@@faceman2271 Forgot to throw in my CyberPunk DLSS3 graph. But just as an FYI looking at it now on the RT Ultra preset we go from 54 fps regularly to 78 fps with frame gen. So a 44% increase!!
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Thanks for this update! Partly due to your 2022 review, I bought the x16 and really love it. Fortunately, the 2022 model is more than enough for my current needs, but I'm glad to see the x16 is still growing. I greatly appreciate how your reviews are so nuanced and clear so people can see not just what's the best computer, but what's the best one for their exact needs. Thanks!
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Hey!!! It’s been a year of your comment, can I ask, how’s your laptop? 😊 thinking of buying this laptop too after the review, but I’m worried the performance drops significantly with time
@@NightingaleFlorine I've really loved the x16. I don't use if for gaming but do a lot of multimedia work that benefits from the gpu. I've had it for almost 2 years now and it runs everything I throw at it. I did recently upgrade the RAM to 64 Gig. 16 worked fine for me until I started working on 360 video editing. I was happy to find that it's designed to make RAM upgrades pretty straightforward. The battery life isn't great, but that's not an issue because I generally don't work away from power except maybe over lunch or something like that. Also it's physically large and not lightweight. I still think it's easy enough to tote around, and the battery/size/weight for me are necessary compromises for the power and screen size. It's a great computer. I haven't noticed any reduction in performance in the almost 2 years I've had it.
Good quality video! Clear sound, steady shots, well-thought-out script and very detailed review. I'm waiting for the X13 with the lowest spec (AMD APU, no DGPU) to come out.
Have to echo what most are saying, great and thorough review! Very much appreciated the long and indepth review. I understand it's not easy making a 40 min review but just know you have an audience for this long form type review.
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Lovely review, very well put and organized congrats! Got this bad boy with 4070 for 2.7k euros here in EU and I couldn't be happier since it checks every single mark that I've wanted from a 2in1. Big mini led screen, nice h/w (not the best but I wasn't expecting nor looking for 4080/4090) in these more slim dimensions while keeping the weight good AND being able to use it as a huge tablet with touch screen. You can virtually sit it at every possible place no matter how small it is, keep it in your hands and have a very respectable desktop replacement in your hands to do virtually everything on the go. The fact that it is highly upgradable is the icing on the cake for me. Yeah for this amount of money you can buy a bulk(ier) 4080 gaming laptop but I wasn't looking for something like this since gaming is important but not the top priority for me in a 2 in 1 laptop like this. I wanted a machine to be able to take it in my hands and use it in vertical or horizontal mode with touch screen, put it wherever I want in an airplane/train/bus or somewhere where space is limited while also having the ability to game decently in it.. Having the XG mobile option is nice also. I was able to o/c the GPU quite well also with 350/1200 so a welcome 10% increase in performance can come handy if needed! Such a great laptop..
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I just got the 4060 version and it’s my first gaming laptop. Your video is the reason I chose an ASUS laptop. It was very informative and clear to understand. I will be referring back to this video when it’s time to set up my laptop.
Laptops that are getting more performance while being slim, quiet and having great battery life are the ones I'm excited about. Chunky desktop replacement are not the way to go.
True but true. I have had a lot of different laptops over the years. Laptop performance and laptop durability/heat can never truly balance out. Most slim but powerful laptops tend to overheat or break easily. After three slim high performance laptops ($3-4k each), Ive come back to medium size high performance laptops again.
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This is exactly what was desperatly looking for. The review is very well made, but the most important thing for me is your the noise / performance spreadsheet and commentary. There is no place online where one can find side by side comparsions of performance and noise levels of laptops in different scenarios. The performance of GPUs is so good nowdays, that many people are willing to sacrifice some fps for more quiet laptop. Another thing is work. Ofc there are some ppl that will benefit from 100% i9-13990XXHK processor, but many more (I belive) will use it in some middle-of-the-road scenarios. And for them it is very important to know how the laptop behaves in low load, medium load and high load scenarios (noise wise). I think this will be one of the most important aspects now and I will be watching your channel closely! I cant wait for RB16 review. Btw, I have 2022 X16 that I had some problems with (turned out it was SSD drive) - and i was wondering if I should change to M16 or 2023 X16 or RB16. And this good balance of performance, build quality and noise was the most important thing for me - but I could not find any place that would give me any answers. Until now ;) GW!
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I believe my Flow X16 has uneven CPU paste application. I'm experiencing excessively high CPU temperatures, even when playing games like League of Legends. One incident that convinced me of a poorly applied liquid metal was during a CPU burn test, where the temperature instantly spiked up to 95 degrees Celsius. I've modded and repasted several laptops that I own, so I know this isn't normal. Unfortunately, I can't repaste my Flow X16 due to the warranty sticker. The thought of returning my laptop just because of a poor paste job is frustrating. Additionally, I've been facing issues with the trackpad's ribbon cable seating. The poor connection sometimes renders my trackpad partially or completely unusable, showing a "hardware missing" message. I had to remove the battery (ignoring the warranty sticker) and reseat the trackpad cables because they were initially seated crookedly. Asus seriously needs to improve their QC. Great review and keep it up.
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Last year, the darker finishes were mostly the ones with RTX 3060 and IPS display while the grey finishes were the ones with 3070 and Mini-LED display. Thank you for the wonderful review as always! You deserve much more subscribers than what you have now. I hope you do not change the way you are so detailed with your reviews while incorporating comparisons with similar laptops, and previous versions of the laptops. I ended up returning my Strix Scar 16 because of how obvious the blooming is with the 2023 Mini-LED panels. I thought it was a panel issue, but it turns out to be more of a dimming algorithm problem. I'll probably reconsider it when they get it perfect or as close to the Macbooks.
