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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is a better option for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and gaming due to its superior graphics card; however, it is heavier and less portable than the HP Spectre x360, which offers longer battery life and is especially well-suited for general use with its higher-resolution display. The HP Spectre also has a higher-quality webcam and better thermal management but falls short in gaming and high-end graphic tasks. The ASUS comes at a slightly higher price, while the HP might be a more cost-effective choice for everyday computing needs and for those who prioritize portability and longer use on a single charge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.6
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is tailored for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, offering a smooth visual experience. Conversely, while the HP Spectre x360 can handle gaming and 3D tasks, its integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics and lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz could result in a less optimal experience compared to the ASUS for the most demanding applications.
Software Development
7.7
8.3
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 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
7.6
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the HP Spectre x360 has a better screen for content creation.
In general use, a laptop's display is judged on how crisp and vibrant it appears, which both the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and HP Spectre x360 achieve with their resolutions and brightness, making text readable and colors pop. For engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is key, and these laptops' screens support wide color gamuts, ensuring that designers see true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, high refresh rates are crucial to reduce motion blur and provide smoother visuals, an area where these laptops fall short, as their focus on resolution and color accuracy results in lower refresh rates.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16, with its gaming-grade AMD Ryzen CPU and RTX GPU, provides solid performance for general tasks but shines in more graphical or processing-intensive situations, though its battery life isn't as long compared to the HP Spectre x360, which offers a balanced experience with a capable Intel CPU, integrated graphics, and longer battery life, making it very suitable for general use with better portability. Both laptops have high-quality IPS displays and sufficient RAM for everyday activities, but the HP Spectre x360's longer battery life and slightly lighter build give it an edge in portability and endurance, important for users who prioritize mobility and off-charger usage.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.0
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design given its high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU which provide superior processing and graphics capabilities, along with a high refresh rate display which is ideal for smooth visuals in design work.
Content Creation
8.0
8.2
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and HP Spectre x360 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and HP Spectre x360 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 HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow X16 | HP Spectre x360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.74 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 9.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 406 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow X16
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"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."
HP Spectre x360
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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