The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is substantially more expensive than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 but offers higher performance, which makes it more suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. Its high-resolution touchscreen is more vibrant and has a faster refresh rate, which is great for fast motion and better colors. It's lighter, which adds to portability, has a more robust build, and includes features like facial recognition and ray tracing that are not available on the Vivobook. The Vivobook Go 14, on the other hand, is more affordable and provides longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and portability but with lower performance, a non-touchscreen, and less impressive screen color and motion capabilities. It's a bit heavier and less suited for demanding applications or tasks that require intense graphics performance. 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 Go 14
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
6.2/10
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
6.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is considered very good for general use due to its powerful CPU and graphics card, larger memory and storage, higher-resolution touchscreen display, and higher portability score despite having a shorter battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is rated as fair for general use because it has a less powerful processor, less memory and storage, a lower-resolution non-touchscreen, and is slightly heavier, although it has a slightly longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
5.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, providing smooth visuals critical for fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 comes with a less capable AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which is less ideal for those tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
5.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is superior for engineering and design due to its robust CPU (Intel i9-13900H), considerable RAM (16 GB), high-end GPU (Nvidia RTX 4050), and excellent screen quality, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 14's modest CPU (AMD Ryzen 3 7320U), lower RAM (8 GB), basic GPU (AMD Radeon 610M), and lesser screen quality make it ill-suited for such demanding tasks. Although the Vivobook Go 14 is more portable and may have a quieter operating noise, these factors are less critical when performance and screen quality are prioritized for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
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 Go 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
6.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 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
6.2/10
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 Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, which enhances everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, its wider color gamut delivers accurate color representation crucial for detail-oriented work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can result in less fluid motion, making fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to displays with higher refresh rates.
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 Go 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$450
$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 14 costs $450.
"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."
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
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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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