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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED will perform well with their high-end processors and ample memory. If portability is a priority and you prefer a tablet form factor with a touchscreen, the ROG Flow Z13 is lighter and more compact. On the other hand, the Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a larger screen with vibrant OLED technology, better for multimedia consumption and offering longer battery life, though it's heavier and less portable. If you're involved in gaming or tasks like 3D rendering, the ROG Flow Z13's dedicated graphics card provides significant performance benefits over the integrated graphics of the Vivobook. However, this gaming-oriented device comes at a higher price point. If you seek a balance between performance and value for activities like document editing and web browsing without the need for high-end graphics, the Vivobook is a more cost-effective option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
- Very good for general use
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.7
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and high screen refresh rate, essential for smooth visuals in fast-paced games and rendering 3D models. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, boasting the same powerful CPU, offers an outstanding OLED screen for vibrant colors and contrast but has an integrated GPU and a lower refresh rate, making it less optimal for the very demanding graphics of high-end games and complex 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.9
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both offer high resolution and brightness, with panel types that render crisp and vibrant colors, making them excellent for general use and detailed engineering work where color accuracy is crucial. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is key to a smooth experience, and as both laptops have poor refresh rates, they are not ideal for these uses. While suitable for productivity and professional design tasks due to their color fidelity and clarity, gamers and 3D designers would find the screens insufficient for their specialized requirements.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$990
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED costs $990.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for general use due to its high-resolution touch screen, lightweight and slim form factor that doubles as a tablet, paired with a powerful CPU and dedicated graphics making it highly portable with versatile performance. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, while also having a robust processor and vibrant OLED display, offers a larger screen and longer battery life but is heavier and not as portable, with integrated graphics which are less suited for graphically intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 excels in engineering and design use due to its higher-end dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and a high-refresh-rate IPS touchscreen, providing powerful graphics performance and vivid clarity that's beneficial for design work. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, while still good for engineering with its integrated Iris Xe graphics, offers an OLED screen with exceptional color accuracy and contrast, prioritizing screen quality over the graphical throughput of a dedicated GPU.
Content Creation
8.2
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for content creation.
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
7.9
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,575 | $990 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.89" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.11" | 9.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i9-13900H | |
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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1620 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 600 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 4K | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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