The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers better performance for 3D, machine learning, and intensive gaming due to its high-end processor and powerful dedicated graphics card, making it suitable for demanding engineering tasks. However, it's less portable than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and has shorter battery life, so it's not as convenient for on-the-go use. The Zenbook, on the other hand, is lighter, has a longer battery life and a touchscreen with a higher resolution, so it excels in portability and is better suited for general use, business tasks, and where pen input might be beneficial. It comes with a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, making it less ideal for gaming or intensive tasks. Choose the M16 if performance is a priority and the Zenbook if portability and screen quality are more important. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
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
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is preferred for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, providing higher performance necessary for compute-intensive tasks, and better screen quality for detailed visuals.
Screen Quality
9.0/10
7.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Zenbook Flip S13 both offer high resolutions and brightness levels, with panel types that provide sharp images and vibrant colors, making them excellent choices for general tasks and work in engineering and design where precision and color fidelity are key. They excel in color-sensitive tasks due to wide color gamuts, ensuring that designers and engineers see accurate shades and hues for their projects. However, for gaming and 3D work where smooth motion is crucial, the lower refresh rates of these screens may not provide as fluid a visual experience as models designed specifically for these activities.
Battery
4.5 Hours
10.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,059 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is equipped with a high-powered CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth performance for general use, and its large, high-refresh rate screen offers excellent quality for multimedia and productivity, though its battery life and heavier weight make it less portable. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 also provides strong performance with a capable CPU and plenty of RAM, and its 2-in-1 design with a touchscreen and long battery life offers versatility and better portability for general tasks, but it might generate more heat under load given the thinner design.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 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
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
"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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