The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers greater performance for intensive tasks, gaming, and engineering due to its more advanced processor and graphics card. However, it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a higher screen resolution and significantly longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and offering greater portability. It's lighter with a premium build but less suited for demanding software and gaming due to its integrated graphics. Consider what's more important to you: performance for heavy applications or portability and battery life for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.3/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is better for gaming and 3D applications as it comes equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, enhancing smooth visuals and gameplay. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, offers less graphical power and slower screen response, making it suitable for more casual gaming and less demanding 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for general use, gaming and AI, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Zenbook Flip S13 both offer crisp, high-resolution displays with impressive brightness levels that enhance visibility and clarity, making them excellent for general use like browsing and watching videos. These laptops also cover a wide range of colors, particularly with color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for professionals in engineering and design to ensure accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals and put them at a disadvantage compared to laptops designed for high-end gaming with faster screen refresh capabilities.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped with a strong CPU and high-quality graphics, making it good for general use and suitable for gaming, but its larger size and shorter battery life reduce its portability compared to the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, which offers a high-resolution screen and longer battery life for better on-the-go usage, although its integrated graphics are less suited for demanding graphical tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.7/10
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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.
Cost
$1,300
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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."
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Flow X16 or the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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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