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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers a high-end processor and a better screen resolution with touch capabilities, making it suitable for intensive tasks and work that benefits from higher precision visuals. It is more portable thanks to its smaller size and slightly lighter weight. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 is more affordable, with a slightly larger screen size but lower resolution and higher weight, better suited for those who are budget-conscious and may not require the top-tier performance or portability of the ASUS model. 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 G5
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a more powerful CPU, higher quality screen, and is more portable with better battery life, making it ideal for demanding tasks and on-the-go use. The Gigabyte G5, while offering fair performance for everyday activities, falls short in terms of screen quality and battery life, which may affect the overall user experience and convenience.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.6
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for engineering and design thanks to its powerful Intel i9 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, high-resolution touchscreen with a wide color gamut, and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU for demanding tasks, packed in a highly portable, tablet-laptop hybrid form. In comparison, the Gigabyte G5, with its mid-range Intel i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, provides solid performance for engineering and design at a likely lower cost but with a bulkier build and a less vibrant, standard-resolution screen.
Content Creation
8.2
7.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte G5 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
6.8
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 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 G5 is only fair.
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
6.8
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 likely offers a high-resolution display with better panel technology and brightness, providing sharp and vibrant visuals for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, which enhances general use and detailed engineering or design work. It may also cover a wider range of color gamuts, which ensures that colors are reproduced accurately, especially crucial for professional design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where screen fluidity and responsiveness are key to an immersive experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good 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 G5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,860
$868
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,860 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.3
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
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 G5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, with its RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen resolution, offers sharp visuals suited for gaming and 3D work, while its 165Hz screen refresh rate ensures smoother motion rendering. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5, equipped with an RTX 4060 GPU and a lower screen resolution, still provides high-quality graphics for gaming and 3D tasks but with a slightly lower screen refresh rate, making it less optimal for extremely fast-paced visuals.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,860 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.89" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.11" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
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 | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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