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This is a standout review. By far the best I've seen while recently shopping for this device. Thank you for focusing on useful user information, rather than the typical wall-to-wall braindead bench marks so many others seem to rest on. The Benchmark to Noise comparisons were particularly useful.
I wanted to get this laptop but ended up with the LEgion Pro 7i, couldn't get to ship to my country wich is sad :C, I might get it next year who knows ! :3c
This is literally my dream laptop, can't wait to trade my Macbook pro for this one. I've been waiting a long time to get mini led display on a gaming laptop but this ASUS has so many interesting features, especially the eGPU one. Crazy how this company performs more and more. Let's just hope the price in CAD doesn't break the bank. Fantastic video, thanks man!
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I really love the idea of a 2-in-1 that is also gaming capable, it sucks that this is the only model worth buying because it definitely comes at a premium.
Best Buy is selling 2022’s Asus Rog flow x16 with AMD and RTX 3060 for only $1200. I ordered one and I’ll see if I like it or not. It’s not the mini-led, but they are only selling that with the 2023 model. I can’t find the older one anywhere.
@@mrsmilescam1550 Hey Im looking to buy this laptop this coming christmas , I dont need it right now but ill be needing it next year. Can you tell me how was your experience with this particular 1200$ model. Will the prices drop by then ? my budget would still be around 1200$ then, maybe there will be better options by then. I am confused between the asus rog flow x16 2022(r9+3060) and the Zephyrus g14 2022 (r9+6700s).
Maaaaan!!!! That was just the video I have been looking for! Thank you VERY much for the impressively detailed review and the comparison to the predecessor and the alternatives.
This is one of the best and most knowledgeable reviews I've ever seen. If I reviewed this laptop, I'd probably do it exactly how you did. This is also my favorite gaming laptop and I'm super grateful that you took all the time to review this beast! Hope your channel grows
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Your review was awesome man! Thank you so much and keep going, wish you all the best. I'm sure if you keep going this way, you will be the top RUclips laptop reviewer.
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I want to desperately own this laptop ROG Flow X16 2023 can you bring buy this laptop for me in your country and bring to India I will give money of the laptop
By far the best laptop video reviewer I've seen. You answered a lot of granular questions that came to my mind. The detail and depth you go into is great. Keep it up. Subbed.
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This is how tech reviews should be done! You did it much better then MobileTechReview and NotebookCheck channels as they never do such detailed comparison and never describe complicated things in such easy way. So, great job!
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Thank you! Your video is the reason I bought this laptop. the details you provided were top notch. Although I did swallow a hard pill and get the RTX4060 version, but the display in it is still sooo much better than my old laptop, so I don't care, I'm super happy with it.
A very well... balanced pace, neatly put everything video, probably the best video i have seen (lately) in laptop-tech domain. KEEP IT UP MATE!! Blessings from India.
I got a PC in 2020 on my student loan for my college work as I was doing a games dev course and I got an ex friend to help me do it since I had never had to do it myself which I regret so much now with how bad that thing has run from the second I bought it, that Pc is only 2060ti and since then I’ve left college and now just don’t need all that with the kinda games I play, I’ve been wanting a laptop for so long and had a hp pavilion 360 before my PC which is what I was used to, I’ve just found this video never even knowing this laptop existed and I’m so glad I found this. This is gonna be so useful and I definitely think I’m gonna go for this one. Keep up the good work, u got a new sub :)
Sorry I didn’t see this comment! But the stylus support is very good! I’d say it’s very comparable to an iPad, maybe just a tiny bit less smooth. The pen matters a lot. On the Flow Discord people have shared REALLY good drawings and stuff they could do on it.
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its tiring since people seem to only do things beneficial for them only, which is like jungle law now, clearly should be done things never done and this is affect me personally, so i said
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I want to desperately own this laptop ROG Flow X16 2023 can you bring buy this laptop for me in your country and bring to India I will give money of the laptop
Mahn.... i can't even count how many times i've been watching this rog flow x16 laptop videos, just another video you watch of things you love but can't get, and just wish santa is actually real so you can make a wish and get one🤣🤣 Great video by the way, i've been wondering how well it handles heat when playing triple A titles, by what we've seen in the video, its amazing
subscribed. Bought this for Military, Travel, Gaming as a Golf Simulator GSPro Golf and E6. I got the i9, RTX4060 since many reviewers said the 4070 drains battery more with not much increase for what I will be doing. I do want to get multiple screens for my work station.
Finding a laptop that I can both take notes from the lectures with as well as doing simulations on was quite tricky. I think this one might solve that issue tho
Bro this is the most in-depth review ever and it was beautifully shot and edited. I'm looking at this in the UK its 1600 pounds inc tax which I think is a very good price for the specs. After watching your review I think I might just take the plunge and go for it
I got the 2022 model this week, in multizone mode having brightness above 60% solves the blooming issues and dimming zone which is good but when running on battery it might get low.
