Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) Review

 

Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025)

“While the gaming tablet comes at a steep price, the Asus ROG Flow Z13 comes with impressive performance, long battery life, and a unique design, making it a unique and versatile gaming device”

 

At first glance, I assumed this would be Asus’ attempt to a normal tablet. But when I saw the ROG logo, the powerful specs listed, and the overall performance, I was immediately blown away. I began to realize something: This is not just an ordinary tablet, it’s a gaming tablet.

The new Asus ROG Flow Z13 is the next 2-in-1 gaming laptop that will make you reconsider getting a normal gaming laptop. However, is it going to take over the gaming  industry as we know it, or will it be another gaming device with the least sales. Let’s find out more with this Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review.     

 

 

Overview

Gamers don’t often encounter 2-in-1 gaming laptops, much less Windows-based, but the new Asus ROG Flow Z13 is more than a bit impressive in that regard. Its Ryzen AI Max processor from AMD, along with the Radeon GPU and high system memory, provides gaming performance equivalent to premium gaming laptop GPUs, along with longer battery life and portability.

Due to the high price, most gamers will most likely choose an ordinary gaming laptop, yet the ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet is a demonstration of the advancements in integrated graphics that we can anticipate from them going forward. 

 

Specs

 

Reasons to Buy

The Flow Z13 provides exceptional performance all around thanks to its quick CPU and integrated graphics from the Radeon 8060S. It really works well with doing common every days tasks. Even swiping feels fluid, with fast-loading apps.

With a weight of 1.2 kg (tablet only) or 1.6 kg with the keyboard, the Flow Z13 is remarkably lightweight and portable to carry around. You really don’t feel it inside your bag. 

Another great thing about the the Flow Z13 is that it may be used as a tablet for viewing content, a laptop for working, or a gaming device thanks to its detachable keyboard and built-in kickstand. It really is versatile, making it more useful than just a tablet. 

The next feature is the battery life, which is impressive with Flow Z13. Other reviewers have noted surprisingly good battery life for a device packing such powerful components, especially for general use and video playback.  

 

 

Next is the touchscreen, which looks excellent overall. The 13.4-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) display comes with a 180Hz refresh rate, with superb sharpness, vibrant colors, and smooth responsiveness. It also supports Dolby Vision HDR and stylus input.

In terms of the build quality and design, the CNC-milled aluminum chassis feels robust and premium, contributing to the device’s overall solid feel. The detachable keyboard feels comfortable for typing with good key travel and tactile feedback. The touchpad is also reported to be large and responsive.

Despite the size of the Flow Z13 (2025), it offers a good array of input ports, including USB-C 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, a microSD card reader (UHS-II), and a 3.5mm audio jack. With all these input ports, it’s amazing that its so lightweight. 

Then lastly is the effective cooling system. The redesigned vapor chamber and Arc Flow fans effectively manage heat, preventing significant thermal throttling even under demanding tasks, although the fans can become audible.

 

Reasons Not to Buy

As much as the performance is spot-on for common daily tasks, gaming performance is another matter. Yes, the Flow Z13 has a powerful graphics processing unit, but it has its limits in terms of gaming performance compared to the more expensive units, especially with ray tracing. 

For the best gaming experience, you would need to set the graphic settings to medium or low. With its excellent CPU speed and mediocre GPU performance, the Flow Z13 seems to be better off as a powerful tool for content creation rather than a mobile gaming device.

 

 

Another reason to look the other way, is the price, of course. Yep. The Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) is not cheap, placing it in the premium segment of the market. So, if you’re a budget-conscious buyer, this one’s not in your radar.

The next issue is the weight. While the tablet is portable for a gaming device, it’s still quite thick and bulky, making one-handed use less comfortable than typical tablets. 

No options to upgrade this tablet. The RAM (LPDDR5X) is anchored to the motherboard, meaning it cannot be upgraded after purchase. Other minor issues include: the audio speakers sound decent and the webcam delivers average picture quality.   

 

 

Verdict

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a great 2-in-1 gaming tablet that works as both a gaming laptop and a tablet. It’s perfect for people who want a versatile computer with top performance for work and for gaming. It also gives us a peek into what future tablets might be like.

However, if you don’t need this kind of 2-in-1 design, you’re probably better off getting a regular laptop with a separate graphics card for gaming, and it will likely cost you less. But, if you’re okay with spending more for something that’s easy to carry and very flexible, the new Asus ROG Flow Z13 is an amazing product that sets a new benchmark for integrated graphics.

So let’s hear from you. What is your overall impression on the gaming tablet? Is it the gaming tablet of the future? If you have any comments or questions, you’re more than welcome to leave them here below. That’s all from me for now. Stay safe until next time 😀