The ASUS ROG Flow X13, being more expensive and featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, offers superior portability with lighter weight and smaller size, along with a higher refresh rate display making it suitable for gaming and general use. Conversely, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, slightly less expensive, boasts a larger screen with a higher resolution OLED panel and more RAM, which is advantageous for tasks like video editing or 3D design due to better color accuracy and contrast. Its Intel i9 processor and RTX 3070 Ti GPU still deliver excellent performance for engineering and machine learning tasks; however, it's heavier, making it less convenient to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Excellent for engineering and design
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
9.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13, with its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, is a highly portable 2-in-1 convertible that's suitable for demanding engineering tasks, offering a balance between performance and portability, though it has less RAM compared to the ZenBook.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.3/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ZenBook Pro Duo 15 have high-resolution displays with bright, vibrant colors, making them excellent for general use where clarity and visibility are key. Their wide color gamuts ensure that professionals in engineering and design can see accurate colors, which is crucial for their work. However, both have lower refresh rates, which affects their ability to display fast-moving visuals smoothly, making them less suited for gaming and 3D applications where this is often a priority.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 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 Duo 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
$2,000
$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 Duo 15 costs $2,000.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for general use due to its light weight and high portability, combined with a powerful CPU, sufficient RAM, and a high-quality screen, as well as a balance between performance and battery life. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers an even better screen quality, more RAM for multitasking, and a top-tier CPU, but it is heavier and less portable, trading off some battery life for its dual-screen feature which might benefit users who prioritize multitasking and productivity on a stationary setup.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
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.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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 Duo 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."
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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