For a balance of performance and versatility, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a strong choice with its powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, making it suitable for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It's also detachable, offering tablet functionality. However, it's pricier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Vivobook S 16 OLED. If you prioritize a lower price, longer battery life, and an exceptional OLED screen for vibrant colors and deep blacks, the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is ideal for general use and entertainment. It's less powerful but still capable for everyday tasks and light gaming, thanks to its Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Intel Arc graphics. The Vivobook's larger screen without touch capability might be less appealing if you value portability and touch interaction, but it's a solid choice for someone who doesn't need top-tier 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 overall build quality
Excellent portability
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 S 16 OLED 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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.6/10
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
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 16 OLED for gaming and AI, and software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has 9 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
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 16 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
$999
$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 16 OLED costs $999.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED 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
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 16 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED compare to other laptops
"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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