Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 vs. 2021 ROG Flow X13: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 and 2021 ROG Flow X13 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Compare With
Please enter device name or part of it
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 image

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1

See at Amazon
Compare With
Please enter device name or part of it
2021 ROG Flow X13 image

2021 ROG Flow X13

See at Amazon

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 Pros

Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 is better than 2021 ROG Flow X13.

About 36% lighter

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 weighed 1.85 pounds, 36% lighter than the 2.87 pounds 2021 ROG Flow X13.

WeightLenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 12021 ROG Flow X13
Pound
1.85 lbs.
2.87 lbs.
Kilogram
0.84 kg
1.30 kg

2021 ROG Flow X13 Pros

Reasons that 2021 ROG Flow X13 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.

Much faster CPU performance

AMD Ryzen 9-5980HS inside 2021 ROG Flow X13 has a 73% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1180G7 inside Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 ROG Flow X13 - AMD Ryzen 9-5980HS
7,773
2021 ROG Flow X13 - AMD Ryzen 9-5900HS
7,162
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 - Intel Core i7-1180G7
4,474
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 - Intel Core i5-1140G7
4,085
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 - Intel Core i5-1130G7
4,079
Supports larger memory

The 2021 ROG Flow X13 supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.

Max system memory size
2021 ROG Flow X13
32 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1
16 GB
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

8% larger display

The 2021 ROG Flow X13 has a 13.4-inch screen size 8% larger than the 12.3-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.

Display size
2021 ROG Flow X13
13.4-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1
12.3-inch

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 and 2021 ROG Flow X13.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM.

Memory type and speed
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
2021 ROG Flow X13 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 Price
ThinkPad X12 Case
 ThinkPad X12 Case
By Lenovo
$47.88
See at Amazon
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 13.3" WUXGA 2-in-1 Touchscreen (Intel 4-Core i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Business Laptop, Thunderbolt 4, Backlit, Fingerprint, 3-Yr Warranty, IST Cable, Win 11 Pro
 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 13.3" WUXGA 2-in-1 Touchscreen (Intel 4-Core i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Business Laptop, Thunderbolt 4, Backlit, Fingerprint, 3-Yr Warranty, IST Cable, Win 11 Pro
By Lenovo
$849.98
$899.98 6% OFF
See at Amazon
Puccy 3 Pack Screen Protector, compatible with Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2 12.3" Laptop TPU Film Guard （ Not Tempered Glass Protectors）
 Puccy 3 Pack Screen Protector, compatible with Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2 12.3" Laptop TPU Film Guard （ Not Tempered Glass Protectors）
By Puccy Film for Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2
$16.98
See at Amazon
2021 ROG Flow X13 Price
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2023) Gaming Laptop Tablet, 13.4” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4050, Intel Core i9-13900H, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, GZ301VU-DS94,Black
 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2023) Gaming Laptop Tablet, 13.4” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4050, Intel Core i9-13900H, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, GZ301VU-DS94,Black
By ASUS
$1,749.99
See at Amazon
ASUS ROG Flow X13 Ultra Slim 2-in-1 Gaming Laptop, 13.4” 120Hz FHD+ Display, GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS, 16GB LPDDR4X, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 10 Home, GV301QH-DS96
 ASUS ROG Flow X13 Ultra Slim 2-in-1 Gaming Laptop, 13.4” 120Hz FHD+ Display, GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS, 16GB LPDDR4X, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 10 Home, GV301QH-DS96
By ASUS
$1,259.00
$1,359.99 7% OFF
See at Amazon
Asus ROG Flow X13 Gaming 2-in-1 Laptop | 13.4" FHD+ 120Hz Glossy Touch 100% sRGB | AMD 8-Core Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7940HS (>i9-12900H) | 16GB DDR5 512GB SSD | Backlit FHD IR Camera Win11 Black + HDMI Cable
 Asus ROG Flow X13 Gaming 2-in-1 Laptop | 13.4" FHD+ 120Hz Glossy Touch 100% sRGB | AMD 8-Core Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7940HS (>i9-12900H) | 16GB DDR5 512GB SSD | Backlit FHD IR Camera Win11 Black + HDMI Cable
By Asus
$899.00
See at Amazon

Specs Comparison

Availability

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 12021 ROG Flow X13
Released20212021
Release Date
  • Announced on January 11, 2021 (CES 2021)
  • Available starting January 2021
Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021)
PricingStarting at $1,149-
Generations-

