The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is pricier and excels in portability, making it ideal for those who need power on the go with its lightweight and compact design. It is tailored for intense gaming with a high refresh rate touchscreen, superior color coverage, and a strong GPU. However, you'll have less battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro. The IdeaPad 5 Pro, meanwhile, is more affordable and has more battery longevity but is heavier and less portable. It's a solid choice for general use and moderate gaming, but if you're into heavy graphics work or gaming, you might find its performance lacking compared to the ASUS. 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, with its stronger CPU and GPU, offers more robust performance for demanding tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, though the latter has a longer battery life and a larger screen, which might be preferred by those valuing endurance and a more spacious display for their general use. While both laptops have high-quality IPS displays and the same amount of RAM, the ASUS is more portable due to its lower weight and smaller size, but this comes at the expense of shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, with its higher-end CPU and GPU, offers superior performance for tasks like 3D modeling and computational simulations crucial in engineering and design, along with a high-quality screen which is beneficial for detail-oriented work. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, while still competent with a good CPU and GPU for engineering tasks, provides better portability and longer battery life, making it a more balanced choice for on-the-go productivity and some design work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
8.4/10
7.8/10
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness, making it excellent for tasks like web browsing, video streaming, and document handling which are valued in general use. For engineering and design, its display covers a wide color range, ensuring that professionals who work with color-critical applications can trust the output on their screen. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion and faster screen updates are crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$1,162
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
"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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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