Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is unlike any laptop that I have previously encountered. I have been using gaming laptops now for about the past 6-years and this is the first 2-in-1 style device that I have explored, and it has not disappointed. I was looking to have a smaller/more easily transportable device - and this is it. To start, the Flow Z13 is elegantly packaged with sleek, breath taking photos on the box along w/the coordinates the photo was taken. My wife has made me a sucker for packaging and this box did not disappoint. The laptop itself is a sturdy flat device with a detachable keyboard. The keyboard is similar to those I've had on other tablet/convertible devices as far as texture - with the added twist of having RBG keys, which I appreciate greatly. The touchpad is of quality size, making gaming/every day use easy with it (but I did go ahead and use a peripheral mouse for most of my use). The device has a sturdy kickstand, which held up to my cat rubbing her face against it - thank goodness. And while the keyboard is detached (or attached if you like dual control), the device is touch screen, which is nifty as a table device and essential as a tablet. It is a weird experience to be able to click while gaming though, enjoy being able to click menu items with my finger. The power plug-in is in the middle of the device, making it look a bit odd while hooked up and kickstand out, but not a deal breaker. There are a couple standard USB ports, 2 USB-C ports, along with an HDMI connection. Going with the 2-in-1 design there is not only a front facing camera but a rear camera, which is just a cool addition to a device of this caliber - truly a hybrid. And of course, regarding design there is a nifty back panel RBG display that is slightly reflective with customizable RBG, adding a nice personal flare. Setting up this slightly was slightly convoluted where you have to go into windows dynamic lighting, prioritize armoury crate and then under the general settings in armoury crate put rear window lighting complete on. This allows you to change/customize is, as by default this is not active. Overall, a solid design. The system does get somewhat warm, fans seem to work to keep cool even during gaming use; however, if you accidently close the keyboard and/or cover the fans too much it will cut them off and change the power mode, which is definitely to protect the device, just weird to see the change occur. I was able to keep this in my lap longer than I can a normal gaming laptop without any protection between my legs and the device. It is slightly heavy all things considered while using as a tablet type device; however, with the hardware included and device capabilities an understandable trade off. Diving more into device specifics and run. The screen is 13 inches - a nice size for a convertible device. Display is crisp. By default, zoom on display is set to 200% which I found was monstrous. With screen resolution 2560x1600, 125% zoom is where I landed, likely smaller than most and 150% is probably a nice middle ground. 200 just felt, off - from a tablet perspective it works but not from a computer aspect. There is sample storage on the device for common use (1TB). I've used up about 400GB installing my common/favorite games (FFXIV, BG3 and a couple other, less extensive/large games). I'm happy to see the 1TB in a device this small, because otherwise would have to choose between two greats for myself. The processor is an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 w/AMD Radeon iGPU, having 64GB of RAM. This setup, actually, surprisingly works well so far? I have had no issues with running either of my favorites at normal/high graphics. I was not sure how testing would go, given the Ryzen AI Max is not a standard Ryzen processor so had limited to compare it to - felt like a shot in the dark, but has come out well thus far. Before the actual games, I tried a benchmark testing of FFXIV which performed at high function while on battery only, once I plugged in the device improved to very high and have had no issues while plugged in. Slight lag can be noticed at times while unplugged, but this tends to be a common experience. Otherwise, gaming has ran nicely - biggest issues was upon initial testing I received a fatal Direct X error which caused immediate closure of the game; however, upon reboot of the device once I have not experienced that any further. So far, happy with the gaming experience, especially in a 2-in-1 device. I have enjoyed being able to play OSRS from the couch with it as well - much better than trying to finesse that phone app. Otherwise, software wise, being a newer windows device there is the copilot key. Copilot works smoothly on the device. Upon set up of windows it pushes use of Recall, which is one of the newer windows AI features. I personally did not allow this, as Recall actively monitors and records what you do, allowing search through active history, but just leaves me uneasy. What surprised me was preloaded software. CapCut was already on the device, which maybe is a new windows standard but quickly removed this. The device was also missing software I was expecting. Being a ASUS ROG device I was expecting the MyASUS, Armoury crate and Aura Sync to be preloaded and running on the device. These were not, which is slightly nice (as often I consider the preinstalled software from a computer maker to add bulk); however, I wanted to have Armoury crate for monitoring of settings/adjustment for gaming and also control of RBG options. A quick adjustment to add, was just surprised as mentioned - a nice change. So far, I have been able to use this device on/off for about 2-weeks and have not met anything that has been greatly upsetting or off putting. This is definitely a niche device in having 2-in-1 functionality. Pending the particular game one enjoys working on the AI Max+ 395 processor, this device is a solid choice for a hybrid setup. I would recommend to have a peripheral mouse to use vs the touchpad - using touchpad only threw me back to 2009 vibes with my first laptop. Overall, would recommend as ASUS has delivered a solid product within the ROG line once again.

