webcams with IR cameras for Windows 11 Hello passwordless login. Due to the AMD chipset, there’s no Thunderbolt 4 support. The Zephyrus G14 has a larger version thanks to more room on the palm rest.Ĭonnectivity is about equal, with each device offering a mix of USB-C and USB-A ports along with HDMI 2.1. The touchpads are normal mechanical versions and, again, are likely to work well. Both the Zephyrus G14 and Flow X13 offer just single-zone RGB lighting in the keyboard. If they’re equal to previous versions, then they’re good keyboards that are fine for mashing during intense gaming sessions. The keyboards on each laptop appear to offer plenty of spacing and nicely sized keycaps, with gamer-oriented fonts. Image used with permission by copyright holder We’re not sure of either laptop’s construction or build quality, but they’ll likely match previous versions of both laptops, which were both robust. If you want a machine that looks more like a gaming laptop, then the Zephyrus G14 is the right choice.

The optional AniMe Matrix display can add animations and other flair that the Flow X13 lacks. The Zephyrus G14 has a slightly more gamer-focused design, with more angles and two colors, silver and black. The venting along the sides and bottom of the chassis are aggressive, but otherwise, this could be any premium 13-inch laptop.
#Asus rog x13 series#
Its biggest design flair is a series of diagonal lines across the lid that give it some texture for a better grip. The biggest difference is in weight, with the Flow X13 being a whole pound lighter than the Zephyrus G14.Īesthetically, the Flow X13 has a simpler, less gamer-centric design with an all-black chassis. Still, it overall has a smaller footprint than the ROG Zephyrus G14. The ROG Flow X13 is all about packing as much gaming power into as small a package as possible, and it’s slightly thicker this time around.
