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ASUS ROG XG Mobile vs Razer Core V2: Comparison
ASUS ROG XG Mobile and Razer Core V2 separate most on psu wattage: ASUS ROG XG Mobile at 330, Razer Core V2 at 500, 34% in favour of Razer Core V2.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Proprietary ROG XG Mobile interface (PCIe-based) | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | ASUS | Razer |
| Extra Ports | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, 2.5G Ethernet, USB-A 3.2, USB-C | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet |
| PSU Wattage | 330-34% | 500 |
| Host Power Delivery | 100 | 100 |
| Cooling Type | Active blower with dedicated vapor chamber | Active Fan |
| Model | ROG XG Mobile (2023) | Core V2 |
| GPU Compatibility | Fixed: pre-installed GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, 16GB GDDR6 (not swappable) | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series, dual-slot cards |
| Price | Launched at $1,999.99 (2023) | Launched at $299.99 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG XG Mobile | Razer Core V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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Verdict
ASUS ROG XG Mobile
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Exceptional performance and portability for its narrow compatibility list, but the closed ecosystem and steep price limit it to committed ROG Flow owners.
Razer Core V2
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable but dated TB3 box.