2023 ROG Flow X16 vs. 2022 ROG Flow Z13: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the 2023 ROG Flow X16 and 2022 ROG Flow Z13 models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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2023 ROG Flow X16 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Flow X16 is better than 2022 ROG Flow Z13.

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2022

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-13900H inside 2023 ROG Flow X16 has a 20% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-12900H inside 2022 ROG Flow Z13.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2023 ROG Flow X16 - Intel Core i9-13900H
14,490
2022 ROG Flow Z13 - Intel Core i9-12900H
12,027
2022 ROG Flow Z13 - Intel Core i7-12800H
10,118
2022 ROG Flow Z13 - Intel Core i5-12500H
9,293
Supports larger memory

The 2023 ROG Flow X16 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2022 ROG Flow Z13. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2022 ROG Flow Z13.

Max system memory size
2023 ROG Flow X16
64 GB
2022 ROG Flow Z13
16 GB
Upgradable memory

The 2023 ROG Flow X16 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the 2022 ROG Flow Z13 since it has onboard memory.

Memory2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
Slots
x2
Onboard
TypeDDR5LPDDR5
19% larger display

The 2023 ROG Flow X16 has a 16-inch screen size 19% larger than the 13.4-inch 2022 ROG Flow Z13.

Display size
2023 ROG Flow X16
16-inch
2022 ROG Flow Z13
13.4-inch
Has one more port and slot

The 2023 ROG Flow X16 has more ports and slots count than the 2022 ROG Flow Z13. It has nine versus eight amount of ports and slots on the 2022 ROG Flow Z13.

Ports2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
HDMIYesNo
headphone jackYesYes
Keyboard ConnectorNoYes
microSD card slotYesYes
power portYesNo
Removable SSD SlotNoYes
ROG XG Mobile InterfaceYesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYes x2Yes
USB-CYesYes
Total98
More versatile connectivity

The 2023 ROG Flow X16 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2022 ROG Flow Z13. It has seven versus five commonly used ports and slots on the 2022 ROG Flow Z13.

Ports2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYesYes
USB-CYesYes
HDMIYesNo
power portYesNo

2022 ROG Flow Z13 Pros

Reasons that 2022 ROG Flow Z13 is better than 2023 ROG Flow X16.

Supports faster memory

The 2022 ROG Flow Z13 supports a faster memory speed than the 2023 ROG Flow X16. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 4800MHz of system memory on the 2023 ROG Flow X16.

Memory type and speed
2022 ROG Flow Z13 - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
2023 ROG Flow X16 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
About 47% lighter

The 2022 ROG Flow Z13 weighed 2.60 pounds, 47% lighter than the 4.85 pounds 2023 ROG Flow X16.

Weight2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
Pound
4.85 lbs.
2.60 lbs.
Kilogram
2.20 kg
1.18 kg

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2023 ROG Flow X16 Price
ASUS ROG Flow X16 16.0" Touchscreen 165Hz WQXGA IPS Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS 8-Core, 32GB DDR5, 2x1TB PCIe SSD RAID 1 (1TB), GeForce RTX 3060 6GB, Backlit KYB, WiFi 6E, Win11Pro) w/Hub
 ASUS ROG Flow X16 16.0" Touchscreen 165Hz WQXGA IPS Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS 8-Core, 32GB DDR5, 2x1TB PCIe SSD RAID 1 (1TB), GeForce RTX 3060 6GB, Backlit KYB, WiFi 6E, Win11Pro) w/Hub
By ASUS
$2,348.99
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2023 ASUS ROG XG Mobile GC33Y-059 Gaming External Graphic Dock for ROG Flow/ROG Ally Series, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
 2023 ASUS ROG XG Mobile GC33Y-059 Gaming External Graphic Dock for ROG Flow/ROG Ally Series, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
By EXCaliberPC
$2,049.00
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EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604VY-XS97 Pro Extreme (i9-13900H, 64GB RAM, 4TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4090 16GB, 16" QHD+ 240Hz 3ms, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Notebook
 EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604VY-XS97 Pro Extreme (i9-13900H, 64GB RAM, 4TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4090 16GB, 16" QHD+ 240Hz 3ms, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Notebook
By EXCaliberPC
$4,005.00
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2022 ROG Flow Z13 Price
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2022) Gaming Laptop Tablet, 13.4” 120Hz IPS Type FHD 16:10 Display, Intel Core i5-12500H CPU, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, Free Bundle Detachable RGB Keyboard, GZ301ZA-PS53, Black
 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2022) Gaming Laptop Tablet, 13.4” 120Hz IPS Type FHD 16:10 Display, Intel Core i5-12500H CPU, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, Free Bundle Detachable RGB Keyboard, GZ301ZA-PS53, Black
By ASUS
$665.00
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ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2023) Gaming Laptop Tablet, 13.4” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4050, Intel Core i9-13900H, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, GZ301VU-DS94,Black
 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2023) Gaming Laptop Tablet, 13.4” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4050, Intel Core i9-13900H, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, GZ301VU-DS94,Black
By ASUS
$1,749.99
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EXCaliberPC 2022 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ301ZE-Z13.I93050T (i9-12900H, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, RTX 3050Ti 4GB, 13.4" 120Hz WUXGA, Windows 11) Touchscreen Gaming Laptop
 EXCaliberPC 2022 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ301ZE-Z13.I93050T (i9-12900H, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, RTX 3050Ti 4GB, 13.4" 120Hz WUXGA, Windows 11) Touchscreen Gaming Laptop
By EXCaliberPC
$1,899.99
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Specs Comparison

