SEE: Best of CES 2021: Everything you need to know about the new products and tech announced (TechRepublic Premium)Ī special Flow X13 Supernova Edition will launch later in 2021 with a Ryzen 9 5980HS CPU that can rev up to 4.8 GHz on a single core, ROG added. The HS designation in the name signifies that the CPU has a 35W power envelope optimized for a thin chassis but can be scaled up to 54W when feasible.

The Ryzen 5000 series comes with a 'Zen 3' architecture that benefits from a large on-chip cache of up to 20 MB. The battery can help squeeze out 10 hours of video playback on a single charge and be replenished from 0% to 50% in 30 minutes, ROG said.įor power, buyers can go as high as AMD's Ryzen 9 5980HS mobile processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. The laptop is charged by a lightweight 100W USB Type-C AC adapter that measures just 75mm x 75mm x 28.8mm (2.9 inches by 2.9 inches by 1.1 inches) and weighs only 10.6 oz, which is smaller and lighter than the power bricks typically needed for gaming laptops. An integrated one-touch login wakes up the unit relatively quickly. The X13 sports a textured exterior to provide a more secure grip when being carried. The touchscreen itself is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass to resist scratches. Plus, the hinge allows for stand mode and tent mode, both of which offer less obstructed access to the cooling fans to reduce the unit's temperature. With the 360-degree hinge, you can use the X13 as a regular laptop for hardcore gaming or as a tablet for more mobile games.

Designed to be thin and light, the Flow X13 is 15.8mm (0.62 inches) thin and weighs 2.9 pounds.

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