The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a premium choice with a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, and twice the RAM and storage compared to the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, making it better for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering work. Its battery life and portability are above average, it also has additional USB-C ports and a touchscreen. Whereas the Vivobook is more affordable with a higher resolution OLED screen which offers better color accuracy, making it great for general use and media consumption. It is heavier and less equipped for intensive tasks due to its integrated graphics and less powerful Intel processor. Both have backlit keyboards but only the ROG Flow X13 supports hardware ray tracing and DLSS, beneficial for high-end gaming and creative applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for general use due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and versatile 2-in-1 design that can switch between laptop and tablet modes, offering greater flexibility along with a high-quality, touch-enabled screen and robust battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 165, enhancing visual fluidity and detail in fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower refresh rate of 90, is capable but may not deliver the same level of performance or smoothness in graphically intensive scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, high RAM capacity, and robust NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU, combined with a high-quality IPS screen. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 provides a commendable Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, with an OLED screen that offers excellent color reproduction, but it has less RAM and a less powerful GPU, making it less suited for the most demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
8.0/10
7.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
8.4/10
8.4/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offer high resolution and bright displays, providing clear and sharp images for everyday tasks like browsing the web and watching videos. They both cover a wide range of colors, crucial for engineering and design applications where accurate color representation is needed for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth visuals, which is not ideal for fast-paced games or high frame rate 3D rendering.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have very good portability, though the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$548
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 costs $548.
"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 Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Flow X13 or the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
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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