Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hello there, it’s Marcniel, here to give some insights on the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Touch-Screen Gaming Laptop. After four weeks of use, the ROG Flow Z13 has truly exceeded my expectations. Its unique form factor as a 13.4-inch tablet-style laptop with a detachable keyboard is not only functional but also incredibly fun to use. The build quality is superb, and while it might be slightly heavier than a Microsoft Surface, it remains portable enough to be my go-to device for work and play when traveling. The laptop boasts an impressive 64GB of LPDDR5X RAM at 8000 MHz, which is more than enough to handle multitasking and ensure that your applications run seamlessly. Coupled with a 1TB SSD, you’ll enjoy lightning-fast boot times and quick access to your files and games. The storage capacity is ample enough, but for those who need even more space, the MicroSD slot offers a convenient solution for additional storage. The startup experience on the ROG Flow Z13 is nothing short of spectacular. The flashy logo and sound effects make you feel like you’re stepping into a Cyberpunk game, setting the tone for an exciting user experience. Setting up the device is straightforward, typical of any Windows-based computer, and I appreciate the flexibility to adjust the Video Memory allocation to suit my needs. Currently, I’ve allocated 16GB of memory from the 64GB RAM, and I highly recommend opting for the 64GB version over the 32GB for just $100 more. It’s a worthwhile investment for enhanced performance. When it comes to device warranties, ASUS offers the standard 12-month manufacturer’s warranty. However, the 64GB version is exclusively available from two retailers, as per ASUS’s website. One of these retailers is Best Buy. If you purchase the device from Best Buy, you have the option to sign up for their Best Buy Protection. This extended coverage extends the warranty to up to 24 months, in addition to the default 12-month manufacturer’s warranty. It’s essential to note that the ASUS Premium Care extended warranty package does not apply to units purchased from Best Buy, as stated in the ASUS Premium Care Terms and Conditions. Therefore, if you prefer an extended warranty, you might want to consider opting for the Best Buy Protection instead. The 13.4-inch IPS Touch Screen panel with a 180Hz refresh rate is a standout feature. While I rarely use the touchscreen, having it available is a nice touch, especially for those who prefer touch input. However, I do wish ASUS had opted for an OLED or Mini-LED panel to enhance the visual experience further. Battery life is a crucial factor for portable devices, and the ROG Flow Z13 delivers with a 70-watt-hour capacity. It’s sufficient for travel, and I recommend turning off the RGB lighting to conserve battery when on the go. Gaming on battery will drain it faster, but for casual use, it’s quite impressive. The 200-watt charger, while powerful, could benefit from being USB Type-C and more compact to reduce bag weight. The left side of the device offers two USB Type-C ports that support DisplayPort and Power Delivery, enabling data transfer speeds up to 40 gigabits per second, along with an HDMI port. On the right side, you’ll find a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port and a 3.5mm audio jack. This diverse range of ports ensures seamless connectivity for all your peripherals. The front-facing speakers deliver decent sound quality. It features a 5-megapixel infrared camera and built-in 3-microphone arrays, making it suitable for Windows Hello login and video calls. The 13-megapixel rear camera is a nice addition, although I personally don’t use it. The chiclet-style keyboard features 1-zone RGB backlighting, providing an average typing experience. However, I’ve noticed that my oily fingers tend to leave smudges on the keys, necessitating regular cleaning. In conclusion, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is an exceptional portable gaming laptop that combines power, versatility, and a unique design. Its impressive specifications, coupled with its sleek form factor, make it an excellent choice for those seeking a device that can handle both work and gaming with ease. While the price tag might be a consideration, the performance and features are reasonable for the investment. If portability and casual gaming are your priorities, the ROG Flow Z13 is definitely worth a look. https://youtu.be/SXII96LBtOU

Such a powerful portable device. I sold my Zephyrus G16 4070 for this and I am much more content with the Z13. The fans are quiet and exhaust from the top so I can game in bed without burning my legs or sweating from a hot laptop. The display even without being OLED looks so vibrant it surprised me. The only weak point are the speakers but they do the job just fine. Overall absolutely worth it

