2021 ROG Flow X13

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Supernova Edition

Compact is the New Impact

Powerful Windows 10 gaming has never been as flexible or portable as in the 2-in-1 ROG Flow X13. Do more on the go with up to the latest Ryzen™ 9 5900HS CPU and GeForce^® GTX GPU. The optional XG Mobile eGPU boosts graphics on demand with up to a GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti. Perfect your play with a choice of 4K 60Hz UHD. Set yourself apart with the amped up Supernova Edition that features a tinted ROG nameplate. Wherever your creative flow takes you: go with it.

Design

Make Waves

Fast. Fluid. Flexible. Our first 13” gaming device embodies versatility, changing form freely on a slick 360° hinge. Step up to the Supernova Edition for an ultraviolet metal nameplate with iridescent shine. Textured lines across the chassis strengthen its structure and add grip for easy carrying. A low profile design slips easily into crowded bags, leaving more room for your favorite gaming gear.

Fast. Fluid. Flexible. Our first 13” gaming device embodies versatility, changing form freely on a slick 360° hinge. Textured lines across the chassis strengthen its structure and add grip for easy carrying. The low profile design slips easily into crowded bags, leaving more room for your favorite gaming gear. Flex your power and flip expectations of what an ultraportable gaming laptop can do.

Design

Make Waves

Performance

Flex Your Power

Go small without sacrificing power. Even with an ultralight, compact chassis, the ROG Flow X13 speeds through tasks with cutting-edge processors up to a Ryzen™ 9 5900HS. A discrete GeForce^® GTX GPU makes everyday play smooth and silky. Move more freely than ever and create, stream, and game wherever the mood strikes.

CPU

GPU

RAM

SSD

Windows 10 Home

Up to amd

Ryzen™ 9 5900HS

CPU

Up to The Latest

NVIDIA^® GEFORCE^® GTX 3050 Ti

GPU

Up to

16GB

LPDDR4X MEMORY

Up to

1TB SSD

Storage

XG Mobile

Faster, Freer, and More Flexible

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™ 3050 Ti 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.
Learn more about the ROG XG Mobile

*The XG Mobile must be connected to a power outlet to operate.

*The XG mobile will be available in Q3,2021

Up to GeForce

RTX™ 3050 Ti

GPU

Dedicated

PCIe^® 3.0 x8

GPU Interface

Built-in

I/O Hub

USB, SD, Ethernet

Integrated

280W

Adapter

Up to GeForce

RTX™ 3050 Ti

GPU

Dedicated

PCIe^® 3.0 x8

GPU Interface

Built-in

I/O Hub

USB, SD, Ethernet

Integrated

280W

Adapter

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 41cm 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.

convertible design

Get Ready to Flip

The 360° hinge opens up flexibility to follow your flow. Lift the lid for work and play. Switch to stand mode to share your screen or tent mode for tight quarters, and get improved cooling that lowers processor temperatures by up to 8°C*. Push the screen back to enjoy a touchscreen tablet with active stylus support for drawing and taking notes. Versatility like this makes the ROG Flow X13 a real revolution.

*Unless otherwise stated, figures are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.
*The XG Mobile must be connected to a power outlet to operate.

Laptop Mode

Tablet Mode

Stand Mode

Tent Mode

display

Expand Your View

The Flow X13’s versatility extends to a choice of displays that tailors the experience for serious gaming or creativity. Go 4K and immerse in 60Hz UHD detail. Both edge-to-edge displays boast a taller aspect ratio with more space for toolbars and tabs. Touch and stylus support balance the visual experience with more intuitive input for entertainment and artistry.

See how ROG pioneers the latest display technologies.

16:10

Aspect Ratio

Corning

Gorilla Glass

Touchscreen Protection

Pantone^® Validated

Colors

Adaptive-Sync

Support

Touchscreen

PANTONE^® Validated

Adaptive-Sync

Cooling

Massive Cooling Enables Smaller Size

To unleash high-end performance in a 13” device, we fine-tuned every aspect of our cooling system. Our self-cleaning thermal module features flat heatpipes connected to more full-sized heatsinks and fan outlets than usual for such a small system, while liquid metal compound keeps the CPU operating at optimum temperatures. This comprehensive cooling enables stronger performance that lasts.

Redesigned

Thermal Module

Thermal Grizzly

Liquid Metal

Arc Flow Fans

NEW

Self-cleaning Cooling

2.0

Heatsinks

Scenario Profiles

Liquid Metal

Heatpipes

Self-cleaning Cooling 2.0

Arc Flow Fans

Portability

Light and Long-lasting

Go farther with the energy-efficient ROG Flow. With up to 10 hrs* of video playback, you can stay entertained and tackle to-dos anywhere. The included 100W Type-C charger is much smaller and lighter than standard gaming laptop adapters but still gets you up and running fast. Compatible USB-C power packs extend your time on the go, so you can stop searching for outlets and thrive in any off-the-wall scenario.

