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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers portability with a lightweight design and a higher portability score, plus it has a touchscreen, which can be convenient for hands-on interaction. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 provides superior performance, especially for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, due to a more powerful GPU. It also boasts a larger screen, which may be more suitable for immersive gaming and productivity. However, the M16 is heavier and may have a shorter battery life than the Z13, making it less ideal for frequent travel. Both have similar prices and ample storage and memory for general and specialized use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.5
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and 3D tasks due to its more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate compared to the ASUS ROG Flow Z13, which is still good for such tasks but with modest performance stemming from a less capable GPU and lower refresh rate. Additionally, while both have quality screens and capable processors, the superior specs of the Zephyrus M16 define it as the better option for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.4
9.0
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
627.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you primarily use your laptop for everyday activities like browsing the web, watching videos, or writing documents, both the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offer screens with clear resolution and high brightness, leading to a satisfying viewing experience. For users engaged in engineering and design, where precise color representation is critical, these laptops boast a wide color gamut, ensuring that the colors on the screen are vibrant and accurate to real-life hues. However, for gaming and creating or viewing 3D content, where fast motion is common, the lower refresh rates on these laptops could make fast-paced visuals less smooth, which is less ideal for an immersive gaming or 3D experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,575
$2,059
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 costs $2,059.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
627.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is highly portable and can double as a tablet, offers a very good battery life for mobility, and has a high-quality touchscreen with excellent brightness and color coverage, making it very good for general use. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, while offering a slightly larger and very high-quality display with better brightness and color coverage, falls short on portability due to its larger size and weight, and has a lower battery life, thus being good for general use but not as versatile as the ROG Flow Z13.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.8
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 stands out for engineering and design work thanks to its higher GPU performance and larger, brighter screen compared to the ASUS ROG Flow Z13, although both share a high-end CPU and substantial RAM for demanding tasks. The Flow Z13's advantage lies in its portability and versatility as a 2-in-1 device with a touchscreen, which may appeal to those prioritizing flexibility and tablet functionality despite having a slightly less powerful GPU and smaller display.
Content Creation
8.2
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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.
Software Development
8.0
7.7
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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 Z13 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,575 | $2,059 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.89" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.11" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 627 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 4K | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
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 | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow Z13
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
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Christian Hintze | March 2023
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
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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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