ASUS has just launched its new 2023 laptop lineup, including refreshed versions of the Flow range which consists of the Rog Flow X13, X16, and Z13. The Flow range is getting major hardware updates and a bigger battery.
ROG Flow X13
The Rog Flow X13 is a 360° convertible laptop that features an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series laptop GPU.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series laptop GPU is available with or without an external GPU. Performance is improved by the three exhaust vents and liquid metal thermal material. A 130W AC adaptor, 100 W USB-C rapid charging, and a 75 Wh battery are all included. The battery is up from 62 WH on the 2021 model.
Additionally, a 13-inch QHD 165 Hz Nebula display or an FHD 120 Hz panel with Dolby Vision, a touchscreen made of scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass DXC, G-SYNC, and Advanced Optimus make up the ROG Flow X13’s stunning visuals. A full-sized 15-inch keyboard, an extended touchpad, premium Dolby Atmos audio, and two-way AI noise reduction are all included, as well as an FHD IR camera with Windows Hello.
ROG Flow X16
The ROG Flow X16 features a 360-degree convertible design and is equipped with a 13th generation Intel Core i9-13900H processor, up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU, up to 2 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD storage, and up to 16 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM with dual upgradeable SO-DIMMs. The same 90Whr battery used in the 2021 model will continue to power the X16.
Additionally, it boasts a Nebula HDR 1100 nits mini LED display with an extended 16:10 aspect ratio, QHD resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate, and 1,024 dimming zones. Additionally, it has a Type-C USB4 port with Thunderbolt 4, 100% DCI-P3 gamut, Dolby Vision HDR, HDMI 2.1 Port, and Pantone-validated color rendering.
ROG Flow Z13
The ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301) gaming tablet sports a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU, with support for G-SYNC and DDS 2.0, and it has a 13-inch chassis, which weighs1.1-kg. Up to 170° of flexibility in viewing angles is available, and XG Mobile external GPUs are also supported. It supports touch, a controller, a keyboard, and a mouse.
With a QHD 165 Hz panel, the 13-inch Nebula Display boasts 100% DCI-P3 coverage. The touchscreen has Windows Hello and is made of scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass DXC. Due to a 2-in-1 form factor created to improve airflow efficiency, a vapor chamber, and liquid metal cooling, it is silent even when fully loaded.
The new Flow Z13’s battery is at 130 Wh, a significant increase from the prior model which was merely 56 Wh. It has a detachable 15-inch RGB keyboard and a USB C port which can be used for charging. Additionally, components like Thunderbolt 4, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, a smart amp, and two-way AI noise cancellation deliver sound that is suitable for gaming.
Availability
Beginning in Q2 2023, the brand-new ASUS Flow X13, X16, and Z13 will be available globally. The prices of these laptops have not been revealed.
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