Never got it, box arrived empty... Kinda lame for a $2500 product

The new RoG Flow Z13 tablet is a redesign of their previous generation Flow Z-series, but featuring something totally new this year: An all-APU design with no actual dedicated graphics (dGPU), instead employing the most powerful AMD APU Technology available - based on the new “AMD Strix Halo” architecture, consisting of AMDs new Ryzen AI+ 395 processor, paired with a Radeon 8060S integrated graphics (APU) – The first time we’re seeing TRULY AAA gaming capabilities AND AI-capable NPU in the same die without a dedicated graphics card onboard! On paper, this thing is a beast. Does it make the same impression in person? Let’s start with the packaging: While this is a very different form factor than a typical gaming laptop, it has an unboxing experience that feels premium and familiar. One of the things I really like about the RoG Flow Z13 is how it seems to be a flagship product for ASUS/RoG. It arrives in a sleek, sturdy box adorned with bold RoG branding and metallic highlights. Inside, the tablet is separately packed in its own box, cushioned by custom cutouts, ensuring it remains pristine during transit. Accessories are thoughtfully arranged: the detachable keyboard is pre-attached, and the 200W overkill power supply is packaged separately. There is NO stylus included, but ASUS and Microsoft styli are supported by this unit, however it offers no pen storage abilities onboard. The literature is minimal and typical for RoG devices, but clear for such a streamlined setup. Design and Build: The Flow Z13 continues ASUS’s tradition (with RoG anyway) of marrying sturdy industrial design innovation with striking aesthetics. Its chassis, forged from aluminum alloy, exudes ruggedness – While being remarkably portable for a high-performance tablet. He’s a big, ”thicc boi”! The tablet’s lines are angular and aggressive, punctuated by a new RoG signature RGB window that gives a glimpse into the tablet’s internals—an eye-catching nod to it’s gaming pedigree, while keeping the RGB subtle – When turned off, its just a mirrored SLASH in the back of the chassis.. The kickstand is robust, and offers a unique shape that helps frame the ventilation ports and includes rubberized edges for comfort when lapped, or the avoidance of sliding when on a hard surface. Ports are where you’d want them to be, and there are a good amount of them. 2x USB-C 4.0 ports on the upper left-hand side, while a single USB-A 3.2 port sits on the right lower quadrant of the edge for better headset/mouse dongle connectivity when needed. HDMI and ASUS’ new SlimPort charging port (From the Zephyrus G series) round out the left side, while the upper right manages the power button, volume rockers, and an Armoury Crate button to fire up the overlay in-game, or the AC application from the desktop. A 2.5mm standard headphone jack also adorns the right side next to the USB port. The keyboard is an interesting component. MUCH more robust than comparable tablet magnetic keyboard from the likes of Microsoft, Lenovo or Dell, but with build that makes me feel like I can still treat it like a gaming device. The palm rest and core of the part seems to be metal-backed as it is VERY tensile and flexed minimally. It seems like it will last longer than some of those competing devices based on its sturdy build, and the finish on the board seems to be more durable than the competing rubberized or Alcantara of other such keyboard covers. They keyboard itself has GREAT travel for being a mag-board, and the RGB looks great, although compared to other gaming laptops, it’s a bit dimmer, and the key font makes it hard in some cases to read the secondary symbols in dark rooms – One thing of note about the keyboard – ASUS has listened to its users and BROUGHT BACK Fn-Lock that was gone from last year’s G-series laptops… You can now Fn-Lock your secondary functions with Fn+ESC again! Display: The 13.4-inch display is a standout feature, boasting a QHD+ (2560 x 1600) resolution with a 165Hz refresh rate. Colors are vibrant, blacks are reasonably deep for an IPS panel, and the brightness peaks at ~500 nits, making it comfortable for both indoor and some cloudy/covered outdoor use. Touch responsiveness is excellent, supporting both finger and stylus input with negligible lag (I have not yet been able to evaluate the stylus input from a delay/lag/jitter perspective, and I’ll update my review if I come across one to test with). The screen’s slim bezels look great, while the Gorilla Glass protection provides peace of mind during transport and