When deciding between the ASUS Zenbook 13 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, your choice depends on your needs and budget. If cost is a major concern and your usage primarily involves typical day-to-day tasks like browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the Zenbook 13 is a practical choice offering solid performance without extra frills. However, if you need more versatility, such as a touchscreen and tablet mode for presentations, drawing, or other interactive applications, the Flip S13 is the better option despite its higher price. Keep in mind, though, that the Flip's additional features may also impact its weight and battery life when compared to the standard Zenbook 13. Both models should handle general use effectively, but for specialized tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or heavy gaming, ensure the specifications meet the required software’s recommendations, knowing that higher performance typically comes at a higher cost and potentially less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.9/10
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Flip S13 both offer high-resolution displays with bright panels, making them excellent for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. Their extensive color gamut coverage ensures that professionals in engineering and design can work with accurate colors, crucial for detailed projects. However, their lower refresh rates are less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion representation is a key factor for an immersive experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 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.
Cost
$890
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is fair for gaming and 3D tasks because it comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U integrated Vega 8 GPU, which can handle some gaming and graphical tasks, but it is limited by its standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz. Similarly, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 also provides fair performance in these areas with its Intel i7-1165G7 Iris Xe integrated graphics and the same standard 60Hz screen refresh rate; despite having a higher screen resolution, its integrated graphics is not top-tier for gaming and high-end 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a fair evaluation for engineering and design due to its moderate CPU and RAM, sufficient for light engineering tasks, and its screen offers good color accuracy but a lower resolution. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is rated higher for those tasks because it has a significantly more powerful CPU and double the RAM, making it better for complex computations, and its higher resolution screen with touchscreen functionality can be more advantageous for design work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Zenbook 13 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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 Flip S13 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."
"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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