Asus ROG Flow Z13
While gaming laptops are nothing new, there’s a theme among the top performers: they’re still all bulky and heavy. Asus is one of few companies trying to change that, with experimental devices like 2021’s ROG Flow X13 and now, the tablet-form ROG Flow Z13.
The idea is appealing – it’s a 2-in-1 not dissimilar in design to Microsoft’s Surface Pro line, but with a dedicated GPU and other top-end specs that put it in line with full-on gaming laptops.
There’s also compatibility with the company’s XG Mobile eGPU to spice things up, which has the potential to turn the Flow Z13 into a desktop gaming powerhouse – but it all comes at a very high premium compared to competing gaming laptops.
Has Asus done enough to tempt users from traditional gaming laptops?
DESIGN
The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is, simply put, a marvel of engineering. The 2-in-1 tablet barely measures any larger than Microsoft’s Surface Pro 8, yet manages to pack in enough tech to qualify as a fully-fledged gaming laptop with a 12th-gen Intel CPU and an Nvidia GPU at its heart.
Take one look at the Flow Z13 and it’s clear that portability was a huge focus for Asus. Despite the laptop-level tech on offer from the convertible, it measures in at 1.18kg and 11.9mm thick – making it much easier to carry around than a traditional gaming laptop, and it’s the ideal size to slip into small rucksacks too.
For reference, the Alienware M15 R5 measures in at 2.5kg and 23mm thick.
It’s worth noting that while the Flow Z13
