The ASUS ROG Flow X13, being premium priced, provides excellent performance for engineering and general use, with a high-resolution touchscreen and strong graphics capabilities which are suitable for intensive gaming. However, its portability is reduced due to a lesser battery life compared to the HP Omen 15. The HP Omen 15, more budget-friendly, also supports intensive gaming and engineering tasks, but with slightly lower performance. It offers a larger screen with lower resolution and no touchscreen feature. If battery life and larger screen size are important and cost is a consideration, the HP Omen 15 is compelling; whereas for superior graphics and a more compact form factor, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is highly suited for engineering and design thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, superior Nvidia RTX GPU, and higher-resolution touchscreen, which enhance performance and screen quality critical for these tasks. In comparison, the HP Omen 15, while still capable with a strong AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, has a lower-resolution screen and lacks a touchscreen, making it less optimal for tasks that benefit from finer visual details and direct screen interaction.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.3/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 likely offers a balance of high resolution and brightness along with a crisp display panel, making it ideal for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. In engineering and design contexts, this laptop's display probably provides wide color coverage, ensuring that professionals can see accurate hues and shades, vital for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS's lower refresh rate would lead to less fluid motion compared to screens designed for these tasks, while the HP Omen 15's attributes might fall short in every category, offering a good but not specialized experience across different uses.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 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
$990
$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 HP Omen 15 costs $990.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 boasts a more powerful CPU and superior screen quality with a higher resolution and brightness, making it very good for a variety of tasks and enhancing its portability due to its lighter weight and convertible design. In contrast, the HP Omen 15, while still good for general use, has a lower-tier CPU and less vibrant screen but offers a longer battery life and is better suited for those who prioritize a larger screen and do not mind the additional weight.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
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 HP Omen 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, enhancing fluidity in visuals compared to the HP Omen 15 which has a Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 144Hz. While both laptops have capable CPUs and high-quality screens, the GPU and refresh rate differences give the ASUS ROG Flow X13 a performance edge for these specific use cases.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
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
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 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
7.6/10
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
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for software development, while the HP Omen 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the HP Omen 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."
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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