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ASUS ROG Flow X13: 13.4" 1920x1200 Touch, Ryzen 9 6900HS, RTX 3050 Ti, 16GB RAM Expired

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Best Buy has ASUS ROG Flow X13 2-in-1 Convertible Gaming Laptop (GV301RE-X13.R93050T) on sale for $899.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member HulkMX for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 13.4" 1920x1200 WUXGA 120Hz Touchscreen Display (500-nit 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC)
  • AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS 3.2GHz 8-Core / 16-Thread Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6 Graphics (40W)
  • 16GB LPDDR5 6400Mhz Memory
  • 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax)+Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Home 64-Bit
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2
    • 2x USB 3.2 Type-C
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack
  • 62WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion battery
  • Weight: 2.87 lbs

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    • Rated 4 out of 5 stars from 120+ reviews.
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $395.01 lower than the next best available prices starting from $1,295. -SaltyOne
    • This price matches our previous +41 FP Deal.

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Edited June 30, 2023 at 09:57 AM by
Deal is back! For those who missed it or were on the fence because of the dGPU passthrough discussion, let me tell you that I've done extensive testing and there is proper dGPU passthrough on this laptop in both internal and external displays, but you have to have a proper installation of the AMD Radeon software since it handles the VRR communication with the displays, as well as properly configuring Windows 11 to use the desired GPU for your application.


Specs:
13.4" 1920x1200 WUXGA 120Hz Touchscreen Display (500-nit 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC)
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS 3.2GHz 8-Core / 16-Thread Processor
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6 Graphics (40W)
16GB LPDDR5 6400Mhz Memory
1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive
Backlit Keyboard
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax)+Bluetooth 5.2
Windows 11 Home 64-Bit
Ports:
1x USB 3.2
2x USB 3.2 Type-C
1x HDMI 2.0
1x Audio Combo Jack
62WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion battery
Weight: 2.87 lbs

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Model: ASUS - ROG 13.4" Touchscreen Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA RTX3050 Ti V4G Graphics - 1TB SSD - OFF BLACK

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It's unique for sure.. decent iGPU too, in case you want to set your games to use that for power saving on the go.

I love the portability and the bright screen, Asus did a really good job on this laptop.

It's not perfect though, the wifi card on it is weak, I swapped it with a $20 AX210 from Amazon but opening laptops is not everyone, and there's some minor ghosting in the screen that some people find distracting... I personally think the screen is beautiful and the ghosting is acceptable for a VA panel, you can always look for reviews on YouTube and decide, there's a LOT of reviews.

I posted (almost spammed lol) in the previous thread, documenting my journey with this thing, clarifying how dGPU passthrough with VRR is indeed functional external displays, in case anyone is worried about that.
Going to copy paste my comment from the last time this deal was posted which would hopefully answer your question:

"The first thing you need to realize is that this isn't just your usual/generic gaming laptop.
This is a convertible, thin and light at that, with gaming capabilities AS WELL. Hence, you can't compare it to any other gaming laptop because all of them are your usual clamshell form factor, which would outpace it in strict gaming performances, and the ASUS Flow series is the only of its kind. If you need a gaming-touchscreen-lightweight-convertible laptop, that is, a little bit of everything, then this should be a no-brainer."
Just me or is this like a unicorn of a gaming laptop? Has an RTX 3050Ti, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, touch screen, and backlit keyboard? And it's under 3 lbs?

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06-29-2023 at 11:16 PM.
06-29-2023 at 11:16 PM.
Just me or is this like a unicorn of a gaming laptop? Has an RTX 3050Ti, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, touch screen, and backlit keyboard? And it's under 3 lbs?
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06-29-2023 at 11:49 PM.
06-29-2023 at 11:49 PM.
If this had 32gigs of ram or upgradable ram id bite.. I'm still tempted
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06-30-2023 at 12:07 AM.

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06-30-2023 at 12:07 AM.
Quote from BoxOfCans :
Just me or is this like a unicorn of a gaming laptop? Has an RTX 3050Ti, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, touch screen, and backlit keyboard? And it's under 3 lbs?
It's unique for sure.. decent iGPU too, in case you want to set your games to use that for power saving on the go.

I love the portability and the bright screen, Asus did a really good job on this laptop.

It's not perfect though, the wifi card on it is weak, I swapped it with a $20 AX210 from Amazon but opening laptops is not everyone, and there's some minor ghosting in the screen that some people find distracting... I personally think the screen is beautiful and the ghosting is acceptable for a VA panel, you can always look for reviews on YouTube and decide, there's a LOT of reviews.

I posted (almost spammed lol) in the previous thread, documenting my journey with this thing, clarifying how dGPU passthrough with VRR is indeed functional external displays, in case anyone is worried about that.
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06-30-2023 at 12:14 AM.
06-30-2023 at 12:14 AM.
This looks solid if you want the 3050ti. Some better screens and processors available in other laptop deals for a bit cheaper, but you're trading the high res OLED screens and 12700H/13700H processor for the GPU.
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06-30-2023 at 12:24 AM.
06-30-2023 at 12:24 AM.
Quote from DrGreenthumb :
This looks solid if you want the 3050ti. Some better screens and processors available in other laptop deals for a bit cheaper, but you're trading the high res OLED screens and 12700H/13700H processor for the GPU.

People aren't buying this to have the optimum specs. It's the only package of it's kind..period. 13.4" screen + 3050ti + touch screen + flag ship processor + less than 3 pounds. You're missing the point of why this exists.
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06-30-2023 at 12:29 AM.
06-30-2023 at 12:29 AM.
Quote from kevinh :
People aren't buying this to have the optimum specs. It's the only package of it's kind..period. 13.4" screen + 3050ti + touch screen + flag ship processor + less than 3 pounds. You're missing the point of why this exists.