I actually bought the 2022 model last week, and it's actually expensive in my country. What I thought was 2023 will be even more expensive considering the i9. The configuration I took is Ryzen 7 6800HS and RTX 3060 I might buy the XGmobile after 2 or 3yrs and in a year I'll do a RAM and SSD upgrade
Hey Josh Hello from India! Your earlier review for zephyrus 2023 vs x16 2022 is god sent for me. I wanted to buy x16 flow 2022 for the mini led and wanted to see it before buying. I went to the asus showroom today and they did not have x16 on display but the 2023 zephyrus was on display with the mini led. To be honest, i did not like the screen at all, the colours were not good, brightness was not upto the mark, i hated the screen. I thought even their vivobook series with oled displays are better. Came back home and started doing some research. I found out that the zephyrus has matte screen and x16 has glossy. Immediately started searching for a comparison and found your video where you mentioned the same thing. My question- I am a student and saved very hard for this. I am not a gamer and will only use it for media consumption and note taking and dont need a mac. I just need the best windows display our there. So is the x16 flow screen comparatively way brighter and better? It wont disappoint right? Help me out brother..also i am getting the 3060 x16 from 2022 for about 2100 dollars, good deal?
If you are not looking for gaming I would suggest flow x13 or flow z13 cuz x16 is although on the lighter and smaller side for 16' gaming laptop is pretty bulky for regular tasks. I love how powerful it is for how not huge it is but it's not your comfy bed laptop cuz it still weighs over 2kg so keep that in mind
Yeah if the X16 you're looking at is in fact the mini-LED one then you will be blown away by the brightness and glossy finish. The 3060 one in the U.S. is only available in the IPS display, which isn't as bright, but the glossy finish does help a lot. Like another commenter said though, if you're not getting it for gaming then the X13 is also a great choice or the Zenbook Pro 14 OLED. The X13 has a glossy IPS touchscreen and the Zenbook Pro 14 is a glossy OLED display.
@@JoshCravesTech here the 3060 does have a mini led..my primary usage will only be watching movies browsing and online notes taking...i guess i should go for a good oled laptop like a vivobook or a zenbook since i do need a 16 inch screen..maybe i can buy a tab later...or just buy a x16 flow and get done with it...confused 😭😭😭
@@crumpledmint thanks for the reply...i do need a very good 16 inch screen...i watch a lot of movies...so was aiming it just for the screen..i would have happily bought it x16 came with i5 like processor with just integrated graphics but that awesome display..confused...help out budd
@@ananttomar4285 oh ok if you need a 16” screen then yeah you’ll love the Flow, I’d say go for it. There aren’t many options at that size other than maybe the ProArt Studiobopk or Zenbook Pro 16X OLED
Yeah, I wouldn’t blame you 🤣 the cool thing too is you can easily lower fans even more using something like G-Helper on these. G-Helper has been a lifesaver and is way easier to navigate and figure out than Armoury Crate or Legion Vantage!
Amazing review, seriously probably one of the best review videos i've ever seen, but one thing not mentioned is how much does it weigh? Going to be traveling with this laptop as well so weight is always a factor.
Thank you so much! Yeah I really gotta start putting the dimensions/weight in the video lol 😂 but yeah this one is 4.4 lbs or about 2kg. Very light for the specs it’s got!
Definitely a really nice laptop and unique with its features compared to traditional gaming laptops. Only thing I'd say is disappointing is that you're paying quite a bit of $ at 2700 for basically 150W 3070Ti performance since Nvidia neutered the 4070 in my eyes compared to the higher tier cards. Not really Asus's fault or anything, just think most of the mid to low tier 4000 cards don't have the most amazing performance overall for the $.
The 2022 laptop with 3060 is the one worth the money if one doesn't care about the mini-led display. That way buying the new 4090 Rog XG mobile GPU is worth it.
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Thanks for the in depth review and I appreciate that you took the time to mention the software updates. I'm considering buying the 4060 version since I own the XG mobile 4090 already.
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Still kept my 2022 even after daily driving the 2023 for a while! I just really enjoy the less blooming on the screen and extra battery life. Also too lazy to move my files around, lol
Great video, enjoyed your 2022 review and this one as well. I recently picked up an open box 2023 on a great deal. Any suggestions on ways to stabilize in tent mode? I'm nervous of it slipping or scuffing the edges
Thanks!! And yeah just remember it’s more stable than you think it is! I tend to feel like it’s more stable at a slightly more narrow angle, so sitting a little higher. But I haven’t had any scuffing, I think the best bet is to try not to slide it around too much when it’s in tent mode. Lift and reposition instead of sliding and I think you’ll be good
@@michaelvonhaven105 there aren’t any that are anywhere near as powerful as this. The next closest would be the X13, which is nice too but way less performance and a 13” screen. And then after that you’re just looking at slim ultrabooks from like Dell which are typically just overpriced for no reason or they’re super behind in specs.
Another winner - just love your videos, Josh. You deserve a bigger crowd! I am about to decide between these 2 laptops: ASUS Flow X16 RTX 4070 versus Yoga Pro 9i 16 RTX 4070 (Here in Germany, the Flow 16 2023 is not available up to this point) What is your take on the Yoga Pro 9i 16 RTX 4070? Especially, noise and heat emissions!
Thanks! I think the Yoga 9i looks awesome this year. it looks super thin and the 4070 is cool. I hate that it has the stupid numpad and typical Legion-style keyboard (personal preference). It also will fall behind in performance due to the GPU hitting 20w less and I think the CPU is a bit lower performing too? Idk too much about the 13905H. Now I know I mentioned that TGP doesn't matter as much on the 4070 and that is true, but 100w MAX is something to note, because that means it will probably run at like 70-80w most of the time unless the CPU isn't being used at all, and that will cause a bit less performance. Matt Moniz also pointed out that the Extreme Performance mode hits 53dB which is quite a lot louder than the Flow's Turbo mode that only hits like 46-47dB. And if this is the score that the Yoga gets (at 6:18 in this video: ruclips.net/video/jNbIOKV1PVA/видео.html) while in that Extreme mode then it definitely offers way less performance per decibel than the Flow. The Flow scores higher than that even its silent mode. The difference between a graphics score of 8k and 12k in games and gpu-heavy programs will be pretty noticeable. Also I couldn't find if the Yoga was touchscreen or not, or if it had the mini-LED single-zone toggle like the Flow has, which would be pretty important as well. I don't think it looks like a bad laptop by any means but if both were around the same price, I'd probably pick the Flow X16 personally.