use with a pen or your finger poking it all the time. I did get an uncomfortable amount of light leak from the panel when I first received it, but realized some of this is caused by the strong magnets on the bottom of the screen pulling the glass away from the LCD – I was able to gently “massage” some of this away, so the most offensive “bright spots” in black/dark areas are hardly visible now. This is expected with most IPS displays. Initial Overall Impressions: From the moment you power it on, the Flow Z13 impresses with snappy boot-up and RoG-optimized Windows startup screen and POST animated logos. The device feels fast, cool, and surprisingly quiet, even during initial software installs and download of updates. One of the impressive things about this form factor is the ventilation setup. Unlike a gaming laptop or workstation, that gets its intake air from underneath and blows exhaust to the sides or back, this thing has its hottest components up at the screen level, so its breathing IN via vents in the upper-back, and exhausting via the top edge of the tablet. ASUS does this with brilliant RoG branded finesse, that, in my opinion looks very cool and sleek, and this form gives a HUGE advantage: You can use this device sitting on soft surfaces like a sofa, ottoman or bed without the fear of suffocating critical cooling! This would also be a boon to creatives using the tablet that don’t want to overheat the CPU or APU while running AI generation or rendering image filters, video or 3D content. This thing can always breathe so its always at its peak, and its intakes aren’t up against soft surfaces that can pull in lint and other dusty/dirty vent contaminants that can degrade airflow over time. It should be easier to clean out as needed as well since the vents and exhaust are all open and visible on the back and top of the system. General Use: In everyday scenarios, the RoG Flow Z13 shines as a versatile, albeit thick and hefty companion. Web browsing is fluid, multitasking is effortless thanks to up its 64GB of RAM, and office tasks feel fluid and completely snappy on the latest AMD Ryzen 9 AI 395 processor. The included keyboard is good enough to allow the tablet to transform into a credible laptop replacement. Battery life, when using the silent operating mode, is solid for a device of this caliber, averaging 4-6 hours under real-world mixed use—enough to get through most of the work day unanchored from a power outlet, but lesser than similarly sized devices of the same form factor that don’t have the processing or graphics/neural chops of something this beefy. Gaming Use: Here’s where the Flow Z13 truly sets itself apart. Armed with this new AI MAX+ APU, which allows BIOS and software-set unified RAM allocation to the graphics processing and efficient thermal management, the tablet delivers legitimate AAA gaming on the go. Popular titles like Halo Infinite, The Master Chief Collection, Gears 5, and other PC Game Pass titles run smoothly at high settings, maintaining frame rates above 60fps. Some games were even doing great on Ultra settings at native res. For the best performance when using the 13” screen, I found setting things to FHD resolutions downscaled them a bit but its not noticeable on a screen this size and the performance was perfect and lag-free. The high-refresh screen complements fast-paced games, while the unified memory architecture, and the ability to allocate up to half of the RAM lent to the graphics muscle for those seeking near desktop-class performance (This thing benchmarks close to a mobile RTX4050 in real-world tests, and I’d validate that with my own testing!) as well as giving BIG graphics memory to the APU for model rendering and other non-gaming GPU tasks. Throughout my tests, the device stayed comfortable to hold, and fan noise, while audible, remained unobtrusive, and you never have to worry about suffocating those fans and vents due to the design points mentioned above. Summary: The ASUS RoG Flow Z13 (2025) is a testament to how far APUs, and gaming tablets, have come: A rare blend of portability, versatility, and raw power. Whether you’re a gamer, a creative professional, or someone who values flexibility without compromising on performance, the Z13 is a great choice. While the premium price reflects its cutting-edge credentials and almost a demonstration/prototype level of bleeding edge tech, the device delivers exceptional performance for anyone seeking one device that can truly do it all. I would recommend this device to anyone looking for a cutting edge, take-anywhere powerhouse experience.

