The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is more portable and has a higher-resolution touchscreen, making it better for on-the-go use and creative tasks. It also offers a somewhat brighter display with more vibrant colors. However, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a larger screen, a more powerful graphics card, and longer battery life, which could make it a better choice for gaming and more demanding engineering applications, despite being heavier and less portable. The Flow Z13 is pricier compared to the Gaming F15, so if budget is a concern and you prioritize gaming performance and screen size over portability, the TUF Gaming F15 could be a better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
8.0/10
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
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is equipped with a higher refresh rate screen, making it smoother for gaming and 3D applications, and it has a more powerful CPU. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 sports a more capable GPU which is very important for gaming and 3D performance, albeit with a lower screen refresh rate. Both have high-quality IPS displays, but the Flow Z13 also offers a touchscreen, which the TUF Gaming F15 lacks.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
8.4/10
6.9/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a high-resolution display with vibrant color accuracy, making it excellent for tasks that require detail such as engineering and design, and it also provides a bright and sharp image for general usage. However, it may have a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, while delivering a decent resolution for everyday tasks, might have a narrower color gamut, reducing the precision needed for professional design work, and its display features are not as focused on the fast refresh rates required for high-end gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 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
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$1,399
$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 F15 costs $1,399.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 F15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers great performance for engineering and design due to its high-end CPU, ample RAM, advanced GPU, and superior screen quality with higher resolution, touch capability, and color accuracy. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, while also equipped with a robust CPU and GPU pairing and sufficient RAM, offers a larger and brighter screen with a more traditional form factor, making it better suited for stationary use with its added weight and size but less ideal for high-fidelity color work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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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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