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Updated January 10, 2024·
To decide between the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Gigabyte A7, consider your primary usage. The ROG Flow Z13, being a 2-in-1 device, offers versatility for those who need a tablet and laptop combo, generally has superior portability due to its sleek design, and could be more favorable for on-the-go use or presenting work to clients. The Gigabyte A7 usually offers a bigger screen and might be more suited to stationary work like gaming or multimedia consumption where a larger display is beneficial. Regarding performance, the specifics matter: the ROG Flow Z13 may excel in tasks requiring a faster CPU or better GPU, especially if it's a higher-end model, which would be advantageous for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. However, this typically comes at a higher cost. If budget is a main concern and your tasks don’t demand cutting-edge performance, the A7 might offer a better price-to-performance ratio. Battery life will also vary, with ultraportable devices like the Z13 often having less room for larger batteries, which could mean shorter battery life compared to more sizeable laptops like the A7. Assess your priorities in portability, performance, battery life, screen size, and budget to make the best choice for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is favored for general use due to its powerful CPU, high-quality screen, and flexibility as a convertible device with a detachable keyboard that can also serve as a tablet, offering excellent portability with a relatively good battery life. On the other hand, while the Gigabyte A7 also has a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for typical tasks, its larger screen size hinders its portability, and the battery life is less impressive, making it a bit less convenient for on-the-go use.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.6
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, with its higher-resolution display and more powerful Intel i9 processor paired with a Nvidia RTX 4050, outperforms the Gigabyte A7, which has a larger but lower-resolution screen and an older AMD Ryzen 7 CPU with a Nvidia RTX 3060. While both are suitable for engineering and design, the lighter and thinner ASUS promises greater portability and screen quality, whereas the Gigabyte offers a larger screen and additional RAM and storage upgradeability due to available slots.
Content Creation
8.2
7.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 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
7.0
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte A7 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
7.3
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Gigabyte A7 for general use, the ASUS's superior resolution and brightness give it better screen quality, making it more suitable for tasks like web browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design, where color accuracy is vital, the ASUS stands out due to its wider color gamuts, which help in rendering more accurate and vivid colors for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of both laptops can be a limiting factor, affecting the smoothness of motion graphics and gameplay, making neither ideal for those specific needs.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte A7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$940
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.3
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and Gigabyte A7 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,575 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.89" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.11" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 4K | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ROG Flow Z13
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"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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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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