In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.99 cm | 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.94 cm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Colour | Grey | Eclipse grey |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" | 16" |
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| Touchscreen | - | Yes |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | Mini LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | - | 1100 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level | Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| Cache | L3 - 16 MB | L3 - 16 MB |
| MEMORY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 24 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 1 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M |
| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost | NVIDIA Optimus, MUX Switch |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| Camera | - | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | - | IR camera, Windows Hello |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone | Stereo speakers, array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio Features | Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling | Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 76 Wh | 90 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A | 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A |
| INPUT | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Chiclet keyboard | Chiclet keyboard |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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| Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) |
Headphone/microphone combo jack 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI External PCI Express |
| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) |
| SOFTWARE | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, ROG X AW sleeve, ROG X AW cap, ROG X AW socks | Power adapter |
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| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 | System password, AniMe Matrix lighting | System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology |
| Repairability Index | - | 7.1 (out of 10) |
| Model Number | K2064R | M5039W |
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