The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is designed with high performance in mind, ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering due to its high-end processor and graphics card. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, on the other hand, offers a sharp, touchscreen display and is extremely portable with a longer battery life, suited for general use and tasks on the go. It's not as powerful for gaming or engineering tasks, but if portability and battery life are your priorities, it's the better choice. Choose the Strix G18 for power and the Zenbook Flip for mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
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
General Use
8.3/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a more powerful CPU and a dedicated graphics card, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, but its large size and lower battery life compromise its portability compared to the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, which offers a higher-resolution touchscreen display and better battery life in a more compact and lighter form, making it ideal for portability and general use while still handling moderate tasks efficiently.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.3/10
8.9/10
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 G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen that refreshes at 240 times per second, which is ideal for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers less graphical performance suitable for less demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior performance for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, which is crucial for running demanding software, although it's less portable due to its size and weight. In comparison, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 provides good performance with its capable CPU and integrated graphics while offering better portability and a higher screen resolution, making it suitable for design tasks where portability and display sharpness are priorities.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is 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
8.1/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
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 G18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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.
Screen Quality
8.7/10
7.9/10
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 have high-resolution, bright displays with panel types that provide sharp and vivid visuals, making them suitable for general use and detailed work in engineering and design. For engineering and design, both laptops cover a broad range of colors, which ensures accurate color representation crucial for such tasks. However, their screens have lower refresh rates, which is less ideal for gaming and 3D applications that require smoother motion and faster screen updates for an optimal experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,299
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"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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