The ASUS ROG Flow X16, being more affordable and having a high refresh rate screen, is better suited for gaming and may offer a smoother visual experience in fast-paced applications. However, its screen resolution and color accuracy are lower than the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, which comes with an OLED display that is superior for color-sensitive work, but it has a lower refresh rate which is less optimal for gaming. If you prioritize portability and gaming, the Flow X16 may be better, but if you need a laptop for professional creative work, the higher resolution and color fidelity of the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 are advantageous. The ZenBook also has more RAM, which can be beneficial for heavy multitasking and advanced engineering applications, but it's more expensive and slightly heavier, impacting its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a higher RAM capacity and an Intel i9 processor which generally provide a smoother performance for rigorous tasks, combined with an OLED screen offering higher resolution and color accuracy which enhances screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
9.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers great versatility for engineering and design with its high-quality IPS touchscreen that makes it handy for drawing or modeling, complemented by a robust AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU for demanding tasks, although it has less RAM than some alternatives. In contrast, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out with its higher RAM capacity and a more powerful Intel CPU, alongside a superior Nvidia RTX GPU for intensive engineering software and OLED screen for true-to-life color accuracy, but it sacrifices portability due to its larger size and slightly heavier build.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
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
8.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 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.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
8.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, laptops like the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 are often praised for their crisp, high-resolution displays with bright and vivid colors, making web browsing, video streaming, and document editing a pleasing experience. These laptops also excel in engineering and design tasks, with wide color gamuts that accurately represent a broad spectrum of colors, essential for tasks like photo editing and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, these models have lower refresh rates which result in less fluid motion and may not be as suitable for fast-paced games or high-speed 3D rendering where smooth visuals are crucial.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and an OLED screen, offers an enhanced gaming and 3D experience compared to the ASUS ROG Flow X16, which comes with an Nvidia RTX 3060 and a high refresh rate IPS display. While the ROG Flow X16's screen has a higher refresh rate, which is beneficial for fast-paced games, the Pro Duo's superior GPU and screen quality provide better overall performance and visual fidelity for most gaming and 3D tasks.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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."
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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.
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