ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022)

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022)

Manufacturer	ASUS
Product family	ROG Flow
Release date	2022 (2022)
Discontinued	No
Operating system	Windows 11 Home
CPU	AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS
Memory	32 GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM (supports up to 64 GB)
Memory slots	2 user accessible
Storage	1 or 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Storage slots	2 user accessible
Removable storage	UHS-II microSD card reader
Display	Screen size: 16 inch Panel type: Mini LED Coating: Glossy Resolution: 2560 x 1600 PPI: 189 Aspect ratio: 16:10 Refresh rate: 165 Hz Brightness: 1100 Nits Contrast ratio: 4527:1 sRGB: 99.99 % Adobe RGB: 90.21 % P3: 99.82 % VRR: FreeSync Premium Pro Screen-to-body ratio:
Graphics	Radeon 680M Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop 4 GB GDDR6 125 W w/ Dynamic Boost Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop 6 GB GDDR6 125 W w/ Dynamic Boost Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 125 W w/ Dynamic Boost
Sound	4 x 2 W stereo w/ Smart Amplifier Technology Hi-Res certification (for headphone)
Camera	720p HD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Touchpad	Glass, 13 centimetres (5.1 in) x 8.5 centimetres (3.3 in)
Connectivity	MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 Bluetooth 5.3 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP 1.4, PD) 1 x HDMI 2.0b 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack 1 x ROG XG Mobile Interface and USB Type-C combo port (with USB 3.2 Gen2, support DisplayPort™ 1.4)
Dimensions	W: 13.98 inches (35.5 cm) D: 9.57 inches (24.3 cm) H: 0.76 inches (1.9 cm)
Power brick	240W AC adapter
Battery	4 cell Li-ion 90 WHr
Keyboard	1-zone RGB backlit
Chassis	Color: Materials: Magnesium alloy with soft plastic components Cooling: Triple fan system with five heatpipes
Fingerprint reader	No
Facial recognition	Yes
Website	ASUS

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   The ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022) is a high-performance convertible gaming laptop that combines the power of a gaming machine with the versatility of a multimedia device. It features the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics, making it suitable for both gaming and creative tasks. The Flow X16 is designed to offer a balance between performance and portability, with a special cooling system to manage temperatures and noise levels.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022) is equipped with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS Mobile Processor, which features:

• 8 cores and 16 threads
• 16 MB cache
• Up to 4.9 GHz max boost clock

The Ryzen 9 6900HS is designed for high performance in both gaming and productivity tasks. It operates at a power level of 90 W PL2 (Short Burst) and 75 W PL1 (Sustained).

Reviewers have noted that the CPU maintains high performance under load, with a measured 4.36 GHz on all 8 cores and a temperature of around 91 °C. In Balanced mode, the CPU clock drops slightly to 4.1 GHz, reducing performance by only 3% while improving fan noise noticeably.

Benchmarks:

• Cinebench R15 Multi: 2333 Points
• Cinebench R23 Multi: 14403 Points
• Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core: 9358 Points
• Blender: 224 Seconds

Graphics

The ROG Flow X16 (2022) can be configured with the following discrete GPUs in addition to the integrated Radeon 680M:

• Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU with 4 GB GDDR6 memory, 125 W TGP (including 25 W Dynamic Boost)
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU with 6 GB GDDR6 memory, 125 W TGP (including 25 W Dynamic Boost)
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 125 W TGP (including 25 W Dynamic Boost)

The RTX 3070 Ti variant performs well in gaming and creative tasks, capable of running newer games in QHD resolution. It performs significantly better than integrated graphics and is aided by the existing MUX switch.

Benchmarks:

• 3DMark Time Spy: 10352 Points
• 3DMark Fire Strike: 23830 Points
• 3DMark Cloud Gate: 51280 Points

Memory

The ROG Flow X16 supports up to 64 GB of DDR5-4800 memory, with two SO-DIMM slots. Pre-configured models come with 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) in a dual-channel configuration.

Reviewers have noted that the dual-channel configuration provides excellent memory performance, allowing for smooth multitasking and efficient data handling.

Benchmarks:

• AIDA64 Memory Copy: 63009 MB/s
• AIDA64 Memory Read: 67684 MB/s
• AIDA64 Memory Write: 66256 MB/s

Storage

The ROG Flow X16 can be configured with either a 1 TB or 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD. The laptop has two M.2 slots, allowing for additional storage upgrades.

The 1 TB Micron 3400 SSD in the reviewed unit shows high read and write speeds, although 4K performance lags behind some competitors. The storage is sufficient for gaming and multimedia tasks.

Benchmarks:

• AS SSD Seq Read: 5348.25 MB/s
• AS SSD Seq Write: 4539.36 MB/s
• 4K Read: 61.45 MB/s
• 4K Write: 143.61 MB/s

Co-processors

The ROG Flow X16 includes the Radeon 680M integrated GPU, which provides decent performance for less demanding tasks and extends battery life significantly when gaming on battery.

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The ROG Flow X16 features a 6-row chiclet keyboard with 1-zone RGB backlighting and 1.7 mm key travel.

Reviewers have noted that the keyboard has a good layout and travel, but some may find the key resistance too low, making it feel slightly spongy. N-key rollover is supported for accurate multi-key presses.

Touchpad

The laptop comes with a large glass touchpad measuring 13 centimetres (5.1 in) x 8.5 centimetres (3.3 in).

