![]() By far the slickest design touch is the transparent window on the back that shows off some of the motherboard and is illuminated by RGB lights. It looks and feels premium as well with an aluminium frame that’s been tastefully stylised with cut-outs and etchings. So has the Z13 cracked the portable gaming code? DesignĪt 302 x 204 x 12mm in size and 1.18kg in weight (1.53kg with the keyboard cover), the Z13 is only a little heavier and thicker than the Surface Pro 8 and a good deal lighter than most gaming laptops. The Z13 even supports ASUS’ external GPU dock accessory with a mobile RTX 3080 that, when connected to the Z13, will rival the performance found on larger gaming laptops. It’s Asus’ spin on the eGPU using proprietary tech, offering an upgraded Nvidia RTX 3080 mobile GPU.The Z13 has a built-in multi angle kickstand as well as a detachable keyboard and Pen included in the box. If you want more gaming prowess than the RTX 3050 Ti from the Flow Z13, you can opt to buy a bundle including Asus’ XG Mobile. Turns the 2-in-1 into a desktop with multiple displays and more connectivity. ![]() ![]() When it comes to audio, the Flow Z13 sports two side-mounted speakers that are more than enough for watching YouTube videos and casual gameplay, but the lack of bass means most dedicated gamers will opt for a gaming headset. The 99% sRGB and 76% AdobeRGB colour gamut may put some colour-correcting creatives off, but it’s great for gaming and of better quality than most gaming laptop rivals. Resolution and refresh rate aside, the Flow Z13 display is gorgeous with vibrant colour, plenty of detail and a level of brightness that puts most rivals to shame at an impressive 483nits in tests. I’d only really recommend the high-res model to video editors and content creators that work in 4K video. While you may be tempted to go for the 4K model, I’d argue that at just 13.4in, the Full HD resolution is sharp enough for an enjoyable gaming experience, and the buttery-smooth 120Hz refresh rate is crucial for gamers. Importantly, the Flow Z13 is available in two flavours of Mini-LED display and with the former provided for review. The 16:10 aspect ratio may look a little bit odd for a tablet when rivals are usually much squarer in shape, but the wider aspect ratio does lend itself well to gaming and entertainment. Mini-LED display with full touchscreen support – to be expected from a tablet, after all. Speakers are fine for YouTube videos, but headphones are recommendedĪt the heart of the ROG Flow Z13 is the 13.4in.It works the first time most of the time, but you do have to be mindful about finger placement. It’s not a new concept, available on smartphones, tablets and laptops for some time, but it works as well as you’d expect, reading your fingerprint for authentication as you turn it on. The power button, housed on the right, doubles up as a fingerprint reader. There’s also a microSD card slot beneath the kickstand if you want to add any extra storage. You’ll find a single USB-C Thunderbolt 4 port on the left side, accompanied by Asus’ proprietary port for its XG Mobile eGPU (more on that in a bit), as well as a USB-A port and a headphone jack on the right.
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