When choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Lenovo LOQ 16, consider that the ASUS is more expensive but offers a higher-resolution touchscreen and has a more powerful graphics card, making it better for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming. It's also more compact and lightweight, enhancing its portability. The Lenovo is less expensive, offers a larger screen but without touch capabilities, and weighs more, which could affect its ease of transport. The battery life of the ASUS is also longer, implying less frequent charging. Both laptops have similar build quality and keyboard performance, but the ASUS has a slight edge in general use and engineering performance. 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 Lenovo LOQ 16
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for general use with its superior portability, featuring a lighter weight and a 2-in-1 convertible design, and a high screen quality with a brighter display and better color coverage, while the Lenovo LOQ 16, although heavier and lacking a convertible form, has solid performance, plenty of storage and good screen quality, but less battery life and portability compared to the ASUS. Despite these differences, both laptops offer ample RAM and capable CPUs, making them good for general use, with the choice between them depending on the user's weight preference and screen needs.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out in engineering and design use due to its superior CPU and GPU, which provide strong performance for computation-heavy tasks, and it has an impressive high-resolution touchscreen that is beneficial for detailed design work. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16, while also strong in performance with a capable CPU and GPU, provides a larger screen which might be preferable for multitasking and larger design spaces, but it lacks the high-resolution touchscreen of the ASUS, potentially making it less optimal for precision design work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.2/10
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 boasts a high-resolution, bright display which offers crisp and clear visuals for everyday tasks, making it excellent for general use and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, where color accuracy and a wide color gamut ensure precise representation. However, its lower refresh rate might not be ideal for gaming and 3D applications, which rely more on smooth motion and rapid frame changes to provide an immersive experience. The Lenovo LOQ 16, while offering a good balance of resolution and brightness for general activities and sufficient color accuracy for engineering and design work, similarly falls short for competitive gaming or fast-paced 3D rendering due to its lower refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$1,000
$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 Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for gaming and 3D applications with its higher-tier Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165Hz, ensuring smoother visuals and enhanced gaming performance. In comparison, the Lenovo LOQ 16, while also suitable for gaming and 3D with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, offers a slightly lower screen refresh rate of 144Hz, but compensates with a larger screen size, which can be preferable for an immersive gaming experience.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 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 Lenovo LOQ 16 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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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