*Battery tests conducted by ASUS on October 2020 using the default video playback scenario.
Test configuration: ROG Flow X13 GV301QH, FHD(WUXGA) LCD panel, AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800HS, 512GB PCIe® 3.0 x4 SSD, 16 GB RAM.
Test settings: Wi-Fi enabled without connecting Access Point, the display brightness set to 150 cd/m2, Backlight 84%.

Compact

100W USB Type-C

Adapter

50% in 30mins

Fast Charging

Technology

Keyboard

Full Keyboard. Max Convenience.

Type more comfortably on a 38.1cm(15”) keyboard that stretches from edge to edge. We rethought the I/O port layout to fit a complete, desktop-style design in the 13” chassis. Each keycap is curved to cradle your fingertips, and separate hotkeys put vital functions within reach. The one-touch login button is easy to press in any mode, letting you sign on as intuitively as you unlock your phone.

Full size

38.1cm(15”) Keyboard

N-key

Rollover

One Touch

Fingerprint

Power and login

Discreet

White Backlight

1.7mm

Travel Distance

Audio

Crystal Clear Sound

Experience superior sound no matter where you go. Virtual 5.1.2-channel surround sound powered by Dolby Atmos puts you in the center of the action. Turn up the volume to enjoy louder, more dynamic audio. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation cleans up both input and output audio, making streams, chats, and recording clearer than ever. Filter out unwanted noise to ensure your creative vision comes across clearly.

TWO-WAY AI NOISE CANCELATION

Our advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation technology works with any input device and also with output audio, letting you remove noise from both your own mic input and from incoming feeds. It also runs on the CPU, which frees up the GPU to hit higher FPS. Noise-canceling settings can even be customized per program, filtering specific apps like voice chat without affecting game audio you want to remain untouched.

Connectivity

Transform Your Experience

Despite its small size, the ROG Flow X13 has all the ports needed for a pro workstation or battlestation. Drive multiple displays. Connect to a big screen TV. Use your favorite USB accessories. Need more? Plug in the ROG XG Mobile via our exclusive interface to boost graphics performance and add extra ports on the fly. Versatile options empower you to do more in any scenario.

Integrated fingerprint
power key

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and
Power Delivery*
*Power Delivery may vary according to regions.

Exclusive interface with PCIe 3.0 x8
and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

HDMI 2.0b

3.5mm audio combo jack

Software

Unified system tuning and personalization

Armoury Crate

ROG Armoury Crate unifies system and lighting controls to put essential settings at your fingertips in a single utility. You can easily define and customize Scenario Profiles that automatically make adjustments when you launch your favorite titles.

* Interface may vary by version.

XBOX Game Pass

Unlimited access to over 100 high-quality PC games on Windows 10. One month subscription to Game Pass that’s included with the purchase of your device. With games added all the time, you’ll always have something new to play.

* Active subscription required; continues until cancelled; game catalog varies over time. Requires Windows 10 and an app to play PC games; see details at xbox.com/pcgamesplan. See xbox.com/ game-pass.

GAMEVISUAL

ROG GameVisual software offers six expertly tuned graphic modes designed to optimize your visual experience for specific game genres. First Person Shooter (FPS) mode, for example, enhances visibility in dark environments, allowing you to get the drop on any enemies lurking in the shadows. Use GameVisual to get the best experience for every game in your library.

SCENARIO PROFILES

Scenario Profiles make setting up automatic switching between Silent, Performance, and Turbo modes easy. You can also define app-specific preferences for lighting, disable your Windows key or touchpad, and set which GameFirst VI and Sonic Studio III profile to use. Armoury Crate makes adjustments in an instant to best fit the task at hand, and you can configure each profile exactly how you want.

Bundle

Gear up and go

Carry your laptop and XG Mobile safe and in style with sleek, ROG-branded sleeves. Keep the ASUS Pen handy for easy note-taking, drawing, and navigation on the fly.

*Bundled peripherals may vary according to regions. Please check with local vendors for exact offers.

AMD Ryzen™ CPU

Built using cutting-edge 7nm fabrication technology, AMD Ryzen™ 5000 series CPUs pack a knockout punch. The Flow X13 Supernova Edition features up to an 8-core Ryzen 9 5900HS CPU that’s as much as 14% better performance than the last gen. Up to 16 threads slice through demanding workloads and multitasking. Run the latest games, stream your favorite content, and juggle additional apps anywhere.

CPU CINEBENCH R20 TEST

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HS

+14%

AMD Ryzen™ 9 4900HS

GeForce Graphics

Fire up the latest games on the go. Discrete graphics powered by NVIDIA^® GeForce^® GTX GPUs deliver reliable frame rates across tons of popular titles. Everything from first-person shooters to cinematic role-playing games benefits from the GPU’s smooth all-around performance. Gaming on an ultra-compact, 34.03 cm(13.4”) convertible laptop has never been so good.

