The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a touchscreen and a slightly larger screen with better brightness and color accuracy, which is suited for creative work. It has hardware for facial recognition and DLSS support for better gaming graphics, but is heavier and has shorter battery life. The Zephyrus G15, on the other hand, weighs less, making it more portable and has significantly longer battery life, ideal for on-the-go use. It also has a higher GPU model which may deliver better performance in gaming and 3D tasks despite lacking a touchscreen and having a smaller, less color-accurate screen. Choose the Flow X16 for creative tasks and the G15 for portability and longer use away from power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp, vivid display for browsing, movies, and office tasks, both ASUS laptops offer high resolution and brightness, which means crisp images and good visibility even in bright environments. For engineering and design work, these laptops provide large color palettes, ensuring that your creative projects have accurate and vibrant colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lack of high refresh rates leads to less smooth visuals, which can be a drawback if you're looking for an immersive and responsive gaming experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
Cost
$1,300
$1,637
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 costs $1,637.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a high-quality touchscreen that enables 2-in-1 convertible use, making it versatile for general tasks but its battery life is shorter than the Zephyrus G15, which is lighter and offers longer battery life, an excellent keyboard, and is highly portable, making it very good for everyday use.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
7.5/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Nvidia RTX 3060, alongside a high refresh rate touchscreen display, which together support gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 comes with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU but lacks a touchscreen, yet its display still offers a high refresh rate ideal for smooth gaming visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for content creation.
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
7.7/10
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Flow X16 or the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
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.
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