The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a more expensive option but offers a more powerful Intel i9 processor and RTX graphics card, making it suitable for demanding gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks. With its touchscreen and high refresh rate, it also delivers a more responsive and smooth visual experience, and it carries a look that fits a gaming laptop aesthetic. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X is less expensive, has a slightly larger OLED display with incredible colors, making it a great choice for general use and media consumption, and it has better battery life, improving its portability. However, it's heavier and comes with less powerful hardware – an Intel i7 processor and MX graphics – which is less suitable for intense computational tasks. Both laptops have 16 GB of RAM and offer premium features like backlit keyboards and USB-C ports, but the Zenbook's less capable GPU and processor mean it's not as well-suited for heavy gaming or engineering tasks as the ROG Flow Z13. 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
Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
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 14X 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.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for engineering and design due to its high-end CPU and GPU, which are crucial for compute-intensive tasks, and its high-resolution, high-brightness IPS display enhances visual clarity. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X, while also suitable for engineering, has a slightly less powerful CPU and GPU, but it compensates with an OLED screen which offers superior color accuracy and contrast for detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 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 14X 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 14X for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen for engineering and design.
When considering general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X offer screens with high resolution and brightness, ensuring clear, vivid images for everyday tasks like browsing, watching videos, or working with documents. For engineering and design professionals, the same laptops provide broad color gamuts, enabling precise color rendering which is crucial for tasks such as photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a smooth visual experience is key, the lower refresh rates on these laptops' displays could lead to less fluid motion, making them less ideal for fast-paced games or intensive 3D rendering tasks.
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 14X 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 14X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$777
$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 14X costs $777.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for general use with a more powerful CPU and GPU, a high-resolution touchscreen with detachable capabilities for greater versatility, and a lightweight design that enhances portability despite its slightly shorter battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its OLED screen offering richer colors and a larger screen size, operates quieter and cooler, with a slightly longer battery life, which is valuable for users who prioritize visual experience and longer unplugged usage.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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 Zenbook 14X 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."
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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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