The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers high performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its powerful Intel i9 processor and RTX graphics card. It's more expensive but also more portable with a detachable keyboard allowing for tablet use. The Lenovo V15, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and might be sufficient for general use and less demanding engineering applications with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated Vega graphics. It has a larger screen but is less portable and provides lesser performance compared to the ASUS. The choice depends on whether you prioritize performance and portability over cost. 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
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is equipped with a more advanced Nvidia RTX GPU and has a high screen refresh rate, which makes it well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Lenovo V15, with its less powerful integrated AMD Vega GPU and lower screen refresh rate, performs adequately but does not excel in the same manner for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for engineering and design use due to its high-performance CPU and GPU, superior screen quality with high brightness and color coverage, and the versatility of a detachable keyboard, making it suitable for demanding tasks you may encounter in such fields. In contrast, while the Lenovo V15 matches in RAM and storage, it falls behind with a lower-tier CPU and integrated GPU, a lesser quality display, and generally lower build quality, impacting its suitability for intensive engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
7.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 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
8.4/10
5.4/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers a high-resolution display with excellent color accuracy and brightness, making it ideal for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. For engineering and design work, its wide color gamut supports nuanced color work, crucial for precise digital artwork and modeling. However, its lower refresh rate may be less optimal for gaming and 3D applications, which benefit from faster screen updates for smoother motion and better responsiveness.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$579
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
"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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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