Exterior

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 12021 ROG Flow X13
Dimensions
  • 11.15” x 8.01” x 0.35” (283.3 x 203.5 x 8.8 mm)
    Tablet Only
  • 11.15” x 8.01” x 0.57” (283.3 x 203.5 x 14.5 mm)
    With Keyboard
11.77 x 8.74 x 0.62” (299 x 222 x 15.8 mm)
Weight
  • Starting at 1.85 lbs (840 g)
    Tablet Only
  • Starting at 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg)
    With Keyboard
2.87 lbs (1.30 kg)
Colors
Black
Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Detachable Keyboard:
    • Backlit with white LED lighting keyboard.
  • Trackpad + TrackPoint® pointing device.
  • Full size 15” white backlit chicklet keyboard
  • 1.7mm key travel
  • Hotkeys:
    Volume up Volume down Microphone mute ROG Armoury Crate
  • N-KEY rollover

Display

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 12021 ROG Flow X13
Size12.3 Inches13.4 Inches
Info12.3" FHD+
1920 x 1280 3:2 IPS Anti-Reflective Anti-Smudge 400 nits Corning Gorilla® Glass 5
  • 13.4” WQUXGA 60Hz
    16:10 3840 x 2400 60Hz 116% sRGB 86% Adobe RGB 85% DCI-P3 Pantone Validated Touch Screen IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync Pantone Validated
  • 13.4” WUXGA 120Hz
    16:10 1920 x 1200 120Hz 100% sRGB 75% Adobe RGB 75% DCI-P3 Pantone Validated Touch Screen IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync Pantone Validated

Ports

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 12021 ROG Flow X13
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4
    Supports USB 4, Power Delivery, and DisplayPort.
  • 1 x USB-C
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, Power Delivery, and DisplayPort.
  • 1 x Headphone / mic combo
  • 1 x Optional Nano SIM slot
  • 1 x Kensington lock slot
2021 ROG Flow X13 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (4)
  • 1 x ROG XG Mobile Interface
    Exclusive interface with PCIe 3.0 x8 (Up to 63Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0b
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (2)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

Internal Specs

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 12021 ROG Flow X13
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1130G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.80 → 4.00 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1140G7 with vPro™
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.80 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1180G7 with vPro™
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.20 → 4.60 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HS
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.00 → 4.60 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 35W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5980HS
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 35W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1130G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1100 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1140G7 with vPro™
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1100 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1180G7 with vPro™
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1100 MHz
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HS
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2100 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5980HS
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2100 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB
4267 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x Memory.
16GB 32GB
Dual-Channel LPDDR4X 4266MHz Onboard Memory
Discrete Graphics-NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650
4GB GDDR6 VRAM (With ROG Boost up to 1255MHz at 35W (40W with Dynamic Boost)).
Storage
256 GB 512 GB 1 TB
PCIe SSD
512GB 1TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0

Connectivity

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 12021 ROG Flow X13
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6™ AX201 802.11AX (2 x 2)
Up to 2400 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.0
MoreOptional WWAN: 4x4 MIMO 4G (LTE CAT9)-

Battery

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 12021 ROG Flow X13
Size42 Wh62 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion
Battery LifeUp to 10.18 hours
Based on MobileMark® 2018 battery-life benchmark test
Up to 10 hours
Video playback.
Power Supply65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter
Supports Rapid Charge.
100W USB-C power adaptor

Software

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 12021 ROG Flow X13
OS
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
Lenovo Vantage
Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass

Camera & Audio

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 12021 ROG Flow X13
Camera
  • Front-facing camera with ThinkShutter privacy shutter
    720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
  • Hybrid Infrared (IR)
  • 8MP rear-facing camera
 Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
Audio
  • Dolby® Premium
  • Dual-array mics
  • 2x 1W speaker with Smart Amp Technology
  • Built-in array microphone
  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

Misc

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 12021 ROG Flow X13
InkingSupports Active Pen:
  • Lenovo Precision Pen (optional included)
  • Lenovo Digital Pen
Supports ASUS Pen.
Security
  • Discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) 2.0
  • Windows Hello & IR camera for facial recognition login
  • The fingerprint reader on the optional keyboard
  • Webcam privacy cover
  • Kensington lock slot
-
In the box
  • ThinkPad X12 Detachable
  • 65W AC Adapter (Supports Rapid Charge)
  • 4 Cell 42Whr Internal Battery
  • Keyboard (Select Models)
  • Pen (Select Models)
  • Quick Start Guide
-

Key Features

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 12021 ROG Flow X13
At Glance
Released in
2021
3:2 FHD+
12.3”
1280p 60Hz
Weight
1.85 lb
0.84 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1180G7
4C/8T, 2.20 → 4.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,364
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,474
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1100 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Released in Early
2021
16:10
13.4”
1200p 120Hz
Weight
2.87 lb
1.30 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 9-5980HS
8C/16T, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,450
Single Core
Geekbench 5
7,773
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
8 Graphics Cores, 2100 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
2021 ROG Flow X13 Ports
NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1650
4GB GDDR6

Comments

Ask questions or share your thought and experience about the comparison between Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 and 2021 ROG Flow X13.

Loading Comments...