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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is more expensive and offers a higher-resolution touchscreen with a larger battery, making it suitable for tasks that benefit from a high-quality display and longer unplugged usage. It's also slightly heavier, which may affect portability. The Dell XPS 13 is more budget-friendly, with a lower resolution and no touchscreen, yet it has a higher portability score and qualities such as a better keyboard and speakers. If cost is a concern and a touchscreen isn't a priority, the Dell XPS 13 is a strong contender. However, if you need a better screen and longer battery life for intensive tasks, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
7.2
13.3in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers superior screen resolution and brightness, which enhances the clarity and vibrancy of images, making it excellent for general use and detailed engineering applications that require precision. Its color gamut coverage ensures that professionals in engineering and design see accurate and wide-ranging colors. However, for gaming and 3D, its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness of motion, which is less optimal for fast-paced visuals these activities often require.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a versatile 2-in-1 convertible design with a high-resolution touchscreen, providing excellent screen quality, ample storage, and reliable performance powered by an Intel i7 processor and 16GB RAM, but it's somewhat heavier and has lesser battery life than the Dell XPS 13. In contrast, the Dell XPS 13 is lighter, boasts a longer battery life and a slightly larger screen with a higher brightness, providing comfort for extended use; however, this is at the expense of a lower resolution display and reduced storage capacity, although it maintains similar CPU and RAM capabilities for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell XPS 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the Dell XPS 13 are only considered fair for gaming and 3D applications because neither has a dedicated high-end graphics unit or a high refresh rate screen which are very important for smooth and detailed gaming visuals. While both have decent integrated graphics and quality IPS screens, their capabilities are more suited to general use and productivity tasks than to the demands of high-end gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
7.4
7.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell XPS 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13's high-resolution touchscreen and robust CPU and GPU make it ideal for engineering and design tasks that demand accuracy and graphical power, but its relatively lower portability might be a concern for on-the-go professionals. In contrast, the Dell XPS 13 also offers a strong CPU and GPU for such tasks, with better portability and higher screen brightness, but the lower resolution and screen quality might not be as suitable for detail-intensive design work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell XPS 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
7.6
7.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Dell XPS 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.
Battery
10.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 has 10 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
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Dell XPS 13 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the Dell XPS 13 costs $1,399.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the Dell XPS 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | Dell XPS 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.59 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 11.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 7.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i7-1250U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 442 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
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."
Dell XPS 13
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The Verge
Monica Chen | April 2023
"In the past, the XPS 13 was a hands-down contender for the best laptop on the market. But the Apple-silicon MacBook has since barrelled onto the scene, and it wipes the floor with most of the ultraportable Windows laptops that cross my desk on a daily basis. This XPS is no exception. Compared to the M2 MacBook Air, battery life is worse."
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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.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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