I absolutely adore this thing, and couldn’t recommend it enough to anyone looking for a powerful, portable, and creative-friendly machine. It’s also great for gaming on the go. On battery, this thing performs better than essentially all laptops on the market at this point. Meaning, you can get great performance with great battery life (a combo people don’t expect from laptops). Pros: - Performance/Watt is absolutely insane on this thing! On battery, at all power levels, you can out perform every laptop on the market while also achieving a longer battery life. For example, you can lower your TDP to 15watts and still game at Low-Medium settings w/ 60 FPS and ~4.6 hours of battery life (70WH battery / 15 w/h = 4.6 hours of use). - Portability. This thing is tiny, and it packs a punch. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT?! Lol. - Microsoft Pen Protocol support. The pen support is great! I’m a 3D character artist for games, and I’m comfortably able to use this in every part of my workflow (painting, sculpting, etc). This thing is perfect for creative workflows, especially if you’re looking to work on the go. - Great Screen. - Great Battery life… if you know what you’re doing. Use the TDP BAT menu (you can find it on GitHub). For browsing, I recommend 7 watts. Gaming (low settings), 15 Watts. Gaming (medium-high settings), 18-25 watts. - Decent Camera - Perfect amount of IO - Easy to Upgrade Cons: - There aren’t any cases for this thing! Why?! - It only has one M.2 (2230) slot. - MPP hover detection could use some work (not the fault of this laptop, Microsoft needs to update the MPP drivers). - Poor Battery life - If you don’t know what you’re doing. If you’re not willing to mess with the system’s TDP (super easy to do, btw), you will not get very good battery life. - No HDMI in. - Not a deal breaker, but this would have been a cool feature. - Kickstand gets a little annoying if you’re working on your lap.

I bought two Lenovo Legion PCs (one AMD 7000 series and one Intel i9) a few months ago mainly for running Adobe design software. Later, I picked up the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 primarily for travel, and honestly—it ended up being my favorite out of all three. The first thing I noticed is how fast it boots into Windows. It feels quicker and more responsive than both of my Legion machines. Whether I’m gaming or working, everything just runs smoothly. I mainly use Adobe software for photo editing, design, and some video editing, and the Z13 handles all of it without any issues. Compared to the Legion laptops, this device is much smaller, lighter, and easier to carry in a backpack. That portability makes a huge difference for work on the go. Despite its compact size, performance doesn’t feel compromised at all. In fact, I’ve even had some Steam games that struggled on my AMD 7000 PC run perfectly fine on the Z13—which was a pleasant surprise. I got the 64GB RAM version on sale, and overall, I’m very happy with the purchase. The futuristic design is also a nice bonus—it definitely stands out. Minor drawbacks: I wish it had more internal storage (1TB fills up quickly for my use), and the power button is a bit small and not the easiest to press. Also, if ASUS ever releases a 16-inch version without significantly increasing the price, that would easily become my go-to machine. Overall, this is a powerful, portable, and reliable device that exceeded my expectations. *The driver size is 6 x 2.75"

This device is for a very few people, and I think I am one of them. For the price to performance it is terrible, but the form factor is really nice. You can get the CPU on the laptop/tablet to work at just 15w to up to 90w (80w default, use G-Helper instead and uninstall all ASUS/ROG software). In the 15w CPU TDP mode it uses a max of 17w total and is having amazing battery life. I do not feel the need to bring my charger if I am out of the house. About 6 to 8 hours from a combination of Discord, Google, and watching videos. When set to 90w and undervolting -5 on both the CPU and GPU (currently no overclock since that is a waste on mobile devices imo), I am getting performance better than a lot of desktop processors. By default this CPU gets up to 5.1 GHz, with the changes I made I am getting 5.325 GHz on the first 8 cores. The rest are 5.15 or so, further tuning is needed but this passes OCCT CPU stability tests.

First time using a laptop with this ram size (64gb). Pros: Coming from a MacBook Pro with m3 pro, I like how as snappy this tablet is. The device is also significantly faster than my surface pro 11 with a snapdragon processor. I like that I’m able to flexibly allocate the memory to system memory or video memory. The memory also has a very wide bandwidth, similar to that in m4 pro in MacBook. It handles tasks relatively easily and never feels like I’d need more RAM. The device is silent for light tasks like writing, web browsing etc. The fan never turns on except when the system is overloaded. Cons: the camera on this device is very low quality. Although it is a 1080p camera, it has a narrow FOV and struggles under lowlights. The image is grainy even under good lighting conditions. Given that this is a thick tablet by modern standards, there is enough room to put a larger and quality sensor and a good lens. Since I use this tablet for meeting, I had to buy a camera. The camera on my surface pro 11 is very good under low light scenarios and has a wide filed of view. Also, Microsoft did a clever job placing the camera sensor in such a way that when you slant the tablet, the camera is still looking at you, showing you correctly. Asus on the other hand placed the camera sensor just like the ones on other regular tablets. So, you have to place the tablet really upright to be able to place yourself in the camera frame. Again coming from a MacBook Pro with m3 pro, I miss the all day battery life of my apple laptop. This laptop lasts only around 3-4 hours with silent, energy saving mode is enabled. I also made sure to turn on the variable refresh mode for the screen. Gladly I bought a Gan charger much smaller than the original charging brick, which I’m planning to take with me everywhere I go. That was not something I did with my MacBook. The trackpad is not very good. I hope Asus used a haptic trackpad like the one on surface pro. Conclusion: if you take into consideration the windows software and hardware ecosystem, this is one the best devices you can get in this form factor. We’ll see how powerful Qualcomm’s next generation chip for windows will be. But I don’t expect it to be as powerful as the one in this laptop. Also, given the ram shortage, we mightn’t see larger ram models. So, I’m overall satisfied with my purchase. The large ram in this device will help me survive the ram apocalypse.

