The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers a premium experience with a highly portable design and a touch screen, which is great if you need to work on the go or prefer the flexibility a convertible offers. However, this portability comes at a higher cost compared to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16. On the other hand, the Zephyrus M16 has a larger screen and a more powerful battery, making it better suited for intensive tasks such as engineering or gaming, although it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. If budget is a concern and you mainly work from one location, the Zephyrus M16 would be a more cost-effective choice with robust performance. If you frequently travel or move around and value a compact and versatile design, the Flow X13 would be more suitable despite its higher price. 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 portability
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
9.0/10
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
627.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Zephyrus M16 have panels with high resolution and brightness, making them sharp and easy to view, which is ideal for general use. For engineering and design, these laptops offer wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction and satisfying the detailed needs of professional creatives. However, for 3D and gaming, the refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, and since these models have lower refresh rates, they may not provide the optimal experience for fast-paced gaming or fluid 3D simulations.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
Good
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,500
$2,059
$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 Zephyrus M16 costs $2,059.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers great general use primarily due to its 2-in-1 convertible design for versatility, strong CPU and GPU combo for performance, high-quality screen, and lightweight form for portability, alongside a favorable battery life. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, while also featuring a powerful CPU and GPU, and excelling in screen and build quality, trades off a bit in weight and portability for a slightly better battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is considered excellent for engineering and design due to its larger screen with higher brightness and contrast, paired with an Intel i9 processor that typically offers robust performance for demanding tasks, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13, with a smaller screen and AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, provides very good performance but can be more suited to users prioritizing a balance between power and portability. Both laptops boast high-quality screens and powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPUs, but the Zephyrus M16 pulls ahead with a slightly better screen and potentially more optimized CPU for intensive workloads, though it is heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
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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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