Recording summary · January 2024
Asus ROG Flow X13 Review - Best Compact Gaming Laptop？
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Overview
Daniel evaluated the ASUS ROG Flow X13 convertible gaming laptop after approximately one week of use, having returned an M3 MacBook Pro 14 to keep the Flow X13.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 features a 1.1 kg chassis, a 13.4-inch screen, an AMD Ryzen R9 7940HS processor, an RTX 4050 GPU, and ports including HDMI, a headphone jack, microSD, USB-C, USB-A, and an external graphics card connector.
The laptop offers multiple convertible modes with touchscreen and stylus support, dedicated function keys, a responsive trackpad, and speakers Daniel prefers over the MacBook Pro's boomy audio, though compact dimensions result in fan noise and heat under gaming loads, and tablet mode caps high power usage.
Using ASUS Armory Crate to manage discrete and integrated graphics modes, Daniel tested games including Red Dead Redemption 2, Rainbow Six, and Diablo 4 on ultra settings at roughly 50 to 60 FPS, experienced an interface glitch with the search button while opening Microsoft Paint, and gave the machine a 6.2 out of 10 score with a high recommendation.
Themes
ASUS ROG Flow X13 hardware specifications, convertible form factor, and port selection.
Software profiles, gaming benchmarks, and operational issues.
Laptop evaluation, rating of 6.2 out of 10, comparison against the MacBook Pro 14-inch, and recommendation.
Deliberation regarding alternative laptop choices in the event of a refund.
Developments
Daniel returned an M3 MacBook Pro 14 in favor of keeping the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Daniel tested Red Dead Redemption 2, Rainbow Six, and Diablo 4 on ultra settings at around 50 to 60 FPS.
Daniel encountered an issue where the search button continuously collapsed upon being pressed while attempting to open Microsoft Paint.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel estimates battery longevity on Eco mode reaches roughly 4 to 5 hours, noting this estimate while at 37% battery with a system projection of about 2 hours and 20 minutes remaining.
Daniel does not know what other laptop to buy if refunding the current device.