When choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, consider your priorities. The ASUS offers superior gaming and graphics performance with a dedicated Nvidia GPU and high refresh rate display, making it well-suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering and gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo has a longer battery life and is marketed as a premium business laptop, which indicates it's more tailored for productivity and general use. Both models have high-resolution touchscreen displays and are portable, but the ASUS is slightly more expensive. Ultimately, if gaming and high-end graphics are a necessity, the ASUS is a better fit, whereas the Lenovo will cater to business professionals looking for a reliable, longer-lasting machine. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for engineering and design use primarily due to its superior Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, providing better performance for demanding applications compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13's AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Radeon 680M GPU. Additionally, the ASUS offers a higher-resolution screen, which is beneficial for detailed visual tasks, although the Lenovo maintains an edge in portability and battery life, making it a more suitable option for those who prioritize mobility over top-tier performance.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.0/10
13.4in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offer panels that provide sharp images and comfortable brightness, making them suited for everyday tasks and media consumption. For engineering and design tasks, these laptops' displays cover a broad range of colors, ensuring that professionals who require accurate color representation are well-served. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates might not offer the smooth visuals that are desired by gamers or professionals working with fast-moving visuals.
Battery
6.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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.
Cost
$1,575
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 excels in general use with its high-end CPU and GPU, making it more suitable for demanding tasks beyond general use due to its better performance, and its high-resolution touchscreen offers exceptional color coverage but with less battery life, which could affect portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a solid CPU suitable for general tasks, an excellent keyboard and speaker quality for a better user experience, and a longer-lasting battery making it more portable, though it may not handle intensive graphical tasks as well as the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.4in
SIZE
13.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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 ThinkPad Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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