The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302 is a 2-in-1 gaming tablet PC, replacing the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2023) GZ301. The 2025 GZ302 model is available with an AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 390 or 395 CPU, and unlike its predecessor, which has NVIDIA discrete GPUs, it relies on its AMD processor's Radeon 8050S/8060S integrated GPU. Memory and storage configurations max out at 128GB and 1TB, respectively. You get a 180Hz QHD+ (2560 x 1600) IPS display with FreeSync support, a front-facing 1440p webcam with facial recognition support, a back-facing 4k camera, and Wi-Fi 7 wireless connectivity. Ports include a USB-A, two USB-C/USB4s, an HDMI 2.1, a MicroSD card reader, and a headphone jack.
See our unit's specifications and the available configuration options in the Differences Between Variants section.
Our Verdict
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for general productivity. Its compact design makes it easy to slip into any bag, and its battery lasts a little over nine hours in light use, which is just enough to get you through a typical work or school day. It features a sharp display with touch and pen input, a wide range of port options for peripherals and external displays, and a high-quality 1440p webcam. The keyboard is okay; the keys have a decent amount of travel and provide satisfying tactile feedback. However, the deck flexes significantly at an incline, making the typing experience somewhat mushy. Plus, the keyboard is unstable when using the device on your lap. Performance-wise, its AMD Ryzen CPU can easily handle general productivity tasks, such as text processing, web browsing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Easy to carry.
Battery lasts around nine hours of light use.
Sharp, bright display.
Good 1440p webcam.
Form factor makes it hard to use on your lap.
Keyboard feels mushy when set at an incline.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is great for media consumption. It has a compact design, and with over seven hours of local video playback battery life, you can easily binge your favorite shows or get through a couple of movies. Additionally, since this is a tablet PC, you can use it without the keyboard, which will help save space in tight settings, such as an airplane or bus with a small tray table. Its QHD+ display looks sharp and gets bright enough to overcome glare in well-lit rooms; however, its low contrast makes blacks look gray in dim settings. Unfortunately, the speakers don't get very loud and sound boxy, with very little bass or treble.
Easy to carry.
Battery lasts around eight hours of local video playback.
Sharp, bright display.
Touch input.
Blacks look gray in dim settings.
Form factor makes it hard to use on your lap.
Quiet speakers.
Speakers sound boxy, with very little bass and treble.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a decent gaming tablet PC. Its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated GPU can deliver high frame rates in demanding games, though it doesn't perform as well with GPU-intensive games as a device with a dedicated GPU, and its ray tracing performance is terrible. It features a 180Hz QHD+ display with a fast response time and VRR support, providing a clear image in fast-moving scenes with minimal screen tearing. It only comes with 1TB of storage, which isn't much these days, but thankfully, the SSD is user-replaceable. Thermal throttling is minimal, meaning you won't experience a performance dip when gaming for extended periods, and the device remains cool and quiet under load.
CPU and GPU can deliver smooth gameplay in demanding games.
180Hz display with fast response time.
VRR support to reduce screen tearing.
Doesn't get overly hot or loud under load.
Soldered RAM.
Terrible ray tracing performance.
Integrated graphics is inadequate for GPU-intensive games.
Though primarily designed for gaming, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a good workstation device, as it has ample processing power to handle demanding workloads. You can get up to 128GB of RAM, which should be sufficient for even the most intensive tasks, and the SSD is user-replaceable, allowing you to easily increase storage space. The display is suitable for color-critical work, such as photo and video editing, as it provides full coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. Thermal throttling is minimal, and the device doesn't get overly hot or loud under load.
CPU and GPU can handle highly demanding workloads.
Display is suitable for color-critical work.
Doesn't get overly hot or loud under load.
Wide port selection with two USB4s and an HDMI 2.1.
Soldered RAM.
Changelog
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Updated Jan 26, 2026:
We've updated text throughout the review after converting to Test Bench 0.9.
