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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is usually more expensive, has double the storage, and a higher resolution touchscreen with better color accuracy, making it excellent for those who prioritize display quality for tasks like photo editing. It's also lightweight and slim, providing better portability. However, the HP Spectre x360 has a bigger battery and a newer main processor, offering longer battery life and potentially stronger performance for engineering and resource-intensive tasks. The Spectre is also better for video calls with a higher-rated webcam, and its larger screen with a different aspect ratio may benefit productivity. Consider the ASUS for display quality and portability or the HP for long battery life and performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.4
8.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with an Intel i7-1165G7 CPU and integrated Iris Xe GPU, offers a lightweight and highly portable solution for engineering and design work with a sharper screen resolution, providing clear visuals and generous storage.
Software Development
7.6
8.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.6
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the HP Spectre x360 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the HP Spectre x360 offer crisp images and good visibility in various lighting due to their high-resolution displays and brightness, making everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming enjoyable. In engineering and design, their wide color gamuts cover a broad spectrum, ensuring accurate color reproduction which is essential for professional photo editing and graphic design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates could lead to less smooth visuals, which is a significant disadvantage for action-packed games that benefit from quick screen updates.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 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.
Cost
$1,400
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is recognized for its high screen resolution, lower weight for portability, and substantial storage, but has a shorter battery life compared to the HP Spectre x360, which boasts a longer battery life and a larger screen, albeit with lower storage capacity. Both laptops offer quality CPUs and adequate RAM for general use, excellent screen quality with touch capabilities, and convertibility for tablet use, with the Spectre x360 benefiting from a newer release and higher speaker and keyboard quality, which might justify its added weight and size.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities due to its more recent and powerful CPU, which provides a higher level of performance compared to the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13. Despite both having the same class of integrated GPU and screen refresh rate, the additional processing power of the HP Spectre aids in handling demanding tasks more efficiently.
Content Creation
7.8
8.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
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.
Battery
10.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | HP Spectre x360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.74 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 9.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 406 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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 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."
HP Spectre x360
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PCMag
Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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