ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 (2022)
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Product family | Zenbook |
| Release date | January 2022 |
| Introductory price | EUR 1700 |
| Discontinued | No |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-1260P |
| Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5-5200 (soldered) |
| Memory slots | None |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 NVMe SSD |
| Storage slots | 1 user accessible |
| Removable storage | MicroSD card slot |
| Display | Screen size: 13.3 inch Panel type: OLED Coating: Glossy Resolution: 2880 x 1800 Aspect ratio: 16:10 Brightness: 350 Nits sRGB: 100 % Adobe RGB: 97 % P3: 100 % VRR: No Screen-to-body ratio: |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Sound | Dolby Atmos stereo sound system |
| Camera | 1080p webcam with IR function |
| Touchpad | Large glass clickpad with NumPad functionality |
| Connectivity | Intel Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 2 x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack |
| Dimensions | W: 11.67 inches (29.6 cm) D: 8.26 inches (21.0 cm) H: 0.59 inches (1.5 cm) |
| Mass | 2.43 pounds (1.10 kg) |
| Power brick | 65W USB-C charger |
| Battery | 67 WHr |
| Keyboard | White backlit |
| Chassis | Color: Ponder Blue, Refined White Materials: Magnesium-aluminum alloy Cooling: Single-fan single-heatpipe thermal module |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes, integrated into power button |
| Facial recognition | Yes, IR function |
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The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 (2022) is a premium 2-in-1 ultraportable laptop featuring a sleek design, high-performance components, and a vibrant OLED display. It is designed for users who need a versatile device for both productivity and media consumption.
Primary Hardware
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Processor
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 (2022) is powered by the Intel Core i7-1260P processor. This 12th-generation Alder Lake CPU features 12 cores, including 4 Performance cores and 8 Efficiency cores, and supports 16 threads. The processor can reach a maximum clock speed of 4.7 GHz.
The Zenbook Flip S13 is well-equipped for day-to-day tasks, whether at home or in the office. However, there is a noticeable variance in performance compared to other similarly equipped systems, such as the Acer Spin 5, which performs better in benchmarks like Cinebench, Geekbench, and Photoshop. This difference is attributed to the larger dimensions and more effective cooling of the Acer Spin 5.[1]
In performance mode, the Core i7-1260P peaks at 38W PL2 setting before stabilizing around 30W, with temperatures in the low to mid-90s Celsius and fan noise levels of ~42 dB. In standard mode, the CPU stabilizes at 20W with temperatures around 76-78°C and quieter fan noise levels of 36 dB. Whisper mode limits the CPU to 12W, resulting in barely audible fans and temperatures in the low-70s, but the laptop performs at about 50% of its capabilities in this mode.[2]
Benchmarks:
- Cinebench R23:
- Performance mode: ~1450 points
- Standard mode: ~1000 points
- Whisper mode: ~50% performance
- Geekbench 5:
- Single-core: 1,707 points
- Multi-core: 8,797 points[3]
Graphics
The Zenbook Flip S13 (2022) is equipped with Intel Iris Xe Graphics. This integrated GPU is capable of handling general media tasks, such as streaming video and light photo and video editing, but it is not suitable for gaming or heavy media work.
The Iris Xe graphics in this design do not run at their peak capabilities but are fairly close, stabilizing at 25-28W of power with GPU clock speeds around 1.2 GHz, which is about 85% of the platform’s maximum frequency of 1.4 GHz.[2]
Benchmarks:
- 3DMark 13 – Fire Strike: 5324 (Graphics – 5647)
- 3DMark 13 – Night Raid: 18741 (Graphics – 23087)
- 3DMark 13 – Time Spy: 1976 (Graphics – 1746)
- Uniengine Superposition – 1080p Extreme: 1105
- Uniengine Superposition – 1080p Medium: 3198[2]
Memory
The Zenbook Flip S13 (2022) comes with 16 GB of LPDDR5-5200 RAM, which is soldered onto the motherboard and is not upgradeable. This amount of memory is sufficient for multitasking and productivity tasks.