Availability

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
Released20232022
Release DateAnnounced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022)
Pricing-
  • $1,499
    i5-12500H 16GB 512GB
  • $1,799
    i5-12800H 16GB 512GB RTX 3050
  • $1,899
    i9-12900H 16GB 1TB RTX 3050Ti
Applicable Models
  • ROG Flow X16 Convertible
  • ROG Flow X16 (2023) GV601
  • ASUS ROG Flow X16 2023
  • 2023 ROG Flow X16 GV601
  • ROG Flow X16 (2023) GV301VI
  • ROG Flow X16 (2023) GV301VV
  • ROG Flow X16 (2023) GV301VU
  • ROG Flow Z13
  • 2022 ROG Flow Z13
  • ROG Flow Z13 (2022) GZ301
  • ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2022
  • 2022 ROG Flow Z13 GZ301
  • ROG Flow Z13 (2022) GZ301ZA
  • ROG Flow Z13 (2022) GZ301ZC
  • ROG Flow Z13 (2022) GZ301ZE
Generations

Exterior

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
Dimensions13.98 x 9.57 x 0.76 ~ 0.86” (355 x 243 x 19.4 ~ 21.9 mm)11.89 x 8.03 x 0.47” (302 x 204 x 120 mm)
Weight4.85 lbs. (2.20 kg)2.60 lbs (1.18 kg)
Colors
Black
Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size RGB backlit chicklet keyboard
  • 1.7mm key travel
  • Hotkeys:
    Volume up Volume down Microphone mute ROG Armoury Crate
  • N-KEY rollover
Detachable Keyboard
  • Full-size RGB backlit chicklet keyboard.
  • 1.7mm key travel.
  • Supports Aura Sync.
  • N-KEY rollover.
  • Dimensions: 302 x 220 x 5.6 mm
  • Weight: 0.34 kg
Touchpad
  • Compatible with Wireless Gamepad.
  • Microsoft Precision Touchpad.
Chasis Information360° Convertible Design
Laptop Mode Tablet Mode Stand Mode Tent Mode
  • Full CNC-milled chassis design
  • Premium anti-fingerprint coating
  • Integrated 170-degree kickstand
  • See-through rear window design

Display

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
Size16 Inches13.4 Inches
Info16” QHD+ 240Hz Nebula HDR
16:10 2560 x 1600 240Hz 3ms response time 100% DCI-P3 Pantone Validated Touch Screen Stylus support IPS Level Glossy Adaptive-Sync FreeSync Premium Pro MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR
  • 13.4” WQUXGA 60Hz
    16:10 3840 x 2400 60Hz 116% sRGB 86% Adobe RGB 85% DCI-P3 Pantone Validated Touch Screen Stylus support IPS Level Glossy display Adaptive-Sync Dolby Vision MUX Switch + Optimus
  • 13.4” WUXGA 120Hz
    16:10 1920 x 1200 120Hz 100% sRGB 75% Adobe RGB 75% DCI-P3 Pantone Validated Touch Screen Stylus support IPS Level Glossy display Adaptive-Sync Dolby Vision MUX Switch + Optimus

Ports

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
2023 ROG Flow X16 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (6)
  • 1 x ROG XG Mobile Interface
    Exclusive interface with PCIe 3.0 x8
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, G-Sync, PD charging, Integrated with XG Mobile Interface
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x power port
Right (3)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
2022 ROG Flow Z13 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (3)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x ROG XG Mobile Interface
    Exclusive interface with PCIe 3.0 x8 (Up to 63Gbps).
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, G-Sync, PD Charging
Right (2)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Bottom (1)
  • 1 x Keyboard Connector
Under Kickstand (2)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x Removable SSD Slot

