The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is typically more expensive but offers a high-end AMD Ryzen processor with an Nvidia RTX GPU, making it better suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. However, it has a shorter battery life and is slightly heavier, which might affect portability. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is usually less expensive and has more memory, better battery life, and a higher resolution OLED screen - which is great for general use and has excellent color reproduction for creative work. It is also lighter, enhancing portability, but its Intel integrated graphics aren't as powerful for graphics-intensive applications compared to the ASUS ROG Flow X13. Choose the ASUS for heavy performance needs and gaming, and the Dell if you prioritize display quality, longer battery life, and portability for general and creative use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks thanks to its Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which offers hardware ray tracing and DLSS, and a high screen refresh rate of 165. In contrast, the Dell XPS 13 Plus, while offering a high-quality OLED display, has a less powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60, making it less optimal for fast-paced gaming and intensive 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.4/10
13.4in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 Plus for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 provides vibrant visuals and sharp details that benefit general computing and engineering tasks due to its high resolution and good color range but falls short for gaming because of its lower refresh rate. Conversely, the Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in displaying precise colors and fine details important for engineering and design work, thanks to an even wider color gamut and high resolution, while also sharing the ASUS's limitation of a lower refresh rate which is less ideal for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3d applications. Overall, both laptops are geared more towards productivity and creative work rather than gaming, where faster screen refresh rates can be critical for an optimal experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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.
Cost
$2,500
$1,849
$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 Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for general use.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers impressive engineering and design capabilities with a high-performance CPU, dedicated GPU for complex graphics tasks, and a high-quality screen with a robust color coverage, making it suitable for demanding visual work. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 Plus, while lacking a dedicated GPU, compensates with a higher RAM capacity and a superior OLED screen which excels in color representation and resolution, making it also a strong contender for engineering and design tasks, especially where utmost screen clarity is essential.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
13.4in
SIZE
13.4in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus to have excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Dell XPS 13 Plus both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus 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 XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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