- Updated Jan 23, 2026: We've updated the review to Test Bench 0.9, which adds several test boxes in the performance section, including CPU/RAM Performance, Low Tier Graphics, High Tier Graphics, Professional 3D (GPU accelerated), CPU-Intensive Game Performance, GPU-Intensive Game Performance, and Ray Tracing Performance. See the 0.9 changelog here.
- Updated Dec 05, 2025: Review published.
- Updated Nov 25, 2025: Early access published.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (model GZ302EA-R9641TB) with an AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 CPU, 64GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. The CPU and memory are configurable; see below for the available options.
SCREEN
- 13.4" IPS 2560 x 1600 180Hz (glossy, touch and stylus support, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, Adaptive-Sync)
CPU
- AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 390 Processor (12 cores/24 threads, up to 5.0GHz, 76MB cache)
- AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 Processor (16 cores/32 threads, up to 5.1GHz, 80MB cache)
GPU
- AMD Radeon 8050S Graphics 4GB VRAM (integrated, AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 390)
- AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics 4GB VRAM (integrated, AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395)
MEMORY
- 32GB LP-DDR5x 8000MHz
- 64GB LP-DDR5x 8000MHz
- 128GB LP-DDR5x 8000MHz
STORAGE
- 1TB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
COLOR
- Gray
You can see a photo of our unit's label here.
Popular Laptop Comparisons
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2025 is an excellent gaming laptop that delivers a great gaming experience. Its performance is particularly impressive for a tablet running on integrated graphics. This is a unique device that's difficult to position in the market at large, as there are no other gaming-focused tablet PCs from other brands. As a tablet PC, it comes with the same pros and cons as other similar devices like the Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition (2024): it's versatile, meaning you can use the device in the manner that best suits your needs, but the keyboard's mushy feel (when using an incline) may bother some people, and the device is rather unstable when using it on a lap.
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The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) are both gaming-focused devices. However, the former is a tablet PC with a detachable keyboard, while the latter is a more traditional clamshell model. Both devices can deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p or 1440p. The difference lies in the user experience; the Flow Z13 is more versatile since it's a tablet with touch and pen input, but the G14 has a much better keyboard and is easier to use on a lap. There are also pros and cons regarding each device's display: the G14 has an OLED panel that produces much deeper blacks, but it has a lower refresh rate of 120Hz, so it doesn't feel quite as responsive. Also, the G14's OLED flickers, whereas the Flow Z13's is entirely flicker-free.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition (2024) and the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302 are both 2-in-1 tablet PCs. However, they're quite different, as the Surface Pro is a general productivity device, while the Flow Z13 is a gaming-focused laptop with a lot more processing power and a faster high-refresh display. In terms of the user experience, the Surface Pro comes out ahead because it has a better keyboard, touchpad, speakers, and webcam. Its 3:2 aspect ratio is also better suited for tablet use in portrait mode, as the increased horizontal space makes it feel less cramped. The Surface Pro can handle some demanding tasks, such as graphic design and programming. However, keep in mind that it runs on an ARM-based processor, so ensure you check for app compatibility first.
Although both devices have ample processing power to handle intensive workloads, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024) are very different devices. The Flow Z13 is a gaming-focused 2-in-1 tablet PC, while the MacBook Pro is a traditional clamshell workstation. The user experience is better on the MacBook Pro, as it has a more tactile keyboard, an easier-to-use haptic touchpad, better-sounding speakers, and a higher-quality webcam. Additionally, its battery life is significantly superior to that of the Flow Z13. The Flow Z13 is obviously better for gaming, not only because there are more games on Windows than macOS, but because the Flow Z13 has a 180Hz display with better motion handling and VRR support.
Although the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302 and the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition 14 (2025) are both 2-in-1 devices, they're quite different, as the ASUS is a gaming-focused tablet PC with a detachable keyboard, while the Lenovo is a clamshell convertible designed for general productivity. Generally speaking, the Lenovo provides a better user experience, especially when it comes to the keyboard, touchpad, and battery life. However, the ASUS has a lot more processing power to handle demanding tasks. The ASUS' display has better motion clarity, making it the clear winner for gaming, but the Lenovo has an OLED display, which is much better for dark room viewing and HDR content.
