The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is designed for gaming and intensive tasks, with higher performance specs but at the cost of battery life and portability. It's ideal if you need something for demanding work like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming. The ASUS Zenbook 13, on the other hand, is more suited for general use, offers better battery life and portability at a lower price but isn't as powerful for high-end tasks. If you prioritize everyday use and carrying your laptop around easily, the Zenbook is a better fit. Consider what's more important for your regular use and make a choice based on that. 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
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is rated very good for general use primarily due to its powerful CPU, plentiful RAM, high-resolution screen, and the flexibility offered by a detachable keyboard, though it has average battery life and is slightly heavier, impacting portability. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 13 is recognized as good for general use, offering a solid CPU for everyday tasks, an OLED screen with excellent color coverage, better battery life, and slightly lighter design, while having half the storage and RAM compared to the Flow Z13, which may limit performance in more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and higher screen refresh rate, enhancing visuals and providing a smoother experience. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook 13, with its less capable AMD Ryzen integrated graphics and standard screen refresh rate, offers a more basic visual experience, which is adequate but not ideal for serious gaming or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, ample 16GB RAM, and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, all of which contribute to robust performance for demanding tasks, and a high-quality screen with a high refresh rate suitable for detailed visual work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
8.4/10
7.8/10
13.4in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and ASUS Zenbook 13 boast screens with high resolution and brightness, along with superior panel types that offer crisp, clear visuals and vibrant colors, making them excellent choices for general use and precision tasks like engineering and design, where color accuracy is critical. However, their screens fall short for Gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced scenes. Despite their shortcomings in gaming, both laptops are still well-suited for productivity and creative work that doesn't rely heavily on high refresh rates.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$890
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 costs $890.
"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 Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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