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

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.58 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Off black Platinum grey | Cherry Red | Abyss blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Screen Size (Type) 13.4" 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 116% sRGB, 82% NTSC, 86% Adobe RGB, 85% DCI-P3 -
Features Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS / 3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free) -
Interfaces 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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Included Accessories ASUS Pen, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Repairability Index 7.3 (out of 10) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number K5121R -
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