Internal Specs

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
Processor
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.60 → 5.40 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500H
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.50 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12800H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.40 → 4.80 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12800H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SO-DIMM slots
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR5
    • Speed: 4800 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 8GB 16GB
      Single Channel
    • 16GB 32GB 64GB
      Dual Channel
16GB
Dual-Channel LPDDR5 5200 MHz
Onboard memory.
Discrete GraphicsOptional Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4050 - 6GB GDDR6
    2355 MHz at 80W with ROG Boost up to 2405 MHz at 105W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4060 - 8GB GDDR6
    2250 MHz at 100W with ROG Boost up to 23oo MHz at 120W (20W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4070 - 8GB GDDR6
    1980 MHz at 100W with ROG Boost up to 203o MHz at 120W (20W Dynamic Boost).
ROG XG Mobile
  • GPU
    • Thrid Gen - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 - 16GB GDDR6
    • Second Gen - AMD Radeon™ RX 6850M XT - 12GB GDDR6
    • First Gen - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 8GB GDDR6
  • Ports
    • 3 x USB-A
      USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).
    • 1 x USB-C 
      USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).
    • 1 x RJ-45
      2.5 Gbps Ethernet port.
    • 1 x HDMI 2.1
    • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 
      Supports G-Sync
    • 1 x SD card reader 
      Supports UHS-II (up to 312 MB/s)
    • 1 x DC-in
  • Dimensions: 217 x 165 x 32.6 mm
  • Weight: 1.3 kg
  • 330W power supply
 		Optional Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3050 - 4GB GDDR6
    1057.5 MHz at 35W with ROG Boost up to 1107.5 MHz at 40W (5W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3050 Ti - 4GB GDDR6
    1035 MHz at 35W with ROG Boost up to 1085 MHz at 40W (5W Dynamic Boost).
ROG XG Mobile
  • GPU
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 8GB GDDR6
    • AMD Radeon™ RX 6850M XT - 12GB GDDR6
      40 Compute Units, 2463 MHz, 192-bit, up to 432 GB/s memory bandwidth.
  • Ports
    • 4 x USB-A
      USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).
    • 1 x RJ-45
      2.5 Gbps Ethernet port.
    • 1 x HDMI 2.1
    • 1 x SD card reader
    • 1 x DC-in
  • Dimensions: 217 x 165 x 32.6 mm
  • Weight: 1 kg
Storage
512GB 1TB
PCIe Gen 4 SSD
2 x M.2 2230/2280 slot.
512GB 1TB
PCIe 4 SSD
1 x M.2 2230 slot.
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Connectivity

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2

Battery

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
Size90 Wh
4-cell lithium-ion
56 Wh
4-cell lithium-ion
Power Supply
240W 280W
barrel-type power adaptor
ø6.0 mm barrel plug.
100W USB-C power adaptor 
Compact adapter with fast charging technology (50% in 30 minutes).

Software

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass
Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass

Camera & Audio

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
Camera
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera.
  • Built-in IR Camera
    For Windows Hello
  • Front-facing 720p HD camera
    Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
  • Rear 8MP camera
AudioSpeaker
  • 4 x speakers with Smart Amp Technology
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Supports DAC and Virtual 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos.
  • Hi-Res certification.
Microphone
  • Built-in 3-microphone array
  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
  • Supports Microsoft Cortana near field/Far field.
Speaker
  • 2 x speakers with Smart Amp Technology
  • Supports DAC and Virtual 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos.
  • Hi-Res certification.
Microphone
  • Built-in 3-microphone array
  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

Misc

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
InkingSupports ASUS Pen.Supports ASUS Pen.
Security
  • Windows Hello Facial Recognition
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Built-in fingerprint on the power button.
In the box
  • ROG Flow X16
  • 130W PD adaptor
  • Optional ROG backpack
  • Optional Gladius III P514
  • Optional ROG Fusion II 300
  • Optional Stylus SA203H
  • ROG Flow Z13
  • 100W PD adaptor
  • ROG Flow Sleeve (2022)
    Optional.
  • ROG Delta headset(optional)
  • ROG Chakram Core mouse P511
    Optional.
  • ROG STRIX Impact mouse P303
    Optional.
  • Stylus SA201H
    Optional.
  • GC31S
    Optional.

Key Features

2023 ROG Flow X162022 ROG Flow Z13
At Glance
Released in Early
2023
16:10
16”
1600p 240Hz
Weight
4.85 lb
2.20 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i9-13900H
14C/20T, 2.60 → 5.40 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,889
Single Core
Geekbench 5
14,490
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2023 ROG Flow X16 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4070
8GB GDDR6 120W Max TGP
Supports
ROG XG Mobile
With RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6
Quad Speakers
With Dolby Atmos
3D Mic Array
with AI noise-canceling tech
360° Hinge
Laptop, Tablet, Stand, Tent Mode
Supports
AURA SYNC
Aura Sync Light Bar
Released in Early
2022
16:10 WUXGA
13.4”
1200p 120Hz
Weight
2.60 lb
1.18 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-12900H
14C/20T, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,758
Single Core
Geekbench 5
12,027
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
16GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
2022 ROG Flow Z13 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3050 Ti
4GB GDDR6 35W TGP
Supports
ROG XG Mobile
With RTX 3080 or RX 6850M XT

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