Test Results
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2025 is only available in a gray colorway. See the back of the device.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13's build quality is outstanding. Its aluminum chassis feels very sturdy, with no obvious gaps in the construction. The built-in kickstand feels equally solid. The finish doesn't scratch easily; however, it picks up a fair amount of fingerprints and smudges. As for the keyboard, it's entirely plastic and exhibits some flex, but it still feels pretty solid for a type cover. The keyboard attaches to the tablet magnetically; the magnets are pretty strong, requiring significant force to detach it from the tablet.
The kickstand's hinges feel smooth and sturdy, exhibiting almost no wobble when typing heavily or using touch input. Their wide range lets you set the tablet to an almost flat position, making it more comfortable to write or draw with a stylus.
The posted results include the type cover keyboard. The tablet alone weighs 2.76 lbs (1.25 kg), with a thickness of 0.55 inches (1.4 cm) and a total volume of 52.3 in³ (856.8 cm³).
Replacing the SSD is very easy, as you only need to remove one screw and the panel covering the M.2 drive beside the kickstand's left hinge. The storage slot supports M.2 2230 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs. Accessing the other internal components is significantly harder, as it requires disassembling the screen. The other components aren't user-replaceable, though, so you don't need to get to them unless there's a hardware failure.
Download the service and maintenance guide on ASUS's support page.
- 200W power adapter and cord
- Documentation
Not shown:
- Detachable keyboard type cover (included with the device)
With a pixel density identical to the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025)'s Retina display, the ASUS Flow Z13's screen looks very sharp, making it ideal for all types of games, text-heavy productivity tasks, and content creation. 16:10 is a popular aspect ratio these days, even among gaming devices, but some may find it a little too narrow when using the device as a tablet in portrait mode.
The display has a fast response time, resulting in a clear image in fast-moving scenes with minimal ghosting.
The display's contrast ratio is good and within the typical range of most IPS panels; however, it's low compared to other display technologies like Mini LED and OLED. This contrast level makes blacks look gray in dim settings.
The display gets bright enough for use in most indoor settings. Outdoor use is possible, but you may experience some visibility issues in direct sunlight, particularly when viewing dark-color content.
The display handles reflections well. Its glossy finish primarily struggles with bright light sources, such as a lamp or an open window during the day. These reflections are visible even at max brightness, but they aren't overly distracting.
The display's accuracy is great out of the box. The white balance inaccuracies are hard to spot with the naked eye, as they're extremely minor. Color accuracy depends on the content; sRGB content looks oversaturated because the default color profile targets the DCI-P3 color space, but P3 content looks much more accurate, with an average dE of 1.62. The gamma is too high throughout, making most scenes a tad too dark.
The ASUS Flow Z13's display has an outstanding color gamut. It has full coverage of the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces, making it suitable for general media consumption and color-critical work like photo and video editing.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has an okay keyboard. It's a detachable keyboard similar to that of the Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition (2024). It attaches to the tablet magnetically, and there are two positions: flat on the table or at a 10° incline. The keys are relatively stable, and while they could use a bit more travel, they do provide satisfying tactile feedback. That said, the typing experience changes drastically depending on whether you have it laid flat or at an incline, as the keyboard flexes significantly in the inclined position, making the typing experience somewhat mushy. Another downside is the form factor: this type of detachable keyboard is rather unstable when used on your lap.
This keyboard has backlighting; however, many users have reported that it doesn't work after an update to the ASUS Armoury Crate app. We've experienced the same issue with version 6.3.6.0 of the app. ASUS's support team has suggested reinstalling an older version of the app (as administrator) as a workaround, though we found that switching the 'Operating Mode' (in Armoury Crate) to a different mode also resolved the issue. Unfortunately, the lighting is quite dim, and there's only one lighting zone.
