Choose the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 if you prioritize top-tier performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, thanks to its powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, and you value versatility with its detachable keyboard for tablet use. It offers a high-quality display with excellent color coverage and a 165Hz refresh rate, which is ideal for fast-motion content. However, it's less portable due to its weight and size, and the battery life is shorter compared to the Lenovo.
Opt for the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i if you want a balance of performance and portability, with a sleek design and longer battery life. Its Mini LED display boasts superior brightness and color accuracy, making it exceptional for general use and creative work. The Yoga Pro 9i also features a more comprehensive set of ports, including Ethernet, and has a better webcam. While it matches the ASUS in gaming and GPU-intensive tasks, it may not perform quite as well in CPU-heavy engineering tasks. It's also worth noting that the Lenovo has a more traditional laptop form factor, which might be preferable for those who don't need a detachable screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
Best in class overall display quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4/10
9.8/10
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has 9 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
4.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i costs $1,450.
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for general use.
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
7.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both good for gaming and AI.
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
8.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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
8.0/10
8.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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."
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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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