Considering your situation, if you're looking primarily for power and gaming capabilities, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13, while more expensive, offers high performance suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. However, if portability, longer battery life, and affordability are more critical for you, and your tasks are generally less demanding like web browsing, office applications, and light photo editing, the ASUS Zenbook 14 could be a better value. The Zenbook is lighter and typically offers longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use without compromising everyday 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 build quality
Excellent portability
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers superior general use performance due to its higher-end CPU, more RAM, and dedicated GPU, but its battery life is shorter compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14 which, though equipped with a less powerful CPU and GPU and less RAM, provides a longer battery life and a higher resolution OLED screen, enhancing visual experiences for less demanding tasks. While the Flow Z13's portability is excellent due to its lightweight and thin design, the Zenbook 14 is slightly heavier and thicker but still maintains good portability.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which provides smoother visuals and better gaming performance. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14, with its less capable Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower refresh rate of 90Hz, is only fair for gaming and 3D applications, offering less fluidity in fast-paced scenes.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, higher RAM capacity, and superior dedicated GPU, which are crucial for demanding software applications, while also offering a high-resolution touchscreen with impressive color coverage. The ASUS Zenbook 14, although portable with its lighter weight and longer battery life, has a lower-tier CPU and integrated graphics, and less RAM, which may limit performance in intensive tasks but benefits from an OLED screen known for deep blacks and vibrant colors, making it a good but less powerful alternative.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 14 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
7.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.3/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, the screens on both the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 provide sharp, clear images with their high resolution and brightness, making everything from browsing the internet to watching videos a pleasant experience. For engineering and design, their wide color gamuts ensure accurate color reproduction which is crucial for tasks such as photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth visuals, which can be a drawback for fast-paced games or rendering work where fluidity is key.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$300
$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 14 costs $300.
"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."
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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