Benchmarks:
- PassMark 10: 2866 (Memory)[2]
Storage
The Zenbook Flip S13 (2022) is equipped with a 1 TB M.2 NVMe SSD. The storage performance is assessed through various benchmarks, ensuring quick access to files and applications.
The SSD performed well in tests, providing fast read and write speeds suitable for most tasks, including content creation and gaming. However, it trailed in the 25GB file transfer test compared to competitors like the Spectre x360 and Yoga 9i Gen 7.[3]
Benchmarks:
Co-processors
The Zenbook Flip S13 (2022) does not include any dedicated co-processors.
Input Devices
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Keyboard
The Zenbook Flip S13 features a full-size keyboard with adjustable white backlighting. The typing experience is effective, with decent depth to each keystroke and a slightly dished surface on each keycap. The backlight enhances usability in low-light conditions. However, the typing experience can be a bit loud, which might attract unwanted attention in quiet places.[1][2]
Touchpad
The touchpad on the Zenbook Flip S13 is large and made of glass, measuring 5 inches across. It doubles as a numeric pad, providing added functionality for users who require numerical input. The touchpad works flawlessly with swipes, gestures, and taps, and the physical clicks in the lower corners are precise, though a bit clunky.[1][2]
Webcam
The Zenbook Flip S13 is equipped with a 1080p webcam with IR function for secure logins with Windows Hello facial recognition. The webcam provides clear and sharp images even under suboptimal indoor lighting conditions. However, it lacks a physical privacy shutter, but pressing F10 disables the camera.[1][3]
Microphone
The integrated microphone performs adequately for video calls and voice commands, ensuring clear audio capture.[1]
Output Devices
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Display
The Zenbook Flip S13 (2022) features a 13.3-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1800 and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display supports touch and pen input, with an Asus pen included by default. The OLED technology provides excellent blacks, contrast, and viewing angles, but the peak brightness of 350 nits may limit outdoor usability.
The display delivers a full 100% of both the sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamuts, and an almost-perfect 97% of the Adobe RGB gamut. The brightness is 337 nits at full brightness, making it suitable for various lighting conditions. The HDR support enhances the viewing experience, making colors vibrant and realistic.[1][2][3]
Benchmarks:
- Coverage: 100% sRGB, 96.4% Adobe RGB, 99.9% DCI-P3
- Max brightness in the middle of the screen: 347.64 cd/m2
- Min brightness in the middle of the screen: 8.98 cd/m2
- Contrast at max brightness: 1:1
- White point: 6600 K
- Black on max brightness: 0 cd/m2[2]
Audio
The Zenbook Flip S13 is equipped with a Dolby Atmos stereo sound system. The sound quality and volume are decent, though the spatial aspects of the Dolby Atmos format are largely wasted on laptop speakers. The system provides satisfactory audio for casual media consumption.[1][2][3]
Benchmarks:
- 77-78 dB at head-level[2]
Connectivity
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WiFi
The Zenbook Flip S13 is equipped with an Intel Wi-Fi 6E module, providing fast and reliable internet access. The laptop also supports Bluetooth 5.2 for compatibility with a wide range of wireless peripherals.[1][2]
Bluetooth
The Zenbook Flip S13 comes with Bluetooth 5.2, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of wireless peripherals.[1]
SD Card Reader
The Zenbook Flip S13 includes a microSD card slot, allowing for easy expansion of storage and convenient file transfers from other devices.[1][2]
USB
The Zenbook Flip S13 is equipped with the following USB ports:
- 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- 2 x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4
- 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
The minimalist IO relies entirely on USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 support, which may require adapters for users with traditional USB-A devices.[1][2][3]
Display Outputs
All USB-C ports on the Zenbook Flip S13 support DisplayPort over USB-C, allowing for charging the laptop or driving an external monitor.[1][3]
Case
