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Updated January 10, 2024·
For everyday use and portability, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 with its touch screen, lighter weight, and longer battery life may be more convenient, especially if you're often on the go. However, the ASUS Zenbook 14X offers better performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming due to its dedicated graphics card and higher refresh rate display, albeit at a cost of reduced battery life and a bit more weight to carry around. If price is a concern, the Zenbook 14X is typically less expensive while the Zenbook Flip S13 commands a higher price for its ultra-portable design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
7.9
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 14X 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 software development.
For general use, laptops like the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offer high resolution and brightness, making the screen clear and vivid for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, their screens cover a wide range of colors within the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, ensuring accuracy and vibrancy that professionals need for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, which demand fast refresh rates to render smooth motion, both models fall short, leading to less fluid visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
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 14X has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$777
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
5.5 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 14X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X suits general use with robust performance from its processor and graphics, a stunning OLED screen, and moderate portability, though its battery life isn't as long as some may prefer. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 also appeals for general use due to its high-resolution touchscreen, lighter weight making it highly portable, and extended battery life, balanced against a less powerful processor and integrated graphics.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.3
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a dedicated Nvidia GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which enhances gaming and 3D application experiences more than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, which uses integrated graphics and offers a standard refresh rate. However, the Zenbook Flip S13's higher resolution and screen quality may offer sharper visuals, but its CPU and GPU are less suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Zenbook 14X.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X stands out for engineering and design with its higher GPU performance that caters well to intensive tasks such as 3D modelling and its OLED screen provides vibrant color accuracy and contrast which is crucial for design work. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers flexibility with its 2-in-1 convertible feature and a higher resolution screen which benefits design precision, though it has a lesser GPU than the 14X, both have ample CPU and RAM for multitasking and engineering software.
Content Creation
7.6
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 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 14X 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
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 14X and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X | ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.25" | 12.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 8.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 67 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 372 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X
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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"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."
ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"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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