Could anyone clarify the "Windows update show / hide tool" @ 15:22? From brief google searching / Microsoft store searching, I'm not sure what this is or how to find it.
It’s oddly hard to find. Only certain outlets provide a good link to it. I can only ever find it on Major Geeks or PureInfoTech. It’s a hugely beneficial tool though
Tablet mode dials back performance a bit so that things stay cool! About the same as tent mode, but tent mode has the most airflow so it allows the power draw to go higher.
You have no idea how desperately i was looking for a proper review of the 2023 model. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
@@JoshCravesTech Criminally underrated Channel
Also, why not include the frame generation and DLSS 3.0 support. It will be great to know how much difference does FG…maybe a followup🙃
@@faceman2271 Forgot to throw in my CyberPunk DLSS3 graph. But just as an FYI looking at it now on the RT Ultra preset we go from 54 fps regularly to 78 fps with frame gen. So a 44% increase!!
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This is probably the best video review of this laptop I’ve seen. Excellent pace and clearly enunciated. Well done sir!
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Just bought one based mainly on your review(s) and cannot be happier!!! You are doing a fantastic, thorough job. Thank you very much for your work!
Hey I’m about to buy one and did you ever consider the m16 4080? They’re the same price and I am so torn
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@@ritksuryavanshilmao me too
Thanks for this update! Partly due to your 2022 review, I bought the x16 and really love it. Fortunately, the 2022 model is more than enough for my current needs, but I'm glad to see the x16 is still growing.
I greatly appreciate how your reviews are so nuanced and clear so people can see not just what's the best computer, but what's the best one for their exact needs. Thanks!
Hello sir
Do you have the ips one or the mini led one?
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@@ananttomar1865 Mine is an ips screen and have been very happy with it.
Hey!!! It’s been a year of your comment, can I ask, how’s your laptop? 😊
thinking of buying this laptop too after the review, but I’m worried the performance drops significantly with time
@@NightingaleFlorine I've really loved the x16. I don't use if for gaming but do a lot of multimedia work that benefits from the gpu. I've had it for almost 2 years now and it runs everything I throw at it.
I did recently upgrade the RAM to 64 Gig. 16 worked fine for me until I started working on 360 video editing. I was happy to find that it's designed to make RAM upgrades pretty straightforward.
The battery life isn't great, but that's not an issue because I generally don't work away from power except maybe over lunch or something like that. Also it's physically large and not lightweight. I still think it's easy enough to tote around, and the battery/size/weight for me are necessary compromises for the power and screen size.
It's a great computer. I haven't noticed any reduction in performance in the almost 2 years I've had it.
Good quality video! Clear sound, steady shots, well-thought-out script and very detailed review. I'm waiting for the X13 with the lowest spec (AMD APU, no DGPU) to come out.
Have to echo what most are saying, great and thorough review! Very much appreciated the long and indepth review. I understand it's not easy making a 40 min review but just know you have an audience for this long form type review.
Thank you!!
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This is a very well done review. Most of the reviews lack details, comparisons and data but you fulfilled all that. Appreciate it
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Lovely review, very well put and organized congrats!
Got this bad boy with 4070 for 2.7k euros here in EU and I couldn't be happier since it checks every single mark that I've wanted from a 2in1.
Big mini led screen, nice h/w (not the best but I wasn't expecting nor looking for 4080/4090) in these more slim dimensions while keeping the weight good AND being able to use it as a huge tablet with touch screen. You can virtually sit it at every possible place no matter how small it is, keep it in your hands and have a very respectable desktop replacement in your hands to do virtually everything on the go. The fact that it is highly upgradable is the icing on the cake for me. Yeah for this amount of money you can buy a bulk(ier) 4080 gaming laptop but I wasn't looking for something like this since gaming is important but not the top priority for me in a 2 in 1 laptop like this. I wanted a machine to be able to take it in my hands and use it in vertical or horizontal mode with touch screen, put it wherever I want in an airplane/train/bus or somewhere where space is limited while also having the ability to game decently in it.. Having the XG mobile option is nice also. I was able to o/c the GPU quite well also with 350/1200 so a welcome 10% increase in performance can come handy if needed! Such a great laptop..
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I just got the 4060 version and it’s my first gaming laptop. Your video is the reason I chose an ASUS laptop. It was very informative and clear to understand. I will be referring back to this video when it’s time to set up my laptop.
Thank you!! Glad the video helped out
Great review, the noise comparisons and graphs are excellent!
Wow, thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏
Laptops that are getting more performance while being slim, quiet and having great battery life are the ones I'm excited about. Chunky desktop replacement are not the way to go.
100% agree!
True but true. I have had a lot of different laptops over the years. Laptop performance and laptop durability/heat can never truly balance out. Most slim but powerful laptops tend to overheat or break easily. After three slim high performance laptops ($3-4k each), Ive come back to medium size high performance laptops again.
