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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a premium device that is more expensive and portable with a smaller, higher resolution touchscreen display. It's suited for general use and can handle intensive tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning with above-average performance. However, it may not be as powerful as the ROG Strix Scar 15 for intense engineering work, despite similar components, due to thermal constraints of its smaller size. The ROG Strix Scar 15 offers better performance for intensive tasks, gaming, and engineering, with a less portable design and larger screen size that lacks a touchscreen feature. If portability and touchscreen are key for you, consider the Flow X13; for higher performance in gaming and engineering tasks, the Strix Scar 15 is better despite being less portable and having no touchscreen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Software Development
8.0
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.9
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 for general use, consider that the Flow X13 offers a sharper display and superior color accuracy, enhancing the viewing experience for everyday tasks and video content. For engineering and design, the Flow X13 stands out with its wider color gamut coverage, which is crucial for professionals who require accurate color representation in their work. However, if gaming or working with 3D applications is your priority, the Strix Scar 15, despite its lower screen quality in this area, may still be preferable due to its higher refresh rate which leads to smoother visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$2,000
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for engineering and design due to its high-end AMD Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA RTX GPU, enhanced by its convertible 2-in-1 design and high-resolution touchscreen which offers flexibility and excellent screen quality. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with an equally powerful Intel i9 CPU and NVIDIA RTX GPU, leans more towards stationary use with a bigger screen, higher refresh rate suitable for real-time rendering tasks, and ample thermal management suited for extended, intense workloads.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | No Webcam | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow X13
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Sebastian Bade | February 2021
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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