Energy-Efficient LPDDR4X Memory

Maximize your multitasking with 16GB of LPDDR4X memory. This high-speed RAM clocks up to 4266MHz, stepping up your system’s speed and responsiveness. Game, stream, and chat all at once. Create and share content, and stay on top of day-to-day tasks. Do it all with RAM that uses 50% less power than DDR4, and save the energy for what really matters.

Power Consumption

50% Less

than DDR4

Performance Boost

14%

over LPDDR4X 3733MHz

Spacious Storage

With up to 1TB of PCIe storage, you can take all your favorite games with you. Pad out your creative portfolio and edit photos, videos, and other massive multimedia files on the go. Keep your favorite entertainment and projects close at hand, and load them at warp speed whenever the mood strikes.

Touch Greatness

Flip through tabs, scroll down pages, and doodle all your latest ideas on ROG’s top-tier touchscreen. Covered with Corning Gorilla Glass, it’s highly scratch-resistant against everyday use, so you can tap, swipe, and scribble worry-free. Bundle the Flow X13 with the ASUS Pen for smooth stylus action whether you’re sketching, writing, or just jotting down your next great idea.

Reveal Your True Colors

See in true color with a PANTONE^® Validated display. Each IPS-level panel is factory calibrated to guarantee that every color you see is accurate to the globally recognized Pantone palette. Superior color accuracy allows artists, designers, and content creators to add to their portfolios and enjoy more immersive gaming all on the same machine.

Smooth as Glass

Experience gameplay that’s smoother and more immersive than ever. With Adaptive-Sync, the display’s refresh rate synchronizes with the GPU’s frame rate to reduce lag, minimize stuttering, and eliminate visual tearing that can break your focus in-game and take you out of the moment.

High Surface Area Heatsinks

Fitting a powerful discrete GPU in a 34.03 cm(13.4”) ultraslim chassis required rethinking our usual heatsink arrangement. With a reoriented layout and a redesigned fan module, we managed to fit 3 large heatsinks to quickly dissipate thermal energy and keep performance smooth and consistent. Altogether, they offer 44,230mm2 of total surface area for faster cooling.

Scenario Profiles

Scenario Profiles automatically change operating modes to optimize performance and acoustics for different games and apps. Turbo mode ramps up the fans and frequency to sustain maximum speed, Performance mode balances cooling and clocks to lower acoustics for gaming, and Silent mode runs even quieter for lighter work and entertainment. Switch modes seamlessly or on demand with a keyboard shortcut.

Liquid metal thermal compound

Liquid metal compound lowers CPU temperatures by up to 10°C* compared to standard thermal paste. The right amount must be carefully applied for the best results, so we commissioned custom equipment to automate the process with precision, designed a patented internal fence to contain the compound, and added a special step to protect surface-mounted components on the processor package.
*Unless otherwise stated, figures are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.

Slimmer heatpipes

Flatter heatpipes help minimize height in the ultra-slim form factor, and offer more surface area to pull heat away from core components. They snake over the CPU and GPU to reduce temperatures and help improve long-term stability and reliability.

Self-cleaning Cooling 2.0

Self-cleaning cooling helps keep critical components free of debris to maintain optimal thermal dissipation. Our upgraded design features shorter anti-dust tunnels that leave enough room for full-sized fans while channeling dust away from heatsinks, heatpipes, and other cooling components to ensure long-term stability and reliability.

Arc Flow Fans

Two Arc Flow fans increase airflow by up to 13% without additional noise. The carefully shaped blades taper toward the base to move more air, and they’re capped with special tips that follow an aerodynamic wave pattern to reduce turbulence and noise. Each fan has 84 blades crafted from a liquid-crystal polymer that’s strong enough to maintain its shape at high RPMs, even in super thin sizes. With 0dB Technology, the fans switch off completely when CPU and GPU temperatures are low in the Silent operating mode. This makes cooling truly silent under light workloads.

Awards

iF Design 2021

ROG Flow won the iF Design Award 2021, a world-renowned design award.

iF Design 2021

ROG Flow won the iF Design Award 2021, a world-renowned design award.

2021 Computex d&i awards

Best Gaming Laptop 2021

ASUS has committed another masterpiece, that's for sure.

Best Gaming Laptop 2021

ASUS has committed another masterpiece, that's for sure.

Best Ultrabook 2021

By equipping their ultrabook-like Flow machine with an RTX 3050Ti, everything changes.

Best Ultrabook 2021

By equipping their ultrabook-like Flow machine with an RTX 3050Ti, everything changes.

2021 ROG Flow X13

Awards

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