The touchpad has excellent gliding properties and response, though there were issues with the touchpad in the pre-production model, which may be resolved in final versions.

Webcam

The ROG Flow X16 is equipped with a 720p HD IR camera for Windows Hello.

The webcam offers better sharpness and less distortion than usual, but lacks a mechanical shutter, which may be a concern for privacy.

Microphone

The laptop includes a built-in 3-microphone array with AI noise-canceling technology.

The microphone quality is decent for video calls and recordings, but specific performance metrics are not provided.

Output Devices

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Display

The ROG Flow X16 features a 16-inch ROG Nebula HDR Display with the following specifications:

• QHD+ 16:10 (2560 x 1600)
• Mini LED
• Glossy display
• 100% DCI-P3
• Touch Screen
• 165 Hz refresh rate
• 3 ms response time
• FreeSync Premium Pro
• Pantone Validated
• Supports stylus
• MUX Switch + Optimus
• Supports Dolby Vision HDR

Reviewers have praised the display for its brightness, color accuracy, and HDR performance. However, it can be reflective. The display supports 10-finger touch and pen input, making it suitable for creative tasks.

Benchmarks:

• Maximum brightness: ~1,100 nits
• Contrast ratio: 4,527:1
• 90.21% AdobeRGB coverage
• 99.99% sRGB coverage
• 99.82% Display P3 coverage

Audio

The ROG Flow X16 comes with a 4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology and Hi-Res certification for headphones.

Reviewers have noted that the sound quality is decent for a laptop, but lacks bass depth. The speakers produce a maximum sound pressure of 80.7 dB(A), which is sufficient for casual use but may not be ideal for gaming with loud fans.

Connectivity

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WiFi

The laptop is equipped with a MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 module.

Reviewers have noted that it delivers decent speeds in both directions, supporting Wi-Fi 6E for improved connectivity.

Bluetooth

The ROG Flow X16 comes with Bluetooth 5.3.

SD Card Reader

The laptop includes a UHS-II microSD card reader.

Reviewers have noted that it achieves very good results in copy tests, outperforming many competitors.

Benchmarks:

• Average JPG Copy Test: 158 MB/s

USB

The ROG Flow X16 is equipped with the following USB ports:

• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (support DisplayPort and Power Delivery)
• 1 x ROG XG Mobile Interface and USB Type-C combo port (with USB 3.2 Gen2, support DisplayPort 1.4)

Reviewers have noted that the USB-C ports support DisplayPort and Power Delivery up to 100 watts.

Display Outputs

The laptop includes the following display outputs:

• 1 x HDMI 2.0b
• 2 x DisplayPort (via USB-C)

Reviewers have noted that the display outputs support G-Sync, providing a smooth gaming experience.

Case

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The ROG Flow X16 features a high-quality magnesium construction with some soft plastic components. The baseplate is held in place by 13 screws and does not twist easily.

Reviewers have noted that the plastic components are susceptible to scratches, but the overall build quality is good.

Maintenance

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The bottom panel is held on by 13 Phillips-head screws. The RAM and SSD can be upgraded, with a second M.2-2280 slot available for additional storage.

Cooling System

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The ROG Flow X16 is equipped with a triple fan system with five heatpipes.

Heat

Reviewers have noted that the laptop reaches a maximum temperature of 55.1 °C under load, with the upper side reaching 40.5 °C during gaming.

Benchmarks:

• Idle: 35.5 °C
• Load: 55.1 °C

Noise

The laptop operates quietly in idle and balanced modes, but can get loud under load, reaching up to 55 dB(A) in stress tests.

Benchmarks:

• Idle: 25.5 dB(A)
• Load: 49.9 dB(A)

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The ROG Flow X16 ships with a 240 W AC adapter.

Reviewers have noted that the system requires around 140 watts during gaming.

Benchmarks:

• Idle: 12.2 W
• Load: 183 W

Battery Life

The laptop comes with a 90 WHr Li-ion battery. ASUS claims that it can recharge to 50% within 30 minutes under optimal conditions.

Reviewers have noted that the battery life is mediocre, especially under gaming conditions.

Benchmarks:

• WiFi Websurfing: 5h 39min
• WiFi Websurfing max. Brightness: 3h 45min
• Load (maximum brightness): 0h 53min

Biometrics

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The ROG Flow X16 does not have a fingerprint reader but supports Windows Hello facial recognition via the IR camera.

Software

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All SKUs ship with Windows 11 Home.

Preinstalled Software

Asus Armoury Crate

The Asus Armoury Crate program acts as the primary control center in the ROG Flow X16. It handles performance profiles, hardware troubleshooting, system updates, and other settings.

Other Preinstalled Software

The laptop also comes with a 30-day McAfee security trial and a one-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.

Accessories & Warranty

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The ROG Flow X16 comes with a 240 W AC adapter and paperwork.

There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022) is praised for its high performance, excellent display, and versatile design. It is considered a strong option for those looking for a powerful gaming laptop that can also serve as a multimedia device. However, the battery life and high idle power consumption are noted as significant drawbacks.

Problems Summary

• Mediocre battery life, especially under gaming conditions.
• High idle power consumption.
• Plastic components are susceptible to scratches.
• Reflective display surface.
• Lack of a mechanical shutter for the webcam.
• No fingerprint reader.
• Key resistance on the keyboard may feel too low for some users.
• Touchpad issues in pre-production models (may be resolved in final versions).