The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is geared towards gaming and engineering tasks with a high-performance processor and dedicated graphics card, but it's heavier and has lower battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is lighter, has a longer battery life, and a high-resolution touchscreen, making it suitable for general use and portability. If you need a machine for intensive tasks and gaming, the Strix G17 is the preferred option. However, if you prioritize mobility, battery life, and a touchscreen for everyday tasks, the Zenbook Flip S13 is a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is only fair.
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
8.8/10
7.4/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers superior performance for engineering and design with a high-end AMD processor and Nvidia GPU, providing powerful processing and graphics capabilities, along with a large, high-refresh rate screen that ensures smooth and detailed visuals. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 prioritizes portability and versatility with its 2-in-1 convertible design, lighter weight, and higher resolution touchscreen while still delivering good performance through its Intel processor and integrated graphics, but it may not handle graphic-intensive tasks as well as the Strix G17.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offer displays with ample resolution and brightness, along with panel types that provide clear, vibrant images, making for an enjoyable everyday viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops boast impressive color gamut coverage that allows for accurate color representation crucial in professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, their screens fall short as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals, which are essential in these scenarios.
Battery
3.0 Hours
10.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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.
Portability
Poor
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its larger screen and better gaming suitable hardware, is good for general use, especially if gaming or intensive tasks are part of the mix, but it's bulkier and has shorter battery life. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is highly portable with a longer battery life and a higher resolution touchscreen, making it versatile for general use and excellent for those prioritizing mobility and battery longevity.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.8/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G17 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
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
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,391
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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.
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