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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is less expensive, more portable, and offers a touch screen with a smaller, sharper display that's good for everyday use and can handle some gaming and engineering tasks. However, if power is your priority and you're okay with a higher price and less portability, the MSI Raider GE78 has a larger screen, significantly stronger performance suitable for the most demanding games, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, along with more storage and memory, but it comes with a heavier build and a larger power adapter. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Raider GE78 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers solid general use capabilities due to its powerful CPU, substantial RAM, high-resolution touch screen, and lightweight design, making it easy to carry around, though with average battery life. The MSI Raider GE78 also excels in general use with an even more powerful CPU, double the RAM for heavy multitasking, a larger high-quality screen, and superior speaker and keyboard quality, but is less portable due to its greater size and weight.
Gaming and AI
7.5
9.5
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, designed as a detachable laptop-tablet hybrid, offers gaming capabilities with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU; however, the MSI Raider GE78 surpasses it for gaming and 3D applications with a much more powerful Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which makes for smoother visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.4
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 provides good performance for engineering and design with its high-end CPU, a substantial amount of RAM and a capable GPU, as well as a high-quality screen, and is quite portable with a detachable keyboard for tablet use.
Content Creation
8.2
8.8
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Raider GE78 is somewhat better.
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
8.5
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE78 is somewhat better.
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
8.6
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
If you value a clear and vibrant display for tasks like web browsing, video streaming, or document work, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the MSI Raider GE78 offer excellent resolution and brightness that ensure crisp and vivid images. For engineering and design software, which often requires precise color representation, both the Flow Z13 and Raider GE78 cover a wide range of color gamuts, providing accurate colors critical for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks that demand fluid motion and fast response times, the lower refresh rates of these laptops might not deliver the smooth visuals you'd get from models with higher refresh rates, despite their decent resolution and panel types.
Portability
Excellent
Poor
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.8 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,575
$4,386
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the MSI Raider GE78 costs $4,386.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE78 has 6 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
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and MSI Raider GE78 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 GE78 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 | MSI Raider GE78 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,575 | $4,386 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | 15'' x 11.7'' x 1.13'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 6.83 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.89" | 14.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.11" | 11.73" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 4K | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 Raider GE78
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Allen Ngo | March 2023
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."
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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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