If you prioritize high performance for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or newer games and don't mind the higher cost and lower portability, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 may be the right choice. It features a more powerful processor and graphics card, a higher resolution and refresh rate display, and it's more compact. However, if you're looking for a laptop that's less expensive and provides longer battery life with a larger screen, and you're okay with a performance better suited for general use and less intensive gaming, the Zenbook Pro 15 can be a good option—it also offers an OLED screen which generally delivers better colors and contrasts. Both laptops have touchscreens and similar physical thickness, and neither has a number pad, but the Zenbook is heavier. 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 display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Pro 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outperforms the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 in gaming and 3D due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the Zenbook Pro 15's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and 60Hz refresh rate. While the Zenbook Pro 15 has a respectable CPU and screen quality, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the ROG Flow X13 make it better suited for tasks that demand high graphical performance and smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for engineering and design thanks to its high-end CPU and GPU combination, as well as its convertible design with a high-resolution, high-refresh-rate touchscreen, providing more power and versatility for resource-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.6/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offer high-resolution panels with vibrant colors and ample brightness, which makes text sharp and multimedia content look great. In engineering and design, their wide color gamuts ensure that the colors you see on-screen are accurate and consistent, essential for precise visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less fluid motion and a less responsive feel, which can detract from the immersive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$1,109
$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 Zenbook Pro 15 costs $1,109.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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