Wait, so Why does it exist? Genuine question, as I can't tell if it's a good or bad thing based on your statement.
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06-30-2023 at 12:31 AM.
06-30-2023 at 12:31 AM.
Quote from DrGreenthumb :
This looks solid if you want the 3050ti. Some better screens and processors available in other laptop deals for a bit cheaper, but you're trading the high res OLED screens and 12700H/13700H processor for the GPU.
I'd say not only the 3050 Ti.. it's really the whole package, it being a convertible and the weight.

I'll give you an example, the 14" Zephyrus G14 with a 3060 is a better portable gaming laptop, if you are gaming in laptop mode exclusively... BUT, it doesn't have a touch display...

You can get even larger laptops, with probably better pricing and better specs... That's not the target audience of the X13, and it might be a niche audience at the of the day, but that's the beauty of having multiple options and being on Slickdeals, you are bound something you like at the right price for you.

Edit: newer G14s have webcam it seems.
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06-30-2023 at 12:34 AM.
06-30-2023 at 12:34 AM.
Quote from Monkey. :
Wait, so Why does it exist? Genuine question, as I can't tell if it's a good or bad thing based on your statement.
Going to copy paste my comment from the last time this deal was posted which would hopefully answer your question:

"The first thing you need to realize is that this isn't just your usual/generic gaming laptop.
This is a convertible, thin and light at that, with gaming capabilities AS WELL. Hence, you can't compare it to any other gaming laptop because all of them are your usual clamshell form factor, which would outpace it in strict gaming performances, and the ASUS Flow series is the only of its kind. If you need a gaming-touchscreen-lightweight-convertible laptop, that is, a little bit of everything, then this should be a no-brainer."
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06-30-2023 at 12:36 AM.
06-30-2023 at 12:36 AM.
Quote from kevinh :
People aren't buying this to have the optimum specs. It's the only package of it's kind..period. 13.4" screen + 3050ti + touch screen + flag ship processor + less than 3 pounds. You're missing the point of why this exists.

Hence I said if you want the GPU it's a solid deal. I would like one, but if I had to pick I'd take a similar 13-14" laptop without the GPU and a nicer screen and faster processor. Thats preference. A lot of people are just looking for a good laptop deal. I'm comparing my options, pros and cons of each. Not everyone going on here looking for specifically a gaming laptop or a workstation laptop. They're looking for a good deal and weigh the pros and cons of each laptop. If you want to play PC games on a laptop this is a great option, if the smaller screen doesn't bother you.
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Quote from Monkey. :
Wait, so Why does it exist? Genuine question, as I can't tell if it's a good or bad thing based on your statement.
Simply put, if you want to game a bit and want it in an ultraportable form factor this is really your only choice (or it's tablet/Intel variant the Z13). Razer !4 and G14 are the other options but they're noticeably bigger in both footprint and thickness and weigh more. I don't know how to post pictures but I'm selling a bunch of laptops locally and took a picture of my Legion 5 Pro, Zephyrus G15, Razer 14 and XPS 13 to compare sizes. When you compare them in your hands, each form factor is explicitly different. Even the Legioni5 Pro vs the G15 which are roughly the same screen dimensions have substantially different footprints. The Legion 5 Pro rear juts out an entire 1" compared to the Zephyrus (presumably for cooling since it uses a full power 3070).

I'd be all up on this but I'm looking for Thunderbolt to connect to an EGPU. I'm not a fan of the XG Mobile dock that this uses if you want more GPU power. The Z13 is an option but I haven't seen it come remotely close in price.
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06-30-2023 at 12:37 AM.
06-30-2023 at 12:37 AM.
I have an earlier version of this one and mine runs super hot. Otherwise I love it. Literally fit everything I wanted in a laptop. Wanted something that I couldn't get done with my gaming desktop - basically travel gaming desktop but at home used as a tablet instead.
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06-30-2023 at 12:41 AM.
06-30-2023 at 12:41 AM.
Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
Going to copy paste my comment from the last time this deal was posted which would hopefully answer your question:

"The first thing you need to realize is that this isn't just your usual/generic gaming laptop.
This is a convertible, thin and light at that, with gaming capabilities AS WELL. Hence, you can't compare it to any other gaming laptop because all of them are your usual clamshell form factor, which would outpace it in strict gaming performances, and the ASUS Flow series is the only of its kind. If you need a gaming-touchscreen-lightweight-convertible laptop, that is, a little bit of everything, then this should be a no-brainer."

Oh! I didn't realize this was the same laptop from the other week, without FLoW in the title lol appreciate the help, again! 😅
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06-30-2023 at 12:44 AM.
Quote from divide0 :
I have an earlier version of this one and mine runs super hot. Otherwise I love it. Literally fit everything I wanted in a laptop. Wanted something that I couldn't get done with my gaming desktop - basically travel gaming desktop but at home used as a tablet instead.
May I suggest a full Windows reinstall without armory crate? I found that my OEM Win11 installation was making the laptop run hot. I'm now letting Windows manage all power options, there's even an option in Armory Crate that does that too, with Armory Crate just being a middleman in a bloatware style.

Anyways, I found that the power saving in Windows, and making sure all apps are set to power saving GPU (search Graphics Settings in start menu), worked pretty well in keeping it cool. It does heat up when gaming though, I have to deploy it in tarp mode or put a spacer in the back to let the air intakes breath a little more.
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