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This is exactly what was desperatly looking for. The review is very well made, but the most important thing for me is your the noise / performance spreadsheet and commentary. There is no place online where one can find side by side comparsions of performance and noise levels of laptops in different scenarios.
The performance of GPUs is so good nowdays, that many people are willing to sacrifice some fps for more quiet laptop. Another thing is work. Ofc there are some ppl that will benefit from 100% i9-13990XXHK processor, but many more (I belive) will use it in some middle-of-the-road scenarios. And for them it is very important to know how the laptop behaves in low load, medium load and high load scenarios (noise wise).
I think this will be one of the most important aspects now and I will be watching your channel closely! I cant wait for RB16 review.
Btw, I have 2022 X16 that I had some problems with (turned out it was SSD drive) - and i was wondering if I should change to M16 or 2023 X16 or RB16. And this good balance of performance, build quality and noise was the most important thing for me - but I could not find any place that would give me any answers. Until now ;) GW!
After MONTHS of debating I finally pulled the trigger on this, I'm excited to try it out
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I believe my Flow X16 has uneven CPU paste application. I'm experiencing excessively high CPU temperatures, even when playing games like League of Legends. One incident that convinced me of a poorly applied liquid metal was during a CPU burn test, where the temperature instantly spiked up to 95 degrees Celsius. I've modded and repasted several laptops that I own, so I know this isn't normal. Unfortunately, I can't repaste my Flow X16 due to the warranty sticker. The thought of returning my laptop just because of a poor paste job is frustrating. Additionally, I've been facing issues with the trackpad's ribbon cable seating. The poor connection sometimes renders my trackpad partially or completely unusable, showing a "hardware missing" message. I had to remove the battery (ignoring the warranty sticker) and reseat the trackpad cables because they were initially seated crookedly.
Asus seriously needs to improve their QC.
Great review and keep it up.
I have got same poor connection problems on G16 :) touchpad sometines doesnt work because it's missing as u said
Best laptop ever, change my mind
I wish it had more m16 zeph look tbh
They are both gorgeous tho
@@CallMeShibanah glossy display looks so much better
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@@ritksuryavanshi lol, to get this laptop i have travel into another contry to get it too ahahahah
Last year, the darker finishes were mostly the ones with RTX 3060 and IPS display while the grey finishes were the ones with 3070 and Mini-LED display.
Thank you for the wonderful review as always! You deserve much more subscribers than what you have now. I hope you do not change the way you are so detailed with your reviews while incorporating comparisons with similar laptops, and previous versions of the laptops. I ended up returning my Strix Scar 16 because of how obvious the blooming is with the 2023 Mini-LED panels. I thought it was a panel issue, but it turns out to be more of a dimming algorithm problem. I'll probably reconsider it when they get it perfect or as close to the Macbooks.
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This is a standout review. By far the best I've seen while recently shopping for this device.
Thank you for focusing on useful user information, rather than the typical wall-to-wall braindead bench marks so many others seem to rest on.
The Benchmark to Noise comparisons were particularly useful.
Thank you!
I wanted to get this laptop but ended up with the LEgion Pro 7i, couldn't get to ship to my country wich is sad :C, I might get it next year who knows ! :3c
This is literally my dream laptop, can't wait to trade my Macbook pro for this one. I've been waiting a long time to get mini led display on a gaming laptop but this ASUS has so many interesting features, especially the eGPU one. Crazy how this company performs more and more.
Let's just hope the price in CAD doesn't break the bank.
Fantastic video, thanks man!
I want to desperately own this laptop ROG Flow X16 2023 can you bring buy this laptop for me in your country and bring to India I will give money of the laptop
I really love the idea of a 2-in-1 that is also gaming capable, it sucks that this is the only model worth buying because it definitely comes at a premium.
Best Buy is selling 2022’s Asus Rog flow x16 with AMD and RTX 3060 for only $1200. I ordered one and I’ll see if I like it or not. It’s not the mini-led, but they are only selling that with the 2023 model. I can’t find the older one anywhere.
@@mrsmilescam1550yeah you gotta buy the 2022 3070 ti for the price of the 2023 4070 or even more… not worth it.
@@mrsmilescam1550 Hey Im looking to buy this laptop this coming christmas , I dont need it right now but ill be needing it next year. Can you tell me how was your experience with this particular 1200$ model. Will the prices drop by then ? my budget would still be around 1200$ then, maybe there will be better options by then. I am confused between the asus rog flow x16 2022(r9+3060) and the Zephyrus g14 2022 (r9+6700s).
@@mrsmilescam1550 give me a follow up on your experience kindly after using it pls.
@@mrsmilescam1550hello! How have you liked the laptop? Is it worth the price?
amazing reviews dude! keep it up! so happy to see a new video about a laptop I've been eyeballing myself.
Maaaaan!!!! That was just the video I have been looking for! Thank you VERY much for the impressively detailed review and the comparison to the predecessor and the alternatives.
Hey josh
I wanna say thank you for your video and helping
I finally bought this laptop and this is amazing
Thank you
Thanks!
Thank you!!
This is one of the best and most knowledgeable reviews I've ever seen. If I reviewed this laptop, I'd probably do it exactly how you did. This is also my favorite gaming laptop and I'm super grateful that you took all the time to review this beast! Hope your channel grows
Thank you!!
I want to desperately own this laptop ROG Flow X16 2023 can you bring buy this laptop for me in your country and bring to India I will give money of the laptop
Your review was awesome man! Thank you so much and keep going, wish you all the best. I'm sure if you keep going this way, you will be the top RUclips laptop reviewer.
