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2021 ROG XG Mobile

ROG XG Mobile

  • GeForce RTX™ 3080
  • PCIe® 3.0 x8 Interface
  • Multi-port USB hub
  • Integrated 280W adapter
  • 1kg weight

Awards

Editor's Choice

The Asus ROG Flow X13 gives gamers versatility, power, endurance and innovation in one gorgeous chassis.

4.0 Excellent

A quirky 2-in-1 convertible, the Asus ROG Flow X13 offers decent gaming performance, extraordinary speed on CPU-centric tasks (thanks to a fifth-generation AMD Ryzen 9 CPU), and as compact a chassis as you’ll find on any premium gaming laptop. Plus, a special RTX 3080 eGPU option can turbocharge your play.

3.5 Stars

The Asus ROG Flow X13 with XG Mobile is an ambitious attempt at a laptop that can do it all with a light, portable eGPU with a mobile RTX 3080. While the laptop is fast, XG Mobile is finicky and doesn't always match the experience of having the GPU in your system.

DD´s Recommended

ASUS ROG Flow X13 is one of the best and most interesting ultra-mobile computers that has ever appeared. With famous processor performance thanks to AMD and its ultra-successful ZEN processors. ROG XG Mobile is by far the most interesting external mobile graphics solution that has ever appeared on the market. Together, it's a truly ultimate combination of mobility and performance.

Media Reviews

www.diit.cz

If you are looking for a really powerful and at the same time small laptop, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a very interesting choice. On the dock, I appreciate new ideas - for example, the launch of eight PCIe Gen3 lines puts it at a higher level than various Thunderbolt 3/4 eGPU boxes. I am glad that ASUS has again developed something interesting and is experimenting, for which the notebook will receive my subjective I love it! award.

More than Graphics. Less to Carry.
More than Graphics.
Less to Carry.
More than
Graphics.
Less to Carry.
The ROG XG Mobile reinvents external graphics by combining performance and versatility with true portability. Despite being 6% of the size of typical eGPUs, this device harnesses up to a GeForce RTX™ 3080 GPU clocked to 1810MHz at 150W with ROG Boost. Our exclusive interface avoids common bottlenecks and adds dedicated bandwidth for an integrated I/O hub. The built-in adapter powers the eGPU and laptop so you can travel light.
*The XG Mobile must be connected to a power outlet to operate.
Up to GeForce
RTX™ 3080
GPU
Dedicated
PCIe® 3.0 x8
GPU Interface
Built-in
I/O Hub
USB, SD, Ethernet
Integrated
280W
Adapter
  • Design
  • Dimensions
  • PCIe Interface
  • Cooling
  • Connectivity

Look Sharp, Play Smooth

The ROG XG Mobile is the ultimate choice for flexible gaming and content creation. Long, flowing lines wrap around its chassis visually evoking the versatile ROG Flow X13. Textured grooves add grip for easy carrying, and mobile set-up is simple with the built-in stand. Precision cuts create a typographic cooling vent that illuminates the ROG name in a crimson glow.

Light Even Under Load

Despite delivering heavyweight gaming performance, the ROG XG Mobile is the lightest and most compact external GPU in the world. It’s significantly smaller than competitors, at just 6% of the size of typical eGPUs built for desktop graphics cards. Weighing in at only 1kg, it’s portable enough to pack up and plug in just about everywhere. The integrated 280W adapter even lets you travel without a separate power brick.

Amp Up Your Play

Maximize performance with our exclusive interface. Its direct PCIe® 3.0 x8 connection to the CPU dedicates 63Gb/s of bandwidth just to the graphics processor, beating Thunderbolt™ by 57.5%*. A separate USB 3.2 Gen 2 link adds 10Gb/s for the I/O hub and prevents peripheral traffic from impeding graphics performance. Gaming is super smooth, especially when playing on the Flow’s integrated display, and accelerated work like 3D rendering and multimedia editing is fast and fluid. The 35cm cable gives you the flexibility to position the eGPU freely.
*Figures refer to the peak theoretical bandwidth of PCIe 3.0 x8 over (63Gb/s) standard Thunderbolt 4 (40Gb/s). Real world performance may vary.

Beat the Heat

Advanced vapor chamber cooling keeps the ROG XG Mobile’s graphics strong. Our custom design increases contact area with the heatsink by 54% compared to a typical heatpipe layout, enabling faster thermal transfer and opening up more space for airflow. Combined with the XG Mobile’s space-saving standing design, this airflow-optimized cooling system enables more power in a super small form factor.

Adapt to Anything

It’s not just an eGPU; it’s a fully-loaded I/O hub. Plug prime gaming accessories into 4 USB Type-A ports. Grab footage and photos fast with the SD reader. Massively expand your screen space across up to 4* displays with HDMI 2.0a and DisplayPort 1.4. Get online via Gigabit Ethernet for low-latency multiplayer. And travel lighter with an integrated 280W adapter that powers the eGPU and laptop simultaneously. The XG Mobile takes a desktop-class experience wherever you go.
*Running 4 displays requires connecting 2 to the XG Mobile and 2 to the Flow X13.

NVIDIA® Ampere Architecture

2ND GENERATION
RT CORES
2X THROUGHPUT

3RD GENERATION
TENSOR CORES
UP TO 2X THROUGHPUT

2X
FP32
THROUGHPUT

RTX. It’s on.

Experience today’s biggest blockbusters like never before with the visual fidelity of real-time ray tracing and the ultimate performance of AI-powered DLSS. RTX. It’s On.

DLSS AI Acceleration

NVIDIA® DLSS is groundbreaking AI rendering that boosts frame rates with uncompromised image quality using the dedicated AI processing Tensor Cores on GeForce RTX™. This gives you the performance headroom to crank up settings and resolutions for an incredible visual experience. The AI revolution has arrived to gaming.

Go for Pro-Level Speed

Experience fast and fluid gameplay delivered by a cutting-edge GPU. Our top config has a GeForce RTX™ 3080 clocked up to 1810MHz at 150W with ROG Boost. Build out a complete battlestation with a gaming mouse, gamepad, and more via four flexible USB Type-A ports. Plug into Gigabit Ethernet for the lowest latency connections for competitive online multiplayer.

Create Your Next Masterpiece

Powerhouse graphics and versatile I/O ports make creating content easier. Between the HDMI 2.0a and DisplayPort 1.4, screen space can be extended across up to four* external monitors, all in 4K UHD resolution. Create cutting-edge content from streaming video to print-worthy art in ultra-rich detail.
*Running 4 displays requires connecting 2 to the XG Mobile and 2 to the Flow X13.

Flex Next-Gen Versatility

Despite a form factor just 6% of the size of typical eGPUs, the XG Mobile offers uncompromised power for graphics-intensive tasks like gaming, multimedia editing, rendering, and more. Its ultra-compact dimensions weigh just 1kg, making it easy-to-carry anywhere.

Compatible Devices

ROG Flow Series

ROG Flow X13 GV301
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