2022 ROG Flow Z13 vs. 2023 ROG Flow Z13: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2022 ROG Flow Z13 and 2023 ROG Flow Z13 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2022 ROG Flow Z13 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of 2022 ROG Flow Z13 over 2023 ROG Flow Z13.
2023 ROG Flow Z13 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ROG Flow Z13 is better than 2022 ROG Flow Z13.
2023 vs. 2022
Intel Core i9-13900H inside 2023 ROG Flow Z13 has a 20% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-12900H inside 2022 ROG Flow Z13.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2022 ROG Flow Z13 and 2023 ROG Flow Z13.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 5200MHz LPDDR5 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 |
Released | 2022 | 2023 |
Release Date | Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022) | Announced on January 04, 2022 (CES 2023) |
Pricing |
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Exterior | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 |
Dimensions | 11.89 x 8.03 x 0.47” (302 x 204 x 120 mm) | 11.89 x 8.11 x 0.51 ~ 0.56” (302 x 206 x 12.9 ~ 14.2 mm) |
Weight | 2.60 lbs (1.18 kg) | 2.60 lbs (1.18 kg) |
Colors | Black | Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Detachable Keyboard
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Display | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 13.4 Inches |
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Ports | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 |
Left (3)
Right (2)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (2)
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Right (2)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (2)
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Internal Specs | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 |
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Memory | 16GB Dual-Channel LPDDR5 5200 MHzOnboard memory. | 16GB Dual-Channel LPDDR5 5200 MHzOnboard memory. |
Discrete Graphics | Optional Discrete Graphics
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Storage | 512GB 1TB PCIe 4 SSD1 x M.2 2230 slot. | 512GB 1TB PCIe 4 SSD1 x M.2 2230 slot. |
Connectivity | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Battery | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 |
Size | 56 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion | 56 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion |
Power Supply | 100W USB-C power adaptor Compact adapter with fast charging technology (50% in 30 minutes). | 130W USB-C power adaptor Compact adapter with fast charging technology (50% in 30 minutes). |
Software | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 |
OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass | Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass |
Camera & Audio | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 |
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Audio | Speaker
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Misc | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 |
Inking | Supports ASUS Pen. | Supports ASUS Pen. |
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Warranty | - | Standard 1-year limited warranty |
Key Features | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Flow Z13, a 13.4-inch machine, in early-2022. It is powered by up to 14-core Intel Core i9-12900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 4GB GDDR6 35W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 13.4-inch ROG Flow Z13 was introduced by ASUS about a year later in early-2023. It comes with 14-core Intel Core i9-13900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.40 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 with 8GB GDDR6 65W Max.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both 2022 ROG Flow Z13 and 2023 ROG Flow Z13 have the same 13.4-inch display size. In addition, they both have the same weight at 2.60 lbs. Moreover, measured at 11.89” x 8.03” x 0.47”, the 2022 ROG Flow Z13 is slightly more portable than the 2023 ROG Flow Z13 at 11.89” x 8.11” x 0.51”.
There are a toal number of 8 ports and slots available on 2022 ROG Flow Z13. That includes a Thunderbolt 4 port, a ROG XG Mobile Interface, a USB-C port, a USB-A port, a headphone jack, a Keyboard Connector, a microSD card slot, and a Removable SSD Slot. With that said, it has the same number of ports and slots as the 2023 ROG Flow Z13 including a Thunderbolt 4 port, a ROG XG Mobile Interface, a USB-C port, a USB-A port, a headphone jack, a Keyboard Connector, a microSD card slot, and a Removable SSD Slot.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2022 ROG Flow Z13 supports 16GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For 2023 ROG Flow Z13, it supports 16GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. Like 2022 ROG Flow Z13, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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