The touchpad is good. It's quite large compared to most type cover keyboard touchpads, and it tracks all movements and gestures well throughout. However, palm rejection is a little inconsistent, and performing actions like dragging and dropping over a long distance can be challenging, as the selected item/file often drops midway. This is a diving board touchpad that you can only click in the bottom half. Although satisfyingly tactile, the actuation is quite deep, which may not be to everyone's liking.
The ASUS ROG Z13's side-firing speakers don't get very loud. They deliver relatively clear vocals, but they sound boxy and unnatural, with very little bass and treble.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a good webcam. It captures some fine details, but the overall image is on the softer side, considering the 1440p resolution. Colors look relatively true to life, though the tint is off. Voices sound loud and clear over the microphone, with only a little bit of background noise.
This device has a second back-facing 4k camera. However, at the time of writing, there are some software issues making the exposure far too low to be usable. Also, none of the advanced controls in the Camera app work. A software update will likely fix the issue; we'll update the review if anything changes.
The ASUS Z13 has a great port selection. The USB-A supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps. Both USB-Cs support USB4 data transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps, DisplayPort, and Power Delivery.
The wireless adapter is a MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT925. Like Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 gives you access to the 6GHz band but with even faster speeds and lower latency. However, you need a router that supports Wi-Fi 7 to benefit from these features. Check out our best router recommendations if you're looking to upgrade your network performance.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is available with the following CPUs:
- AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 390 Processor (12 cores/24 threads, up to 5.0GHz, 76MB cache)
- AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 Processor (16 cores/32 threads, up to 5.1GHz, 80MB cache)
Both are high-performance CPUs typically found in gaming and workstation laptops. Comprising only Zen 5 performance cores (no Zen 5c efficiency cores), these processors can handle nearly every type of workload, including gaming, 3D rendering, video editing, and data analysis. Both have an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) to accelerate AI tasks with a rated performance of 50 TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second).
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is available with the following iGPUs:
- AMD Radeon 8050S Graphics 4GB VRAM (integrated, AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 390)
- AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics 4GB VRAM (integrated, AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395)
A core feature of the AMD Strix Halo chips is their integrated GPUs, which are a significant step up from previous iGPUs, at least among x86 processors. In terms of raw performance, the 8050S, which comprises 32 compute units, is similar to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, while the 40-compute unit Radeon 8060S is closer to an RTX 4070 (laptop). Both can handle demanding games at 1080p with ease. 1440p gaming is possible, but you may have to lower some graphical settings to get good frame rates.
You can get this device with 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB of RAM. The memory isn't user-replaceable.
You can only get this device with 1TB of storage. The SSD is user-replaceable; the storage slot supports M.2 2230 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs.
This tablet PC has all its components behind the display, so heat doesn't affect the keyboard. The tablet itself gets only mildly warm, reaching 43.7 °C (110.66 °F) under load. The back of the device gets a little hotter at 46.5 °C (115.7 °F). If you find the back too hot, you can flip the keyboard around and use it as a protective layer.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302 comes with Windows Home or Pro, depending on the configuration. There are many pre-installed applications, including:
- AMD Software: Lets you tweak the laptop's performance.
- Armoury Crate: Lets you monitor the system's components, like the CPU/GPU's frequency and temperature, memory usage, and fan speed. You can also customize the RGB lighting, create macros, and calibrate the display.
- Aura Creator: Lets you create RGB lighting profiles and synchronize the lighting with other devices.
- Capcut: Video editing software.
- Geekbench AI: AI benchmarking tool.
- MyASUS: Lets you access customer support, tweak power settings, and connect your smartphone for file transfers.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 supports pen input; however, you may have to purchase the stylus separately, as it doesn't always come with the device. Bundles that include the stylus come with an ASUS Pen SA203H, though any Microsoft Pen Protocol 2.0 stylus will work.
You can customize the keyboard's RGB backlighting and the RGB lighting in the back glass panel via the ASUS Armoury Crate app.