If top-notch performance for gaming or intensive tasks is your priority, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is well-suited, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which impacts portability. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, on the other hand, offers a lighter, more portable design with a longer battery life, making it ideal for everyday use and for those who need a versatile, convertible laptop for work or lightweight creative tasks. So, consider what's more important to you: high-end performance and gaming capabilities or portability and battery life for everyday productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 surpasses the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 in gaming and 3D applications because it includes a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen with a much higher refresh rate, which makes for smoother visuals in fast-paced games. In contrast, the Zenbook Flip S13, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard refresh rate, offers a less optimal experience for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is preferred for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU and GPU, which are essential for demanding tasks, plus a screen with a high refresh rate, benefitting design work with smoother visuals. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a balance between performance and portability with its high-resolution touchscreen, making it versatile for engineering and design, but with less power than the Scar 15 and a focus on convertible use and portability.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13's excellent panel type, high resolution, and brightness provide a sharp and vibrant viewing experience. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the Zenbook's wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for detailed work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find both laptops' screens lackluster due to their lower refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness of fast-moving visuals and renderings.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 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
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 boasts an advanced CPU and dedicated graphics card, which suit resource-heavy tasks but has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, which offers a high-resolution touchscreen, longer battery life, and is lightweight, making it highly portable but less capable for demanding applications.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
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 Scar 15 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
7.4/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Scar 15 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 compare to other laptops
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
"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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