For top-tier gaming and intensive engineering tasks, the ASUS ROG Flow X13, with its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 4070, delivers great performance and also supports hardware ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced graphics, making it suitable for intensive gaming. However, it may be less portable due to its size and slightly shorter battery life than its counterpart. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, on the other hand, offers a larger, high-resolution OLED touchscreen display for vivid colors and detailed visuals, which is great for content creators but may not match the gaming performance of the ROG Flow due to its slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3060. It is heavier but has a longer battery life, which could be more convenient for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.3/10
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a crisp and vibrant display for everyday tasks like web browsing or document editing, both the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offer high resolution and brightness that enhance general use. For engineering and design work, the accurate color reproduction on these models, covering a wide range of the color spectrum, ensures that the visuals you work with are true to life and precisely represented. However, if you're into fast-paced gaming or 3D modeling, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may not provide the fluid motion or reaction time you'd prefer, as they are not optimized for such high-intensity graphical tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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 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
$1,300
$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 16X costs $1,300.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is favored for general use due to its high-quality CPU and GPU for performance, lightweight build and small screen for better portability, and a reasonably good battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X also excels in everyday tasks with a strong CPU, superior OLED screen quality, a balance between power and portability, albeit being heavier and slightly less portable than the Flow X13.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks owing to its high-refresh-rate screen and powerful GPU, making it great for fast-paced visuals and rendering. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X comes with a high-quality OLED screen and a capable GPU, but its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for competitive gaming, even though it excels in vibrant display quality for general use and creative tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for software development.
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 Zenbook Pro 16X 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 new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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