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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers great portability thanks to its smaller size, lighter weight, and better battery life, which is ideal for those who travel often or prefer a more compact laptop. It also has a touchscreen with a higher resolution and refresh rate, advantageous for creative tasks or better visual quality. However, the MSI Vector GP76 gives you more RAM, which is essential for heavy multitasking and demanding software like 3D rendering or video editing. The MSI's larger screen may be more comfortable for long hours of work, although it will be less portable and has a shorter battery life. The ASUS models excel in general performance and are suitable for gaming, whereas the MSI pulls ahead in tasks demanding high computing power, like 3D modeling or engineering simulations, and also offers a higher performance for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.4
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 provides a solid gaming and 3D experience with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a 165Hz screen refresh rate on a smaller, more portable 13.4-inch display. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76 steps up the gaming performance with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU paired with an even higher 360Hz refresh rate, benefiting fast-paced gaming on its larger 17.3-inch screen at the expense of portability.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.9
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers excellent panel type, resolution, and brightness, which enhances the visual experience for office tasks and web browsing. For engineering and design, its expansive color gamuts ensure that professionals see accurate and vibrant colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion compared to models catered specifically to those activities.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Poor
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,600
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 boasts a high-resolution touchscreen and is incredibly portable, with a powerful CPU, suitable RAM, and fair battery life, making it excellent for general use where mobility is key. The MSI Vector GP76 offers more RAM, a larger screen, and superior heat management, catering well to stationary general use that requires multitasking or more intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.7
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out in engineering and design use due to its high-end CPU, capable GPU, and high-resolution touchscreen display, complemented by a highly portable and versatile form factor, making it suitable for on-the-go professionals. In comparison, the MSI Vector GP76 offers superior RAM and powerful GPU, catering well to demanding engineering tasks, with a larger screen and exceptional build quality, though less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Vector GP76 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and MSI Vector GP76 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 Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.89" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.11" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 4K | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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