If you prioritize a higher resolution display and better performance for engineering and 3D tasks, the ASUS Zenbook 14X is a better choice due to its more powerful Intel processor and dedicated graphics card. However, the Zenbook 14X has shorter battery life than the Zenbook 13. The Zenbook 13 offers excellent portability with its lighter weight and more compact size, making it ideal for general use and mobility, but it has less RAM and a lower performance for intensive tasks. Both models have OLED displays for vibrant colors, but the Zenbook 14X's screen supports a more advanced aspect ratio and higher refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics, is suitable for engineering and design but may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the ASUS Zenbook 14X, which boasts a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and a dedicated Nvidia MX550 GPU, allowing better performance in demanding applications. Additionally, the Zenbook 14X has double the RAM of the Zenbook 13 and a higher resolution OLED screen for finer detail, which is crucial for design work, but it is slightly heavier and thicker, which may affect portability.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.3/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook 13 and 14X boast high resolution and brightness, with panel types that provide crisp, clear visuals, making activities like browsing and video streaming a pleasure. In engineering and design, these laptops excel with wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing and graphic design. However, for 3D and gaming, their screens fall short due to low refresh rates which can lead to less smooth motion, despite reasonable resolution and panel quality that would otherwise render detailed images.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$890
$777
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X costs $777.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and ASUS Zenbook 14X both have high-quality OLED screens with full coverage of the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces, suitable for general use, and they provide ample RAM with the Zenbook 14X offering more for multitasking. The Zenbook 13 has the advantage in portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for mobile users, while the Zenbook 14X, with a more powerful CPU and GPU, caters to users who need better performance for demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is equipped with integrated graphics and a standard screen refresh rate, which limits its gaming and 3D capabilities compared to dedicated GPUs and higher refresh rates. Meanwhile, the ASUS Zenbook 14X comes with a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, delivering better performance for gaming and 3D applications, although it is still not at the high end for these tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both 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
7.3/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X compare to other laptops
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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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