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The Zenbook Flip S13 (2022) features a magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis, providing a lightweight yet durable design. The laptop weighs just 2.43 pounds (1.10 kg) and has dimensions of 11.67 x 8.26 x 0.59 inches. The chassis is available in two colors: Ponder Blue and Refined White, and features Asus' Antibacterial Guard, a special coating that reportedly inhibits bacterial growth on the laptop's exterior.[1][2][3]
The build quality is solid, with a very strong lid and almost no flex in the main chassis or the keyboard deck. The materials feel rough to the touch, offering good grip and should age well, resisting scratches and dents.[2]
Maintenance
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The bottom panel of the Zenbook Flip S13 is held in place by nine Torx screws, with two additional screws hidden behind the rear-rubber feet. A pry tool is needed to open the device.[2]
Upgradeable components:
- M.2 2280 SSD
- WiFi chip
The RAM is soldered and non-upgradeable.[2]
Cooling System
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The Zenbook Flip S13 is equipped with a single-fan single-heatpipe thermal module. The thermal design is adequate for this type of laptop, with air intake from the underside and exhaust through the left side.[2]
Heat
The laptop maintains reasonable temperatures during use, even under load. The CPU runs at around 80 degrees Celsius in performance mode, with outer-case temperatures remaining fairly low, around sub-35 degrees Celsius around the WASD and arrow keys, and low to mid-40s Celsius in the warmest spots around the IOPL keys.[2]
Noise
The fan noise is minimal during operation, ensuring a quiet working environment. In performance mode, the fans run at ~42 dB; in standard mode, the fans run at much quieter 36 dB noise levels; in whisper mode, the fans are barely audible.[2]
Energy Management
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Power Consumption
The Zenbook Flip S13 comes with a 65W USB-C charger. The battery fully charges in about 2 hours, with quick charging for the first hour. The laptop consumes around 7.5 W during text editing, 8.5 W during video playback, and 13 W during web browsing.[2]
Battery Life
The Zenbook Flip S13 is equipped with a 67 WHr battery. The laptop realistically gets 5-8 hours of battery life with daily use, which is fair but not exceptional compared to competitors.[2][3]
Benchmarks:
- 7.5 W (~7-8 h of use) – text editing in Google Drive
- 8.5 W (~8 h of use) – 1080p fullscreen video on YouTube
- 8 W (~8 h of use) – Netflix fullscreen
- 13 W (~5-6 h of use) – browsing in Edge[2]
Biometrics
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The Zenbook Flip S13 features a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button and an IR-capable camera for facial recognition with Windows Hello, providing secure and convenient login methods.[1][2][3]
Software
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The Zenbook Flip S13 ships with Windows 11 Home preinstalled, providing a modern operating system experience.
Preinstalled Software
MyAsus App
The MyAsus app allows control over power profiles, battery and screen settings, updates, and more. It includes features to prevent OLED burn-in, such as Pixel Shift and Pixel Refresh.[3]
Other Preinstalled Software
The laptop also comes with Dolby Access for sound settings, GlideX app for screen mirroring, and other typical apps like Disney Plus and Spotify.[3]
Linux Support
The laptop may have limited support for Linux distributions, depending on user requirements and compatibility.[1]
Accessories & Warranty
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The Zenbook Flip S13 comes with a 65W USB-C charger and an Asus pen. There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.[1][2][3]
Reviews Summary
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Overall Sentiment
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 (2022) is considered one of the better 2-in-1 ultrabooks available, offering a premium design, high-performance components, and a beautiful OLED display. It is suitable for users who need a versatile device for both productivity and media consumption. However, the minimalist IO relying entirely on USB-C ports and the lack of non-OLED screen options are notable drawbacks.[1][2][3]
Problems Summary[1][2][3]
- Minimalist IO relies entirely on USB-C ports.
- Lack of non-OLED screen options.
- Higher price compared to the clamshell ZenBook S 13 model.
- Soldered RAM, limiting future upgrades.
- No physical privacy shutter for the webcam.
- Limited battery life compared to some competitors.
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