The ASUS Zenbook 14 is more affordable and offers a solid balance of performance suitable for general use, thanks to its efficient processor. It might be less portable due to a slightly larger size and weight compared to the Zenbook Flip S13. However, the Flip S13 provides a 2-in-1 convertible design, allowing it to be used as both a laptop and a tablet, higher resolution, and generally more premium features, including a better processor, which could be more appealing if you're doing more intensive tasks or desire a more versatile device. The Zenbook 14's OLED display is a strong point for visual quality, but if the additional cost of the Flip S13 is justified by the need for a touchscreen and more powerful performance, then the S13 could be for you. Keep in mind that the Flip S13 is also more compact and lighter, enhancing its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with decent CPU performance, standard memory, and an OLED screen, offers fair general use coupled with reasonable portability and longevity on a charge. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 stands out with a higher-end CPU, double the memory for better multitasking, and excellent screen quality with 2-in-1 versatility, although with a slightly greater cost due to its improved specifications and build.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.8/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14 and Flip S13 feature high-resolution displays with adequate brightness and panel quality to ensure sharp and vibrant visuals, contributing to their very good screen quality. In engineering and design, these laptops excel by covering a wide range of colors through their high-quality color gamuts, essential for precision in color-critical tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and an immersive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's higher screen refresh rate is conducive for smoother gameplay compared to the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13's lower refresh rate, yet both are just adequate for gaming because they share similar integrated GPUs which are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a higher refresh rate, which benefits gaming and 3D applications, the Flip S13 provides a better CPU and higher screen resolution, which can enhance overall visual quality but doesn't necessarily compensate for the lower refresh rate in gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers strong performance for engineering with a high-quality OLED screen for design work but has a standard laptop form factor. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, on the other hand, features a versatile 2-in-1 convertible design with a touch-enabled IPS screen, making it adaptable for various engineering and design scenarios but with slightly less processing power compared to the Zenbook 14.
Software Development
7.2/10
7.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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 Zenbook 14 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 Zenbook 14 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"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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