Really appreciate that, thank you!
Excellent, thorough review that hit all the key points and articulated the pros and cons well. Good stuff man, this channel is gonna be huge.
I want to desperately own this laptop ROG Flow X16 2023 can you bring buy this laptop for me in your country and bring to India I will give money of the laptop
Your reviews are by far the best when it comes to the Flow X16 models. :)
Thank you so much for all the work!
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching
I want to desperately own this laptop ROG Flow X16 2023 can you bring buy this laptop for me in your country and bring to India I will give money of the laptop
By far the best laptop video reviewer I've seen. You answered a lot of granular questions that came to my mind. The detail and depth you go into is great. Keep it up. Subbed.
I want to desperately own this laptop ROG Flow X16 2023 can you bring buy this laptop for me in your country and bring to India I will give money of the laptop
This is how tech reviews should be done! You did it much better then MobileTechReview and NotebookCheck channels as they never do such detailed comparison and never describe complicated things in such easy way. So, great job!
Really appreciate this!
I agree, those channels just read out the specs…which I can read on paper.
I want to desperately own this laptop ROG Flow X16 2023 can you bring buy this laptop for me in your country and bring to India I will give money of the laptop
A very personable and professional review. Well done and thank you!
Thank you! Your video is the reason I bought this laptop. the details you provided were top notch. Although I did swallow a hard pill and get the RTX4060 version, but the display in it is still sooo much better than my old laptop, so I don't care, I'm super happy with it.
Thank you!! Glad you found it helpful
Finally some detailed review about Asus ROG Flow X16 2023 thermals. Thank you very much. meanwhile this screen bleeding frighten
me
A very well... balanced pace, neatly put everything video, probably the best video i have seen (lately) in laptop-tech domain. KEEP IT UP MATE!! Blessings from India.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
I got a PC in 2020 on my student loan for my college work as I was doing a games dev course and I got an ex friend to help me do it since I had never had to do it myself which I regret so much now with how bad that thing has run from the second I bought it, that Pc is only 2060ti and since then I’ve left college and now just don’t need all that with the kinda games I play, I’ve been wanting a laptop for so long and had a hp pavilion 360 before my PC which is what I was used to, I’ve just found this video never even knowing this laptop existed and I’m so glad I found this. This is gonna be so useful and I definitely think I’m gonna go for this one. Keep up the good work, u got a new sub :)
Thanks! It’s amazing, you’ll love it!
This is honestly the best video I have ever watched on a laptop. This is amazing!
Hey Josh, congrats for the excellent review as usual. Please keep it going 🎉. I’m looking forward to see the G14 😅
Thank you! That's the one I'm prioritizing next! :)
@@JoshCravesTech by the way, I’m loving mine. Thnks for the advise 🙌
I'm eying this up as my next laptop, thanks for the review
Thank you for such a great and thorough review! Thinking about switching from an older model X13 and you provided so much useful info
Glad you found this video useful!
This video is really well done. Really detailed. Thank you.
Appreciate it!!
Bro can u tell me about the stylist support and how does it compare to i pad would i be able to take notes and draw on it
Sorry I didn’t see this comment! But the stylus support is very good! I’d say it’s very comparable to an iPad, maybe just a tiny bit less smooth. The pen matters a lot. On the Flow Discord people have shared REALLY good drawings and stuff they could do on it.
Thank you for the amazing video!
Great review! Love seeing the comparison between last year model and this year model.
I want to desperately own this laptop ROG Flow X16 2023 can you bring buy this laptop for me in your country and bring to India I will give money of the laptop
everyone looking better now lol, at least on screen as we see, prob due to professional skincares
All I was looking for was said here, thanks.
its tiring since people seem to only do things beneficial for them only, which is like jungle law now, clearly should be done things never done and this is affect me personally, so i said
this keeps going means i never succeed, since making me succeed is one of right thing cant be done, nowadays
Damn this is a very detailed video well done 👍🏻 ✅
Most in depth review of this display. I sub now
Thank you!
This is quite an amazing review dude, thankssss
Thanks for watching!
I'm absolutely happy with this model. I replaced my old 2-in-1 DELL 9575.
I want to desperately own this laptop ROG Flow X16 2023 can you bring buy this laptop for me in your country and bring to India I will give money of the laptop please
Thank you for great review!
4:20 THANK YOU, that's what I've been saying as well.
For real 🤣
This is the most comprehensive Laptop review ive ever seen, any changes to the blooming since?
Thank you! And unfortunately no changes! Although you do get used to it over time, it really is a beautiful screen still.
Amazing review. Only disappointment is you didn't review the touch/drawing capabilities
top notch review , im impressed and subscribed from now too
Wow, what a great review! Blown away with your knowledge and the awesome charts you build to explain things. 🤘🏻
Really appreciate that, thanks!
I want to desperately own this laptop ROG Flow X16 2023 can you bring buy this laptop for me in your country and bring to India I will give money of the laptop
WTF man? 😏
Man, your review is amazing, absolutely deserve a subscribe 👏
Keep the great work!
Great job done, Josh! Keep on doing! My respect.
You are now my new favorite reviewer. I like the indepth look at battery life and performance and sound. Looking at picking up 4060 version.
Thank you!! I really appreciate that! It's an awesome laptop.
Great video
Will you review legion slim 7i gen 8 Because it seems like the most like to like competetor for flow x16
you are a gooddd send for creator benchmarks especially producer benchmarks
Great video review. Thank you for the LatencyMon benchmark it helps!🙏
Awesome review and GREAT TIPS! More power!
