When choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Razer Book 13, consider your primary use and need for portability. The ASUS has better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its more powerful AMD processor and Nvidia GPU. It suits gaming too but is heavier and has shorter battery life. The Razer, with its Intel processor and integrated graphics, performs well for general use, offers better battery life, and is lighter, making it more portable. Both have high-quality builds and displays, though ASUS has a higher refresh rate screen suitable for fast motion, like gaming. 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 Razer Book 13
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.2/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.1/10
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 Razer Book 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, making it very capable for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a high-quality screen. However, the Razer Book 13, with its Intel i7 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, still offers decent performance for engineering use but gains an edge in portability and battery life due to its lighter weight and longer-lasting battery.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out in general use and engineering due to its high resolution and bright display, which offer crisp visuals and vibrant colors, and it boasts wide color gamuts that cater to precision required in design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D, its lower refresh rate hampers the ability to render fast-moving images smoothly compared to displays with higher refresh rates. Conversely, the Razer Book 13 provides a good balance for general use and engineering with a satisfactory display resolution, brightness, and color reproduction, but just like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less optimal refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
13.4in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a high-quality screen and robust performance with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia GPU, catering well to both general use and creative tasks, but is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13, which, with its Intel CPU and integrated graphics, provides portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for general use on the go, though it might not handle intensive tasks as effectively as the ASUS. Both laptops have high RAM for smooth multitasking and excellent screen quality, striking a balance between work and entertainment, but the ASUS's larger screen and higher resolution enhance visual experiences at the expense of weight and battery longevity, while the Razer emphasizes portability and extended use away from power sources.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 Razer Book 13 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
7.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Razer Book 13 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 Razer Book 13 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Razer Book 13 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 Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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