Given your needs, if high performance with advanced graphics for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning are a priority and you are okay with a higher price, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is the preferable option. It has more storage, higher RAM, and a more powerful processor and GPU, leading to better performance in intensive tasks; however, it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the HP 14" Laptop. On the other hand, if you prioritize longer battery life, portability, and are working with a tighter budget, the HP 14" Laptop, with modest performance specs is more suitable for general use and less demanding tasks. 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
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 excels in general use due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, greater RAM, and superior screen quality with high resolution and color accuracy, but it sacrifices battery life and is less portable than the HP. Meanwhile, the HP 14" Laptop offers longer battery life and higher portability but comes with a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a lower quality screen, making it less suited for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
5.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is equipped with a superior Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a high 165Hz screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the HP 14" Laptop's lower-end integrated Vega 7 graphics and standard 60Hz refresh rate render it only adequate for such tasks. Additionally, the ASUS boasts a more powerful CPU and higher quality screen, adding to its gaming and 3D capabilities over the HP model.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful CPU and GPU, extensive RAM, and high-quality screen, which facilitate complex tasks and detailed visuals respectively, whereas the HP 14" Laptop's more modest specifications offer fair performance but may struggle with more demanding engineering applications. The ASUS is less portable than the HP due to its heavier weight and lower battery life, but offers a more robust solution for intensive tasks and better quality visuals, despite being less suitable for prolonged use on-the-go.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 HP 14" Laptop 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
8.0/10
6.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop 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
8.4/10
6.3/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers superior screen resolution and brightness, enhancing clarity and detail for everyday tasks and professional design work, while its wide color gamut accurately represents a broader range of colors essential for engineering and design applications. The HP 14" Laptop, with its fair screen quality, provides adequate resolution and brightness for general use and sufficient color representation, but doesn't excel in any specific area. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to poor refresh rates which are critical for fluid motion and a responsive gaming experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the HP 14" Laptop has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$418
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $418.
"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."
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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