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As no specific details about the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 or the Lenovo Legion 5 17" were provided earlier, I don't have the ability to access and analyze the specifications and differences between these laptops. To help you decide which laptop to buy, consider the following: The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a highly portable device with a detachable keyboard, making it more versatile for travel and flexibility in use. If you need a device that can double as a tablet and is easy to carry, this could be a suitable option. These characteristics often appeal to professionals or students who are always on the move. However, due to its smaller size, it may have less room for cooling, which could impact its ability to handle prolonged intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is likely to offer a larger display and potentially better cooling given its size, which is beneficial for gaming, engineering software, and multimedia tasks. This would be a better choice if you're looking for sustained performance during resource-intensive work like 3D modeling, video editing, or modern gaming. Due to its size, it’s less portable, which might be a disadvantage if you need to frequently transport your laptop. Make sure to consider the specific performance hardware each model offers, like the processor, graphics card, RAM, and storage, as these will directly affect the laptop's capabilities for your intended use. Balancing these factors with your budget and determining which aspects – portability, performance, or display size – are most important to your daily activities will guide you towards the most suitable choice. 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 Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for its high-resolution touchscreen and superior CPU, which contribute to a better experience for general use and demanding tasks, but its smaller screen and higher price may deter some users. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a larger display and excellent keyboard quality at a more budget-friendly price, although its heavier weight and lower screen resolution might not be suitable for users looking for portability and sharper visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.6
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 boasts powerful CPU and GPU options with a high-resolution touchscreen that aids in engineering and design tasks, plus its light weight and detachable keyboard enhance portability despite average battery life . In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a larger screen and more robust heat management, making it suitable for extended engineering workloads although it's bulkier, affecting portability, and has a lower screen resolution which could impact detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.2
7.2
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 Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
305.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering general use, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and impressive brightness that enhances your everyday computing experience. For engineering and design tasks, its screen presents wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, it falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate that provides smoother motion and better visual clarity required for fast-paced interactive environments.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
Poor
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,860
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,860 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.4
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
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for gaming and 3D with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165, ensuring smoother visuals, while being powered by an Intel i9-13900H CPU which is latest as of its release in early 2023.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 | Lenovo Legion 5 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,860 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 6.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.89" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.11" | 11.41" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 80 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 | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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