The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers higher performance for 3D, machine learning, and other intensive tasks due to its more powerful processor and GPU, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life. The Framework Laptop 13, on the other hand, is more affordable and offers better battery life, making it suitable for general use. It is also more customizable with available RAM and storage slots. While the ASUS has a higher refresh rate display which is good for gaming, the Framework's 3:2 screen aspect ratio might be preferred for productivity tasks. Both have high-quality keyboards and are suitable for general use, but the ASUS leans more towards gaming and intensive applications. 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
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Framework Laptop 13 (2023)
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
472.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers superior processing power with its high-end CPU, ample RAM and storage, and a high-quality screen, making it very good for general use, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) provides good general use capabilities with a solid CPU and screen quality, it is more portable, has slightly better battery life, and excels in customization and repairability.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
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 Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is better for gaming and 3D applications due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics unit and a higher screen refresh rate of 165, providing smoother visuals and better rendering performance. In contrast, the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has a basic integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60 refresh rate screen, which are suitable for less demanding tasks but fall short for intensive gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
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 Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 excels in engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU, more RAM, and more powerful GPU, which are crucial for such tasks, along with a high-quality screen that offers superior brightness and color accuracy. In contrast, the Framework Laptop 13, although offering good performance with a decent processor and integrated graphics, has less RAM and a less powerful GPU, but gains an edge in customization and repairability, with its emphasis on portability and a better keyboard and speaker quality.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for content creation, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) 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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.4/10
13.4in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
472.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Framework Laptop 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, with its exceptional resolution and brightness coupled with a high-quality panel, ensures crisp and vivid displays that are ideal for everyday tasks and detail-oriented engineering work, although its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming where fast motion clarity is key. The Framework Laptop, while providing good overall display performance with adequate resolution and brightness for general use and sufficiently accurate colors for engineering and design tasks, falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that won't be as smooth for fast-paced visuals. For both models, the tradeoff for stellar general and engineering use is a lackluster gaming experience primarily because of their screens' refresh rates not meeting the high standards gaming and 3D applications often demand.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$1,079
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) costs $1,079.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for software development, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Framework Laptop 13 has 7.5 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.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
13.5in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to have excellent portability, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) 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."
"If you’re thinking of investing in your first Framework, now is the time. The kinks and rough edges have all been smoothed out and this is a very nice machine with a bright, upgradable future. The only reason I can think of to wait is the AMD model, which I’ll be sure to test as soon as I can get my hands on one."
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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.
About Framework
Framework is a new American laptop manufacturer, specializing in modular and repairable laptops with the goals of promoting longevity and reducing electronic waste. They are a strong proponent of the right to repair movement. Framework laptops have replaceable RAM, storage, ports, keyboards, display bezels, mainboards, and more, making them a great choice for repairability-oriented individuals.
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