2023 ROG Flow Z13 vs. 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2023 ROG Flow Z13 and 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2023 ROG Flow Z13 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ROG Flow Z13 is better than 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.
The 2023 ROG Flow Z13 supports a faster memory speed than the 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 4800MHz of system memory on the 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.
The 2023 ROG Flow Z13 weighed 2.60 pounds, 47% lighter than the 4.85 pounds 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.
Weight | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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Pound | 2.60 lbs. | 4.85 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.18 kg | 2.20 kg |
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is better than 2023 ROG Flow Z13.
The 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2023 ROG Flow Z13. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2023 ROG Flow Z13.
The 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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 2023 ROG Flow Z13 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
The 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a 15.6-inch screen size 16% larger than the 13.4-inch 2023 ROG Flow Z13.
The 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has more ports and slots count than the 2023 ROG Flow Z13. It has nine versus eight amount of ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Flow Z13.
Ports | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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HDMI | No | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Keyboard Connector | Yes | No |
lock slot | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
power port | No | Yes |
Removable SSD Slot | Yes | No |
RJ-45 | No | Yes |
ROG XG Mobile Interface | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes x2 |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
Total | 8 | 9 |
The 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2023 ROG Flow Z13. It has seven versus five commonly used ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Flow Z13.
Ports | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
HDMI | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
power port | No | Yes |
RJ-45 | No | Yes |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Release Date | Announced on January 04, 2022 (CES 2023) | Announced on January 04, 2022 (CES 2023). |
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Exterior | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Dimensions | 11.89 x 8.11 x 0.51 ~ 0.56” (302 x 206 x 12.9 ~ 14.2 mm) | 13.94 x 9.88 x 0.88 ~ 0.98 inches (354 x 251 x 22.4 ~ 24.9 mm) |
Weight | 2.60 lbs (1.18 kg) | 4.85 lbs. (2.20 kg) |
Colors | Black | Mecha Gray Jaeger Gray |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Detachable Keyboard
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Chasis Information |
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Display | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | ROG Nebula Display
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Ports | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Left (3)
Right (2)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (2)
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Right (7)
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Internal Specs | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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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 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
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Connectivity | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Size | 56 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery |
Power Supply | 130W 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 | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
OS | Windows 11 Home |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass | Armoury Crate |
Camera & Audio | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Camera |
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Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
Audio | Speaker
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Misc | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Inking | Supports ASUS Pen. | - |
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Warranty | Standard 1-year limited warranty | - |
Key Features | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Flow Z13, a 13.4-inch machine, in early-2023. It is powered by 14-core Intel Core i9-13900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.40 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 with 8GB GDDR6 65W Max.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch TUF Gaming F15 was introduced by ASUS around the same time in early-2023. It comes with up to 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 4070 with 8GB GDDR6 140W Max TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2023 ROG Flow Z13 has a 13.4-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 15.6-inch 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15. In addition, The 2023 ROG Flow Z13 weighs 2.60 lbs. about 86% lighter than the 4.85 lbs. 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15. Moreover, measured at 11.89” x 8.11” x 0.51”, the 2023 ROG Flow Z13 is much more portable than the 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 at 13.94” x 9.88” x 0.98”.
There are a toal number of 8 ports and slots available on 2023 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 a port or slot fewer than the 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 that has two USB-A ports, a lock slot, a headphone jack, a USB-C port, a Thunderbolt 4 port, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, and a power port.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2023 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 ASUS TUF Gaming F15, 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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