If you prioritize high performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 with its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics is the better option, but it comes at a higher cost and with less portability. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a gorgeous OLED display with vivid colors and is lighter on the wallet, making it more suitable for everyday use, multimedia, and general engineering tasks, although it lacks the gaming and intensive task performance of the Flow X13 due to its integrated Intel graphics. Additionally, the Zenbook 14X provides longer battery life but sacrifices some computing power. 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
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels for general use due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality and responsive IPS touchscreen, and good battery life, all packaged in a lightweight and easily portable frame. In contrast, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a superior OLED touchscreen with stunning color accuracy and a more solid-state storage capacity, it is slightly less portable due to a larger screen and heavier build, and its RAM and CPU are less powerful which may affect multitasking and demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out in engineering and design with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, double the RAM, and a superior Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card, making it very good for demanding tasks and multitasking. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, though still good for engineering and design, has a lesser Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, and a beautiful OLED screen which contributes to excellent visuals but doesn't match the Flow X13's performance levels.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.6/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boast screens with high resolution and brightness, as well as quality panel types, which enhance visual clarity and vibrance for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. Their screens display a wide range of colors, encompassing extensive portions of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, which is crucial for professionals in engineering and design to achieve color accuracy and precision in their work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, the importance of a high refresh rate takes precedence to provide smooth visuals, and while these models deliver on resolution and panel type, their lower refresh rates may lead to less fluid motion, affecting the gaming and 3D experience negatively.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
$825
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $825.
"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."
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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