M1 MacBook Pro 13” vs. 2021 ROG Flow X13: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the M1 MacBook Pro 13” and 2021 ROG Flow X13 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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M1 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of M1 MacBook Pro 13” over 2021 ROG Flow X13.
2021 ROG Flow X13 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Flow X13 is better than M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Supports larger memory
The 2021 ROG Flow X13 supports a larger memory capacity than the M1 MacBook Pro 13”. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Max system memory size
2021 ROG Flow X13
32 GB
M1 MacBook Pro 13”
16 GB
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
About 8% lighter
The 2021 ROG Flow X13 weighed 2.87 pounds, 8% lighter than the 3.1 pounds M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
| Weight | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 3.1 lbs. | 2.87 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.41 kg | 1.30 kg |
Has three more ports and slots
The 2021 ROG Flow X13 has more ports and slots count than the M1 MacBook Pro 13”. It has six versus three amount of ports and slots on the M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
| Ports | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
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| HDMI | No | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| ROG XG Mobile Interface | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x2 | No |
| USB-A | No | Yes |
| USB-C | No | Yes x2 |
| Total | 3 | 6 |
More versatile connectivity
The 2021 ROG Flow X13 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the M1 MacBook Pro 13”. It has four versus two commonly used ports and slots on the M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
| Ports | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
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| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | No |
| USB-A | No | Yes |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between M1 MacBook Pro 13” and 2021 ROG Flow X13.
Similar CPU performance
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 ROG Flow X13 - AMD Ryzen 9-5980HS
7,773
M1 MacBook Pro 13” - Apple M1 (8C, 8G)
7,414
2021 ROG Flow X13 - AMD Ryzen 9-5900HS
7,162
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Release Date | Announced on November 10th, 2020 | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
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Exterior | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
| Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 15.6 mm) | 11.77 x 8.74 x 0.62” (299 x 222 x 15.8 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) | 2.87 lbs (1.30 kg) |
| Colors | Space Gray Silver | Black |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
| Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.4 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
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Ports | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
 Left (2)
Right (1)
|  Left (4)
Right (2)
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Internal Specs | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
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| 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 |
| 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 |
Connectivity | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
| Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Battery | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
| Size | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 62 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion |
| Battery Life |
| Up to 10 hours Video playback. |
| Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 100W USB-C power adaptor |
Software | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
| OS | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
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| Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player | Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass |
Camera & Audio | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
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Misc | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
| Inking | - | Supports ASUS Pen. |
| Sensors |
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| Security |
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| In the box |
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| Warranty | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | - |
| More | Video Support
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Key Features | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ROG Flow X13 |
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