The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is designed for high performance and gaming, offering powerful processors and graphics suitable for intensive tasks and gaming, albeit at a higher cost and typically shorter battery life due to its demanding components. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is more budget-friendly, providing adequate performance for general use such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, with better battery life and easier portability due to its lighter build, but it might struggle with demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and modern games. If you prioritize gaming or demanding tasks and are willing to invest more, go for the ASUS; if you need a laptop for everyday tasks at a lower price, the Lenovo is a more suitable choice. 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
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
6.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, providing smooth visuals and fast rendering for complex scenes. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" falls short for this use due to its much weaker Intel UHD Graphics 600 integrated GPU and a screen that refreshes at a standard rate of 60 Hz, which can't handle intensive gaming and 3D tasks effectively.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
5.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13, with its high-end AMD Ryzen 9 processor, RTX graphics card, and high-quality, high-resolution IPS display, provides the power and screen clarity needed for engineering and design tasks. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 has a basic Intel Celeron processor, integrated graphics, and a lower-resolution TN display, which may not support the demanding software or multitasking often required in these fields.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
6.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
5.3/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers superior screen clarity and color accuracy, with its high resolution and bright display making it excellent for general use and engineering tasks, where fine detail and correct color reproduction are crucial. However, its lower refresh rate impacts gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion is key. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1's lower resolution and brightness reduce its effectiveness across all uses, with duller visuals and less crisp images, also lacking the color range needed for precise engineering and design work.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$165
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $165.
"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 IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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