2021 ROG Flow X13 vs. 2022 ROG Flow Z13: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the 2021 ROG Flow X13 and 2022 ROG Flow Z13 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2021 ROG Flow X13 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Flow X13 is better than 2022 ROG Flow Z13.
The 2021 ROG Flow X13 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2022 ROG Flow Z13. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2022 ROG Flow Z13.
2022 ROG Flow Z13 Pros
Reasons that 2022 ROG Flow Z13 is better than 2021 ROG Flow X13.
2022 vs. 2021
Intel Core i9-12900H inside 2022 ROG Flow Z13 has a 54% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5980HS inside 2021 ROG Flow X13.
The 2022 ROG Flow Z13 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Flow X13. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 4267MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Flow X13.
The 2022 ROG Flow Z13 weighed 2.60 pounds, 10% lighter than the 2.87 pounds 2021 ROG Flow X13.
Weight | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
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Pound | 2.87 lbs. | 2.60 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.30 kg | 1.18 kg |
The 2022 ROG Flow Z13 has more ports and slots count than the 2021 ROG Flow X13. It has eight versus six amount of ports and slots on the 2021 ROG Flow X13.
Ports | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
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HDMI | Yes | No |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Keyboard Connector | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
Removable SSD Slot | No | Yes |
ROG XG Mobile Interface | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes x2 | Yes |
Total | 6 | 8 |
The 2022 ROG Flow Z13 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2021 ROG Flow X13. It has five versus four commonly used ports and slots on the 2021 ROG Flow X13.
Ports | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
HDMI | Yes | No |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
Prices
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Availability | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
Released | 2021 | 2022 |
Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) | Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022) |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
Dimensions | 11.77 x 8.74 x 0.62” (299 x 222 x 15.8 mm) | 11.89 x 8.03 x 0.47” (302 x 204 x 120 mm) |
Weight | 2.87 lbs (1.30 kg) | 2.60 lbs (1.18 kg) |
Colors | Black | Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Chasis Information | - |
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Display | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 13.4 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
Left (4)
Right (2)
| Left (3)
Right (2)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (2)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel LPDDR4X 4266MHz Onboard Memory | 16GB Dual-Channel LPDDR5 5200 MHzOnboard memory. |
Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 VRAM (With ROG Boost up to 1255MHz at 35W (40W with Dynamic Boost)). | Optional Discrete Graphics
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Storage | 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 | 512GB 1TB PCIe 4 SSD1 x M.2 2230 slot. |
Connectivity | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Battery | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
Size | 62 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion | 56 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion |
Battery Life | Up to 10 hours Video playback. | - |
Power Supply | 100W USB-C power adaptor | 100W USB-C power adaptor Compact adapter with fast charging technology (50% in 30 minutes). |
Software | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
OS |
| Windows 11 Home |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass | Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass |
Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
Camera | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
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Audio |
| Speaker
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Misc | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
Inking | Supports ASUS Pen. | Supports ASUS Pen. |
Security | - |
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In the box | - |
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Key Features | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 |
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