The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, which is at a higher price point, provides a powerful Intel i9 processor, superior Nvidia graphics, more storage, and better performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming. It is quite portable considering its power, with a smaller screen size and reasonable weight, but its battery life is not exceptional. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 14 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and everyday tasks. It features an Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, which are adequate for non-demanding applications but may fall short for heavy engineering or gaming activities. It sacrifices performance and storage for affordability and portability. 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 speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 outshines the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use due to its superior CPU, double the RAM for multitasking, high-resolution touchscreen with better color accuracy, and a more compact and lightweight design which enhances portability. However, despite having higher performance capabilities, the Flow Z13 has a shorter battery life compared to the Vivobook, making the latter potentially better for longer usage sessions away from power outlets.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
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 Vivobook 14 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
8.4/10
6.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is preferred for engineering and design use because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-end GPU compared to the ASUS Vivobook 14, which offers moderate performance with a basic CPU and integrated graphics. Additionally, the Flow Z13 has a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, while the Vivobook 14 has a standard display, but the Vivobook 14 is slightly lighter and offers moderately higher battery life.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
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 Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 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
6.3/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 likely offers vibrant colors and sharp details due to its superior resolution and panel technology, essential for tasks in engineering and design where color accuracy matters, alongside suitable brightness for comfortable use in various lighting conditions for general tasks. However, it falls short in gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is critical for smooth motion and it may not meet those requirements. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 14 provides an adequate display for routine tasks and non-specialized work with fair screen fidelity, but it doesn't excel in color reproduction for professional design work or provide the swift refresh rates gamers and 3D developers look for.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$421
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 costs $421.
"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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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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