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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, with its higher price, targets gamers and professionals who need top-notch graphics and processing capabilities. It boasts a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, faster screen refresh rate, and portability despite its powerful specs, making it ideal for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. However, it has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Vivobook 16. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16, being less expensive, provides a larger screen and longer battery life, which suits users prioritizing productivity and media consumption over high-end performance. With an integrated GPU and AMD processor, it's suited for general use, but may lag behind in more demanding engineering applications. If portability and budget are major considerations, the Vivobook 16 could be the suitable choice. 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 16
- The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.3
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is superior for gaming and 3D applications due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics processing unit and a fast screen refresh rate of 165Hz, providing smoother visuals and better performance in graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.0
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 provides superior engineering and design capabilities with its powerful Intel i9 processor, high-end Nvidia GPU, and high-resolution touchscreen display, catering to demanding software and detailed work, albeit with higher portability due to its tablet mode and lower weight.
Content Creation
8.2
7.5
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 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
6.4
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
295.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers a high-resolution display with bright and vivid imagery, making it excellent for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design due to its color accuracy and range. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D applications, as its refresh rate is not high enough for the smooth visuals gamers often seek. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16 provides acceptable visual quality for both day-to-day use and professional work in design, but its screen does not excel in any particular area and also underperforms for gaming due to limited refresh rate and color fidelity.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 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
4.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$668
$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 16 costs $668.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
295.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for general use with its high-performance CPU and GPU, a high-quality, detachable touchscreen display for versatility, and excellent portability due to its lightweight and compact design but at the cost of shorter battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a larger screen with decent resolution for comfortable viewing and extended battery life, making it suitable for longer use sessions, coupled with a more affordable price and a solid build, though it compromises on screen color quality and lacks the premium features such as high refresh rates and gaming capabilities of its counterpart.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the ASUS Vivobook 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 | ASUS Vivobook 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,575 | $668 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 4.14 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.89" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.11" | 9.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 295 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 4K | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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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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