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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a higher resolution, better screen color accuracy, and a slightly larger and higher-quality display, which makes it ideal for design or video editing tasks where visual clarity and color reproduction are important. However, if you're looking for longer battery life and a lower price point, the Razer Book 13 could be the better option. Both laptops have similar portability, but the Zenbook Flip is slightly lighter, which could be a consideration if you travel frequently. Both run on similar processors and have the same amount of RAM, ensuring comparable performance for general use and less intensive engineering tasks. Neither is optimized for heavy gaming or engineering software that requires advanced graphics capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
7.3
13.3in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a vibrant display with a high resolution and brightness, suitable for browsing and watching videos, making it ideal for general use. Its accurate color reproduction covers a broader color spectrum, meeting the needs of professionals in engineering and design who require precise color details. However, its lower refresh rate might not be optimal for 3D applications and gaming, where smooth motion is critical for an immersive experience.
Battery
10.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Book 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
7.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is well-suited for general use due to its high-quality screen and 2-in-1 versatility, making it a portable option with a solid battery life, while the Razer Book 13 offers longer battery life and excellent build, which along with its high-resolution screen and performance similar to the ASUS, make it another strong choice for everyday tasks. Both laptops have comparable processors and memory, ensuring smooth operation, but the Zenbook's larger storage and the Razer's better keyboard quality might sway your preference depending on your need for space or typing comfort.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the Razer Book 13 are fair for gaming and 3D applications mainly because both use the same integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, which provides decent but not top-tier gaming performance, and both have a 60Hz screen refresh rate which is adequate for some games but not optimal for high-frame-rate or competitive gaming. While the Zenbook Flip S13 has a higher resolution screen, which is better for clarity, it doesn't necessarily improve gaming performance, and despite the Razer Book 13 having a lower resolution, it offers higher screen brightness and a slightly better battery life, which makes it a bit more suitable for portable gaming and content consumption.
Engineering and Design
7.4
7.1
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is suited for engineering and design due to its high-resolution touchscreen that aids precise design work, paired with a capable CPU and integrated GPU that handle demanding tasks. Meanwhile, the Razer Book 13 offers slightly better portability and a higher-quality keyboard, though with a lower screen resolution, which may affect detailed design clarity but still supports engineering needs with an equally competent CPU and GPU.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Razer Book 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
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Razer Book 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
13.4in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Razer Book 13 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
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 | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 55 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 | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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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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."
Razer Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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