The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers great performance for both general use and gaming with a high refresh rate display, portability due to its lighter weight and smaller form factor, and also has gaming laptop features. However, it has a shorter battery life compared to the Zenbook. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X also has excellent general use and engineering performance, with a high-quality OLED display that has better colors and higher resolution, which is beneficial for creative work. It provides a longer battery life and a larger screen but is heavier and not as portable as the Flow Z13. If you value screen quality and battery life for productivity and creative tasks, the Zenbook Pro 16X is a strong option, whereas for portability and gaming performance, the Flow Z13 is preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.3/10
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a high-quality display for everyday tasks like web browsing and watching videos, both the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offer screens with sharp resolution and bright panels that make images and text crisp and clear. For professionals in engineering and design, these laptops provide wide color coverage, ensuring accurate color reproduction that's crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these devices might not deliver the smooth visual experience often desired for fast-paced action and rendering.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X costs $1,300.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 excels in general use due to its strong CPU and ample RAM, contributing to swift performance, and its high-quality screen and portability make it a versatile choice, though it has average battery life. Similarly, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is highly rated for general use, as it boasts a robust CPU, plenty of RAM for smooth multitasking, and a stellar screen, with added benefits like superior storage and a quality keyboard, but it is less portable than the Flow Z13.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
7.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both good for gaming and AI.
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
8.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 excels in engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU and GPU, making it well-suited for intensive tasks, further complemented by a high-quality screen with strong color accuracy and contrast. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers an even higher resolution OLED display which is exceptional for color-critical work, alongside ample power for most engineering applications, though it trades off some CPU power and is less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.0/10
8.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for software development.
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 Zenbook Pro 16X 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 Zenbook Pro 16X 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."
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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