Zenflow 13 My absolute favorite form factor I have ever had was the surface book, not sure how many people remember that, but after that form factor was discontinued my second has been the tablet with a keyboard form factor. I have been a believer in this form factor from the moment I got my hands on a surface pro first generation, I very much wish I had it during my entire time at college, but now this is what I always imaged the surface could be. When I showed this to my brother in my excitement his first reaction was why would you ever get this, the graphics aren’t top end, but the price is. If that is your thought, give it a chance, depending on your game type preference you may be in for a surprise with this. This is a gaming computer so let’s talk gaming first, I ran Forza Horizon 5 on this and had to turn the graphics down medium, it just maxed out the ‘GPU’ and actually made the game completely fail and force stop a few times until I turned the graphics down. So, my initial impression wasn’t this is fantastic, I mean Forza still looks good in Medium but that was a tad sad. Cyberpunk 2077 it supported no Ray tracing but was able to support 60fps in the top setting besides Ray tracing. Again, not proving my brother wrong. But then I turned towards Hearts of Iron 4, a computationally intensive game that can put almost any decent system down. This is where the surprise really happened, it handled the game as good as if not better than a full desktop with a Ryzen 7, 5060Ti, and 32GB of RAM. I was able to get to 1950 without a single issue (once fps drops below 16 on it the game can be a test of patience) and fps held steady at 20 to 25 while at 5x speed. This is what changed my brothers mind on this entirely as these are his favorite types of games, where the graphics are semi-important but not really the point of the game, it’s more of a strategy type of game. So, while his gaming laptop can’t handle this game and my little tablet can. So, if you are into computational games and are usually a desktop gamer but maybe have a laptop for on the go, this may actually do better than many laptops with a dedicated GPU. For FPS, it works absolutely perfectly for what I want and need but I could see why someone might choose a different device if FPS is all they do. Now if you’re talking Fortnite, this will handle Fortnite all day long no matter the graphics you set it on. Fortnite is what I end up playing the most now a days as I can squad up with the kids and have a few hours of fun. But you buy this because you are looking for more than just a dedicated gaming device I’m decently sure. I found in college a desktop was just annoying as all your documents weren’t where you used them last, with one drive this is less of an issue, however, the principal still applies in some ways and a desktop with a tablet means your favorite games stay with your desktop. So, then you end up looking at high end laptops with a tablet and depending on the brand of your tablet they don’t talk as seamlessly as you would like. Also, Microsoft OneNote is by far the best note taking app that I have ever used, and I have tried so many times to remove my dependency from it as it is so limited on every device besides a windows computer and just can’t find anything that does everything it does. This is the one issue with using an Android or Apple tablet with a traditional laptop is that OneNote is just limited in its capabilities, such as the ability to change the page size to 8x11 so that printing later is super easy. So, you take the full capability of One Note on a PC and the ability to take note like a tablet and you have the absolute perfect educational tool in my mind, especially for engineering (probably all STEM). Back in college the prof would always email notes out during class instead of before, so you had to take notes separately or digitally, with one note you could put the slides in on 8x11 sheets and then take the notes directly there, an add on bonus now is recording the lecture (I’ve used this feature a few times at work) and then seeing what you wrote and what they said at the same time, which is a giant leap forward in understanding what was said later instead of piecing it together. But more than that, if they have MathCAD or MatLAB or another program file they sent out as well you can follow along on the same device your taking notes on and insert screen shots along the way. Or if you are in math class you no longer have to take notes by hand or on the computer as you can just draw your notes right on the Zenflow tablet. While having your program right along side of it. One note was powerful, having the surface tablet was even more powerful, having a tablet that could run any program needed at college with the ability to take notes right on it is just a dream come true. If I was going back to college, this would be the only real choice in my mind for a device to take. The only thing that it really is missing is a Bluetooth keyboard, when you have your keyboard detached you may still want to type, I feel like this would just be icing on the take, however, I have a portable gaming keyboard and mouse that works pretty good for this ( I still take notes at work but I don’t get to use this