2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 vs. 2023 ROG Flow X16: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 and 2023 ROG Flow X16 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 is better than 2023 ROG Flow X16.
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 weighed 4.41 pounds, 10% lighter than the 4.85 pounds 2023 ROG Flow X16.
Weight | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
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Pound | 4.41 lbs. | 4.85 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.00 kg | 2.20 kg |
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 has more ports and slots count than the 2023 ROG Flow X16. It has ten versus nine amount of ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Flow X16.
Ports | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | Yes | No |
microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | No |
ROG XG Mobile Interface | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
Total | 10 | 9 |
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2023 ROG Flow X16. It has eight versus seven commonly used ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Flow X16.
Ports | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | No |
2023 ROG Flow X16 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ROG Flow X16 is better than 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16.
The 2023 ROG Flow X16 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16. It supports up to 64GB versus 48GB of system memory on the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16.
The 2023 ROG Flow X16 supports a faster memory speed than the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 and 2023 ROG Flow X16.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
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Slots | x1 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Release Date | Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023) | Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023) |
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Exterior | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
Dimensions | 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78 ~ 0.88” (355 x 243 x 19.9 ~ 22.3 mm) | 13.98 x 9.57 x 0.76 ~ 0.86” (355 x 243 x 19.4 ~ 21.9 mm) |
Weight | 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg) | 4.85 lbs. (2.20 kg) |
Colors | Eclipse Gray Moonlight White | Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Chasis Information |
| 360° Convertible Design Laptop Mode Tablet Mode Stand Mode Tent Mode |
Display | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
Size | 16 Inches | 16 Inches |
Info |
| 16” QHD+ 240Hz Nebula HDR 16:10 2560 x 1600 240Hz 3ms response time 100% DCI-P3 Pantone Validated Touch Screen Stylus support IPS Level Glossy Adaptive-Sync FreeSync Premium Pro MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR |
Ports | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
Left (7)
Right (3)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
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Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. | 512GB 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD2 x M.2 2230/2280 slot. |
Fans Number | - | 3 |
Connectivity | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
Size | 90 Wh (4-cell Lithium-ion) | 90 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion |
Power Supply |
| 240W 280W barrel-type power adaptorø6.0 mm barrel plug. |
Software | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate | Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass |
Camera & Audio | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
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Audio |
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Misc | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
Inking | - | Supports ASUS Pen. |
Sensors |
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Warranty | Standard 1-year limited warranty | - |
Key Features | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | 2023 ROG Flow X16 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Zephyrus G16, a 16-inch machine, in early-2023. It is powered by up to 14-core Intel Core i9-13900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.40 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6 120W Max.
On the other hand, we have the 16-inch ROG Flow X16 was introduced by ASUS around the same time in early-2023. It comes with 14-core Intel Core i9-13900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.40 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6 120W Max TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 and 2023 ROG Flow X16 have the same 16-inch display size. In addition, The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 weighs 4.41 lbs. about 9% lighter than the 4.85 lbs. 2023 ROG Flow X16. Moreover, measured at 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78”, the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 is slightly bulkier than the 2023 ROG Flow X16 at 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.76”.
There are a toal number of 10 ports and slots available on 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16. That includes a power port, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, two USB-A ports, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB-C port, a headphone jack, a microSD card slot, and a lock slot. With that said, it has a port or slot more than the 2023 ROG Flow X16 that has a ROG XG Mobile Interface, a USB-C port, a Thunderbolt 4 port, an HDMI port, a headphone jack, a power port, two USB-A ports, and a microSD card slot.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 supports up to 48GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For 2023 ROG Flow X16, it supports up to 64GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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