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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and touch capabilities, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers a compact, lightweight design with a touchscreen, which is great for on-the-go use and creative tasks. However, for high-performance needs like intensive engineering, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, which has more RAM, a more powerful GPU, and a larger screen, might serve you better; keep in mind, though, it's heavier and slightly less portable. Both have similar storage and high-quality displays, but you'll have longer battery life with the ASUS and better color coverage with the Lenovo, depending on your color accuracy needs. If budget is less of a concern, the additional performance of the Lenovo could be valuable, otherwise, the ASUS offers a balance of portability and capability at a somewhat lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
9.1
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i takes the lead in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU compared to the Asus ROG Flow Z13's RTX 4050, and its higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz versus the Asus's 165Hz refresh rate. While both have impressive CPUs and screen quality, these GPU and refresh rate advantages are significant for intensive gaming experiences and graphic rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is lauded for engineering due to its high-end CPU, reasonable amount of RAM, and a capable GPU, while its screen quality with high brightness and color accuracy enhances design work; however, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i stands out with a more robust CPU, double the RAM for more complex tasks, and a significantly more powerful GPU, all contributing to an excellent performance for engineering and design, albeit with a sacrifice in portability due to its larger size and weight.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.7
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i boast high-resolution screens with excellent brightness and panel types that provide vibrant images and clear text, making them ideal for everyday tasks like web browsing and streaming. For engineering and design, their displays cover a wide range of colors as indicated by their high color gamut coverage, which ensures accurate color representation critical for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may result in less fluid motion and responsiveness, which can be a disadvantage for fast-paced games and 3D rendering that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,700
$1,999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,700 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,999.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 shines in portability and versatility, with features like a detachable keyboard that enables it to function as both a laptop and a tablet. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro stands out with its superior screen quality which is evident through its apt coverage of color spaces, making it excellent for tasks that require precise color reproduction.
Content Creation
8.2
8.5
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $1,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.89" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.11" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 4K | 1080p | |
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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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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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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