At CES 2025, Asus showcased its powerful ROG Flow Z13 gaming laptop-cum-tablet, powered by AMD’s Strix Halo APUs. The laptop finally has a launch date, at least for China.
As per teasers, the ROG Flow Z13 (2025) will launch in China on February 25 at 11:00 UTC (19:00 CST). While the Chinese pricing has not been revealed, the ROG Flow Z13 models headed to the US market have been disclosed to cost between $1,999 to $2,699.
ROG Flow Z13 (2025): Specs and Features
The ROG Flow Z13 (2025) is powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, featuring 16 Zen 5 CPU cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 GPU cores. The integrated GPU is expected to rival discrete gaming laptops in performance, marking a shift away from weaker handheld gaming chips.
It includes 50 TOPS of NPU performance, making it a Windows Copilot PC with AI-driven productivity features. Paired with up to 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 RAM, it dynamically allocates resources between system RAM and VRAM.
It has a redesigned cooling system that includes a vapor chamber made of lightweight stainless steel and copper, 54% larger than the previous model, Dual Arc Flow fans, and ultra-thin heatsink fins for efficient heat dissipation.
Display and Build
The 13-inch ROG Nebula Display offers 2.5K resolution, 180Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Its 16:10 aspect ratio and touchscreen functionality make it ideal for gaming and creative tasks.
The Z13 weighs 1.2kg (without the keyboard) and features a detachable keyboard and kickstand, allowing it to function as a tablet, laptop, or gaming station.
Ports and Expandability
The Flow Z13 includes:
- Dual USB4 Type-C ports
- USB Type-A port
- HDMI 2.1
- MicroSD card reader
- 3.5mm audio jack
It also supports Asus’ ROG XG Mobile eGPU, which can house up to an NVIDIA RTX 5090, transforming it into a desktop-level gaming machine.
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