If performance in general use and portability are your top priorities, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers a faster processor, higher storage capacity, and superior portability due to its smaller screen size and lighter weight. It also has a higher quality display with better color coverage and resolution, making it suitable for tasks that require excellent visual quality, such as design work or media viewing. Conversely, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still performs well for gaming and has a larger screen, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is a compelling choice, though it has a lower storage capacity, less RAM, and is bulkier, which might not be ideal if you need to carry it around often. Additionally, its screen, while larger, doesn't offer the same high resolution or color quality as the Z13. Both laptops are styled for gaming, so they're suitable for intensive gaming sessions, but the Z13's higher-end specifications make it better suited for the most demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
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
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 outperforms the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 in general use due to its more powerful CPU, greater RAM, and higher-quality screen with better resolution, which provide smoother and sharper performance for everyday tasks. Additionally, its compact size, lower weight, and detachable keyboard enhance portability and adaptability for on-the-go use, despite its shorter battery life compared to the F17, which is less portable given its larger screen and heavier build, compromising its suitability for mobile users despite having a slightly longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 outshines the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for gaming and 3D due to its superior graphics processing unit (GPU) and higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for a smooth and visually rich gaming experience. While the TUF Gaming F17 offers fair gaming performance with a decent GPU and a respectable screen refresh rate, it can't compete with the Flow Z13's high-end capabilities.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 boasts a high-end CPU, superior GPU, more RAM, and a touchscreen with a higher resolution and quality, making it very good for demanding engineering and design workflows. Meanwhile, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while still capable for such tasks, has a lower-tier CPU, less potent GPU, less RAM, and a standard resolution screen, which makes it suitable but not as exceptional for engineering and design use as the Z13.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
8.0/10
6.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 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 F17 is only fair.
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
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13's high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness provides a crisp and clear viewing experience, making it superior to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, which though adequate, has a less impressive display. In the context of engineering and design, the Flow Z13 excels due to its wider color gamut coverage, offering more accurate color reproduction which is crucial for professional work, while the TUF F17's color range is just satisfactory. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the lower refresh rate of the Flow Z13's screen makes it less suited compared to the TUF F17, which though not excellent, still offers a more fluid visual experience due to a higher refresh rate.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
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 F17 has only fair 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 F17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$1,000
$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 F17 costs $1,000.
"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."
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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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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