2022 ROG Flow Z13 vs. 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2022 ROG Flow Z13 and 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2022 ROG Flow Z13 Pros
Reasons that 2022 ROG Flow Z13 is better than 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17.
Intel Core i9-12900H inside 2022 ROG Flow Z13 has a 40% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 7-6800H inside 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17.
The 2022 ROG Flow Z13 supports a faster memory speed than the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 4800MHz of system memory on the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17.
The 2022 ROG Flow Z13 weighed 2.60 pounds, 55% lighter than the 5.73 pounds 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17.
Weight | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
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Pound | 2.60 lbs. | 5.73 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.18 kg | 2.60 kg |
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 Pros
Reasons that 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is better than 2022 ROG Flow Z13.
The 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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.
The 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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.
Memory | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
The 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 29% larger than the 13.4-inch 2022 ROG Flow Z13.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
Released | 2022 | 2022 |
Release Date | Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022) | Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022) |
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Exterior | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
Dimensions | 11.89 x 8.03 x 0.47” (302 x 204 x 120 mm) | 15.53 x 10.39 x 0.9 ~ 1.0 inches (394 x 264 x 22.9 ~ 25.4 mm) |
Weight | 2.60 lbs (1.18 kg) | 5.73 lbs. (2.60 kg) |
Colors | Black | Mecha Gray Jaeger Gray |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Detachable Keyboard
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Chasis Information |
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Display | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info |
| 17.3” FHD 144Hz 1920 x 1080, 16:9, anti-glare, 62.5% sRGB, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 144Hz, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus. |
Ports | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
Left (3)
Right (2)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (2)
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Internal Specs | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
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Memory | 16GB Dual-Channel LPDDR5 5200 MHzOnboard memory. | 8GB 16GB 32GB 4800 MHz Dual-channel DDR5 SDRAM.
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Discrete Graphics | Optional Discrete Graphics
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Storage | 512GB 1TB PCIe 4 SSD1 x M.2 2230 slot. | 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD2 x M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® Slots |
Connectivity | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax (2x2)) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
Size | 56 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery |
Power Supply | 100W USB-C power adaptor Compact adapter with fast charging technology (50% in 30 minutes). | 200W 240W power adaptorPlug type :ø6.0 (mm) 20V/10A. |
Software | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
OS | Windows 11 Home |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass | Armoury Crate |
Camera & Audio | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
Camera |
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Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
Audio | Speaker
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Misc | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
Inking | Supports ASUS Pen. | - |
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Key Features | 2022 ROG Flow Z13 | 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
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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 17.3-inch TUF Gaming A17 was introduced by ASUS around the same time in early-2022. It comes with an octa-core AMD Ryzen 7-6800H with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2022 ROG Flow Z13 has a 13.4-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 17.3-inch 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17. In addition, The 2022 ROG Flow Z13 weighs 2.60 lbs. about 120% lighter than the 5.73 lbs. 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17. Moreover, measured at 11.89” x 8.03” x 0.47”, the 2022 ROG Flow Z13 is much more portable than the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 at 15.53” x 10.39” x 1”.
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 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A17, it supports up to 32GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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