Choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx depends on your priorities. The ASUS is more portable and offers a touchscreen with a slightly higher refresh rate, which is great for mobility and touch-based tasks, but the MSI has a larger and brighter OLED screen with a faster refresh rate, better for fast-paced gaming and video editing. Both have comparable storage and RAM, but the ASUS has a slightly better battery life. For intensive engineering tasks, the MSI might have the edge due to its hardware specifications. The MSI has a stronger gaming aesthetic and additional ports, including an Ethernet port, but it is significantly heavier and less portable. On the other hand, if you are frequently on the go and prefer a lighter and more versatile device, the ASUS would be a better fit despite its marginally shorter battery life and smaller screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Very good for software development
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
8.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is equipped with a less powerful GPU and a slightly lower screen refresh rate compared to the MSI Raider GE67Hx, which includes a more powerful GPU and a higher refresh rate, making the latter more suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications. While both have capable CPUs and high screen quality, the MSI Raider's specifications give it an edge in very important factors for gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for engineering and design due to its top-notch CPU and high-quality, high-resolution touchscreen display ideal for precise work but is lighter and more portable for use on the go. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx features a powerful CPU and an even better GPU, along with an OLED screen for exceptional color accuracy, better suited for intensive graphical tasks but is heavier making it less portable.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
9.1/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE67Hx for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, the screen quality of both the ASUS and MSI laptops may excel due to their respective high resolution and brightness, making for crisp and vivid displays during everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, both provide wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color reproduction which is critical for such professional applications. However, their lower refresh rates, while not necessarily impacting general use and color-sensitive tasks, make them less ideal for 3D applications and gaming where smoother motion representation is key.
Portability
Excellent
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,575
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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 MSI Raider GE67Hx 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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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