ASUS ROG Flow Z13
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.8/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.0/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.0/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.6/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.9/10
PORTABILITY: Excellent—9.4/10
BATTERY: Fair—6.7/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.6/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.1/10
SIZE: 13.4"
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is priced in the midrange tier and features a high-performance i9 processor paired with an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, making it suitable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning projects. With 1024GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, it offers substantial resources for running complex software. Its 13.4-inch touchscreen display provides versatility, and its ability to function as a laptop or tablet with a detachable keyboard enhances its portability, although at 2.6 pounds and with a battery life of about 5.5 hours, there are tradeoffs in terms of weight and battery longevity compared to lighter, less powerful options. With good overall build quality and reasonable portability, it's well suited for users who need computing power in a flexible form factor and don't mind a shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Versatile as laptop and tablet
- Solid build quality
- Great portability
- Onboard GPU supports ray tracing
- Touchscreen with high refresh rate
Cons
- Moderate battery life
- Limited display outputs
- No Ethernet port
- Slightly above average fan noise
Ratings by Category
Portability:4.9
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Build Quality:4.6
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
General Use:4.4
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13's powerful Intel i9 processor and ample RAM handle general tasks with ease, while its high-quality IPS touch screen offers clear visuals and versatility as a laptop-tablet hybrid. Additionally, its compact size and light weight make it highly portable, despite a relatively modest battery life which requires more frequent charging during extensive use.
Engineering & Design:4.4
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:4.4
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.4
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Software Development:4.3
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Keyboard Quality:4.2
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Operating Noise:4.1
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Gaming & AI:4.0
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability as well as AI performance, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
While performance (especially graphics performance) is the most important factor determining this score, we also give modest weight to screen quality, heat management, keyboard quality, and storage.
Battery Life:3.8
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8'' x 0.47'' | ||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | ||
Width | 11.89" | ||
Depth | 8.03" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 0 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | ||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 8.5/10 | ||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 1 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
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