ASUS continues to push the frontier of portable computing innovation with the ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302. This 2-in-1 gaming tablet straddles the line between a high-performance gaming laptop and a versatile office tool, making it one of the most distinctive offers in the portable gaming sector. The Flow Z13 (2025) is designed for gamers, multimedia creators, and professionals on the go, combining power and portability.
Retro-Futuristic Design Meets Ultra-Mobility
The ROG Flow Z13 boasts a distinct appearance influenced by retro-futuristic elements, with a CNC-milled aluminum chassis and a semi-transparent rear panel that allows you to see inside the device’s internals via RGB LED. It weighs about 1.2kg and measures 13mm thick, making it one of the most compact gaming systems available today. Its integrated kickstand provides numerous positions for comfort while typing, sketching, or gaming. The only thing not present on this laptop is there is no MIL STD certification, but judging from the design alone, the laptop is tough and robust.
The single zone RGB ROG Keyboard cover that is included is very fun to use too, though one can always say that such keyboard is not suitable for gaming, but surprisingly it is so fun to type and gaming with it, especially with FPS game and the wobble is kept to a very very minimal level as the base is rubberish, therefore it has a stable base that keeps it on the table as the support pretty nicely. Since this is part of the certified CoPilot+ PC, it has a dedicated CoPilot key on the keyboard enable easy access and enquiry, which is exclusive to AI powered laptops. The touchpad is standard size, and supports multi gesture touch with Windows Precision Drivers included natively for Windows 11.
Display: Sharp, Smooth, and Immersive
The Flow Z13’s breathtaking 13.4-inch ROG Nebula Display is the focal point of its user experience. Whether you’re playing high-FPS games or editing high-quality content, the screen’s 2.5K resolution (2560 x 1600) and very buttery-smooth 180Hz refresh rate guarantee clarity and fluid graphics. It is certified for Dolby Vision HDR, has touchscreen functionality with pen input, and covers all of the DCI-P3 color space.
Audio wise the Flow Z13 houses 2 hidden front and 2 side speakers, making it effectively a quad speaker setup that can cover quite a wide space of audio that is loud yet very clear at any occasion, even on a busy noisy room, which cemented it’s high capability of producing quality sound towards all your multimedia and gaming needs. Tweaking and customisation can be done via the Dolby Access App which covers both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.
Performance: Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 Inside
The AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 CPU, which has 16 cores, 32 threads, and turbo boosting up to 5.1GHz, powers this small incredible 2 in 1. It is supported by AMD’s Radeon 8060S integrated GPU with 1TB NVME 4.0 fast storage and 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM (some regions have 64GB LPDDR5X RAM), which guarantees strong performance in multitasking and AAA gaming.
The embedded AMD XDNA NPU, which provides up to 50 TOPS of AI computing capability, is a distinctive feature. This offers the device a competitive advantage in AI-accelerated tasks and future applications in smart computing and creative workflows.
Now based on our experience alone, I would say that this laptop can easily run all your MMO, Online Games, eSports focused titles easily with stable framerate at least 60FPS or above even at it’s display native resolution. For those that indulge into some quick AAA titles, that depends and varies from title to title, but with the right graphical settings adjustments, it can become a good portable and formidable gaming beast that even rivals some of the dedicated graphics laptop with a convertible form factor that does in fact, have AMD’s RDNA GPU architecture within and not to mention, Ray Tracing and FSR all in a package, further expanding compatibility over games that mandatory requires Ray Tracing to run.
Benchmarks
This is perhaps one of the most powerful laptop and 2 in 1 that you can find in today’s market that challenges almost all of the laptop out there, whether it is within AMD or the competitions out there, easily outperforms in terms of integrated GPU gaming and multitasking with the included APU that can play games pretty well, even the latest title without a sweat. Above is the benchmark score that we got.
Thermal Design: Advanced Cooling for Intense Use
A strong thermal solution keeps all that performance cool. By using a customized vapor chamber, second-generation Arc Flow fans, and Thermal Grizzly’s liquid metal compound, ASUS lowers the temperature by 13°C when compared to conventional thermal paste. Even at maximum load, the fan noise stays below 49dB, guaranteeing a peaceful working or gaming environment.
Battery Life: All-Day Endurance
With a 70Wh battery, the Flow Z13 may be used for up to 11.5 hours in real life when used only for light productivity tasks and without RGB or illumination. This makes it one of the few devices that can be used for gaming and still have real all-day battery life. Its 200W rapid charger minimizes downtime by allowing users to recharge to 50% battery in just 30 minutes.
Connectivity: Versatility Without Compromise
Despite its slim form, the Flow Z13 includes a wide array of ports:
- 2x USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort and PD support
- 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 1x 3.5mm audio jack
- 1x microSD card reader (UHS-II)
This range ensures users can connect peripherals, external displays, and storage devices with ease.
User Experience: Highs and Trade-Offs
The Flow Z13 delivers a premium user experience in almost all areas, offering strong performance and ultra-portability. However, the detachable keyboard does not include a battery, which limits flexibility compared to traditional laptops. It does have some minor quality issues with the trackpad, and initial setup requires an internet connection, which could be inconvenient in certain offline scenarios, but that’s Windows 11 to be specific.
Pricing & Availability in Malaysia
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302 is available in Malaysia with configurations starting at RM1099 that comes with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of NVME SSD. As for the SSD, it is user replaceable as well.
Verdict: A Power-Packed Portable Performer
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) is a remarkable combination of tablet-grade portability and laptop-grade capability. It appeals to both creative workers and gamers thanks to its modern appearance and aesthetics, snappy display, cutting-edge technology, and long battery life.
While the premium pricing and minor ergonomic limitations may not appeal to everyone, for those seeking a truly flexible and capable mobile system, the Flow Z13 is in a league of its own.
Ideal for:
- Gamers who value portability
- Creators who need power in a compact form
- Professionals seeking a do-it-all device with great battery life
If you’re ready to invest in a premium 2-in-1 that doesn’t compromise on power, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) is undoubtedly worth a closer look.