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Updated January 10, 2024·

Choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the MSI Prestige 16 largely depends on your priorities. If you prefer a more portable device with a smaller screen and high performance for gaming, the ASUS is a solid pick. It also has the advantage of a touchscreen and high refresh rate display, which can be beneficial for certain tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige offers a larger screen, better battery life, and double the RAM, which is great for multitasking and intensive engineering work but it is heavier and has no discrete graphics, making it less suitable for gaming. If gaming is not a priority and you value screen real estate and longer unplugged usage, consider the MSI Prestige. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

7.5
ROG Flow Z13
Prestige 16
6.7
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
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 MSI Prestige 16 is only fair.

Screen Quality

8.4
ROG Flow Z13
Prestige 16
8.3
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the MSI Prestige 16 have similar screen quality.

Portability

Excellent
ROG Flow Z13
Prestige 16
Good
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

8.5
ROG Flow Z13
Prestige 16
7.4
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
ROG Flow Z13
Prestige 16
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for general use.

Engineering and Design

8.4
ROG Flow Z13
Prestige 16
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and MSI Prestige 16 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.2
ROG Flow Z13
Prestige 16
8.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.0
ROG Flow Z13
Prestige 16
8.1
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for software development.

Battery

6.5 Hours
ROG Flow Z13
Prestige 16
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 has 7.5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$1,600
ROG Flow Z13
Prestige 16
$1,611
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.

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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the MSI Prestige 16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS ROG Flow Z13MSI Prestige 16
ASUS ROG Flow Z13MSI Prestige 16

GENERAL

Price
$1,600
$1,611
Release Date
May 1, 2023January 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66''
Weight
2.6 lbs4.2 lbs
Width
11.89"14.09"
Depth
8.11"10.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-13900HIntel i7-13700H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours7.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
56 Wh82 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.4"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
165Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
511 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/107.4/10
Portability Score
9.3/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.3/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/108.8/10
Webcam
4K1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
12
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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ASUS ROG Flow Z13

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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"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."

MSI Prestige 16

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Paul Antill | June 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 Evo: 2023's best value 16” thin & light laptop with i7-13700H. One of the top choices for professionals and students seeking a high-performance, portable computing solution in 2023. While the MSI Prestige 16 Evo A13M may not boast the most striking design compared to some other 16" options, its relatively "safe" styling lends itself well to professional and educational environments. Significantly, it doesn't compromise on essential features like port selection or cooling performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient thermal management. The 16 Evo A13M offers an excellent combination of performance, portability, and functionality, making it a compelling choice for professionals and students alike."

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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 MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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