The ASUS ROG Flow X13, being a premium laptop, offers great performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning thanks to its powerful processor and GPU. It's also suitable for gaming and has a high-quality, high-refresh-rate touchscreen that works well for fast movements and precise engineering work. However, this performance comes at a higher price and reduced portability due to its smaller screen size. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is more affordable and has a larger, high-resolution OLED screen with excellent color accuracy, making it great for general use and media consumption. It's less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight and offers less performance for demanding tasks, lacking the dedicated GPU and top-tier processor found in the Flow X13. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 S 15 OLED is only fair.
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
8.9/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
When considering screen quality for general use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has an edge with its OLED panel, providing deeper blacks and more vibrant colors than the ASUS ROG Flow X13, which is crucial for activities like browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design tasks, both laptops may offer excellent color reproduction, but the Vivobook likely stands out with its OLED panel, enhancing color accuracy for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks where higher refresh rates provide smoother visuals and better responsiveness, neither laptop excels due to their lower refresh rate screens, making them less ideal for fast-paced gaming environments.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$990
$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 S 15 OLED costs $990.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13, with its high-quality CPU and ample RAM, is excellent for multitasking and demanding applications; its smaller, high-refresh IPS screen and lighter build also make it very portable with better battery life for mobile use. In contrast, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers similar CPU power and RAM, its larger OLED screen with a higher resolution provides more vibrant colors and deeper contrasts, ideal for those prioritizing screen quality, albeit with a slight compromise on portability and battery life due to its bigger size.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outperforms in engineering and design tasks primarily due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU which are superior for computational and graphical workloads compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED's Intel CPU and integrated graphics. Although the Vivobook S 15 OLED features a more color-accurate and higher resolution OLED display which benefits design work, the Flow X13's combination of a high-quality IPS touchscreen, reasonable portability, and better overall hardware makes it very good for engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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