If you prioritize gaming or require a laptop with a more powerful graphics card for 3D rendering and machine learning tasks, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 with its dedicated Nvidia GPU is the better choice. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for prolonged mobile use. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, while not as suited for high-end gaming or intensive graphics work due to its integrated Radeon GPU, offers longer battery life and is much lighter, making it more portable and a strong pick for general use, business applications, and travel. The ThinkPad Z13 is also more affordable. Both have touchscreens and similar RAM and 16:10 aspect ratio screens, but the ASUS has a larger, higher resolution display with a more vibrant color range and faster refresh rate, which is great for both work and entertainment. 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
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.3/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are very important for gaming and 3D performance, making it a better choice for these tasks. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 features an AMD Radeon 680M GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, offering fair performance suitable for less intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is better for engineering and design due to a stronger CPU and GPU, which are crucial for computation and graphics-intensive tasks, as well as a high-quality screen with a high refresh rate and color accuracy. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers greater portability with a lighter weight and longer battery life, alongside a commendable build quality and keyboard, which is beneficial for productivity on the go.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering laptops for general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offer pleasing visuals with their high-resolution and bright displays, but the ASUS pulls ahead with a more vibrant and crisp screen, ensuring an immersive experience for everyday activities. For engineering and design, where color accuracy is critical, the ASUS again stands out due to its wider color gamut coverage, providing more precise shades essential for detail-oriented work. However, for gaming or 3D applications, the superior refresh rate of a dedicated gaming laptop would surpass both options, thus making the ASUS and Lenovo's lower refresh rates less ideal for those fast-paced, visually demanding tasks.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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 Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers robust performance with its high-end CPU and dedicated graphics, making it suitable for a range of tasks, complemented by a high-quality display that enhances the user experience. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, while still powerful, focuses on extreme portability and longer battery life, making it a good fit for those who prioritize mobility and need reliable performance for general use.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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 Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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