Thanks!!
Excellent breakdown! Thank you 🖖
Mahn.... i can't even count how many times i've been watching this rog flow x16 laptop videos, just another video you watch of things you love but can't get, and just wish santa is actually real so you can make a wish and get one🤣🤣
Great video by the way, i've been wondering how well it handles heat when playing triple A titles, by what we've seen in the video, its amazing
The best review ive ever watched :)
subscribed. Bought this for Military, Travel, Gaming as a Golf Simulator GSPro Golf and E6. I got the i9, RTX4060 since many reviewers said the 4070 drains battery more with not much increase for what I will be doing.
I do want to get multiple screens for my work station.
@@PNWLiving1725 nice! Thank you!
Finding a laptop that I can both take notes from the lectures with as well as doing simulations on was quite tricky. I think this one might solve that issue tho
Agreed, it would be great for that!
amazing review video.. you helped me decide if I should buy or not
Thanks for watching!
Awesome review. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Great review! Have u had a chance to use a stylus with it? If so, would it be smooth enough to use everyday?
Thanks
I’ve used the Surface Pen and it works great! Very smooth and I’d feel comfortable using it daily.
Amazing review my dude ❤
Thank you!
Bro this is the most in-depth review ever and it was beautifully shot and edited. I'm looking at this in the UK its 1600 pounds inc tax which I think is a very good price for the specs. After watching your review I think I might just take the plunge and go for it
Just got the Flow 16 and you got me through the buyer's remorse LUL.
I got the 2022 model this week, in multizone mode having brightness above 60% solves the blooming issues and dimming zone which is good but when running on battery it might get low.
Yep! I typically leave my brightness around half or above so I barely ever notice the blooming
I actually bought the 2022 model last week, and it's actually expensive in my country. What I thought was 2023 will be even more expensive considering the i9.
The configuration I took is Ryzen 7 6800HS and RTX 3060
I might buy the XGmobile after 2 or 3yrs and in a year I'll do a RAM and SSD upgrade
watching this on asus x16 flow man this thing is beast
Hello bro!
Can you please throw some light on the display? How is it while watching full hd movie on netflix?
Hey Josh
Hello from India!
Your earlier review for zephyrus 2023 vs x16 2022 is god sent for me. I wanted to buy x16 flow 2022 for the mini led and wanted to see it before buying. I went to the asus showroom today and they did not have x16 on display but the 2023 zephyrus was on display with the mini led. To be honest, i did not like the screen at all, the colours were not good, brightness was not upto the mark, i hated the screen. I thought even their vivobook series with oled displays are better.
Came back home and started doing some research. I found out that the zephyrus has matte screen and x16 has glossy. Immediately started searching for a comparison and found your video where you mentioned the same thing.
My question- I am a student and saved very hard for this. I am not a gamer and will only use it for media consumption and note taking and dont need a mac. I just need the best windows display our there. So is the x16 flow screen comparatively way brighter and better? It wont disappoint right? Help me out brother..also i am getting the 3060 x16 from 2022 for about 2100 dollars, good deal?
If you are not looking for gaming I would suggest flow x13 or flow z13 cuz x16 is although on the lighter and smaller side for 16' gaming laptop is pretty bulky for regular tasks. I love how powerful it is for how not huge it is but it's not your comfy bed laptop cuz it still weighs over 2kg so keep that in mind
Yeah if the X16 you're looking at is in fact the mini-LED one then you will be blown away by the brightness and glossy finish. The 3060 one in the U.S. is only available in the IPS display, which isn't as bright, but the glossy finish does help a lot. Like another commenter said though, if you're not getting it for gaming then the X13 is also a great choice or the Zenbook Pro 14 OLED. The X13 has a glossy IPS touchscreen and the Zenbook Pro 14 is a glossy OLED display.
@@JoshCravesTech here the 3060 does have a mini led..my primary usage will only be watching movies browsing and online notes taking...i guess i should go for a good oled laptop like a vivobook or a zenbook since i do need a 16 inch screen..maybe i can buy a tab later...or just buy a x16 flow and get done with it...confused 😭😭😭
@@crumpledmint thanks for the reply...i do need a very good 16 inch screen...i watch a lot of movies...so was aiming it just for the screen..i would have happily bought it x16 came with i5 like processor with just integrated graphics but that awesome display..confused...help out budd
@@ananttomar4285 oh ok if you need a 16” screen then yeah you’ll love the Flow, I’d say go for it. There aren’t many options at that size other than maybe the ProArt Studiobopk or Zenbook Pro 16X OLED
Just got a Lenovo Legion Slim 7i and those fans sound like a jet engine taking off. You might have just convinced me to return and get this!
Yeah, I wouldn’t blame you 🤣 the cool thing too is you can easily lower fans even more using something like G-Helper on these. G-Helper has been a lifesaver and is way easier to navigate and figure out than Armoury Crate or Legion Vantage!
Very complete review 👌🙏😁
Appreciate it! 🙏
Sir, you just gained another subscriber :)
Thank you!
Amazing review, seriously probably one of the best review videos i've ever seen, but one thing not mentioned is how much does it weigh? Going to be traveling with this laptop as well so weight is always a factor.
Thank you so much! Yeah I really gotta start putting the dimensions/weight in the video lol 😂 but yeah this one is 4.4 lbs or about 2kg. Very light for the specs it’s got!
Can you charge the 2023 using tybe c
Of course!