computer though it would be the ultimate device for my work as well being a hybrid field/office worker). The big key there is being able to take pictures with the camera and then immediately draw on it while screen sharing in a meeting. With my projects at home, I might need CAD, visual studio community, Word, Fusion, or other random software for different project not to mention Linux. So having a tablet without a full operating system is pretty useless if I was to try and use it for everything. However, this device has the capability to replace my desktop completely when it comes to all the tasks I have and will throw at it while being able to allow me to mark up a picture I just took with the back camera, a PDF print out of a drawing, or a form I need to send to someone and printing, writing/signing, and scanning is entirely too much work. I should mention at this point that this computer supports an active stylus (I am currently using the surface pen that I already had as no stylus was included in the box). Then when I am not doing projects, I may be watching movies or gaming. I have apple TV, Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video apps installed and they look great on here. They work okay especially if you are trying to use it in tablet mode, they fall short a bit as touching anywhere on the screen will pause unlike Android or Apple. Also, if there is ever a TV app that isn’t an app that I want I can always install it as an app with Edge (I did this with YT Music) and I’m pretty sure this is basically what the streaming apps are. You can do this on Android as well, though it seems to work a little more smoothly on PC and especially on this PC. For build quality make sure you don’t let it fall on the ground with the back hinge open, it snapped half the hinge on both sides, I was able to get it back in and it functions, but it is just a little loose now, the main thing I noticed was the metal on hinge that snapped looked like it was a brittle metal. Now the fall was a good 5 feet, and the tablet is hefty so the fact that that was all the damage that happened I am counting my lucky stars, still be aware that setting your not cheap tablet in a precarious position probably isn’t the best idea. I wish USB C was the only charger, my work laptop has a 160W USB C charger so USB C is coming along and can be pretty powerful, but it can charge off of USB C, but not game off of it, maybe that is the reasoning behind having two different charging methods, I’m not 100% sure on that, but just as a preference I don’t like proprietary chargers but it is forgivable with the ability to charge with USB C as well and the fact that high wattage USB C isn’t perfect yet. Overall, I love this device, it feels like it was built for my use cases, and it is crazy how much power is stuffed into such as small package.

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a unique device and in my opinion a generational improvement. Currently, it is the only 2-1 laptop with a touch screen and the new AMD Max+ 395 processor. This, along with up to 128GB of memory, makes it suitable for high end gaming with performance similar to a RTX4060 as well as the ability to run large local LLMs. The memory is divided between the CPU and GPU and up to 96GB can be allocated to the GPU for the 128GB model. For my 64GB model, I can allocate 48GB to the GPU. I have owned several Asus laptops over the last 5 years, including the 360 foldable ROG Flow X16 with a RTX3060 GPU and the Asus ZENBOOK Duo, and have found their laptops to be innovative and reliable. The Asus Z13 has a 13.4 inch screen that is very bright and colorful and suitable for use even outdoors. Although it is not OLED, it is very crisp at 2.5k and 180Hz. Battery life is around 6 hours when doing normal WEB browsing, youtube viewing, and office activities. Ports are also relatively abundant including 2 usbc-4, a usb, a microSD slot, and hdmi 2.1 out. A couple of my primary interests are 3D printing and local LLMs. The Asus Z13 easily handled any program that I used such as Orca Slicer, Blender, etc. For LLMs, LM Studio and Ollama ran quickly and allowed larger models. Hunyuan3D-2 which I installed locally for conversion of text ad photos to 3D printable objects also ran quickly. Most games that I tried were playable at the highest settings. If you are looking for a small, all around 2-1 light portable laptop with outstanding graphics capabilities that can do everything including run large local LLMs and play modern games, the Z13 is an excellent choice. My only caution would be that this is a 2-1 design (and not a 360 foldable) which is more suitable for a flat surface than for laptop use. If this meets your use case, I would highly recommend the Asus Z13. Keyboard lighting could also be brighter.

Basically perfect for gaming and other creativr work, absolutely amazed at the performance for intagraded graphics

This is one of the greatest laptops in the 21st century. Definitely worth the extra $100 for the extra ram.

Great machine. I own the 128gb version for AI work, and bought this for gaming. It’s fantastic. If you’re looking for a laptop, look elsewhere as this is a tablet - a very powerful and gorgeous tablet, but a tablet nonetheless.