Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) and ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average audio quality

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) and ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.28 cm x 20.77 cm x 1.67 cm 29.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 907 g 1.3 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom) -
Colour Black paint Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 13.4"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1350 (2K) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 116% sRGB, 82% NTSC, 86% Adobe RGB, 85% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1130G7 / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Human Presence Detection -
Sound Four speakers, four microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life Up to 22.87 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter ASUS Pen, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, Firmware Resiliency 2.0 System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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Model Number - K5121R
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