Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 vs Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 Comparison

Laptop to replace

Change

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8

15.6 inches | January 2023

CHECK PRICE

Change

Asus ROG Flow X13 2023

13.4 inches | January 2023

CHECK PRICE

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 vs Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 Comparison Overview

Lenovo Legion 5 15AR...

See at AMAZON

Asus ROG Flow X13 20...

See at AMAZON

Lenovo Legion 5 15AR...

See at AMAZON

Asus ROG Flow X13 20...

See at AMAZON

In this review, we will be comparing Legion 5 15ARP8 and ROG Flow X13 2023, two laptops from Lenovo and Asus. Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 was introduced to market in January 2024 and Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 was launched in January 2023. There is 12 months difference between Legion 5 15ARP8 and ROG Flow X13 2023 so it would still give an advantage to younger Legion 5 15ARP8.

Click for Available Configurations of the Laptops

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 and Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
8GB Ram
358.8 x 262.35 x 19.9-24.05 mm (14.13 x 10.33 x 0.78-0.95 inches)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)

Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
13.4" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
299 x 212 x 16.7-18.7 mm (11.77 x 8.35 x 0.66-0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Legion 5 15ARP8 and ROG Flow X13 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 over Asus ROG Flow X13 2023

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 13.4 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	188 ppi vs 169 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1440 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Response Time	3 ms vs 7 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU FLOPS	16.8 TFLOPS vs 7.4 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 over Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8

Weight	1.30 kg vs 2.40 kg	1.1 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.1% vs ~71.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.2 mm vs 6.7 mm	1.5 mm thinner bezels
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 350 nits	Brighter Screen
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Bottom	Flexible cable positions
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of Microphones	3 vs 2	Better Sound capture
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Key Travel	1.7 mm vs 1.5 mm	Better typing feel

Common Strengths of Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8

Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 vs Asus ROG Flow X13 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 and the Asus ROG Flow X13 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
Surface Area	941 cm2 (146 inches2)	634 cm2 (98.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~71.3%	~82.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.7 mm	~5.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 and the Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Legion 5 15ARP8 weighs 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs), whereas the ROG Flow X13 2023 weighs 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 2.40 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 1.30 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 24.05 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 18.70 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 vs Asus ROG Flow X13 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS	AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Base Frequency	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.75 GHz	4.75 GHz
Number of Cores	8	8
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 680M	Radeon 680M
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	6 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1579	1579
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	9851	9851
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1562	1562
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14116	14116

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 and Asus ROG Flow X13 2023.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1545 MHz	1455 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1890 MHz	1755 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W	50 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	96 bit
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	3072	2560
TMUs	96	80
ROPs	48	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 has a FLOPS value of 16.8 TFLOPS whereas the Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 7.4 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The ROG Flow X13 2023 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Legion 5 15ARP8's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8	Asus ROG Flow X13 (2023)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	60 Wh 80 Wh	75 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Left, Right
Charge Power	230 W	100 / 130 W

On the other hand, the ROG Flow X13 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 75 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Legion 5 15ARP8's 60 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 60 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 75 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Legion 5 15ARP8 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ROG Flow X13 2023's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 vs Asus ROG Flow X13 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 and Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Legion 5 15ARP8 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, ROG Flow X13 2023 has a smaller 13.4" display.The total usable screen area of the Legion 5 15ARP8 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the ROG Flow X13 2023's total usable screen area is 521cm² / 81inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Legion 5 15ARP8 features a higher pixel density with 188 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 188 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 169 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Legion 5 15ARP8 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Legion 5 15ARP8 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The ROG Flow X13 2023 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 350 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 500 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 vs Asus ROG Flow X13 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ROG Flow X13 2023 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Legion 5 15ARP8 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Legion 5 15ARP8 and ROG Flow X13 2023 have USB-A ports. Legion 5 15ARP8 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ROG Flow X13 2023 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Legion 5 15ARP8 and ROG Flow X13 2023 have USB Type-C ports. Legion 5 15ARP8 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while ROG Flow X13 2023 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Legion 5 15ARP8 nor ROG Flow X13 2023 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Legion 5 15ARP8 and ROG Flow X13 2023 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
ROG Flow X13 2023 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Legion 5 15ARP8 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Legion 5 15ARP8 and ROG Flow X13 2023 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes