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The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, is designed for high-performance tasks like intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. However, it is more expensive and has shorter battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, while less expensive, offers a balance of features suitable for general use and has longer battery life, although it has less powerful integrated graphics which may not be ideal for demanding games or heavy graphics work. If you prize performance for demanding tasks and don't mind a higher price and lower battery life, the ASUS is a strong choice. If you prefer a more cost-effective option for everyday tasks with longer battery life, consider the Lenovo IdeaPad. 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 Slim 7i Pro
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for general use with its high-end CPU, abundant RAM, superior screen quality including touchscreen capability, and versatility as a detachable 2-in-1 device, with the tradeoff being a shorter battery life and less portability compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, which offers longer battery life and a more portable build, but with a less powerful CPU and standard laptop form factor.
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.1
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, providing smoother visuals, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower refresh rate of 90 Hz, which results in less graphical performance and fluidity.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.0
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for engineering and design use with its high-end CPU and dedicated GPU, which are essential for power-intensive tasks, compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro's mid-range CPU and integrated graphics. Additionally, the Z13's screen quality is superior with higher brightness and color space coverage, making it more suitable for graphical work, though it is less portable and noisier under load than the Slim 7i Pro.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 Slim 7i 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
7.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.7
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
Both the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro have displays with high resolution and brightness, which enhances the visual experience for general tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. For engineering and design, these laptops offer displays with wide color gamuts, providing accurate color representation critical for graphic design and photo editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals during fast-paced action or rendering tasks.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
$799
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,575 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.89" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.11" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 4K | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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