Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 vs ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 vs ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 and ROG Flow X13 2022, two laptops from Lenovo and ASUS. Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 was introduced to market in January 2023 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 was launched in January 2022. There is 12 months difference between Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 and ROG Flow X13 2022 so it would still give an advantage to younger Yoga 6 13, Gen 8.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
13.3" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
GPU: Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
8GB Ram
304 x 218 x 17.46 mm (11.97 x 8.58 x 0.69 inches)
Weight: 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)

ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
13.4" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
299 x 222 x 15.8 mm (11.77 x 8.74 x 0.62 inches)
Weight: 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 and ROG Flow X13 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga 6 13 Gen 8 over ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022

Noise Level	37.6 dB vs 45 dB	Less fan noise
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 169 ppi	More pixels per inch
sRGB Color Space	99.5% vs 98.2%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Adobe RGB Profile	70% vs 69.8%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Response Time	11 ms vs 25 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Speaker Loudness	81.5 dB vs 80 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Avg. MSRP Price	$400-800 vs $1600-2000	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 over Lenovo Yoga 6 13 Gen 8

Weight	1.30 kg vs 1.37 kg	0.07 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.4% vs ~77.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.2 mm vs 8.8 mm	3.6 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	13.4 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	5.01 TFLOPS vs 0.54 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs LPDDR4X	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.7 mm vs 1.5 mm

Common Strengths of ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 and Lenovo Yoga 6 13 Gen 8

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Type	Touch Screen vs Touch Screen	Interact with your fingers
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
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	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 2022 and Lenovo Yoga 6 13 Gen 8

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 vs ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 and the ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
Surface Area	663 cm2 (102.7 inches2)	664 cm2 (102.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.4%	~78.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.8 mm	~5.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Green	Black
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 and the ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 weighs 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs), whereas the ROG Flow X13 2022 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

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 1.37 kg

ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 1.30 kg

Min 0.85 kg

Average 1.22 kg

Max 1.64 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 17.46 mm

ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 15.80 mm

Min 7.90 mm

Average 15.38 mm

Max 19.30 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 Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 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 Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 vs ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 7530U AMD Ryzen 7 7730U	AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	6	8
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)	AMD Radeon 680M
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	6 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1488	1509
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6603	8908
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1451	1520
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9408	12821

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 Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	400 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	45 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	563.2 GFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	4 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	128	2048
TMUs	8	64
ROPs	4	32

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 Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 has a FLOPS value of 0.54 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 ' has a FLOPS value of 5.01 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The ROG Flow X13 2022 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Yoga 6 13, Gen 8'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 Yoga 6 (13", Gen 8)	ASUS ROG Flow X13 (2022)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ 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	59 Wh	62 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	45 W	100 W
Full Charging Time	2:05 hr

On the other hand, the ROG Flow X13 2022 features a higher battery capacity of 62 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Yoga 6 13, Gen 8's 59 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 59 Wh

ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 62 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 53.1 Wh

Max 80.00 Wh

STORAGE
The ROG Flow X13 2022 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Yoga 6 13, Gen 8's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	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 Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 vs ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 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. Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, ROG Flow X13 2022 has a larger13.4" display.The total usable screen area of the Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 is 513cm² / 80inch² whereas the ROG Flow X13 2022's total usable screen area is 521cm² / 81inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 170 ppi

ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 169 ppi

Min 118 PPI

Average 186 PPI

Max 338.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The ROG Flow X13 2022 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 boasts a faster response time of 11.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The ROG Flow X13 2022 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 300 nits

ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 500 nits

Min

30 nits

Average 438 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

Lenovo Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 vs ASUS ROG Flow X13 2022 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ROG Flow X13 2022 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 (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 Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 and ROG Flow X13 2022 have USB-A ports. Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ROG Flow X13 2022 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 and ROG Flow X13 2022 feature 2x USB 3.2 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 Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 nor ROG Flow X13 2022 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 and ROG Flow X13 2022 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) 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
Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ROG Flow X13 2022 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Yoga 6 13, Gen 8 and ROG Flow X13 2022 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)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No