If you prioritize portability and plan to use the laptop on the go, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13's smaller screen and lighter weight make it a more travel-friendly option compared to the larger and heavier ASUS Zenbook Pro 17. However, if a larger screen for multimedia and productivity is important to you, the Zenbook Pro 17's 17.3-inch display could be more appealing, albeit with reduced battery life and portability. Performance-wise, the Flow Z13 is equipped with a higher-refresh display and a more powerful graphics card, which is better suited for gaming and 3D work. On the other hand, the Zenbook Pro 17 has more RAM, which can help with multitasking and complex tasks in engineering. Both have substantial storage and high-performance processors, yet the Flow Z13 has a touchscreen, which may benefit creative tasks or those who prefer a more interactive experience. Consider the tradeoffs between screen size, portability, and specific performance needs when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a faster screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which provides smooth visuals and better responsiveness. In comparison, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 also suits gaming and 3D applications thanks to its capable Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, but its performance in fast-paced scenarios is limited by a standard refresh rate of 60Hz.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.2/10
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 exceeds with its high-resolution display and impressive brightness, offering crisp visuals and good readability under various lighting conditions, while the Zenbook Pro 17 also delivers a clear and bright image, but not to the same extent. For engineering and design, the ROG Flow Z13 stands out with its wider color gamut support, providing more accurate color representation, which is essential for precision work; the Zenbook Pro 17, although proficient, is less optimal in this regard. For gaming and 3D work, however, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can affect the smoothness of fast-paced visuals and hinder the overall gaming experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
Good
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, featuring a powerful Intel i9 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a high-quality, touch-enabled screen, offers excellent portability due to its lighter weight and compact size, though with less battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with an AMD Ryzen 9 processor, double the RAM at 32GB, and a larger screen, delivers extended battery performance and a more comfortable typing experience with a full keyboard but is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers higher screen resolution and refresh rate with a more powerful GPU, making it suitable for intensive engineering and design tasks requiring detailed visuals and graphics processing. In comparison, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 provides more RAM and a larger screen for extensive multitasking and comfortable viewing, albeit with a lower-tier GPU and standard screen quality, which can influence performance in highly demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Cost
$1,575
$1,500
$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 17 costs $1,500.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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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