This device is great. The AI Max 395 is absolutely perfect for my needs. The OLED screen is a delight. The keyboard takes some getting used to but works well so far. Linux (ubuntu and fedora) runs super well with it and is able to handle firmware updates no problem. I am a programmer and I dabble in AI development which is why I wanted a larger RAM pool for my system than the standard 32GB. At the sale price I picked this guy up at I couldnt justify the upgrade to the 128GB model with my current scope. If you are JUST a gamer, this is not the device for you. The integrated graphics might be one of the best on the market but it will struggle at 1440 with high settings on mid tier AAA games. I occasionally game on a laptop and need just enough to play the games on this machine. It is perfect for my use case, but it is not a gamer unit. If you are JUST a dev and arent using local AI or gaming, also not for you unless you dig the form factor. Limited storage options and the kickstand makes actual "lap top" use difficult and slightly painful. I'd rather go with a standard laptop like the Zenbook with the Ryzen AI 9. This device is perfect for me for the following: This fits my needs for software dev and local AI experiments. its a laptop so i can run my cloud tests away from my local server. It has dual usb-c 4 ports for a dock that lets me setup a mobile workstation. Since I have my own cloud, I have the SD slot in use for my document storage to give an illusion of more space. I am running a 2TB External NVMe for game storage at the workstation. The second usb-c 4 slot i have set aside for the eGPU i have laying around if absolutely necessary (its not). Side note: i ordered a set of vinyl covers from M2Skins to help protect it from scuffs. Great stuff there. Also, got an anti-glare screen protector, again for scuffs but also glare due to the very glossy display.

After being disappointed by a Surface Pro laptop that I bought, I wanted to get a laptop that could do similar things with a bit of power behind it. This laptop is one of two products I saw on the market that met my needs, the other of which was also made by ASUS. I find myself frequenly thinking about how great this laptop is, as it truly is everything I wantedThe touchscreen and pen support makes this device great for creative work in harder to run applications like blender renders, and the battery supports high power loads too. For less intensive work, such as drawing, writing or using photo editing software, this laptop will ace the task with long battery life to boot. For when you need to relax, this laptop can play anything you give it, but you might want to bring the charger. It also has a camera on the front and back, which though low resolution, can still be helpful for scanning documents or other things- but you won't be taking photos with this guy, not with the size and weight. The kickstand is sturdy too and everything feels highly quality. The only issue I've faced is poor out of the box audio tuning, but you can make it sound way better using the Dolby Atmos included app, just search up the audio problems to find a reddit post with the information to make it sound great. Overall, I love this device, and if you can stomach the price and want something high-end, consider giving this a try. Also, it has a cool intro.

This device is awesome. It replaced my Steam deck and iPad Pro and has gotten more use that I imagined. As gaming laptop, the performance is as expected. Most games run issue free(Even at 2600x1600). I get 60-70 fps on max settings playing bf6. Raytracing is an option I’d recommend not using with this machine. I use it to play rainbow six siege on a 3440x1440 UW winter and am able to maintain 60 gps on ultra settings. It definitely fits my use case well and would recommend it to anyone who prefers a tablet style pc. Battery when gaming is not great. Use a charger if you plan on it. For productivity , I have zero complaints. It’s a very fast machine. Pros- Excellent performance Display is amazing Build quality is solid Trackpad is great Cons - Battery life while gaming is poor. 1-2 hours max. Speakers are average. Dolby atmos helps a lot but my phone has better speakers. Quite expensive for the level performance.

Versatility is the word. The ROG Flow Z13 is hands down the best digital companion I've ever owned. It's an all-in-one machine that seamlessly adapts to everything I throw at it — from heavy multitasking and data work to gaming and creative projects. What surprised me most was the build quality of the smaller details. The trackpad is responsive and accurate, the keyboard has a satisfying feel that you wouldn't expect from a device this compact, and the included pen adds a whole extra layer of functionality for sketching, annotating documents, and navigating the touchscreen. It genuinely feels like three devices in one — a laptop, a tablet, and a creative workstation. The performance is impressive too. I've pushed it with demanding workloads and it delivers consistently. The display is gorgeous, and the detachable form factor means I can go from a full desk setup to a handheld tablet in seconds. If you're someone who needs one device that can truly do it all — work, play, and create — without carrying multiple gadgets around, the Flow Z13 is it. Best tech purchase I've made in a long time.

