If you prioritize gaming or tasks requiring robust graphics, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 will serve you well due to its higher-tier graphics card. However, its higher price and shorter battery life are trade-offs to consider. Alternatively, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers longer battery life and is lighter on your wallet, making it a better fit for general use, with decent performance for lighter graphics tasks. The Lenovo is also slightly heavier, which may affect portability. Both laptops have good screens, but the ASUS has a slight edge in certain visual aspects and a faster refresh rate, advantageous for fast-paced games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 excels in engineering and design use due to its superior CPU and GPU, which handle complex computations and graphical tasks more effectively, as well as its high-quality screen which offers better color accuracy and contrast. While the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a larger battery and is slightly more portable due to its reduced weight, it compromises on graphical power and CPU performance, making it less capable for highly demanding engineering and design applications.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.4/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp and bright display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the ASUS with its better resolution and luminosity excels. For engineering and design work where precise color representation is critical, the ASUS again stands out with its wider color gamuts ensuring your designs look accurate. However, for gaming and 3D rendering where fluid motion is key, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, but they still suffice for casual use.
Battery
6.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
14.5in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very 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 Pro 7 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for general use due to its high-end CPU and GPU, alongside a high-resolution touchscreen that can be detached, transforming it from a laptop to a tablet, which contributes to its portability, despite having a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Pro 7 14 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."
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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