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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is priced at a premium. If performance for intensive tasks like gaming and engineering is a priority and you are prepared to spend more, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 would be a high-performing option. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a balance of good performance and affordability if budget constraints are a consideration and top-tier gaming performance is not as critical. 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 for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.1
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers superior portability and battery life, a more powerful CPU, higher screen resolution with touch capabilities, which are favorable for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X, despite having a larger screen and good keyboard and speaker quality, sacrifices portability and battery performance, and has a lower resolution, making it slightly less versatile for general use.
Content Creation
8.2
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
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
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.3
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out with its higher resolution and brightness, offering a crisp and vibrant display that enhances everyday activities such as web browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, its broader color gamut ensures colors are reproduced accurately, which is critical for professionals who need precision for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Flow X13's lower refresh rate can result in less fluid motion, making it less suitable for fast-paced action where smoother visuals are crucial.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$1,000
$500
$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 Vivobook 16X costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is excellent for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with a refresh rate of 165 Hz, enhancing smooth visuals and gaming performance. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X with the Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a 120 Hz screen refresh rate also offers good performance and smoother on-screen motion for gaming and 3D content, but is slightly less powerful and might not deliver as fluid an experience as the ROG Flow X13.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers a convertible design with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, paired with considerable RAM and a high-resolution touch screen, ideal for flexible engineering and design work that benefits from a stylus or touch input. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, despite its larger size which impacts portability, comes with a strong Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, ample RAM, and a screen that offers good quality for design tasks, making it a solid choice for stationary work environments where screen size and power take precedence over the need for a convertible form factor.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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