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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers a more compact design with a higher-resolution touchscreen, making it well suited for portability and tasks like photo editing or design work. However, this comes with a higher price and lower battery life than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, which could be a better value if you prioritize longer off-the-charger use and a larger screen for multitasking and gaming. The Gaming A17 also has a slightly more powerful GPU, which could be beneficial for more intensive gaming and 3D work, but it is significantly heavier, affecting its portability. Both laptops have similar storage and memory capacities, so your decision may hinge on the importance of screen size, battery life, and whether or not a touchscreen matters for your workflow. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.1
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, equipped with a high-refresh-rate display and a capable GPU, is fit for gaming and 3D tasks, although with a somewhat less powerful graphics processor than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, which provides a superior gaming and 3D experience thanks to its more robust GPU and ample screen size. However, the Flow Z13 offers a higher screen refresh rate, which can enhance the perceived smoothness during gameplay and while navigating 3D environments.
Screen Quality
8.4
6.8
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 provides superior screen quality for general use and engineering tasks due to its high resolution and brightness, which enhances readability and detail, along with a wide color gamut that ensures accurate color representation essential for design work. However, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-specific laptops makes it less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17's screen, with fair overall quality, falls short in both resolution and color accuracy for professional design and may not offer the immersive gaming experience due to poor refresh rates.
Battery
6.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
Excellent
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers strong CPU and GPU performance for various tasks, boasts a high-quality touchscreen display with greater brightness and color coverage, and is highly portable due to its light weight and tablet functionality with a detachable keyboard.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 provides compelling performance for engineering and design use with its high-end Intel i9 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-resolution, color-accurate touchscreen display that's portable due to its size and detachability.
Content Creation
8.2
8.1
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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.
Cost
$1,575
$1,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 costs $1,552.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 | ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,575 | $1,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.89" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.11" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 253 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 4K | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 | N/A | |
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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."
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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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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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