Selecting between the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 depends on your needs. The ROG Flow Z13 is more robust, offering high performance suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning. It is portable despite its power, but it comes at a higher cost. The Vivobook Go 12, on the other hand, is budget-friendly and much lighter on the wallet. It's designed for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, or streaming videos. It's highly portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size but has significantly less processing power and inferior graphics capabilities. If your workload is light and portability is a priority with a tight budget, the Vivobook Go 12 makes sense. However, for demanding tasks and better overall performance, the Flow Z13 is the better option despite its higher price. 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
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 outshines the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 in general use due to its significantly more powerful CPU, larger and faster RAM, and superior screen quality with higher resolution and IPS panel, all of which are crucial for smooth performance and clear visuals. Despite the Vivobook Go 12 being slightly more portable and having longer battery life, it falls short with a weaker CPU, less RAM, and a lower quality screen, making it less suitable for demanding tasks and less enjoyable for media consumption.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
5.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful CPU (Intel i9), substantial RAM (16 GB), advanced GPU (Nvidia RTX 4050), and high-quality IPS screen with a sharp resolution, which are essential for demanding tasks and detailed visuals.
Content Creation
8.2/10
5.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1/10
13.4in
SIZE
11.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 features a higher resolution and brighter display, making it suitable for general tasks where clarity and vivid imagery are valued. For engineering and design work, its ability to represent a wide color spectrum ensures that professionals can see accurate colors and gradients. However, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-optimized screens means it won't deliver as fluid motion which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
6.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$267
$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 Go 12 costs $267.
"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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