Impressive build quality and gaming performance. I appreciate the amount of RAM and ability to quickly and easily upgrade the M.2 SSD. I love the flexibility of this being a laptop and then being a tablet.

i primarily wanted to get this tablet for using the adobe suite such as premiere pro adobe illustrator etc, and this device does not dissapoint, ive had some freezes here and there but after some updates that has all gone away, id highly recommend this product if you want to do some editing for on the go etc... you will not be dissapointed

I'm quite pleased with the 2025 Z13. The build quality and performance is incredibly impressive given the size. If you can get past the sticker shock, understanding this is a niche/luxury item, I would recommend it to anyone. Sure, you can get more performance per dollar elsewhere, but that's not the point of this device. Also, checkout rrtronics creations website for a modified G8+ controller that will turn this into a giant handheld. It's next level :)

I absolutely adore this machine to the absolute fullest. I have used gaming laptop before however this “tablet” has brought me new experiences. I don’t want to debate but ive been using this more as a laptop for more productivity work. The fact that you can play triple A games with the most efficiency on an iGPU is insane. I used this more than my 4090 rig and im far impressed. This may not be for everyone however it fits my suite and gladly recommend it for those who dare!

Amazing device for gaming, between the performance and the beautiful VRR screen you can't complain I honestly have been playing in Performance mode, not even Turbo. Excellent build quality. Unfortunately, I updated ASUS Armory Crate when I got it, and that broke the RGB. This is a known bug that I can apparently fix by removing all ASUS software and installing and older version... Thanks for breaking my new device ASUS. After the RGB is fixed I will probably install SteamOS as something is very wrong when steam takes 3 minutes to launch after boot, despite it supposed to be launching in full screen mode at login.

Great machine! Grabbed it at a low price due to it being open-box, and I have absolutely no regrets. I wanted this to be a replacement for a desktop, but I have been finding myself playing games on it more and more.

Amazing tablet I really love it. I enjoy that I can do my art project and play my games. I also connected an extended GPU I also set it up as a desktop and there’s no problem

In the first week of using this awesome device everything was good, since then windows pushed updates practically nullifying all performance. battery life is ok however I have my concerns as 10-12 hours was only achievable using a Linux distro but even then it struggled to maintain that as there is not many Linux tools to cap the chip at a lower power level performance, was good but then windows broke everything as well as what seems to be faulty gpu drivers on the device, there seem to be no fix as of 6-25-25 but I will continue to monitor. USB 4 ports, they work but seem to have lots of issues running my external SSD which led to lots of disruptions in my workflow as well as file corruptions and actual profit loss however upon getting a better cable and changing a few settings this problem was fixed. Fan noise, it's not as bad as people say as in most cases it makes more sense to leave it in silent mode and run it like that to save power any ways, performance mode definitely ramps up the fans but to an acceptable level. turbo on the other had seems to be useless as it only gives you about 10%better performance, while also sounding like a jet engine. big issues in manual mode, as you can't allocate power to the cpu or igpu directly, it would be nice to keep it at like 4-6 cores and send more of the power to the igpu for on-the-go gaming, as well as more fan curve options. storage, be sure to get a thermal pad for the SSD as this device does not come with one and the 2230 drives hate getting hot and the will die quickly if not cooled RGB, turn it off to save power the rear window light is compliantly just a status symbol when I'm never the one looking at it. Idea for Asus here< make the rear lights act as a battery bar when charging instead of flashing so I know when its fully charged and its charge level roughly. Keyboard, the keyboard is good but flexes a bit< solve this by lining it flat, however not really an issue. Display is great, wish it were MLED like the flow x16 but that is ok. Ram, definitely get the 64GB over the 32GB version the ram is worth it, but asus where is my 20GB vram option in the bios? come on man... overall, this is not a user-friendly device, it is not ready to go out of the box and requires a lot of work via drivers and fixing windows. I how that the improvements to windows via the asus ally X Xbox will help this device as well. for instance, not using 11-12GB of ram on boot. as well as better battery life, just look at linux on this thing running something like arch linux could net 16+ hours of battery life. I'm hoping for better linux drivers soon cause overall windblows has ruined this device for me. but with updates it will get better.

Its not uncommon for screens like this to have bleed and whatnot lighting up the edges, but I've only had this for a month or two, and its just so noticeable and makes looks terrible when the screen is anything but a bright color. Also I assumed the battery life would be bad, but had no idea it would be as this bad. Dont get me wrong, i do like the product and honestly I wouldn't complain too much if the light bleed wasn't so terrible. Buyers regret for sure. Maybe its just mine though.

I'm really impressed with its performance for its form factor. I wanted something smaller than a laptop but bigger that a handheld like the Rog Ally. I just wish it had more USB ports I wouldve rather that instead of a card reader.