https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-XG-Mobile-in-review-Gaming-convertible-with-AMD-Ryzen-5980HS-and-GeForce-RTX-3080.525927.0.html
Notebookcheck review for the external GPU. Performance on external display is better than then 2021 Zephyrus Duo 15 with its 115 + 15W 3080. Under load it can get hot and loud, as is typical for gaming notebooks. Seems to be very well working all around, I wish the max storage wasn't limited to 1TB.
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https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-XG-Mobile-in-review-Gaming-convertible-with-AMD-Ryzen-5980HS-and-GeForce-RTX-3080.525927.0.html
Notebookcheck review for the external GPU. Performance on external display is better than then 2021 Zephyrus Duo 15 with its 115 + 15W 3080. Under load it can get hot and loud, as is typical for gaming notebooks. Seems to be very well working all around, I wish the max storage wasn't limited to 1TB.
Wow, 50+dbA. No thanks! One of the main reasons I like using an eGPU vs loud gaming notebook is that it can be practically silent. I'll gladly do that and give up some performance over having a jet engine that my wife is going to constantly complain about. 
LG Gram 17 | Sonnet Breakaway Box 550 | Asus Strix RTX 2070 OC Edition | Win 10 Pro 20H2 + Fedora 32 Dual Boot
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2018 17" LG Gram 17 [8th,4C,U] + RTX 2070 @ 32Gbps-TB3 (Sonnet Breakaway 550) + Win10 [build link]
JT comparison video is UP :
Edit : Numbers are pretty good in real gaming situation, 150w XG egpu competing with 320W+ TB3/TB4 egpu !
Comparison average FPS:
1080 internal :
1080 external :
1440 external
4k external :
I applaud ASUS for trying new concepts with their products. While the new connector provides much needed improvement in bandwidth, I don't think the form factor is the best idea. They should have used the ASUS XG Pro enclosure to refine power supply output and integrate that connector.
Can you use the new pcie gen 4 m.2 slots in Intel laptops for an eGPU connection? Would be as good as the asus connector.
No confirmation of existing M.2 eGPU adapter being able to run at PCIe 4.0 x4 speed just yet. I've been looking for a good Tiger Lake laptop with dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots.
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2020 13" MacBook Pro [10th,4C,G] + RX 6700 XT @ 32Gbps-TB3 (CM MasterCase EG200) + Win10 1903 [build link]
I applaud ASUS for trying new concepts with their products. While the new connector provides much needed improvement in bandwidth, I don't think the form factor is the best idea. They should have used the ASUS XG Pro enclosure to refine power supply output and integrate that connector.
Can't agree more.
I wish they launch a full size eGPU enclosure with that connector !
Jarod's Tech posted his overview review of the Asus ROG Flow X13 + XG Mobile.
I'm configuring my own Flow X13 now and will post a "build" report soon. I'm impressed with the battery life (5 to 10 hours, stream 3 movies on wifi). I can confirm the stylus is very responsive and supports angle as well as pressure.
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2021 13" ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GTX1650) [R5K,8C,H] + RTX 3080 @ 64Gbps-XG (XG Mobile) + Win10 20H2 // Quest 2 [build link]
If anyone is feeling adventurous, they could try this combo??
https://www.newegg.com/p/0Y3-00M7-001Y5
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https://www.newegg.com/p/0Y3-00M7-003P2
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.@aquaeatrae, lucky you !
Still waiting for my pre-order since march 3rd... seems to be very difficult to get our hands on this device !