The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, with a more capable Intel processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, offers better performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering and gaming but is less affordable than the Lenovo Slim 7 16. Despite being lighter and having a smaller screen, the Flow Z13's battery life is shorter than the Slim 7's, which offers a larger screen and longer battery life, making it more suitable for general use and productivity. If top-notch performance in a compact form is a priority, and you don't mind charging more frequently, the ASUS may be your choice, while the Lenovo is a value-oriented option with better battery life and a bigger display for everyday 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 build quality
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
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 Slim 7 16 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
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 outshines the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for engineering and design because it sports a more powerful CPU and GPU, offering better performance for demanding tasks and graphics-intensive applications. Though the Lenovo has a larger screen and longer battery life, making it more suited for extended work sessions, it compromises on the CPU and GPU power that is crucial for engineering and design software.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.3/10
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offer screens with high resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and easy to view in various lighting conditions. When considering engineering and design, the displays on both models cover a wide range of colors, enabling precise color work for tasks like photo editing or CAD. However, for gaming and 3D applications, these laptops are less suitable as they have lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced activities.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Good
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is rated very good for general use because it has a powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality screen, is moderately portable, and has a reasonably good battery life, while also offering versatility with its detachable keyboard for tablet mode.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 or the Lenovo Slim 7 16
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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