Definitely a really nice laptop and unique with its features compared to traditional gaming laptops. Only thing I'd say is disappointing is that you're paying quite a bit of $ at 2700 for basically 150W 3070Ti performance since Nvidia neutered the 4070 in my eyes compared to the higher tier cards.
Not really Asus's fault or anything, just think most of the mid to low tier 4000 cards don't have the most amazing performance overall for the $.
The 2022 laptop with 3060 is the one worth the money if one doesn't care about the mini-led display.
That way buying the new 4090 Rog XG mobile GPU is worth it.
I want to desperately own this laptop ROG Flow X16 2023 can you bring buy this laptop for me in your country and bring to India I will give money of the laptop
nice review! keep it up!
@@jamwithme8847 thanks!
Thanks for the in depth review and I appreciate that you took the time to mention the software updates. I'm considering buying the 4060 version since I own the XG mobile 4090 already.
Hey where can we get this laptop?
This video is very informative and covers everything that I am concerned about before buying. Thank you.
I want to desperately own this laptop ROG Flow X16 2023 can you bring buy this laptop for me in your country and bring to India I will give money of the laptop please
Very professional, i enjoyed it alot!
i bought the 2022 model because of your last review now i want to buy this one 🙆🏻♂️
Still kept my 2022 even after daily driving the 2023 for a while! I just really enjoy the less blooming on the screen and extra battery life. Also too lazy to move my files around, lol
Great video, enjoyed your 2022 review and this one as well. I recently picked up an open box 2023 on a great deal. Any suggestions on ways to stabilize in tent mode? I'm nervous of it slipping or scuffing the edges
Thanks!! And yeah just remember it’s more stable than you think it is! I tend to feel like it’s more stable at a slightly more narrow angle, so sitting a little higher. But I haven’t had any scuffing, I think the best bet is to try not to slide it around too much when it’s in tent mode. Lift and reposition instead of sliding and I think you’ll be good
@@JoshCravesTech thanks so much! Working on my desk set up so I'll give it a shot this weekend
Man I've been waiting for this video! Do you think that this will be good for college?
Absolutely!
@@JoshCravesTech great! I was wondering if there are any other 2 in 1s that you would recommend?
@@michaelvonhaven105 there aren’t any that are anywhere near as powerful as this. The next closest would be the X13, which is nice too but way less performance and a 13” screen. And then after that you’re just looking at slim ultrabooks from like Dell which are typically just overpriced for no reason or they’re super behind in specs.
@@JoshCravesTech thanks, I appreciate the help
super review, thanks so much. subscribed..
Hey please reply......
Is it still having 360* hinge nd does unboxing still have that stylus pen ⁉️🙏
It’s a 360 hinge design of course, and the U.S. does not get a stylus pen but many other regions do get one.
Another winner - just love your videos, Josh. You deserve a bigger crowd!
I am about to decide between these 2 laptops:
ASUS Flow X16 RTX 4070 versus Yoga Pro 9i 16 RTX 4070 (Here in Germany, the Flow 16 2023 is not available up to this point)
What is your take on the Yoga Pro 9i 16 RTX 4070? Especially, noise and heat emissions!
Thanks! I think the Yoga 9i looks awesome this year. it looks super thin and the 4070 is cool. I hate that it has the stupid numpad and typical Legion-style keyboard (personal preference). It also will fall behind in performance due to the GPU hitting 20w less and I think the CPU is a bit lower performing too? Idk too much about the 13905H. Now I know I mentioned that TGP doesn't matter as much on the 4070 and that is true, but 100w MAX is something to note, because that means it will probably run at like 70-80w most of the time unless the CPU isn't being used at all, and that will cause a bit less performance. Matt Moniz also pointed out that the Extreme Performance mode hits 53dB which is quite a lot louder than the Flow's Turbo mode that only hits like 46-47dB. And if this is the score that the Yoga gets (at 6:18 in this video: ruclips.net/video/jNbIOKV1PVA/видео.html) while in that Extreme mode then it definitely offers way less performance per decibel than the Flow. The Flow scores higher than that even its silent mode. The difference between a graphics score of 8k and 12k in games and gpu-heavy programs will be pretty noticeable. Also I couldn't find if the Yoga was touchscreen or not, or if it had the mini-LED single-zone toggle like the Flow has, which would be pretty important as well. I don't think it looks like a bad laptop by any means but if both were around the same price, I'd probably pick the Flow X16 personally.
Fantastic video man! Definitely gonna have to get this if I can find it
Could anyone clarify the "Windows update show / hide tool" @ 15:22? From brief google searching / Microsoft store searching, I'm not sure what this is or how to find it.
It’s oddly hard to find. Only certain outlets provide a good link to it. I can only ever find it on Major Geeks or PureInfoTech. It’s a hugely beneficial tool though
@@JoshCravesTech Thank you!
Cheers for the review, I have a 2022 x13 and am looking to upgrade, the big stuff for me is the dual 2280 m.2 drives
Beware. x16 is much bigger. The screen alone is like 45% larger area-wise so the chassis is too if not more.
Great review can you tell me please.Does this laptop supports Ausu pen 2.0 stylus? Is this touch screen laptop?
Hey there awesome review I’m curious how are the thermals in tablet mode compared to tent mode?
Tablet mode dials back performance a bit so that things stay cool! About the same as tent mode, but tent mode has the most airflow so it allows the power draw to go higher.
Very nicely made review, hope your channel grows into massive proportions.
Amazing reviews my man
Thank you!! 🙏
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i need some help from you for my study
How i connect with you personally ??
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Man ,great review ! I have 2022 model