If you prioritize gaming and high-end tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning and are willing to pay more, the ASUS ROG Flow X13, with its stronger graphics and performance capabilities, would serve you better. However, it is less portable due to its weight and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, if you seek a more affordable option for general use and engineering tasks, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers longer battery life and is lighter, making it easier to carry around, but it has less storage and weaker performance compared to the ASUS. Both models feature touchscreens and high-refresh-rate displays suitable for creative tasks and some gaming. 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 build quality
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers superior gaming and 3D performance compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16 due to the ASUS's more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a similarly high screen refresh rate, both of which are very important for these tasks. Although both have high-quality CPUs and screens, the GPU and refresh rate make the most significant difference in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outshines the Lenovo Slim 7 16 in engineering and design tasks primarily due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which significantly enhance performance in computation-heavy applications and graphics-rendering scenarios, complemented by a higher-quality screen that provides better color accuracy and brightness, important for detailed design work. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a larger screen and longer battery life, which may benefit users looking for more workspace and mobility, but has less powerful hardware, resulting in lower performance in demanding engineering software.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Slim 7 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
8.3/10
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offer vibrant and sharp displays due to their high resolution and brightness, making text clear and colors pop for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, professionals will appreciate the wide color gamuts of both laptops, as they ensure accurate color reproduction critical for tasks such as photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both models may lead to less smooth visuals when compared to laptops specifically engineered for gaming with higher refresh displays.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Slim 7 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
$1,440
$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 Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in general use with its high-end CPU and graphics chip, as well as its convertible design, adding versatility. However, it's less portable and has shorter battery life than the Lenovo Slim 7 16, which also provides ample performance for general use with a strong CPU and quality screen, but at a more appealing price and with better battery life.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Slim 7 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 Slim 7 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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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