The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is more suitable for gaming and intensive engineering applications due to its higher-end GPU and CPU. It costs more, but it's less portable than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, which is lighter and smaller with a longer battery life, making it better for general use and productivity on the go. Both laptops have 16 GB RAM and high-resolution touchscreens, but the ThinkBook might appeal to business users due to its professional appearance and Windows 11 Pro operating system, while the Flow X13, with its gaming laptop aesthetics, targets a different audience. Choose based on your priority: performance and gaming (ASUS) or portability and professional use (Lenovo). 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
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers superior performance for engineering and design because it includes a robust AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, providing strong processing and graphics capabilities essential for such tasks, and it features a high-quality IPS screen with excellent color coverage and brightness.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.2/10
13.4in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 higher resolution and brightness, providing sharper images and better visibility in varied lighting, which enhances everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the ASUS's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color reproduction, essential for detail-oriented work like photo editing or CAD software. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the ASUS ROG Flow X13's screen may result in less fluid motion compared to displays tailored for gaming, impacting the overall experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for general use with its 2-in-1 convertible design, high-quality screen, and excellent portability, but it also offers superior performance suitable for gaming, which might not be necessary for every general user and comes at a higher cost.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has 8 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
Excellent
13.4in
SIZE
13.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13s to have excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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