Asus ROG Flow Z13vsMSI Prestige 13

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Asus
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
ROG Flow Z13

Quick Stats

The ASUS ROG Flow Z13's performance is marred by choppy frames and struggles with demanding games internally.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 boasts a sleek and durable build, perfect for portability with ease.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 boasts a vibrant 12.3-inch display with accurate colors and smooth motion capabilities.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 boasts an Intel Core i9 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU, notably.
MSI
MSI Prestige 13
Prestige 13

Quick Stats

The MSI Prestige 13 delivers impressive performance with Intel's Core Ultra 7 and ample system resources available.
The MSI Prestige 13's build is a mixed bag due to its subpar trackpad and unimpressive display refresh rate.
The MSI Prestige 13 boasts a stunning display with impressive color accuracy and peak brightness up to 500 nits.
The MSI Prestige 13 boasts a high-quality display with 16:10 aspect ratio and 100% sRGB rating feature prominently.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus ROG Flow Z13
Winner
#21
MSI Prestige 13
#26
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus ROG Flow Z13
#21
Winner
MSI Prestige 13
#372
Display
Asus ROG Flow Z13
#183
Winner
MSI Prestige 13
#289
Performance
Asus ROG Flow Z13
#187
Winner
MSI Prestige 13
#358
Build
Asus ROG Flow Z13
#18
Winner
MSI Prestige 13
#87
Features
Asus ROG Flow Z13
#235
MSI Prestige 13
#129
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS ROG Flow Z13
MSI MSI Prestige 13
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13900H
Intel Core i7-13700H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 65W)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus ROG Flow Z13

Strengths

It's a good laptop and with expectations in check it's a good gaming tablet too
The xg mobile dock is fast you'd hope so right though performance will likely be less impressive if you pair the xg mobile with the z13 that has the 4k display compared to the 1080p version that i've been testing
Buying the xg mobile add-on is a tempting proposition for more reasons than just faster gaming performance in the case of connectivity and power it helps the z13 reach well beyond its means
It offers a glimpse of how awesome the future of portable gaming will be

Weaknesses

It doesn't deliver the same kind of performance you get from a similarly priced gaming laptop
The xg mobile dock makes the tablet less portable because it's clunky and requires awkward cable management
You'll spend way more than you need to for a portable gaming machine if you pair the z13 with the xg mobile
It's costly and may not be worth it for most people, especially when compared to gaming laptops

MSI Prestige 13

Strengths

This is truly a lightweight 13-inch laptop something that every premium 13-inch laptop should aspire to do and MSI executed flawlessly.
I appreciate the high-quality display, abundance of IO ports over here, and also the fact that you get some fantastic performance great thermals and respectable battery life.
The device has impressive thermal management, with a maximum average surface temperature of 38°C under unrealistic peak loads and around 35°C with more realistic sustained loads.
The system memory and Intel Core i7-1280V processor combination provides excellent general productivity, programming, and coding performance.
The laptop's battery life is impressive, lasting up to 14 hours on a single charge with general productivity use cases.

Weaknesses

The trackpad is cheap and not up to par with the rest of the device's quality.
The display has a 60Hz refresh rate, which is below what most users expect from a high-end laptop.
The speakers are absolutely terrible, with the reviewer joking that they could be found on a budget laptop.
Gaming performance is not great, with games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive running at 30 FPS, which is about 50% less than other similar laptops.
Some components, such as system memory and the connectivity module, are soldered onto the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.
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Asus ROG Flow Z13

The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a promising attempt at merging gaming power with portable convenience. This sleek tablet boasts a powerful processor, an NVIDIA GeForce GPU, and a stunning 1080p display. While it falls short of delivering the same level of performance as similarly priced gaming laptops, its unique design and versatility make it an intriguing option for those seeking a lightweight gaming experience.

MSI Prestige 13

The MSI Prestige 13 is a lightweight powerhouse that's perfect for those seeking a high-performance 13-inch laptop without the bulk. Weighing in at just under 3 pounds, this device boasts impressive thermals and respectable battery life, making it ideal for all-day use. With a stunning display and abundance of IO ports, this laptop checks many boxes. However, some questionable design choices, including a cheap trackpad and subpar speakers, prevent it from reaching its full potential.

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